Employee rewards and recognition
Never underestimate the power of a thank you. Your reward and recognition strategy can help you retain top talent, boost engagement and morale, increase productivity and enhance your employee experience.
Why recognition and reward is so important
Recognition can be anything from a note, commenting on a job well done, a thank you from a colleague or a big awards ceremony.
It’s the impact that counts.
Not all employee rewards need to be monetary. Think about swapping an eVoucher for an extra day off. Make it personal and also keep employee preferences in mind.
Why implement an employee rewards and recognition strategy?
Increased motivation, employee engagement, productivity and performance
Employee rewards and recognition help motivate employees to continue to perform. Improve morale and job satisfaction by recognising a job well done or when an employee mirrors your organisation’s ethos.
Recognition encourages employees to repeat that action or behaviour and achieve results. Add employee rewards to your recognition strategy to boost motivation, engagement and performance even further.
Enhanced sense of value, loyalty and belonging
When you show your employees appreciation, recognising a job well done, you communicate to them that you value their input. When employees feel aligned with your business’s goals and values, it enhances their sense of belonging. An inclusive and effective employee rewards and recognition strategy enhances loyalty, boosting employee retention.
Employees who feel they belong are more committed to helping your business thrive. They can also help you find your next shining star, recommending you to others as a great place to work.
Reduced employee turnover and increased retention
It can cost tens of thousands of pounds to replace one employee when you consider recruitment costs, training time, equipment, and the loss of productivity when a role is unfilled.
Investing in an inclusive and engaging employee rewards strategy will help reduce employee turnover, saving your business far more than your recognition strategy will cost.
Improve workplace culture, employer brand and employee wellbeing
Employee rewards and recognition reduce stress, improving employee wellbeing. Peer-to-peer recognition is a powerful tool, boosting collaboration within teams and across the business.
Siloed ways of working can be detrimental to your business. Unhappiness at work increases stress, so investing in an employee rewards strategy is a commitment to your people's wellbeing and the success of your business.
How Pluxee can help you reward your employees
At Pluxee, we know that recognising and rewarding employees goes beyond a simple “thank you” — it’s about creating meaningful experiences that inspire loyalty, motivation, and long-term engagement.
With our rewards and recognition programme, you can:
▶ Celebrate success instantly – from everyday wins to major milestones, make sure your people feel valued in the moment.
▶ Offer choice and flexibility – with a wide range of reward options, employees can choose what matters most to them.
▶ Boost engagement and morale – recognition fosters a culture where people feel appreciated, connected, and motivated to go the extra mile.
▶ Simplify management – our intuitive platform makes it easy to manage recognition programs, track usage, and measure impact.
Ways to reward and recognise with Pluxee Experience Platform
Rewards and recognition platform
Celebrate and motivate with our tailored rewards and recognition solutions.
Pluxee Card
Support, reward, and incentivise with our cashback-earning prepaid card.
eVouchers
Reward and recognise employees and help to afford more of what really matters with Pluxee eVouchers!
Part of our all-in-one platform
The Pluxee Employee Experience makes it smarter and simpler to deliver everyday value through a mobile-first app and benefits platform. Packed with perks employees love, rewards that truly matter, and an effortless admin experience for HR, it’s designed to work for everyone.
▶ Seamless Benefits — instant cashback, exclusive discounts, and recognition all in one intuitive app.
▶ Effortless HR — a streamlined, admin-light platform with real-time reporting at your fingertips.
▶ Fully Customisable — tailored and branded to keep your business front and centre.
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Employee Rewards and Recognition FAQs
What is the difference between employee rewards and employee recognition?
Recognition can be anything from a passing thank you to a complete programme and a standardised way of acknowledging success. Employee rewards are the next step, solidifying your gratitude with financial and non-financial gifts.
How easy is it to implement a rewards programme?
Our eVouchers and Pluxee Cards work differently. You can order eVouchers on an ad hoc basis with relatively little setup. Out Pluxee Card goes through a different process, considering whether you wish to allow employees to top up their cards as they go. The process is secure and straightforward, with your account manager guiding you through the process.
Do the eVouchers expire?
Our retail partners set the terms of the vouchers, and they will have an expiry date. The period may vary, but vouchers will always have at least 12 months before expiry when we issue them.
Do I have to set up the cashback feature with the Pluxee Card?
You don’t have to allow the cashback feature and can stick to employer top-ups only. Just remember that the beauty of the Pluxee Card is the fact that it can stretch your rewards budget further when employees earn cashback and is an effective financial wellbeing benefit.
How can we encourage employees to recognise each other?
Build employee rewards and recognition into your company culture, lead by example, and celebrate your nominees.