Case Study: 3M achieves unified, inclusive employee recognition with O.C. Tanner

3M drives 2M recognition moments in one year with O.C. Tanner

3M, a global manufacturing company with 93,000 employees, faced the challenge of having 285 fragmented and inequitable recognition programs across its global operations. They partnered with vendor O.C. Tanner to create a more unified and inclusive approach to employee recognition that would work for all staff, including offline production employees.

O.C. Tanner implemented its "Everyday Wins" peer-to-recognition solution, a centralized platform accessible via kiosks, mobile app, and Outlook integration. The results were significant, with close to 2 million recognition moments in one year and 94% of employees using the system. This unified approach from O.C. Tanner greatly strengthened employee connection and made recognition a highlighted part of the employee experience.

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