Employees covering colleagues' holidays can take on extra responsibilities without an obvious milestone at which their contribution is recognized. YOUGotaGift puts that seasonal work at the centre of a July 30, 2026 article featuring its HappyYOU Summer Star card.

The company recommends acknowledging those contributions when they happen instead of waiting for an annual award or anniversary. Its examples include people stepping in for colleagues and maintaining projects while other team members are away.

The article cites Gallup

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