One10 has highlighted frequency, timing and sincerity in a review of Incentive Research Foundation studies on workplace recognition. Its July 2025 article considers how those findings relate to the company’s own employee recognition practices.

The review draws on the IRF’s Building a Culture of Recognition and The Big Three Drivers of a Culture of Recognition reports. One10 interprets the findings as support for recognizing contributions regularly and close to the time they occur.

The company describes internal approaches including peer recognition, praise from leaders, messages through its platform and rewards such as gift cards or points. These are examples of how it says recognition is incorporated into everyday work.

One10 also emphasizes the explanation accompanying a reward. A specific acknowledgment of an employee’s contribution can give a points award or catalog selection meaning beyond its monetary value.

For hybrid and remote teams, the article identifies a need for deliberate recognition because informal office interactions may occur less often. It recommends tools that let managers and colleagues respond promptly rather than waiting for a formal review.

Choice completes the approach. One10 argues that flexible rewards can respect different employee preferences, while a wider range of people providing recognition helps appreciation become part of the working culture.