Employee Recognition on the Front Lines: Support Retention, Employer Brand, and ROI
How does employee appreciation lead to business results?
Recognition done right is more than a feel-good initiative. Appreciating frontline workers directly impacts employee retention, employer brand, and business performance.
But not all recognition programs work. From poor implementation to lack of follow-through, even well-intentioned efforts can fall flat.
Join us to explore:
What effective employee recognition looks like in 2025
How to ensure frontline workers feel seen and heard
How recognition supports retention and brand perception
Pitfalls to avoid when rolling out recognition programs
How to measure the ROI of recognition initiatives
Whether you're updating an old program or building one from scratch, this session will give you clear, practical guidance to do it right.
Our expert panel includes:
Tracie Sponenberg
Fractional CPO, Speaker, and HR Thought Leader
Former Chief People Officer with 25 years of experience leading people strategy across industries, Tracie now advises organizations on building culture and driving business results.
Kwesi Thomas
Executive HR Advisor, Guusto
With over a decade of experience at global tech companies like Shopify and Blackberry, Kwesi brings a cross-functional approach to building scalable, people-first programs.
Facilitated by Phil Strazzulla, Founder of SelectSoftware Reviews
Bonus: Get HR Software Matches & Coffee for the Team
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Using SSR’s free Advisor service means you get expert, unbiased HRIS, ATS, and Payroll software recommendations tailored to your team’s needs. We’ll help you cut through the noise, dodge the pointless demo calls, and find the right fit fast.
Get Your Free HR Software Matches
Plus ☕ Coffee's On Us
Book a free call with an SSR Advisor before the webinar and enjoy a $50 voucher to buy a well-deserved coffee for your team.
No software purchase necessary. The above offer is for HR leaders in the US, Canada, and other qualifying geographies who are in market to purchase a new HRIS or ATS in the next 12 months and want help shortlisting the right vendors for their organization.
More Attendee Perks
Live Q&A with HR and recognition experts
All registrants receive a Session Takeaways doc with a recap and curated resources
This event is pre-approved for 1 HRCI & SHRM recertification credit