Employee appreciation is a cornerstone of a thriving workplace. Studies show that recognized employees are more motivated, productive, and engaged, leading to improved retention, customer satisfaction, and innovation…among other things.

Despite the advantages, effectively and consistently recognizing outstanding colleagues presents a significant challenge. Busy managers with varying styles can (many times) overlook individuals who deserve recognition. Then, BAM! generic praise loses its impact.

💡‘How might we’ create a recognition system that fosters a culture of frequent, personalized appreciation with tangible rewards, replacing the current impersonal and ineffective approach?

In simpler terms, 'How might we make saying "good job" at work more fun and meaningful for everyone?'

The name "Free Lunch" was chosen for its immediate relatability and symbolic meaning. In everyday life, offering someone a "free lunch" signifies a kind gesture of appreciation. We often treat friends, colleagues, or family to lunch as a way of expressing gratitude or acknowledging their efforts.

The Free Lunch app lets companies set the real cash value of a "lunch" reward when setting up an account. Companies can then offer different levels of appreciation (Single, Double, Triple, or Quadruple Lunch) by multiplying the base "lunch" value. This keeps things simple for users but allows companies to customize rewards - freely.

I think the future of recognition shouldn't be about empty gestures, but about fostering a culture of appreciation that empowers employees - always!

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