Rewards that strengthen culture and drive performance

Today’s workforce expects more than a paycheck—they want to feel recognized, motivated, and connected to their organization. Kudoboard makes it simple to elevate your recognition program with meaningful gifts that combine emotional impact and tangible value. By blending thoughtful messages with curated rewards, you can:

• Improve employee morale and create a stronger sense of belonging.

• Boost retention rates by showing consistent appreciation for contributions.

• Increase productivity and motivation through timely incentives that inspire peak performance.

• Enhance your overall company culture by making recognition fun, meaningful, and shareable.

When a team member feels valued, they don’t just stay—they thrive. Kudoboard transforms traditional recognition into a modern employee incentive experience that drives long-term loyalty and measurable business outcomes.

Corporate gifts are items or experiences given to employees or customers as a form of recognition, appreciation, or incentive. Kudoboard takes corporate gifting beyond the transaction by pairing gifts with heartfelt group messages, photos, and videos. This creates a personalized, memorable experience that goes far beyond sending a small gift.

• The $25 limit applies per person, per year (not per gift).
• Incidental costs like engraving, packaging, or shipping don’t count toward the $25 limit.
• If a gift is considered entertainment (like event tickets), different rules apply.

• Cash and cash equivalents (like gift cards) are always taxable to the employee, and you can deduct them as compensation.
• Tangible gifts (like a branded jacket, a book, or a care package) fall under the $25 per employee deduction rule.
• De minimis fringe benefits—small items of nominal value like snacks, company swag, or flowers—are generally deductible and not taxable to employees.

Yes. Kudoboard supports both group gifting (perfect for birthdays, work anniversaries, and team milestones) and 1-to-1 gifting (ideal for spot bonuses, performance rewards, or quick thank-yous). This flexibility allows employers to leave a lasting impression by matching the right gifting experience to the right moment. You can also send a business gift to a new customer, group of customers, or take action to send to team members individually or to an entire group.

Corporate rewards create a ripple effect across company culture. By boosting employee satisfaction and motivation, recognition programs and heartfelt gratitude help reduce turnover, increase productivity, and improve customer satisfaction. Kudoboard’s rewards are designed to make appreciation easy, scalable, and effective. For example, rewarding team members on Employee Appreciation Day, having routine shout-outs, and celebrating moments influence employees to work hard and be happy.

Yes. There are plenty of ways to use Kudoboard. Kudoboard works perfectly for recognition programs like spot bonuses, contests, sales incentives, or employee-of-the-month awards. Adding a gift card to a Kudoboard amplifies the celebration and rewards creativity, making the reward both personal and motivating.

Yes, Kudoboard and our gifting services support employees in countries outside the United States as well. We ship all around the world. Our gift cards support multiple international currencies. Physical gifts can be shipped to many countries around the world.

When it comes to corporate gifts and employee rewards, the best choices are those that balance practicality, flexibility, and personalization. Employees appreciate gifts that feel thoughtful, useful in their daily lives, and adaptable to their individual preferences. Below are some of the most popular corporate gift ideas that consistently deliver high engagement and satisfaction:

• Snacks & Treats — Gourmet snack boxes, cookies, sweet treats, or specialty food deliveries are always crowd-pleasers.

• Health & Wellness — Self-care kits, fitness gear, candle(s), artwork, or wellness subscriptions that support employees’ wellbeing.

• Tech & Entertainment — Headphones, gadgets, or digital subscriptions that combine fun with functionality.

• Gift Baskets & Flowers — A classic choice for birthdays, personal or work anniversaries, or milestone celebrations.