A Data-Driven Guide to Creating Lasting ROI with Holiday Recognition for HR Leaders
As 2025 comes to a close and the holiday season approaches, HR leaders look to finalize budgets, plan their recognition programs, and search for ways to show appreciation that genuinely resonates with those who deserve recognition. But in a year defined by efficiency and accountability, good intentions aren’t enough — every dollar spent on rewards and incentives needs to show measurable impact.
That’s why we created The HR Leader’s Holiday Incentive & Recognition Guide — a practical resource designed to help HR professionals move beyond seasonal gestures and build programs that inspire employees while delivering clear ROI.
The guide will help you discover how to:
- Design inclusive recognition programs that align with company values and culture
- Use engagement data and people analytics to measure the real impact of incentives
- Communicate recognition in authentic, meaningful ways that build trust
- Apply a five-step framework to make holiday rewards strategic, not just symbolic
The holidays are more than a time to give — they’re a chance to strengthen connections, reinforce values, and invest in the people who drive business success. When planned with intention and backed by analytics, recognition becomes one of the most effective levers for engagement and retention.
Explore ADR’s Rewards & Incentives ROI Calculator to help you better understand your program data to turn insights into measurable action this holiday season.
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The HR Leader’s Holiday Incentive & Recognition Guide
This free resource walks you through everything from goal setting and personalization to measurement and reflection — helping you turn appreciation into strategy this holiday season.
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