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Discover how gift cards unify hybrid teams. Assembly’s free program makes recognition easy for in-office and remote employees.
The workplace has evolved. Hybrid work environments—where employees split time between the office and remote locations—are now the norm for many organizations. While this model offers flexibility and access to a broader talent pool, it also presents a unique challenge: How do you ensure every team member feels equally valued, recognized, and connected, regardless of where they work? One increasingly effective solution is the strategic use of gift cards. When thoughtfully implemented, gift cards can bridge the gap between in-office and remote teams, fostering a culture of appreciation, inclusion, and unity.
Hybrid work models have transformed organizational operations, but they can inadvertently create disparities in employee experience. In-office staff may benefit from spontaneous recognition, team lunches, or visible rewards, while remote employees risk feeling overlooked or disconnected. This “perk inequity” can erode morale and engagement, making it essential for companies to find ways to deliver consistent, meaningful recognition to all employees.
Employee recognition is a proven driver of satisfaction, productivity, and retention. According to Gallup, employees who feel recognized are more likely to be engaged and less likely to seek new opportunities elsewhere. In hybrid settings, where face-to-face interactions are limited, recognition must be intentional and accessible to everyone. Gift cards offer a flexible, scalable way to achieve this.
Gift cards stand out as a universal reward that transcends physical boundaries. They can be delivered digitally to remote employees or physically to those in the office, ensuring everyone receives the same level of appreciation. Gift cards are also highly customizable, allowing organizations to tailor rewards to individual preferences, occasions, and achievements.
Assembly’s soon-to-launch gift card program is purpose-built for the needs of modern, hybrid teams. Here’s how it works:
Gift cards help level the playing field by providing a standardized, yet personalized, form of recognition. Whether an employee is working from home in another state or sitting in the office, they receive the same thoughtful gesture. This consistency is crucial for building a sense of belonging and equity across hybrid teams.
To maximize the impact of your gift card program, consider these best practices:
While gift cards are powerful, avoid relying solely on monetary rewards. Combine them with verbal recognition, opportunities for growth, and meaningful feedback to create a holistic culture of appreciation.
Gift cards are more than just a convenient perk—they are a strategic tool for unifying hybrid teams, ensuring every employee feels seen, valued, and connected. With Assembly’s innovative gift card program, organizations can deliver recognition experiences that bridge the gap between in-office and remote staff.
Ready to see how Assembly can transform recognition in your hybrid workplace? Schedule a demo with Assembly today!
Gift cards provide a flexible, equitable way to recognize both in-office and remote employees. They can be delivered digitally or physically, ensuring all team members feel valued regardless of location.
Assembly’s gift card program offers free and paid options for sending personalized gifts and cards, group e-cards, automated gifting, and a delightful receiving experience, all designed to support hybrid work environments.
Yes, Assembly allows you to send group cards (kudo boards) that multiple people can sign, along with a gift from one sender. This feature is free and perfect for team celebrations.
You can use Assembly’s gift card program for thank yous, retirements, birthdays, anniversaries, congratulations, marriages, and more, with customizable templates for each occasion.
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Yes, at Assembly, security is a top priority. Each quarter, we have ongoing security work that is everyone’s responsibility. While we maintain a strong security posture, it was important for us to prove to our customers that we do everything we claim to do. This led us to pursue a SOC 2 Type II report that would provide evidence of our compliance with industry gold-standard security practice.
There is study after study showing that employee recognition leads to increased engagement. This in return creates an environment where employees are happier and more motivated which increase productivity and reduces voluntary turnover significantly. In order to filled critical roles, companies tend to spend nearly twice the value of an annual salary. Assembly is an investment in your employees that supports your bottom line.
Yes, we will offer contracts for companies with longer-term agreements to help larger customers have more certainty around future costs.
The minimum agreement term is a 12-month subscription.
We do and for FREE! Any new customer needing further support to get started with Assembly to ensure you're set up for success can request custom onboarding support. Improving your employee experience is about much more than just using our amazing software; it’s about transforming your business to create a workplace that people love. That’s much easier to do with the personal support and advice from our passionate people experts.
At the time of redemption (when your employees exchange their points for a paid reward) you'll pay face value. If a reward is a $10 Amazon gift card, your cost will be $10. All paid rewards are billed for on a monthly basis.
The good news is that you don't have to pay for rewards upfront because we only charge you when points are redeemed, not when they're earned.
We offer discounts or educational or charitable organizations. In order to secure a discount, you'll first need to book a demo with a customer support specialist.
For all other organizations, we are willing to consider longer-term agreements in exchange for discounts. To set up annual plans or longer, you will need to book a demo with a customer support specialist.
If you're on a month to month plan, you can go here and cancel anytime. If you're having concerns or need help setting up your account for success, you can always book a demo with a customer support specialist.
If you're on a longer-term custom plan, you'll need to reach out to your customer support specialist to cancel your account or email us at support@joinassembly.com.
Great question! You can customize your core values to match your organization's to boost and track alignment. You can change your currency from the 🏆 emoji (our default) to any emoji of your choice. You can swap our logo for your own. You can also set up company culture rewards such as, "Lunch with the CEO," "Buy a book on us," and so much more!
While we recommend a peer to peer set up where anyone in your organization can give or receive recognition, you can set up Assembly however you want. If you need to limit the people who can give or receive recognition, that's perfectly fine and can be done from your Admin, here.
Assembly connects to the tools your employees use every day to offer an easy, seamless experience with minimal change management.
Assembly has integrations with HCM/HRIS systems like ADP, Google, Office 365, and Slack. We also integrate with communication tools like Slack and Teams so you and your employees can access Assembly wherever they work now.
That depends on the company's permissions set up. That said, over 90% of the employees on Assembly's platform are recognized on a monthly basis. That means nearly every employee across all of our customers are receiving regular recognition from their peers, managers, or leadership. We're extremely proud of this.
They are not required. You can use Assembly without having rewards set up. However, we don't recommend it if you intend to have a high adoption and usage rate. You can always keep the costs down by offering internal culture rewards that are fulfilled by you internally.
No, you can remove allowances from anyone or everyone. It's up to you but we do recommend using points whether they're worth a real dollar value or not. Companies that use points have a much higher engagement rate even if those points don't exchange for real dollars.
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