HR.com Forms State of Rewards and Recognition Advisory Board to Advance Employee Engagement Strategies

HR.com, a leading resource hub for HR professionals, has announced the creation of a new State of Rewards and Recognition Advisory Board aimed at driving advancements in employee engagement practices. This initiative focuses on developing improved rewards and recognition tools, services, and processes to help HR professionals and organizational leaders enhance their talent management strategies for 2025 and beyond. The advisory board brings together seven distinguished industry thought leaders who will collaborate with HR.com's HR Research Institute to conduct primary research and develop actionable insights that address the evolving needs of the HR industry.

The newly formed board includes Nebel Crowhurst, Chief People Officer and Chief Appreciation Officer at Reward Gateway; Madeline Des Jardins, Global Director of Internal Communications and Employee Engagement at WalkMe; and Rachel Kohn, VP of People at Sendoso. Other members include Andrew Lane from George Mason University, Heather Stickle from Pela Case & Lomi, Dr. Paul White from Appreciation at Work, and Mike Wood, founder of MikeWood.io. Their collective expertise is expected to shape thought leadership, best practices, and innovative strategies that will help organizations build more engaged and motivated workforces.

Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating that rewards and recognition are fundamental to building engaged workforces. The research findings from this collaboration will be published in a comprehensive report offering detailed insights and recommendations, while a condensed two-page infographic will provide a quick reference guide for key points. To further disseminate this knowledge, HR.com will host a virtual event on April 10, 2025, featuring informative sessions led by subject matter experts in the field of rewards and recognition.

This new advisory board builds upon HR.com's previous research in the field, including the "State of Rewards and Recognition Programs and Tools 2024" report available at https://www.hr.com/stateofRnR2024. The organization's commitment to providing valuable insights is demonstrated through its HR Research Institute, which publishes numerous reports across various HR topics annually. As organizations continue to face challenges in employee engagement and retention, the insights generated by this expert group could prove invaluable in shaping effective strategies for the future workforce.

The formation of this advisory board represents a significant advancement in the rewards and recognition field at a time when organizations are grappling with shifting employee expectations and competitive labor markets. HR professionals and organizational leaders can benefit from accessing the latest research, tools, and thought leadership through resources available at https://www.hr.com/HRResearchInstitute. By staying informed about emerging trends and best practices, organizations can better position themselves to attract, retain, and motivate top talent in an evolving workplace landscape where effective recognition strategies have become increasingly critical to organizational success.