{"id":106287,"date":"2026-03-20T18:26:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/accolad-the-employee-recognition-platform-revolutionizing-hr-programs-in-canada\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T18:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:26:06","slug":"accolad-the-employee-recognition-platform-revolutionizing-hr-programs-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/accolad-the-employee-recognition-platform-revolutionizing-hr-programs-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Accolad: The Employee Recognition Platform Revolutionizing HR Programs in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main-body-container\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><strong>Accolad takes human resources management to new heights with its employee recognition platform and automated years of service recognition program, designed to optimize talent retention and employee engagement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\">QUEBEC CITY, March  20, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; In an ultra-competitive labor market, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=WgYMso9W14VD-oSfV4vozFNPE5F5gwFvv3YDA95kvVij725y-vSDAp1fQajmH88BW4ubcJmw0-v19s5BfZ0XyQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><u>Accolad<\/u><\/a> announces the rollout of new features on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=mUMLUze1RTBDeI13RuLRzLfSlLfF0KjebCJjBCJ86oLSWRjbY1q2Xp7ohoxzr-x6ouhfumukaPQKUITltBXXbxqwV5hA4KBDvhf7XQrzYQRNtDhad9LstjpWQAZ5Idq86vRJkxCr29e4CDNmLOn6fK7wbscxB9E1P2_--CKybPE=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><strong><u>employee recognition platform<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, establishing itself as the go-to solution for companies striving to become employers of choice. As talent retention becomes the number one priority for HR departments, Accolad offers a strategic lever to build a strong and human-centric corporate culture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><strong>Employee Recognition: A Legal and Strategic Imperative<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\">Since the adoption of <strong>Bill 27<\/strong>, Quebec employers with 20 or more employees are required to integrate the prevention of psychosocial risks. With a lack of recognition identified as a major risk factor, implementing a structured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=mUMLUze1RTBDeI13RuLRzLfSlLfF0KjebCJjBCJ86oLS3e0UHKgldhj_CCHxlBOrZvt3yV27ffT0DANlh3ZiEpFxJ21NTh7nVJ4G3LJ6vfWcle2G0e1cy71z1FjHISbVJkyztwl3APrO92KIjYSuN51zgX-YJTYPr8aWsj1jxeM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><strong><u>employee recognition program<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is no longer an option\u2014it is an organizational necessity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\">&#8220;A modern <strong>HR platform<\/strong> must go beyond simple administrative management. It must nurture a sense of belonging,&#8221; says Julie Tessier, Communications Lead at Accolad. &#8220;Our solution allows companies to automate gestures of appreciation while maintaining the essential personal touch.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"article-workind+accolad-1\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/Resource\/Download\/8fb55126-e3ba-486a-beb0-f72723dae3cf\/article-workind-accolad-1.jpg\" width=\"600\" data-dpi=\"96\" data-caption=\"Accolad enables employees to choose meaningful rewards from a personalized digital storefront, creating recognition moments that have a real impact.\" data-filename=\"article-workind+accolad-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><strong>Why Choose Accolad as Your Employee Recognition Platform?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\">Accolad stands out with a 360-degree approach that meets the needs of both large organizations and SMEs:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:decimal;\">\n<li><strong>Intelligent Automation:<\/strong> No more tedious manual tracking for your <strong>years of service recognition program<\/strong>. The platform automatically manages work anniversaries and gift deliveries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deep Personalization:<\/strong> Every congratulatory message is tailored to the company\u2019s brand identity (logo, colors, tone).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diverse Rewards Catalog:<\/strong> Access to over 100 gift cards from major brands, offering employees total freedom of choice.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:6pt;\"><strong>Seamless Integration:<\/strong> Smooth connection with communication tools (Teams, Slack) and leading <strong>HR platforms<\/strong> (Workday, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><strong>Expert Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Employee Recognition (SEO FAQ)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><strong>What is an employee recognition platform?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\">An <strong>employee recognition platform<\/strong> is a SaaS software designed to structure, centralize, and automate workplace appreciation. It allows for the celebration of individual and collective achievements through social walls, tangible rewards, and peer-to-peer recognition tools.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><strong>Why implement an employee recognition program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\">According to organizational performance experts, a well-structured <strong>employee recognition program<\/strong> helps:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Increase productivity by 15% to 25%.<\/li>\n<li>Significantly reduce turnover rates.<\/li>\n<li>Enhance <strong>employer branding<\/strong> to attract top talent.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:6pt;\">Comply with Bill 27 requirements regarding health and safety at work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><strong>How does Accolad\u2019s years of service recognition program work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\">Accolad\u2019s <strong>years of service recognition program<\/strong> celebrates loyalty (1, 5, 10 years, etc.) without any manual HR intervention. The system sends a personalized gift code via email on the exact date, allowing the employee to choose their reward from a comprehensive digital catalog.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"logiciel-de-reconnaissance-employes_1952x13121768233167\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/Resource\/Download\/969e03bc-33bd-436d-b8f6-425045fea0ab\/logiciel-de-reconnaissance-employes-1952x13121768233167.jpg\" width=\"600\" data-dpi=\"72\" data-caption=\"Accolad employee recognition software allows HR teams to manage and automate recognition programs, including years of service, rewards, and digital gift cards, from a centralized interface.\" data-filename=\"logiciel-de-reconnaissance-employes_1952x13121768233167.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><strong>Testimonials: Accolad\u2019s Impact on Corporate Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><em>&#8220;The platform is intuitive, flexible, and easy to administer. Accolad perfectly meets our employees&#8217; expectations.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 <strong>V\u00e9ronique Pilon, Tenaquip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><em>&#8220;A valuable time-saver for us and plenty of choices for our teams.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 <strong>Olivier Barton, Eurofins Environex<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><strong>About Accolad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\">Accolad is the Quebec leader in <strong>workplace recognition<\/strong> solutions. With over 10 years of expertise, the company helps organizations transform their culture through an innovative <strong>HR platform<\/strong> and personalized reward programs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:0pt;\"><strong>To discover how to optimize your talent retention:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Photos accompanying this announcement are available at<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=R2WJxZauFygmzoRrT8XFrICLU1bsmPy2FQTcXyTjTnbhkP7tAcZXGNDruwh7ze_x8x_a2cpWHj94q8QA2lM6Le5GB5qIUQPkXmJfhphJsYa3LYcYMKTr7B6oWDdZuhmdpJqjQDxRkVwRcI0eSA2J_VOgrBRWdS1ur2EMpqVhzHX0gyYdM6HubMphyF_dz5kPxCenp3Qsmu-70MOPOsxA1rvJGEquFeueKgMh8hSDnWGa1trNtYIGvxGXBPR_vxk28bUXMGARc48Md5F53JS0Dg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/1ebaf74b-1424-4061-9eee-3dc6eb5629e1<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=R2WJxZauFygmzoRrT8XFrICLU1bsmPy2FQTcXyTjTnbhkP7tAcZXGNDruwh7ze_xkDKo1A0jY7AJeecw3kQSBkr6GgDq5YZZMg4VQYJEuTPCjnqxbQdpatoVz_hlyqoapB7k4bz9NgWTOAKKxYa-nRF77nQS3woSIhRVgaojXFh8kOhrFjdPCpZNSQvkz_6tKoiKrXCR2PsiP92ihm6VDzUphJUTQDcHPZilxZSEZptLfJt3ObtqtIoxb-DusvI7puPOEO6l2rUEJ--Yo7cV5g==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/8fb55126-e3ba-486a-beb0-f72723dae3cf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=R2WJxZauFygmzoRrT8XFrICLU1bsmPy2FQTcXyTjTnbhkP7tAcZXGNDruwh7ze_xEHMyTCYDXeCFrTvMnfqpltD5d8Q28KXTIAoHQhh5KXe5c7C5tH1wIvhPKbDpm0ZAvSRMne4A6SozizyzghvXIxt0LJaVziJCjusdKDSPdmb1tTgTtpmPtrdp3ALiA9Ze2iFOaddgY46zCRFRhX6s_E82eeXdbpPoQaxtKjM8dUC_3skFqpmx9AlIFWp-9wCc5KaSgiLhIuZ849isAwtNHw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/969e03bc-33bd-436d-b8f6-425045fea0ab<\/a><\/p>\n<pre\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/MmQ4NWNjMmUtM2IxZC00NWI5LWJmOTQtNTAzMmZkZTg1YzI1LTEzMTk2NjEtMjAyNi0wMy0yMC1lbg==\/tiny\/Accolad-Technologies-Inc-.png\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accolad takes human resources management to new heights with its employee recognition platform and automated years of service recognition program, designed to optimize talent retention and employee engagement. 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