The Future of Rewards & Recognition: What’s Driving Success and What Needs to Change

Rewards and recognition (R&R) programs are central to employee engagement, retention, and performance. But how effective are today’s programs, and what does the future hold for them?

We’ll look at how HR teams assess the effectiveness of their programs and how measurement tools—like engagement surveys, retention metrics, and participation rates—are used to evaluate impact. We’ll explore the most valued outcomes of R&R programs, including enhanced employee experience, improved culture, and stronger feelings of being valued and trusted.

Additionally, we’ll dive into the biggest challenges: inconsistent application, cost barriers, lack of training, and limited transparency. The session will also cover the most common rewards and recognition types that employees appreciate most, such as tangible rewards, earned points, appreciation days, and peer-to-peer recognition.