Employee Rewards and Recognition

Retain Top Talent. Reward Employees For What Matters.

Boost employee retention, employee NPS and become an employer of choice with Edenred’s Employee Rewards & Recognition platform.

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Engage. Recognise. Retain

High attrition, low morale hurting your organisation?

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High Attrition Rates

Losing top talent to competitors? You’re not alone - 3 in 5 HR leaders cite retention as their #1 challenge.

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Low Employee Morale

When recognition is absent, so is motivation. Employees want to feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

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Async Engagement Efforts

Scattered tools, manual processes, and budget leakage hurt both experience and ROI.

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High Attrition Rates

Losing top talent to competitors? You’re not alone - 3 in 5 HR leaders cite retention as their #1 challenge.

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Low Employee Morale

When recognition is absent, so is motivation. Employees want to feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

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Async Engagement Efforts

Scattered tools, manual processes, and budget leakage hurt both experience and ROI.

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Celebrate Every Win

Make employee recognition a part of your culture – not an afterthought

From peer-to-peer shoutouts to value based awards, Edenred’s Employee Rewards & Recognition platform makes it easy to recognize impact in real-time.

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Employee Rewards & Recognition

Employee Rewards & Recognition

Employee Rewards & Recognition

Employee Rewards & Recognition

Employee Rewards & Recognition

Employee Rewards & Recognition

Employee Rewards & Recognition

Employee Rewards & Recognition

Employee Rewards & Recognition

Employee Rewards & Recognition

Celebrate on-the-spot impact with instant recognition for a job well done, from managers or peers.
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Long Service Awards

Honor loyalty and commitment with awards that mark work anniversaries and career milestones.
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Life Events

Acknowledge life beyond work with thoughtful gifts for weddings, birthdays, and other personal milestones.
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Performance Awards

Motivate and reward high achievers based on sales, targets, or appraisal outcomes, led by managers.
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Value Based Awards

Bring your core values to life by letting peers and managers recognize behaviors that reflect your culture.
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Reward with Choice

From gift cards to curated perks – one employee recognition platform, endless possibilities

Choose from 25,000+ gift cards, physical merchandise or curated experiences to make your employees feel super special.

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Recognition & Rewards redemption options that resonate

Give your employees the power to choose how they celebrate, from everyday essentials to once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Access 25,000+ options across 500+ international, national, and regional brands, something for every taste, need, and moment.
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Products & Merchandise

From gadgets to home essentials to appliances, reward your teams with tangible gifts they’ll love to unwrap.
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Curated Experiences

Weekend getaways, adventure sports, wellness sessions, offer moments that create lasting memories.
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Travel

Enable redemption for flight tickets, hotel stays, and travel packages for employees who love to explore.
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Charitable Causes

Empower your people to give back, support NGOs and causes they believe in, directly from the platform.
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Luxury Goods & Gold

Add a touch of aspiration with luxury brands and gold coins, timeless rewards that feel truly special.
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Make Recognition Visible

Celebrate employee recognition company-wide, on a social timeline

Let employees feel seen, valued, and celebrated, not just by managers, but by peers across the organization. Every recognition becomes a ripple that strengthens culture and belonging.

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Track ROI in Real-Time

Make your Employee R&R program data-driven and decision-ready

Measure engagement impact, participation rates, and budget utilization with executive dashboards and reports.

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Business Impact

Drive Business Impact & get HR a seat at the Boardroom table

A well-run rewards program goes beyond good vibes, it moves the metrics that matter to your business.

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Employee Retention

Boost loyalty by making employees feel recognized, appreciated, and connected to the company’s mission. Rewarding the right behaviors helps you retain top talent and reduce attrition risk.

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Employee NPS & Satisfaction Scores

Improve how employees rate your workplace experience. Recognition is a proven lever to raise engagement and satisfaction levels across teams.

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Employer Brand & Talent Attraction

Great recognition stories travel fast on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and word of mouth. Make your company a magnet for top talent by building a culture employees love to talk about.

Business Productivity & Partnering

When employees feel recognized, they’re more motivated to go the extra mile. Boost team performance and reduce execution time by creating a culture that fuels ownership.

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Employee Retention

Boost loyalty by making employees feel recognized, appreciated, and connected to the company’s mission. Rewarding the right behaviors helps you retain top talent and reduce attrition risk.

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Employee NPS & Satisfaction Scores

Improve how employees rate your workplace experience. Recognition is a proven lever to raise engagement and satisfaction levels across teams.

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Employer Brand & Talent Attraction

Great recognition stories travel fast — on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and word of mouth. Make your company a magnet for top talent by building a culture employees love to talk about.

Business Productivity & Partnering

When employees feel recognized, they’re more motivated to go the extra mile. Boost team performance and reduce execution time by creating a culture that fuels ownership.

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Why choose Edenred?

At Edenred India, we blend innovation, trust, and impact to help organizations unlock value, one reward, one transaction, and one relationship at a time

25yrs

Experience in India

Deep expertise built on decades of local market understanding and trust.

5000+

Corporate Clients

Partner of choice for leading enterprises across sectors.

25,000+

Reward Redemption SKUs

Unmatched choice across brands, categories, and experiences.

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Merchant Network

Seamless reward access across thousands of towns and cities. And many more via digital means.

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Understanding Employee Rewards and Recognition

Rewards and recognition are essential for building a high-performing, motivated workforce. Companies that invest in strong recognition rewards programs see improved employee morale, productivity, and engagement.

Employee recognition and staff recognition are no longer limited to annual awards. Today, organizations implement real-time employee to employee recognition to boost team spirit and reinforce company values daily.

A well-structured rewards and recognition platform ensures that employee recognition, staff recognition, and employee to employee recognition are timely, meaningful, and aligned with business goals.

When should you implement an Employee Rewards and Recognition Platform?

If you're experiencing low morale, high turnover, or weak engagement, it's time to implement a rewards and recognition platform. Many companies introduce recognition rewards programs during times of growth, culture change, or post-pandemic recovery. In terms of size, companies will start thinking of implementing rewards programs once they cross a head count of 250 employees.

An effective employee recognition platform helps HR teams manage staff recognition, automate employee to employee recognition, and scale employee appreciation company-wide.

Organizations that adopt rewards and recognition platforms early create stronger emotional connections, improve retention, and drive long-term performance.

Modules That Are a Part of the Employee Rewards and Recognition Platform

A robust rewards and recognition platform includes multiple modules to streamline employee recognition, simplify staff recognition, and scale employee to employee recognition.

  • Recognition Rewards Module: Enables peer-to-peer and manager-led employee recognition and staff recognition.
  • Rewards Module: Offers digital recognition rewards like employee gift cards, merchandise, and experiences.
  • Milestone Module: Automates staff recognition for birthdays, anniversaries, and long-service awards.
  • Analytics Module: Measures the impact of rewards and recognition on performance and retention.
  • Custom Workflow Module: Tailors employee to employee recognition and approval processes to your organization.

These modules make it easy to deliver meaningful rewards and recognition at scale

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Benefits of Employee Rewards and Recognition

Boost eNPS with Rewards and Recognition

A strong employee recognition program significantly boosts eNPS. When staff recognition and employee to employee recognition are consistent and visible, employees are more likely to promote their workplace.

Improve Employee Retention with Recognition Rewards

Recognition rewards help retain top talent. Employees who receive regular rewards and recognition stay longer and feel more connected. Whether through manager-driven or employee to employee recognition, the impact on retention is clear.

Improve Employee Retention with Recognition Rewards

Happy teams perform better. Through real-time employee recognition, social shoutouts, and flexible recognition rewards, companies can increase motivation and create a thriving workplace culture. Staff recognition and employee to employee recognition foster belonging and trust.

Who Offers Employee Rewards and Recognition in India?

India has seen a growing demand for robust rewards and recognition programs as companies prioritize employee recognition, retention, and engagement. Organizations across industries from IT to GCCs are adopting digital platforms to streamline staff recognition and boost morale through real-time recognition rewards.

Edenred India is one of the leading providers of employee rewards and recognition solutions in the country. With a comprehensive platform that supports both employee to employee recognition and manager-driven rewards, Edenred enables HR leaders to build a culture of appreciation across their workforce.

Edenred’s offering includes:

  • Real-time employee recognition tools
  • Peer-to-peer and staff recognition workflows
  • 25,000+ recognition rewards across 500+ brands
  • Instant digital voucher delivery
  • Analytics to track the impact of rewards and recognition programs

Whether you're looking to boost engagement, reduce attrition, or celebrate achievements at scale, Edenred provides the flexibility and tools you need to run a high-impact employee rewards and recognition program in India.

What to consider while choosing an Employee Rewards Vendor

Choosing the right employee rewards and recognition vendor is critical to building a successful rewards and recognition program that truly engages your teams. The right partner helps you deliver meaningful employee recognition, simplify staff recognition, and scale employee to employee recognition across your organization.

Here are key factors to consider:

✅ 1. Flexibility in Recognition Rewards: Look for a vendor that offers a wide catalog of recognition rewards, including gift cards, merchandise, experiences, and more so your employee recognition program stays relevant to diverse preferences.

✅ 2. Real-Time Employee Recognition ToolsEnsure the vendor supports real-time employee to employee recognition and manager-led staff recognition, enabling timely appreciation across teams and departments.

✅ 3. Ease of Use and AdoptionChoose a vendor with an intuitive interface that makes rewards and recognition simple for HR teams to manage and for employees to engage with regularly.

✅ 4. Customization and BrandingThe best employee rewards and recognition vendors let you personalize experiences with your brand’s tone, values, and language making every staff recognition moment feel authentic.

✅ 5. Analytics and Impact TrackingA great vendor doesn’t just deliver rewards they help you measure the impact. Look for dashboards that track engagement, redemption, and the ROI of your employee recognition strategy.

✅ 6. Security, Compliance, and ScalabilityAs your organization grows, your rewards and recognition platform must scale with you. Verify the vendor’s compliance with global standards (like ISO27001) and ensure robust data security practices.

Here is a list of the Best Employee Rewards and Recognition Platforms in the country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is employee rewards and recognition?
Employee rewards and recognition refers to the process of appreciating and rewarding employees for their performance, efforts, and contributions. A strong rewards and recognition program boosts morale, engagement, and retention across teams.
Why is employee recognition important in the workplace?
Employee recognition helps build a positive work culture by making staff feel valued and appreciated. Regular staff recognition leads to higher job satisfaction, improved productivity, and stronger loyalty.
What is the difference between rewards and recognition?
Recognition is often non-monetary (like praise or public appreciation), while rewards are tangible (like vouchers or incentives). Together, rewards and recognition create a well-rounded strategy to engage employees.
What are recognition rewards and how do they work?
Recognition rewards are incentives given to employees for achievements, milestones, or demonstrating company values. These may include gift cards, merchandise, or experiences and are central to any effective employee recognition program.
What is employee to employee recognition?
Employee to employee recognition is when peers acknowledge and appreciate each other’s efforts. This form of staff recognition builds trust, strengthens teams, and increases engagement across the organization.
How can a rewards and recognition platform help HR teams?
A digital rewards and recognition platform automates recognition workflows, simplifies employee recognition, and provides data to measure impact. It helps HR teams scale appreciation efforts across departments efficiently.
What types of rewards can be included in employee recognition programs?
Recognition rewards can include digital gift cards, curated experiences, merchandise, travel, or charitable giving. Offering flexible rewards and recognition options ensures higher employee satisfaction.
How does staff recognition improve employee retention?
Yes, SMBs can implement cost-effective rewards and recognition programs tailored to their scale. With digital tools, even small businesses can enable impactful employee to employee recognition and performance-based rewards.
Can small and mid-size businesses implement employee recognition programs?
Yes, SMBs can implement cost-effective rewards and recognition programs tailored to their scale. With digital tools, even small businesses can enable impactful employee to employee recognition and performance-based rewards.
How do you measure the success of a rewards and recognition program?
Track metrics like eNPS, employee engagement scores, retention rates, and recognition rewards redemption data. A well-implemented employee recognition strategy will show measurable improvements in these areas.