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The Mojo Journal

Stories on recognition, gifting & culture.

Practical insights for teams that want to celebrate people well — without the admin.

Mojo Gift compared with Perkbox
30 October 2026

Mojo Gift vs Perkbox: Which Is Right for Your Team?

Mojo Gift vs Perkbox is the comparison for UK teams weighing a perks, benefits and recognition app, with points redeemed at retailers, against a managed, experience-first recognition programme.

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Mojo Gift compared with Guusto
30 October 2026

Mojo Gift vs Guusto: Which Is Right for Your Team?

Mojo Gift vs Guusto is the comparison for teams deciding between a per-seat gift-card platform built for frontline workforces and a managed, experience-first programme for milestones.

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Long service award ideas
24 October 2026

Long Service Award Ideas: What to Give at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 Years

Practical long service award ideas for every milestone from 5 to 25 years and beyond, with experiences, non-experience options, how to present the award and how the UK tax exemption works.

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Work anniversary recognition
5 August 2026

Work Anniversary Recognition: How to Get It Right Every Time

Work anniversaries are a critical moment for retention. This guide shows HR teams how to recognise employees at 1, 3, 5 and 10 years in a way that creates lasting loyalty — not just a moment they forget by Friday.

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Employee recognition platforms compared
30 July 2026

12 Best Employee Recognition Platforms in 2026

Best employee recognition platforms in 2026 compared: managed programmes, social recognition, points, and experience gifting. How to choose the right fit for your team.

Mojo Gift compared with Workhuman
27 July 2026

Mojo Gift vs Workhuman: Which Is Right for Your Team?

Mojo Gift vs Workhuman compared honestly. Learn the differences between managed experience gifting and a social recognition platform, including pricing, global reach, administration, and which solution best fits your team.

A managed recognition programme compared with self-serve software
29 June 2026

Managed Recognition Programme vs Self-Serve Platform: Which Is Right for Your Team?

The choice between a managed recognition service and a self-serve platform is a question of what your HR team has capacity to run. Both models work. The failure mode is choosing the wrong one for your actual situation.

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Automated employee recognition connected to the HR system
29 June 2026

Automated Employee Recognition: What to Automate and What to Keep Human

Automated employee recognition saves HR teams hours each week and prevents milestone moments from being missed. The risk: automation that feels automated. Where to let the system run and where a human touch is non-negotiable.

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Employee appreciation compared with employee recognition
29 June 2026

Employee Appreciation vs Employee Recognition: What Is the Difference and Why It Matters

Employee appreciation and employee recognition are often used interchangeably. They are not the same thing. Understanding the difference shapes how you design a programme that covers both — and what happens when you only do one.

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Signs an employee recognition programme is not working
29 June 2026

5 Signs Your Employee Recognition Programme Is Not Working

Most organisations have some form of employee recognition. Fewer have a programme that actually works. Five clear signs that yours is underperforming — and what to do about each one.

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Employee recognition for global teams
29 June 2026

Employee Recognition for Global Teams: How to Get It Right Across Borders

Recognising employees across 10, 20, or 50 countries requires more than scaling what works in one office. Cultural norms, tax rules, logistics, and gift availability all vary. How to build a global recognition approach that actually lands.

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How to build an employee recognition programme
29 June 2026

How to Build an Employee Recognition Programme from Scratch

Building an employee recognition programme that actually works requires more than picking a platform or setting a budget. A step-by-step guide from strategy to launch, covering what to include, what to skip, and how to measure success.

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