Measure the Real ROI of
Spreading Holiday Cheer
Uncover the full business impact of employee recognition.
Recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a business strategy that drives real results and spreads joy across your workforce.
It fuels stronger retention, higher engagement, better performance and fewer absences. It’s a gift that gives back to your people and your business, especially during the holiday season.
Recognition increases employee engagement, productivity, and performance by 14%. (Deloitte)
80% of employees say they’d work harder if they felt more appreciated. (Zippia)
Click this map marker and use the calculator to compare your current investment with the impact a more strategic recognition approach could deliver.
Santa’s not the only one tracking impact this season.
Recognition can boost employee engagement and deliver real business results.
Visit Santa’s stops to uncover hidden HR costs and discover where recognition delivers the biggest ROI.
Overall Recognition ROI
See how recognition can help you hold onto top talent and avoid costly turnover.
Losing top talent comes at a high cost, but recognition can make all the difference.
Holiday recognition reinforces value and appreciation, reminding employees their hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed as the year comes to a close.
Nearly 50% of U.S. workers plan to look for a new role in 2025. (Gallup)
The average cost to replace an employee is 6–9 months of their salary. (SHRM)
Click this map marker and use the turnover calculator to estimate what turnover is costing you — and how much you could save with a stronger recognition strategy.
Employee Retention ROI
Discover how appreciation fuels engagement, performance, & lasting connection.
Employees are more likely to stay engaged when their contributions are seen and appreciated.
Consistent, thoughtful recognition during the holidays deepens connection, reinforces purpose and strengthens employees’ sense of belonging when it matters most.
Employees who feel recognized are 4x more likely to be engaged. (Gallup)
High-engagement teams show 21% greater profitability. (Gallup)
Click this map marker and use the employee engagement ROI calculator to see how improving employee engagement and productivity with recognition can impact your bottom line.
Employee Engagement ROI
Discover how recognition helps reduce burnout and absenteeism during a stressful season.
When employees don’t feel seen, they stop showing up. Literally.
Holiday recognition shows employees they matter and keeps morale high, helping reduce burnout-related absences.
Unplanned absenteeism costs U.S. companies $225.8 billion each year — that’s $1,685 per employee. (CDC)
Nearly half of overtime is used to cover shifts when team members are out. (SHRM)
Click this map marker and use the absenteeism ROI calculator to estimate your absenteeism losses and uncover how recognition could help cut them down.
Employee Absenteeism ROI
You’ve followed Santa’s route and seen how recognition impacts everything from retention to productivity. Now it’s time to wrap up your journey with some merry next steps and start building a recognition program that delivers real joy (and real ROI).
Click this map marker to choose your next stop!
What’s Next on Your Recognition Journey?
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What’s Next on Your Recognition Journey?
Send a Holiday eCard
Recognize employees in a way they’ll remember with a festive, branded eCard and a budget-friendly gift from top brands.
Launch the Calculator
Take the first step toward a meaningful recognition program with our Recognition Budget Calculator.
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Read the Playbook
Download our Employee Recognition Playbook. It’s a 5-step guide to help you build (or rebuild) a high-impact program that delivers results.
Get the Framework
Take the Quiz
Curious how your recognition efforts stack up? Take our short quiz to uncover where your program stands.
Recognition Maturity Quiz
