Case Study: Microsoft enhances global employee recognition with PerkUp

How Microsoft enhances global employee recognition with PerkUp

Microsoft, a global software company with more than 220,000 employees across 190 countries, needed a better way to recognize and reward its diverse workforce. Its challenge was finding a globally inclusive solution that could deliver personalized swag to employees around the world while staying within budget, meeting internal compliance requirements, and avoiding the complexity of bulk ordering and high shipping costs. Microsoft turned to PerkUp for spot rewards and on-demand swag with global distribution.

PerkUp implemented a flexible, on-demand rewards program that let Microsoft employees choose from a variety of swag options, including size and color preferences, and have items shipped to their preferred addresses worldwide. By acting as an SSPA-compliant vendor, PerkUp also helped Microsoft meet internal regulations while keeping the process simple and cost-effective. The results were strong: 60% of recipients accepted their gifts within the first 24 hours, and Microsoft reported improved morale, well-being, and employee satisfaction across its global teams.

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Holly Hamilton

Account Manager