The influence of a physical token cannot be overestimated in the field of employee recognition. Bonuses and gift cards are nice, but they soon get engulfed in daily life and are forgotten. An intelligently created award, though, will remain a reminder of accomplishment and worth forever. One of these is a well-made plaque, whose place is special. It’s a classic symbol of honour, but not all plaques are created equal. A generic piece can be compared to a meaning-making piece, but the process of designing is the difference. So, how do you create plaques that your employees will genuinely be excited to display with pride?

Stop Being Generic

The most glaring error in award design is treating recognition as a universal undertaking. An employee of the Month plaque with a nameplate on it that i

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