Awards and Recognition Boost morale with employee recognition software In days bustling with targets and to-do lists, simple public employee appreciation is a powerful boost to motivation, belonging and performance. Recognition in the workplace is effortless with Oak. Celebrate big wins and quiet contributions to inspire others across the workforce. Book a demo The power of recognition in the workplace Recognition in the workplace produces measurable and repeatable impact. Recognising your employees boosts employee engagement, increases morale and ultimately, strengthens retention. These micro-moments nurture motivation and connectivity between teams, especially in frontline and dispersed workforces. Sharing recognition across your digital platforms embeds it into company culture. Give star employees shout outs across your Social Intranet to ensure visible recognition and to raise morale. See how it works The strategic role of employee appreciation Without acknowledgement, employee motivation, morale and retention can suffer. This is especially true in high-turnover sectors such as retail and hospitality where frontline workers are non-stop for their whole shift. Taking a moment to share shout outs for going the extra mile or supporting over a peak period can make colleagues feel seen, valued and respected. Oak’s employee recognition software makes public recognition effortless, helping you: Visibly celebrate all recognition moments, great and small Boost engagement and inspire participation with visible appreciation Drive performance by embedding everyday recognition into daily habits See how it works Amplify recognition Employee recognition software enables you to celebrate achievements across multiple channels, giving great work the visibility it deserves. Celebrate accomplishments Highlight employee achievements and empower cultural change, making these contributions visible across the organisation. Recognition across teams and locations Ensure that everyone’s contribution is valued by sharing all recognition company-wide, from HQ to the frontline and deskless workforces. Real-time appreciation Break down barriers by empowering real-time employee recognition that can be shared in seconds on mobile and desktop devices. Peer-powered appreciation Empower peer-to-peer recognition, spread positivity between teams and make appreciation a shared habit rather than a top-down process. Retention through recognition Keep your people motivated, valued and engaged, fostering loyalty to sustain employee retention and motivating your top talent to stay and perform. Powering high-performance cultures for some of the world’s most admired brands 32% Reduction in turnover Learn more 84% Adoption rate Learn more 90% Retention rates Learn more “ “Having a central online digital platform has been a game-changer really. It not only helps colleagues find the information, but it helps down the line when they’re faced with a customer who might have an issue, and they can access that information quickly. It’s been really good, it’s really cut out the noise for them which in day to day operations is transformative” Jane Group Operations Communications Coordinator, Halfords UK Go to case study Get a demo now! If you like what you see, we offer a free and personalised demo service, showcasing our intuitive and easy-to-use platform. Tailored to meet your specific needs. Go Awards and recognition FAQs How do I provide employee recognition with Oak? Oak supports both formal awards (think Employee of the Month or team achievement spotlights) and informal, quick and easy peer-to-peer recognition. This means you can celebrate project wins, collaborative contributions or everyday helpfulness in a way that’s visible and timely. How does employee recognition software support frontline and deskless teams? Oak encourages a multichannel approach, enabling recognition and award winner spotlights to be shared across: The Mobile App The Intranet Smart Feed When someone is nominated for an employee award or receives a note of recognition, they receive an instant notification. This ensures employee recognition reaches deskless employees, frontline staff and remote teams, so they feel valued in real time, regardless of where or how they work. How does employee recognition software improve engagement and workplace performance? Employees who receive regular employee recognition show higher engagement and performance. Oak embeds recognition into daily communication, enabling consistent employee appreciation that increases participation, collaboration and productivity across teams. Does employee recognition software support peer-to-peer recognition? Yes. Oak’s employee recognition software enables peer-to-peer recognition, allowing employees to recognise colleagues directly through daily communication, improving engagement and collaboration across teams. How does employee recognition software improve employee retention in high-turnover sectors? Employee recognition software improves retention by making people feel seen and valued in their day to day work. In high-turnover sectors like retail, hospitality and frontline services, Oak helps organisations deliver consistent, visible recognition that reduces disengagement, lowers attrition and keeps top performers motivated to stay. Can Oak’s employee recognition software be integrated with internal communication campaigns and feeds? Yes. Oak’s employee recognition software integrates directly into campaigns and feeds, making it part of everyday internal communication. Employee recognition can appear front and centre on mobile and desktop devices, ensuring achievements are visible, shared and reinforced across the organisation. Can I see a demo of Oak’s employee recognition software? Sounds great. Book a call with our team and we’ll show you how our employee recognition software works and how it could help your team. Latest insights Go to insights Blog Oak has a new look We’re proud to introduce Oak’s refreshed brand – a new identity and sharper positioning that reflects this reality and reinforces our purpose. Learn more Guide ClearBox Intranet and Employee Experience Report 2026 Read the complete deep dive into Oak Engage’s capabilities from the ClearBox Intranet and Employee Experience Report 2026, featuring impartial commentary and real customer feedback. 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