Rewards & Recognition: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

Latest Rewards & Recognition HR Trends, workforce insights, and expert analysis. Stay updated with the latest news on Rewards & Recognition.

Updated on: Jul 2026

Reward & Recognition

Beyond Rewards Why Recognition Remains the Most Human Leadership Tool

Jul 15, 2026

Employee Recognition Trends Redefining the Future of Work

Over the years, working across renewables and banking, I have witnessed how workplaces evolve, somet...

Reward & Recognition

Jul 10, 2026

Employee Recognition Trends Redefining the Future of Work

Employee Recognition Is Changing What Gen Z Really Wants at Work

The way organizations approach employee recognition has changed dramatically over the last decade an...

Reward & Recognition

Jul 8, 2026

Employee Recognition Is Changing What Gen Z Really Wants at Work

Personalized Rewards Using Employee Behaviour and Engagement Data

True recognition is not uniform it honours the unique nature of every soul. Organizations a...

Reward & Recognition

Jul 7, 2026

Personalized Rewards Using Employee Behaviour and Engagement Data

Reward & Recognition

Workplace Recognition: From Emails to Emojis in the Digital Age

Workplace recognition is no longer a “nice-to-have” HR practice—it has become a strategic lever for culture, engagement, and performance. What has changed over the past decade is not just the medium of appreciation, but its very nature. The shift from formal emails to instant emojis is symbolic of a much larger transformation: from delayed, hierarchical […]

Jul 3, 2026

Human Resources

Culture of Recognition: Reena Wahi on KPMG in India’s R&R Best Practices

Conversation with Reena Wahi, Partner and Head of People, Performance and Culture, KPMG in India In this role, Reena leads KPMG in India’s human resources function, which comprises talent management and strategy, driving the people culture and professional development to further KPMG in India’s operations and growth. She has over 25 years of experience, with strong functional expertise in […]

Jul 2, 2026

Human Resources

Sushil Baveja on Rewards & Recognition Practices at Jindal Stainless

Sushil Baveja is a seasoned HR leader with over three decades of experience in human resources. He currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Jindal Stainless, a role he has held since January 2023. Before joining Jindal Stainless, Baveja worked as an Independent HR Professional and spent more than 18 years with DCM […]

Jun 26, 2026

Reward & Recognition

The Future of Employee Recognition is Transparency

Employee recognition has become one of the defining conversations in today’s workplace. As organisations compete for talent, navigate evolving workforce expectations, and strengthen engagement and retention, how they acknowledge and reward contribution has become an increasingly important driver of culture and performance. Organisations continue to invest in rewards platforms, appreciation programs, peer-to-peer initiatives, and broader […]

Jun 25, 2026

Reward & Recognition

Rediscovering Maslow’s Pyramid: What HR Must Learn Again in 2026

I was talking to a country HR leader recently, and she was genuinely astounded that, despite significant investments in Rewards & Recognition, platform modernisation, and high-touch communication, employee engagement continues to decline. When evaluating such problems, I keep coming back to a remarkably enduring framework proposed in 1943: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Maslow was writing […]

Jun 22, 2026

Reward & Recognition

Incentivizing the Future: A 360° Take on Rewards & Recognition

Did you know the word “Incentive” comes from the Latin incentivum, meaning “something that incites” or “stimulates”? This origin perfectly captures the essence of incentives: they are tools designed to motivate people to take action, often actions they might not otherwise consider. Incentives are everywhere — from the salary and bonuses that motivate employees to discounts and loyalty […]

Jul 2, 2025

Reward & Recognition

Bots, Bytes, and Bravos: New Language of Employee Recognition!

“The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival.” – Aristotle The world of work is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the epicentre of this transformation is technology—relentless, intelligent, and omnipresent. In boardrooms and breakrooms alike, algorithms now pulse alongside ambition, and data flows as […]

Jun 26, 2025

Reward & Recognition

Evolving R&R: Drive Employee Engagement, Loyalty, Performance

In the new world, where employee experience is becoming cardinal to business success, Rewards & Recognition (R&R) have taken center stage in India Inc.’s people strategies. Gone are the days when yearly appraisals or service anniversary plaques were enough to motivate talent. Today’s workforce seeks timely, meaningful, and personalized recognition that resonates with their values […]

Jun 25, 2025

Reward & Recognition

Evolving Role of Employee Recognition in Remote Work Models

As remote and hybrid work models become an integral part of our professional lives, the role of employee recognition has evolved in both importance and execution. Recognition is a powerful tool that reinforces culture, boosts morale, and drives discretionary effort. While the value of recognition remains universal, its delivery in a virtual environment requires a […]

Jun 24, 2025