Jonathan Fields

Virtual Meeting Etiquette: How to Build Respect, Recognition, and Engagement in Remote Teams

A practical guide to running virtual meetings that keep everyone engaged, recognized, and connected.

March 9, 2026

How to Run Effective One-on-One Meetings (With Real Examples and Templates)

A practical guide for managers and HR leaders to run one-on-one meetings that improve engagement, retention, and trust.

February 27, 2026

Women In Leadership: Barriers At Work And How Organizations Can Remove Them

Learn why women in leadership still face systemic barriers at work and what HR teams can do to close the gap.

February 17, 2026

31 Employee Recognition Awards That Actually Drive Engagement in 2026

A practical guide to employee recognition awards with 31 ideas, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid.

February 10, 2026

Remote & Hybrid Work

9 Best Employee Engagement Software For Remote Teams in 2026

A practical comparison of the best remote employee engagement platforms for building connection, participation, and culture.

February 3, 2026

Top 10 Employee Recognition Software of 2026 (Compared by Team Type)

A practical comparison of the best employee recognition platforms HR teams use in 2026.

January 26, 2026

How to Say No to Your Manager Without Sounding Uncooperative

Learn how to say no at work professionally while setting clear boundaries and avoiding burnout.

January 17, 2026

Why Mentorship Fails Without Recognition (and How to Fix It)

Learn why mentorship programs quietly fail without recognition and how HR teams can fix it with consistent and appreciation.

January 13, 2026

10 Best Workhuman Alternatives & Competitors for Employee Recognition in 2026

A practical comparison of the best Workhuman alternatives to help you choose the right employee recognition platform.

January 6, 2026

Welcome a New Employee: Messages, Emails, Gifts & Best Practices

A practical guide to welcoming new employees with messages, emails, gift ideas, and team strategies that actually work.

January 7, 2026

News and Updates

A Mark of Excellence: Assembly Achieves Multiple 2025 Recognitions From Capterra and Software Advice

Assembly receives multiple 2025 recognitions from Capterra and Software Advice.

January 3, 2026

36 Employee Recognition Ideas & Prompts 2026: Month-by-Month

A month-by-month guide to employee recognition ideas and prompts that help teams celebrate people, milestones, and everyday wins.

December 30, 2025

The Role of Recognition in Gen Z Employee Retention

Employee recognition helps keep Gen Z employees motivated, engaged, and loyal by making them feel valued at work.

January 10, 2026

Employee Engagement Calendar 2026: Must-Save Dates for HR Managers & Leaders

Your go-to 2026 employee engagement calendar with key dates, themes, and a free downloadable calendar to get started.

December 22, 2025

Best Holiday Rewards: Digital Gift Cards for Employees, Clients, and Coworkers

Holiday digital gift card ideas for employees and clients, and how Assembly makes sending rewards effortless.

December 10, 2025

31 Best Christmas Gifts for Coworkers & Teammates (That Everyone Will Appreciate)

Discover 31 Christmas gift ideas for Coworkers that are thoughtful, practical for stress-free holiday giving.

December 5, 2025

Employee Engagement Starts With Appreciation: How Digital Gift Cards Make Recognition Easy

Discover how appreciation and digital gift cards increase engagement, motivate employees, and create a more connected workplace.

November 27, 2025

25 Corporate Holiday Gifting Ideas for Contractors, Freelancers & Agencies

Practical holiday gifting ideas for contractors, freelancers, and agencies that help you strengthen relationships with ease.

November 21, 2025

25 Employee Incentive Programs to Engage and Motivate Your Team

Discover 25 proven employee incentive ideas to drive engagement, reward great work, and inspire motivation across your team.

November 14, 2025

10 Best Kudoboard Alternatives for Employee Recognition

Discover the best Kudoboard alternatives to build consistent employee recognition across your growing team.

November 8, 2025

25 Inspiring Company Core Values Examples for Every Business

See 25 real company values examples and learn how to define your own core values that drive culture and performance.

October 31, 2025

15 Ideas For Employee Appreciation Day 2026

Discover 15+ ideas and gift inspirations to make Employee Appreciation Day 2026 meaningful and lasting.

October 25, 2025

35 Inexpensive Employee Engagement Ideas For 2026

Boost engagement, morale, and connection with 35 inexpensive employee engagement ideas that suits every team size or workplace.

October 17, 2025

27 Best Virtual Team Building Activities For Workplaces in 2026

27 team building activities 2026 for work to improve teamwork, morale, and engagement with indoor, outdoor, and virtual options

October 14, 2025

15 Best Thanksgiving Employee Gifts Ideas in 2026

Discover 15 Thanksgiving employee gift ideas to appreciate, engage, and retain your team this holiday season.

October 10, 2025

5 Best Free Employee Recognition Software Tools for 2026

Compare the 5 best free employee recognition tools in 2026 with features, strengths, and limitations.

October 9, 2025

11 Best Bonusly Alternatives in 2026 (Features, Pricing & Comparisons)

Compare 11 Bonusly alternatives with strengths, pricing, limitations. Find the right employee recognition tool for your team.

October 3, 2025

Disaster Relief and Crisis Response: Using Gift Cards to Support Employees During Emergencies

Support employees in emergencies with Assembly’s free gift card program. Fast, flexible disaster relief for your team.

September 19, 2025

Trends and Innovations in Corporate Gift Card Programs: What’s Next in Employee and Client Engagement

Explore the latest trends in corporate gift card programs and boost engagement with Assembly’s innovative platform.

September 16, 2025

Digital vs. Physical Gift Cards: Choosing the Right Format for Your Corporate Program

Compare digital and physical gift cards for rewards. Discover the best format for your team with Assembly’s new program.

September 15, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Gift Card Programs: Benefits, Implementation, and Best Practices

Discover the benefits and best practices for corporate gift card programs. Learn how Assembly makes gifting easy and fun.

September 13, 2025

How Gift Cards Support Recognition in Hybrid Workplaces

Discover how gift cards unify hybrid teams. Assembly’s free program makes recognition easy for in-office and remote employees.

September 9, 2025

Gift Cards and Employee Wellness: A Strategic Integration

Boost wellness engagement with gift cards. Discover Assembly’s flexible program for rewarding employee wellness achievements.

September 9, 2025

Beyond Generic Gifts: How to Personalize Gift Card Rewards for Maximum Employee Impact

Personalize gift card rewards for employees with Assembly to boost engagement, motivation, and workplace culture.

September 5, 2025

Empowering Employee Growth: How Gift Cards Are Transforming Professional Development

Boost employee learning with Assembly’s gift card program—easy, flexible, and perfect for professional development incentives.

September 4, 2025

Gift Card Magic: Creative Ways to Make Seasonal Gifting Unforgettable

Make gift cards memorable! Discover creative ways to give gift cards for special occasions with Assembly’s new program.

September 3, 2025

How to Implement Effective Employee Anniversary Recognition

Discover how to implement employee anniversary recognition to boost morale, show appreciation, and improve retention effectively.

September 4, 2025

How to Leverage Employee Recognition Analytics for Enhanced Engagement

Adopt recognition analytics to boost engagement, spot trends, and coach managers to build a data-driven culture of appreciation.

Creating an Inspiring Employee Recognition Board

Discover how to build an employee recognition board that motivates, boosts, and strengthens workplace culture with simple steps.

Best Practices for Managing a Successful Employee Rewards Program

Learn how to manage an employee rewards program that improves fairness, engagement, and motivation across teams and departments.

How Social Recognition Software Encourages Team Interaction

Explore how social recognition software builds stronger teams with peer praise, visibility, and culture-driven engagement tools.

Building a Culture of Feedback

Build a feedback culture that improves trust, engagement, and growth with insights and practical implementation tips.

8 Summer Employee Engagement Ideas That Actually Work

Explore 8 summer employee engagement ideas that boost morale, spark fun, and keep teams connected through seasonal distractions.

Why Recognition is a Strategic Investment

See how recognition improves retention, engagement, and morale—and why it is a smart, strategic investment for your organization.

Using Company Swag to Enhance Employee Experience

Use meaningful company swag to engage employees, boost morale, and build a strong workplace culture at every milestone and event.

Are Employee Rewards a Taxable Benefit?

Understand taxable employee rewards, how to report them, and stay compliant with tips, examples, and answers to common questions.

Empowering Teams: How Gift Cards Transform Peer-to-Peer Recognition at Work

Discover how Assembly’s free gift card program boosts peer-to-peer recognition and workplace culture. Schedule a demo today!

Beyond the Welcome Kit: How Gift Cards Elevate Employee Onboarding

Make new hires feel welcome with Assembly’s free gift card onboarding tools. Personalize rewards for your team from day one.

August 31, 2025

Beyond Amazon: How to Choose the Perfect Gift Card for Your Team

Discover how to choose the best gift cards for your team, from Amazon to local businesses, with Assembly’s new gifting program.

August 31, 2025

Gift Cards & Taxes: The HR Leader’s Guide to Compliant Employee Recognition

Learn the tax rules for employee gift cards and how Assembly’s new platform makes compliant gifting easy for HR leaders.

Employee Gift Card Programs: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide from Budget to Rollout

Launch an employee gift card program with Assembly. Free signup, self-service gifting, and automated rewards for easy set-up.

Why Employee Well-Being is the Future of Work

Employee well-being is transforming the future of work, driving productivity and talent retention through healthier workplaces.

Rewarding Every Step: How Gift Cards Elevate the Employee Experience from Onboarding to Retention

Boost engagement and retention with Assembly’s gift card program for onboarding, recognition, and employee milestones.

The Right Way to Reward: Avoiding Common Mistakes When Giving Employee Gift Cards

Avoid common mistakes when giving employee gift cards. Learn best practices and discover Assembly’s new gifting program.

August 28, 2025

Milestone Moments: Celebrating Employee Achievements and Anniversaries with Gift Cards

Make work anniversaries special with gift cards. Try Assembly’s free, self-service gifting platform for employee recognition.

August 27, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Gift Cards for Your Team

Discover how to choose the best gift cards for your team and boost morale with Assembly’s free, easy-to-use gifting platform.

August 26, 2025

How to Measure ROI and Track Success of Your Employee Gift Card Program

Measure the ROI of your employee gift card program with Assembly’s free, flexible, and data-driven recognition platform.

August 24, 2025

9 Employee Well-Being Statistics You Should Know in 2025

Explore 9 employee well-being stats for 2025 to boost engagement, reduce burnout, and support a healthier, productive workforce.

August 24, 2025

Personalizing Gift Card Rewards: Making Employee Recognition Meaningful

Make employee recognition meaningful with personalized gift card rewards. Discover Assembly’s flexible, free-to-sign-up program.

August 23, 2025

Creative Ways to Distribute Gift Cards in the Workplace

Discover creative ways to distribute gift cards at work and learn how Assembly’s free program makes employee gifting effortless.

August 17, 2025

Leadership’s Role in Fostering Employee Engagement

Discover how leaders impact employee engagement and explore strategies to build trust, support growth, and align purpose at work.

August 17, 2025

5-Minute Team-Building Activities for Engagement and Recognition

Simple 5-minute team-building activities to boost engagement, recognition, and connection that celebrate successes on any team.

August 17, 2025

Gift Cards vs. Cash Bonuses: Which Motivates Employees More?

Discover if gift cards or cash bonuses better motivate employees. Learn how Assembly’s new gifting program can boost engagement.

August 14, 2025

Top 5 Reasons Companies Should Give Gift Cards to Employees

Discover the top 5 reasons to give employees gift cards and how Assembly’s new program makes recognition easy and impactful.

August 10, 2025

The Power of Appreciation: How Gift Cards Boost Employee Morale

Boost employee morale with flexible gift card recognition. Assembly’s new program makes appreciation easy and impactful.

August 10, 2025

Resenteeism, Quiet Quitting, and the Future of Engagement

Learn to identify and prevent resenteeism and quiet quitting with practical engagement strategies and leadership best practices.

August 3, 2025

13 Employee Engagement Ideas for All Work Models & Budgets

Explore 13 practical employee engagement ideas for any work model or budget that improve morale, retention, and team connection.

August 3, 2025

Measuring Employee Engagement: Metrics & Methods

Measure employee engagement with key metrics & methods to boost productivity and improve retention by learning your team’s needs.

August 1, 2025

Monetary vs. Non-Monetary Rewards: What Are They Actually Worth?

Grasp the worth of monetary and non-monetary rewards to improve motivation, engagement, and long-term retention and satisfaction.

August 1, 2025

Motivation Meets Engagement: Strategies for Better Teams

Boost team performance with strategies that enhance motivation and engagement to build driving, committed, and successful teams.

Boosting Employee Survey Participation with Incentives

Boost employee survey participation with incentives using best practices and ethical tips to improve response rates and feedback.

How to Design Effective Employee Survey Questions

Discover how to develop effective employee survey questions for actionable feedback and engagement with tips and best practices.

The Blueprint for a Stronger Culture: 7 Essential Strategies

Gain 7 strategies to create a thriving culture that improves engagement, trust, retention, and performance in your organization.

Reversing the Trend: Addressing the Causes of Low Employee Engagement

Learn the causes of low employee engagement and actionable steps to boost morale, productivity, and retention in your workplace.

The Future of Employee Recognition and Engagement: Strategies for a Thriving Workforce

Explore future-focused employee recognition strategies for a thriving, engaged, and motivated workforce in the modern workplace.

How to Rise Above 38% Remote Employee Engagement

Rise above 38% remote engagement with actionable strategies to strengthen communication, morale, well-being, and team connection.

Looking for Ways to Improve Work Performance? Rethink Salary Raises and Bonuses

Rethink salary raises and bonuses with proven strategies to enhance work performance, motivation, and boost employee engagement.

July 29, 2025

Performance Management: What Top Performers Wish More Companies Knew

Learn what high achievers want from performance management and how to design systems that engage, develop, and retain top talent.

July 29, 2025

Building a Culture That Thrives on Change: Recognition, Rewards & Leadership Buy-In

Learn how recognition, rewards, and leadership buy-in drive a change-ready culture with action steps for organizational success.

July 28, 2025

3 Key Elements to an Employee Engagement Strategy

Discover the 3 core elements of employee engagement—open communication, meaningful recognition, and growth—to improve retention.

July 28, 2025

Best Employee Recognition Software & Platforms: Top 10 for 2026

This guide outlines the top 10 employee recognition software platforms for 2026 based on user reviews, features, and ease of use.

July 2, 2025

31 Benefits of Employee Recognition and Rewards Software (That You Didn’t Know About)

Review 31 benefits of recognition software that transform culture, boost retention, drive innovation, and increase profitability.

June 30, 2025

The Disadvantages of a Points-Based Recognition Program

Learn the drawbacks of a points-based recognition programs and how they negatively affect employee motivation and collaboration.

June 30, 2025

Employee Recognition Budget Planning: The Complete Guide

Create an employee recognition budget with tips, templates, and strategies designed to boosts morale, retention, and performance.

June 29, 2025

3 Peer Recognition Program Ideas for Better Work Culture

Explore 3 peer recognition ideas to promote teamwork and increase morale and employee engagement to strengthen workplace culture.

June 29, 2025

Your Complete Guide to Getting Started with Peer Recognition

Explore how to start a peer recognition program to boost morale, improve teamwork, and enhance engagement across your workplace.

June 29, 2025

Top Appreciation Award Ideas to Recognize Outstanding Employees

Explore creative award ideas to celebrate employees, improve engagement, and build a culture of recognition in your organization.

Well-being & Burnout Prevention

June 28, 2025

The Power of a Recognition Tool: The Impact on Reducing Work-Related Stress and Burnout

Discover recognition tools that build connections, boost morale, reduce stress, and strengthen engagement in today’s workplace.

June 27, 2025

Top Social Recognition Companies: Solutions for Modern Employee Recognition

Learn how social recognition platforms foster engagement, connection, and a culture of appreciation in today’s modern workplace.

June 24, 2025

How to Choose the Right Employee Recognition Platform for Your Company

Learn how to choose the right employee recognition platform that fits your company culture, boosts morale, and drives engagement.

June 17, 2025

How to Create an Employee Recognition Template

Create an employee recognition template with tips, guide, and sample to improve morale, increase engagement, and boost retention.

June 9, 2025

30 Prizes for Employee Recognition to Increase Employee Engagement

Discover 30 employee recognition prizes to increase engagement, morale, and loyalty, tailored to any budget and work environment.

June 8, 2025

Budgeting for Recognition Success

Learn how to budget smartly for employee recognition programs that boost morale, engagement, and retention without overspending.

June 8, 2025

Embracing Feedback: How to Take Action on Employee Survey Results

Turn employee survey feedback into action with best practices for analyzing, communicating, and implementing meaningful changes.

June 8, 2025

10 Best Employee Engagement Platforms for 2026

Learn the best employee engagement tools of 2026 to boost team morale, recognition, feedback, and overall workplace satisfaction.

Six Employee Engagement Activities to Promote Company Benefits

Discover six activities to engage employees and promote benefits to boost awareness, participation, satisfaction, and retention.

Why Management Must Practice Recognition

It is incredibly important that leaders practice recognition regularly in the workplace; this helps boost morale and engagement.

Why It’s Important to Recognize Employees Frequently

Recognizing employees regularly helps keep them engaged and motivated.

Well-being & Burnout Prevention

Work-Life Balance: Why Flexibility and Well-Being Are Essential for Today’s Workforce

Discover why work-life balance, flexibility, and well-being are essential for today’s workforce and how companies can benefit.

April 26, 2025

Revolutionizing Employee Engagement: The Role of AI and Technology in Personalizing the Workplace Experience

Discover how AI technology is revolutionizing employee engagement and personalizing the workplace experience to boost morale.