Case Study: Olympus achieves a 102% increase in recognition activity and stronger engagement with Achievers

Olympus leverages Achievers platform to improve employee recognition

Olympus Australia, the 400‑person subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, identified employee recognition and engagement as priority issues after a 2013 survey. Their 2014 “Shining Stars” program was largely desktop- and email-based and needed a refresh, so in 2018 they transitioned to the Achievers platform as part of a wider launch of the company’s global values.

Achievers provided a social, mobile-friendly interface (likes, comments, images/gifs), a “Boost” points feature and stronger reporting, and Olympus moved annual awards onto the platform. Within a year recognition activity surged: 100% increase in points-based recognition, 102% increase in total recognition activity, 103% more eCards sent, 189% more people giving recognition, and a rise in favourable engagement from 34% to 63%.

Olympus

Karen Blizzard

HR Manager