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Make work anniversaries special with gift cards. Try Assembly’s free, self-service gifting platform for employee recognition.
In today’s dynamic workplace, recognizing employee milestones is more than a gesture—it’s a strategic investment in engagement, retention, and company culture. Work anniversaries, project achievements, and personal milestones deserve to be celebrated in ways that feel meaningful and memorable.
Gift cards have emerged as a modern, flexible, and universally appreciated solution for milestone recognition, offering both personalization and convenience for organizations of any size.
Acknowledging employee milestones—whether it’s a one-year work anniversary, a major project completion, or a personal achievement—sends a clear message: your people matter. Research consistently shows that employees who feel appreciated are more engaged, productive, and loyal. Celebrating these moments not only boosts morale but also reinforces positive behaviors and strengthens team bonds, especially in remote and hybrid environments where personal connections can be harder to maintain.
Traditional gifts can be hit-or-miss, and cash bonuses may feel transactional or quickly forgotten. Gift cards, on the other hand, empower employees to choose something they truly want or need, making the recognition more personal and memorable. Here’s why gift cards are so effective for celebrating milestones:
A robust recognition program celebrates a variety of milestones, including:
Pair the gift card with a heartfelt message or a digital card signed by the team. Assembly’s e-card feature lets colleagues create a kudo board with custom messages, templates, and even animations to make the moment extra special.
Match the value of the gift card to the significance of the milestone. For example, a $25 card for a one-year anniversary, $100 for five years, and so on.
Let employees pick from a wide catalog of options, or curate a selection based on the occasion. Assembly’s platform allows you to send money that can be used across their entire catalog, within specific categories, or for handpicked rewards.
Digital delivery via text or email ensures everyone can participate, no matter where they work. Assembly’s platform includes delightful animations and the ability for recipients to send a thank-you note back to the sender.
For larger organizations, automating milestone recognition ensures no one is overlooked. Assembly offers automated gifting for companies—just talk to their sales team to set it up.
Assembly is getting ready to launch a new gift card program designed to make milestone recognition effortless, personal, and fun. Here’s what sets it apart:
Recognizing milestones isn’t just about the gift—it’s about making employees feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Gift cards, especially when paired with personalized messages and a delightful delivery experience, help create moments of genuine appreciation that employees remember. By integrating milestone recognition into your company culture, you foster a sense of belonging and motivation that drives long-term engagement and success.
Ready to make milestone recognition easy, meaningful, and fun? Schedule a demo with Assembly today!
The best ways to celebrate work anniversaries include personalized messages, public recognition, and meaningful rewards like gift cards. Platforms like Assembly make it easy to send digital cards and gift cards, allowing employees to choose their own rewards and feel truly appreciated.
Yes, gift cards are an excellent employee recognition tool. They offer flexibility, personalization, and universal appeal. With digital delivery and customizable options, gift cards can be tailored to any milestone or achievement, making them a favorite among employees.
Assembly’s gift card program is free to sign up and included in all paid plans. You can send 1:1 or group cards, automate gifting for company-wide milestones, and choose from a wide range of gift card and reward options. The platform also offers e-cards, kudo boards, and a delightful, animated receiving experience.
Yes, Assembly offers automated gifting for employee milestones. You can set up automated recognition for work anniversaries, birthdays, and more by contacting their sales team. This ensures every important moment is celebrated without manual tracking.
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Yes, at Assembly, security is a top priority. Each quarter, we have ongoing security work that is everyone’s responsibility. While we maintain a strong security posture, it was important for us to prove to our customers that we do everything we claim to do. This led us to pursue a SOC 2 Type II report that would provide evidence of our compliance with industry gold-standard security practice.
There is study after study showing that employee recognition leads to increased engagement. This in return creates an environment where employees are happier and more motivated which increase productivity and reduces voluntary turnover significantly. In order to filled critical roles, companies tend to spend nearly twice the value of an annual salary. Assembly is an investment in your employees that supports your bottom line.
Yes, we will offer contracts for companies with longer-term agreements to help larger customers have more certainty around future costs.
The minimum agreement term is a 12-month subscription.
We do and for FREE! Any new customer needing further support to get started with Assembly to ensure you're set up for success can request custom onboarding support. Improving your employee experience is about much more than just using our amazing software; it’s about transforming your business to create a workplace that people love. That’s much easier to do with the personal support and advice from our passionate people experts.
At the time of redemption (when your employees exchange their points for a paid reward) you'll pay face value. If a reward is a $10 Amazon gift card, your cost will be $10. All paid rewards are billed for on a monthly basis.
The good news is that you don't have to pay for rewards upfront because we only charge you when points are redeemed, not when they're earned.
We offer discounts or educational or charitable organizations. In order to secure a discount, you'll first need to book a demo with a customer support specialist.
For all other organizations, we are willing to consider longer-term agreements in exchange for discounts. To set up annual plans or longer, you will need to book a demo with a customer support specialist.
If you're on a month to month plan, you can go here and cancel anytime. If you're having concerns or need help setting up your account for success, you can always book a demo with a customer support specialist.
If you're on a longer-term custom plan, you'll need to reach out to your customer support specialist to cancel your account or email us at support@joinassembly.com.
Great question! You can customize your core values to match your organization's to boost and track alignment. You can change your currency from the 🏆 emoji (our default) to any emoji of your choice. You can swap our logo for your own. You can also set up company culture rewards such as, "Lunch with the CEO," "Buy a book on us," and so much more!
While we recommend a peer to peer set up where anyone in your organization can give or receive recognition, you can set up Assembly however you want. If you need to limit the people who can give or receive recognition, that's perfectly fine and can be done from your Admin, here.
Assembly connects to the tools your employees use every day to offer an easy, seamless experience with minimal change management.
Assembly has integrations with HCM/HRIS systems like ADP, Google, Office 365, and Slack. We also integrate with communication tools like Slack and Teams so you and your employees can access Assembly wherever they work now.
That depends on the company's permissions set up. That said, over 90% of the employees on Assembly's platform are recognized on a monthly basis. That means nearly every employee across all of our customers are receiving regular recognition from their peers, managers, or leadership. We're extremely proud of this.
They are not required. You can use Assembly without having rewards set up. However, we don't recommend it if you intend to have a high adoption and usage rate. You can always keep the costs down by offering internal culture rewards that are fulfilled by you internally.
No, you can remove allowances from anyone or everyone. It's up to you but we do recommend using points whether they're worth a real dollar value or not. Companies that use points have a much higher engagement rate even if those points don't exchange for real dollars.
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