--- title: HR & Rewards Glossary description: Glossary of HR and rewards terms. Covering employee gifting, employee recognition, compensation, benefits, and everything in between.. --- [![Corporate Traditions Employee Gifting](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/hubfs/CT_FullColor_Horizontal-TM-2.png)](https://www.corporatetraditions.com) - Programs ### [Gift Card+™ 500+ gift cards to choose from. Redeemable in 70+ countries. Zero fees, contracts, or minimums.](https://www.corporatetraditions.com/gift-card-plus) ### [GiftYouPick™ Millions of physical gifts shipped right to employees' doors. No contracts or monthly fees.](https://www.corporatetraditions.com/gift-you-pick) ### [Turkey & Grocery Vouchers Gift vouchers redeemable for turkeys, hams, or groceries. 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Benefits](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-benefits) What employee benefits cover, how they differ from perks and total rewards, and how to design a benefits package that actually attracts and retains. ### [Gamification](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/gamification) What gamification means in the workplace, where it works and where it backfires, and how to design programs that build engagement instead of... ### [Employee Appreciation Gifts](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-appreciation-gifts) What employee appreciation gifts are, which ones actually feel meaningful, and how to choose gifts that reinforce culture instead of becoming... ### [Employee Compensation](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-compensation) What employee compensation includes, how to think about base, variable, and equity, and how compensation strategy connects to retention and... ### [Organizational Culture](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/organizational-culture) What organizational culture is, the difference between stated and lived culture, and how leaders shape it through everyday decisions and rituals. ### [Employee Journey](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-journey) What the employee journey covers, the key stages from offer to alumni, and how to design a journey that builds engagement and retention at each stage. ### [Continuous Performance Management](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/continuous-performance-management) What continuous performance management is, why it's replacing annual reviews, and how to run a system that actually develops people in real time. ### [Culture Champions](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/culture-champions) Who culture champions are, why they're often the strongest carriers of company culture, and how to identify, support, and celebrate them. ### [Employee Wellbeing](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-wellbeing) What employee wellbeing covers, why it's broader than wellness programs, and how companies build cultures that actually support whole-person health. ### [Employee Engagement Strategy](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-engagement-strategy) What an employee engagement strategy is, the components of a working one, and how to build a strategy that produces measurable impact rather than... ### [Employee Empowerment](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-empowerment) What employee empowerment is, why it drives engagement and innovation, and how to delegate authority without losing alignment. ### [Career Milestones](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/career-milestones) What career milestones are, which ones matter most, and how to recognize them in ways that strengthen retention and engagement. ### [Employee Voice](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-voice) What employee voice means, why companies that listen well outperform those that don't, and how to build channels employees actually trust. ### [DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging)](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/deib-diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging) What DEIB stands for, how the four pillars connect, and how recognition and culture systems support — or undermine — DEIB outcomes. ### [Mentoring](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/mentoring) What workplace mentoring is, why it accelerates growth and retention, and how to build a mentoring program that actually pairs people effectively. ### [Employee Loyalty](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-loyalty) What employee loyalty means in modern workplaces, why it's evolving, and how companies earn it through trust, recognition, and consistent action. ### [Employee Engagement Survey](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-engagement-survey) What an employee engagement survey is, how it differs from pulse surveys, and how to run one that produces action — not just a report. ### [Continuous Feedback](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/continuous-feedback) What continuous feedback is, why it outperforms annual reviews, and how to build a culture where feedback flows regularly in all directions. ### [Work-Life Balance](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/work-life-balance) What work-life balance means in practice, why it's a moving target, and how leaders create cultures that support it without sacrificing performance. ### [Kudos](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/kudos) What kudos means in the workplace, why short-form recognition compounds into culture, and how to build a kudos practice that actually gets used. ### [Workplace Mental Health](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/workplace-mental-health) What workplace mental health covers, why it's a strategic priority, and how to support employees without overstepping or underdelivering. ### [Psychological Safety](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/psychological-safety) What psychological safety is, why it's the foundation of high-performing teams, and how leaders build it through everyday behaviors. ### [Leadership Recognition](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/leadership-recognition) What leadership recognition means, why recognition from senior leaders carries unique weight, and how to make it scalable and authentic. ### [Core Values](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/core-values) What core values are, why most company values fail to drive behavior, and how to write values that actually shape decisions and recognition. ### [Strategic Recognition](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/strategic-recognition) What strategic recognition is, how it differs from one-off thank-yous, and how to align recognition with business goals to drive measurable results. ### [Employee Perks](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-perks) What employee perks are, how they differ from core benefits, and which ones actually move the needle on engagement and retention. ### [Service Anniversary](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/service-anniversary) What a service anniversary is, why it's one of the most universally celebrated milestones, and how to make each year feel different and meaningful. ### [Employee Milestones](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-milestones) What employee milestones are, which ones matter most across the employee journey, and how to recognize them in ways that strengthen retention. ### [Employee Connection](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-connection) What employee connection means, why it predicts retention better than most other metrics, and how to build it on distributed and in-office teams. ### [Reward Catalog](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/reward-catalog) What a reward catalog is, why catalog-based recognition outperforms one-size-fits-all gifts, and how to choose a catalog that matches your culture. ### [Employee Motivation](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-motivation) What employee motivation is, the intrinsic and extrinsic drivers that shape it, and the practical levers leaders can use to build a more motivated... ### [Employee Retention](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-retention) What employee retention means, how to calculate your retention rate, and the strategies that actually keep great employees from leaving. ### [Milestone Awards](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/milestone-awards) What milestone awards are, which milestones to recognize, and how to design a program that turns tenure moments into retention moments. ### [Employee Turnover](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-turnover) What employee turnover means, how to calculate your turnover rate, and the practical strategies that reduce voluntary departures. ### [eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score)](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/enps-employee-net-promoter-score) What eNPS means, how to calculate Employee Net Promoter Score, and how to use it as a fast engagement signal without overinterpreting the number. ### [Pulse Surveys](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/pulse-surveys) What pulse surveys are, how they differ from annual engagement surveys, and how to design a cadence your team will actually answer. ### [Employee Wellness](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-wellness) What employee wellness is, the four dimensions of wellbeing every program should cover, and how to design wellness investments employees actually use. ### [Spot Recognition](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/spot-recognition) What spot recognition is, why in-the-moment acknowledgment outperforms delayed awards, and how to run spot recognition programs managers will... ### [Employee Gifts](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-gifts) What employee gifts are, the categories and occasions they cover, and how to choose, budget, and personalize gifts that actually land. ### [Total Rewards](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/total-rewards) What total rewards means, the five components of a complete strategy, and how the framework drives engagement and retention. ### [Employee Onboarding](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-onboarding) What employee onboarding is, how to design a 30/60/90-day plan, and why the first 90 days set the trajectory for one-year retention. ### [Company Culture](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/company-culture) What company culture is, the components every culture has, and how to build one that drives engagement, retention, and performance. ### [Manager Recognition](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/manager-recognition) What manager recognition is, why it disproportionately drives retention, and how to train every people leader to deliver it consistently. ### [Social Recognition](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/social-recognition) What social recognition is, why public appreciation outperforms private 1:1 praise alone, and how to design a social recognition program that scales. ### [Sales Incentives](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/sales-incentives) What sales incentives are, the main types beyond commissions, and how to design contests, SPIFs, and leaderboards that drive the right behaviors. ### [Incentive Program](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/incentive-program) What an incentive program is, how it differs from recognition, and how to design one that actually drives the behaviors you want. ### [Employee Appreciation Day](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-appreciation-day) What Employee Appreciation Day is, when it falls each year, and how to celebrate in a way that feels genuine — not like a checkbox exercise. ### [Sales Recognition Programs](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/sales-recognition-programs) What sales recognition programs are, why they drive performance and retention, and how to design one that motivates more than just the top rep. ### [Service Award Gifts](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/service-award-gifts) What service award gifts are, how to choose the right gift for each tenure milestone, and how to build a program that actually feels personal. ### [Global Team](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/global-team) What a global team is, why managing one is meaningfully different from a co-located team, and how HR leaders can build cultures that span borders. ### [Icebreaker 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Morale](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-morale) What employee morale is, why it's the leading indicator of organizational health, and how to lift it without falling back on pizza parties. ### [Employee Recognition Strategy](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-recognition-strategy) What an employee recognition strategy is, why it's the difference between consistent appreciation and a culture of luck, and how to build one that... ### [Recognition Platform](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/recognition-platform) What a recognition platform is, what features matter, and how to choose one that scales recognition across remote, hybrid, and global teams. ### [Gift Card Taxability](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/gift-card-taxability) Whether gift cards are taxable, why the IRS treats them as wages, and how to design recognition programs that handle them correctly. ### [Team Building](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/team-building) What team building is, why high-performing teams invest in it, and how to plan activities your employees will actually enjoy. ### [Peer-to-Peer Recognition](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/peer-to-peer-recognition) What peer-to-peer recognition is, why it drives engagement faster than top-down praise, and how to roll it out across your organization. ### [Nurse Appreciation Week](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/nurse-appreciation-week) What Nurse Appreciation Week is, when it falls each year, and how healthcare leaders can use it to combat burnout and retain their nursing workforce. ### [Departmental Meetings](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/departmental-meetings) What departmental meetings are, why they're the operational heartbeat of any team, and how to run them so they actually produce decisions and... ### [Swag](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/swag) What 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how to run a rotating program that builds connection across teams. ### [Quarterly Check-In](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/quarterly-check-in) What a quarterly check-in is, why it's replacing the annual review at modern organizations, and how to run one that builds trust and increases... ### [Employee Experience](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-experience) What employee experience is, why it shapes engagement and employer brand, and how to design it intentionally across the entire employee journey. ### [Breakout Session](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/breakout-session) What a breakout session is, why smaller group formats outperform plenary discussion, and how to facilitate one that actually delivers insight. ### [Employee Rewards Program](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-rewards-program) What an employee rewards program is, how it differs from informal recognition, and how to implement one that actually moves 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Jairus Sargent May 8, 2026 ### [Work-Life Balance](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/work-life-balance) What work-life balance means in practice, why it's a moving target, and how leaders create cultures that support it without sacrificing performance. Austin Shong May 8, 2026 ### [Kudos](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/kudos) What kudos means in the workplace, why short-form recognition compounds into culture, and how to build a kudos practice that actually gets used. Jairus Sargent May 8, 2026 ### [Workplace Mental Health](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/workplace-mental-health) What workplace mental health covers, why it's a strategic priority, and how to support employees without overstepping or underdelivering. Jairus Sargent May 8, 2026 ### [Psychological Safety](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/psychological-safety) What psychological safety is, why it's the foundation of high-performing teams, and how leaders build it through everyday behaviors. Jairus Sargent May 8, 2026 ### [Leadership Recognition](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/leadership-recognition) What leadership recognition means, why recognition from senior leaders carries unique weight, and how to make it scalable and authentic. Austin Shong May 8, 2026 ### [Core Values](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/core-values) What core values are, why most company values fail to drive behavior, and how to write values that actually shape decisions and recognition. 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Austin Shong May 8, 2026 ### [Employee Milestones](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-milestones) What employee milestones are, which ones matter most across the employee journey, and how to recognize them in ways that strengthen retention. Austin Shong May 8, 2026 ### [Employee Connection](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-connection) What employee connection means, why it predicts retention better than most other metrics, and how to build it on distributed and in-office teams. Jairus Sargent May 8, 2026 ### [Reward Catalog](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/reward-catalog) What a reward catalog is, why catalog-based recognition outperforms one-size-fits-all gifts, and how to choose a catalog that matches your culture. Austin Shong May 8, 2026 ### [Employee Motivation](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-motivation) What employee motivation is, the intrinsic and extrinsic drivers that shape it, and the practical levers leaders can use to build a more motivated... Austin Shong May 6, 2026 ### [Employee Retention](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-retention) What employee retention means, how to calculate your retention rate, and the strategies that actually keep great employees from leaving. Jairus Sargent May 6, 2026 ### [Milestone Awards](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/milestone-awards) What milestone awards are, which milestones to recognize, and how to design a program that turns tenure moments into retention moments. 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Jairus Sargent May 6, 2026 ### [Employee Wellness](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-wellness) What employee wellness is, the four dimensions of wellbeing every program should cover, and how to design wellness investments employees actually use. Jairus Sargent May 6, 2026 ### [Spot Recognition](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/spot-recognition) What spot recognition is, why in-the-moment acknowledgment outperforms delayed awards, and how to run spot recognition programs managers will... Austin Shong May 6, 2026 ### [Employee Gifts](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-gifts) What employee gifts are, the categories and occasions they cover, and how to choose, budget, and personalize gifts that actually land. Jairus Sargent May 6, 2026 ### [Total Rewards](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/total-rewards) What total rewards means, the five components of a complete strategy, and how the framework drives engagement and retention. Austin Shong May 6, 2026 ### [Employee Onboarding](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-onboarding) What employee onboarding is, how to design a 30/60/90-day plan, and why the first 90 days set the trajectory for one-year retention. Austin Shong May 6, 2026 ### [Company Culture](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/company-culture) What company culture is, the components every culture has, and how to build one that drives engagement, retention, and performance. Jairus Sargent May 6, 2026 ### [Manager Recognition](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/manager-recognition) What manager recognition is, why it disproportionately drives retention, and how to train every people leader to deliver it consistently. Austin Shong May 6, 2026 ### [Social Recognition](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/social-recognition) What social recognition is, why public appreciation outperforms private 1:1 praise alone, and how to design a social recognition program that scales. Jairus Sargent May 6, 2026 ### [Sales Incentives](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/sales-incentives) What sales incentives are, the main types beyond commissions, and how to design contests, SPIFs, and leaderboards that drive the right behaviors. Austin Shong May 6, 2026 ### [Incentive Program](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/incentive-program) What an incentive program is, how it differs from recognition, and how to design one that actually drives the behaviors you want. Jairus Sargent May 6, 2026 ### [Employee Appreciation Day](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/employee-appreciation-day) What Employee Appreciation Day is, when it falls each year, and how to celebrate in a way that feels genuine — not like a checkbox exercise. Austin Shong May 6, 2026 ### [Sales Recognition Programs](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/sales-recognition-programs) What sales recognition programs are, why they drive performance and retention, and how to design one that motivates more than just the top rep. Jairus Sargent May 6, 2026 ### [Service Award Gifts](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/service-award-gifts) What service award gifts are, how to choose the right gift for each tenure milestone, and how to build a program that actually feels personal. Jairus Sargent May 6, 2026 ### [Global Team](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/global-team) What a global team is, why managing one is meaningfully different from a co-located team, and how HR leaders can build cultures that span borders. Jairus Sargent May 6, 2026 ### [Icebreaker Questions](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/icebreaker-questions) What icebreaker questions are, why they unlock psychological safety in meetings, and a practical playbook for using them well. Austin Shong May 6, 2026 ### [Administrative Professionals Day](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/administrative-professionals-day) What Administrative Professionals Day is, when it falls each year, and how to recognize the people who keep your organization running. 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Austin Shong May 6, 2026 ### [Gift Card Taxability](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/gift-card-taxability) Whether gift cards are taxable, why the IRS treats them as wages, and how to design recognition programs that handle them correctly. Austin Shong May 6, 2026 ### [Team Building](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/team-building) What team building is, why high-performing teams invest in it, and how to plan activities your employees will actually enjoy. Jairus Sargent May 6, 2026 ### [Peer-to-Peer Recognition](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/glossary/peer-to-peer-recognition) What peer-to-peer recognition is, why it drives engagement faster than top-down praise, and how to roll it out across your organization. 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