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At our Breakthrough Awards Dinner, we were honored to have Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall share their incredible journey with our audience. Their words on resilience, perseverance, and learning from setbacks were nothing short of inspiring. As Hunter put it: "You either win or you learn." He talked about overcoming the fear of failure, saying: "We’re so scared of what’s going to happen if I don’t get the results I want or if I don’t succeed the way I want. And then you get to the other side, and realize things are still going on and that was just a moment in time.” Their energy and passion resonated deeply with everyone in the room, but the highlight of the evening came when Hunter surprised his mom by presenting her with the Olympic Inspiration Pin. It was a heartfelt and unforgettable moment that captured the spirit of recognition and gratitude we hold so dear. And let’s not forget the energy Tara brought when she led us in her famous pre-race routine with her iconic clap! 👏 The whole room felt her excitement and enthusiasm. And to top it off, we had the incredible honor of presenting Hunter and Tara with their 2024 Olympic rings, making them the first Olympians to receive them—created by O.C. Tanner. 💍✨ We’re beyond grateful to the Woodhalls for sharing their stories, passion, and heart with us. This evening was truly one for the books. #Greatness24 #Olympians

At O.C. Tanner, we know that recognition is more than just a nice gesture—it’s foundational for employee wellbeing. Our recent article explores the strong link between meaningful recognition and improvements in employee mental health, engagement, and resilience. The data shows that recognizing employees isn't just beneficial for them; it positively impacts overall business success, creating a culture where people truly thrive. Check out the full article to learn how to prioritize well-being through recognition. Read it below. ⬇ https://shorturl.at/sl9fA

For many companies, employee well-being will be a focal point for 2025. New research from the O.C. Tanner Institute spotlights the importance of designing workplace wellness programs that support the whole employee—both their physical and mental health and well-being. On November 12th, join our latest webinar with Gabe Hatch, Ph.D., Senior Researcher at the O.C. Tanner Institute, Amanda Boatright, Vice President of Demand Generation from Personify Health, and Emily Sharpe, Living Well Program Director at TIAA, as they discuss Maximizing Employee Wellness: Crafting Your Health Strategy and Total Rewards Plan. In this webinar, you’ll: 1️⃣ Learn what the latest workforce data tells us about the state of employee well-being and mental health. 2️⃣ See why it's important to build strategic health and wellness programs that also keep organizational costs low. 3️⃣ Get recommendations for elevating your Total Rewards programs to better support employee wellbeing and improve your company culture. 🎟️ Register today for this webinar on November 12th to hear this insightful information! https://shorturl.at/RRfX8

📢 Exciting news from the Gartner ReimagineHR Conference happening now in Orlando! Join Gary Beckstrand from the O.C. Tanner Institute as he dives into The Future of Total Rewards: Refocusing on the Strategies that Matter Most. This session will offer insights into the top reward strategies that foster employee loyalty and engagement in a changing workforce. 🗓️ Session Date/Time: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11:30 AM (30 minutes) 📍 Location: Northern Hemisphere C-4065 If you’re attending, make sure to add this to your schedule—Gary’s insights could be transformative for your organization. Stop by Booth 510 and say hi to the O.C. Tanner team while you’re there! #Gartner #GartnerReimagineHR

We were honored to have James Santa Maria from Amazon Web Services (AWS) join us at this year’s Influence Greatness conference! His reflections on the event capture the powerful momentum behind this year’s experience. Using a term they embrace at AWS, James described the event as “bar-raising”—a tribute to the inspiration, insights, and meaningful discussions around elevating workplace culture. This conference is where ideas meet action, and it’s a privilege to hear firsthand from leaders like James, who are committed to enhancing employee experience and recognition. 📽️ Watch the interview to hear more about James’ experience and the takeaways he’s bringing back to his team. If you missed our in-person event, you can still register for Virtual Influence Greatness, which is streaming now until December 8th. Check it out below. https://shorturl.at/gZA8E

We’re excited to be part of the Gartner ReimagineHR Conference! Come by and say hello to the O.C. Tanner team at booth 510. We’ll be discussing the future of workplace culture, recognition, and employee engagement. Let’s reimagine what’s possible together. See you there! Check out the event details here: https://shorturl.at/UaxCy #GartnerReimagineHR #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #OCTanner #HRLeadership

At O.C. Tanner, we are proud of the compassionate and supportive environment we’ve fostered, as highlighted by Raven's story. Her experience reflects the true heart of our workplace—a place where people genuinely care for each other. Thank you, Raven, for sharing your journey with us. 💗

🎥 We chatted with Jennifer Hartzke, PMP from American Airlines about her experience at Influence Greatness 2024 and her journey working with O.C. Tanner. Jennifer highlights the power of recognition and how it helps build thriving workplace cultures. Her words reflect our ongoing mission to elevate people and create meaningful employee experiences. Watch the video to hear her thoughts and see the impact of recognition in action! #InfluenceGreatness #EmployeeRecognition #OCTanner #IG24

We want to celebrate and honor Toi Johnson at AAA-The Auto Club Group for her outstanding achievement and recognition vision, as she is a 2024 O.C. Tanner Champion Award recipient. Each year, O.C. Tanner honors outstanding individuals whose efforts in helping employees thrive at work distinguish them as recognition champions. O.C. Tanner selects these individuals from among thousands of recognition champions who represent more than 1,400 companies, including many of the Best Places to Work and Fortune 100 companies around the globe. We look for champions who have significant influence with their recognition solutions and help cultivate a culture of appreciation while also accomplishing their organizational goals. Toi’s leadership and passion for appreciation and recognition have been instrumental in the success of ACG’s “Celebrate As One” relaunch. Her enthusiastic approach to engaging everyone at ACG has resulted in creating a robust champions network from the ground up. Her influence stretches well beyond ACG, into a large recognition community, as she selflessly mentors and shares her expertise with others to help organizations elevate their recognition efforts all around the world.  Because of her outstanding achievements and recognition vision, we are honored to have her as a 2024 O.C. Tanner Recognition Champion Award winner. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Toi Johnson! 🏆

The Culture Trends Tour is coming to Orange County on November 7th, featuring Gary Beckstrand. His session insights will include: 🤝 A reoriented approach to the concept of Total Rewards. 🤝 The connection between Total Rewards programs and the overall employee experience.  🤝 Constructive ways to provide employees with tools and resources that lead to an improved sense of belonging, fulfillment, and purpose.  🤝 Organizational best practices to help address the effects of poor mental health in the workplace. Don’t miss the chance to learn from Gary's insights and connect with peers! https://shorturl.at/de2Ly #CultureTrendsTour #Recognition  #WorkplaceCulture