Supporting an aligned and engaged organization requires a program of recognition that reinforces contributions and celebrates successes of the employees that contribute to it. While rewards and recognition programs come in a variety of forms, what is most important is that you have a purposeful approach that fits your budget and company culture. Whatever your program looks like, we have compiled a list below that you can use to reward your employees. For a technology integrated program with rewards that include the Amazon Marketplace, Gift Cards, Charitable Donations, and custom items (like the below), take a look at HiThrive.

Employee Rewards Ideas

1. Morning Fuel

Coffee or breakfast from a local favorite.

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2. Manicure / Pedicure

Gift your team members with a relaxing moment of self care. Ass and added bonus, they’ll come to work with something to show off. 

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3. 60-Minute Massage

A moment (or 60) to refresh and rejuvenate. Who wouldn’t appreciate that?

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4. Day Pass

Give an extra day off, no questions asked.

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5. Team Happy Hour

A reward to be shared with the entire team. That’s what we call a win-win.

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6. Dinner for Two

Select a favorite restaurant for your team member and their friend / partner. Alternatively, set the budget and leave the choice to them. Use OpenTable or Resy to lock it in. 

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7. Professional House Cleaning

Reduce the stress outside of work with a professional house cleaning service. Handy makes it easy to source.

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8. Bring Your Dog To Work

Dogs make everything happier! Whether they help productivity is a little less clear. Make a one day exception anyway.  

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9. Cooking Lessons

Indulge a hobby that your team members don’t often invest in. Learning new skills are always fun too. Check out Williams Sonoma’s classes for in-persona and virtual options.  

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10. Half-Day Friday

An awesome idea for good weather days, especially when your employees can’t wait to leave for the weekend.

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11. Coffee Subscription

We love a good cup of Folgers, but coffee has come a long way. Treat your team to a fun coffee subscription where they can personalize the delivery to their preference. Trade provides a great subscription service. 

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12. Dream Car Rental

For your gearhead / car enthusiast, a day with a dream car is a pretty unforgettable experience. Check out the offerings on Enterprise Exotics or Turo. Vroom Vroom! 

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13. Event Tickets

Tickets to see a favorite musician or sports team is always a memorable experience and an awesome choice. If budget allows, include tickets for a friend or family member.

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14. Custom Phone Case

Upgrade your phone with a premium personalized case. The Daily Edited is a great option. 

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15. Paint with Wine (In-Person or Virtual)

Unlock and engage your team’s creativity with a fun night of wine and painting. See Pinot’s Pallet for both in persona and virtual options. 

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16. Babysitter for a Night

Give your employees a little break with child care for the night. Use their preferred sitter or check Care.com for local options. 

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17. Dog Walker

Speaking of taking a break, dog walking can be a major relief as well. Rover makes it easy to find a trustworthy walker. 

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18. Flowers

Whether something nice for home or to sit on their desk, flowers are sure to bring joy. See Bloom Nation for local options. 

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19. Meditation Subscription

Change the vibrations with meditation lessons. Calm is great for beginners and doesn’t require a substantial time commitment. 

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20. Company Swag

Promote your company and create a cohesive environment at the same time, just make sure that your branded company swag is quality and thoughtfully designed. Check out HiThrive’s integrated branded merchandise partners. 

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21. Masterclass Subscription

Curiosity and continuous learning are amazing character traits in team members and are important to nurture. Feed their curiosity with a Masterclass subscription. 

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22. Wine Education Classes / Home Brewing Kit

Drinking [responsibly] is fun, but isn’t it also fun to be able to smartly talk about it? Napa Valley Wine Academy has a ton of options for single classes to multiclass series. And for team members who prefer a beer, an at home brewing kit is a fun way to tinker and experiment.  

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23. Yoga Subscription

For the wellness lovers and those who are looking to improve, a Glo provides a great subscription to on-demand virtual classes.

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24. Meal Delivery Service

A home cooked meal prepared by a chef and delivered to your employees home 🤤. Great if you’re single or are providing for a family. Try Shef or Eat Wood Spoon for local options. 

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25. Charitable Donation

Support your employees with a donation to a cause of their choice. Alternatively, check out HiThrive’s Charitable Giving rewards catalog to make the process seamless. HiThrive has over 1.5 million non-profit options to choose from.  

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Is your employee recognition program working for your team? 

Why not schedule a demo today and discover how HiThrive can help you create a better employee recognition program for your workforce? 

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About HiThrive

HiThrive is the positive cultural force inside hundreds of organizations around the world. Radiating recognition across the meaningful moments of a team member’s journey, HiThrive ensures that contributions are appreciated, milestones are celebrated, and engagement is rewarded with our dynamic and integrated employee recognition platform. HiThrive’s customers represent early-stage and hyper-growth organizations to the Fortune 500. Join us to take a purposeful approach to your employee recognition.