The Thankbox Blog

Motivosity is a comprehensive, social-first recognition platform, but its non-transparent pricing and broad feature set don't suit every team. This guide compares the top Motivosity alternatives including Thankbox, Bucketlist Rewards, Kudos, and Matter, to help HR teams find a platform that matches their budget, scale, and recognition style.

Guusto is a well-regarded employee recognition platform, but it isn't the right fit for every team. This guide breaks down the top alternatives from peer-to-peer recognition tools like Nectar and Bonusly to group gifting platforms like Thankbox, helping HR teams and managers find the solution that best matches their culture, budget, and recognition goals.

When a colleague is grieving, most people want to reach out but don't know how and so they say nothing at all. This piece follows one team who used a Thankbox to share condolences collectively, removing the pressure of finding the perfect words and a proper way to show up.

Most company values fail not because they’re wrong, but because they aren’t consistently reinforced. By focusing on one value at a time and recognising real behaviours in everyday moments, organisations can turn abstract ideas into lived experiences. Small, visible appreciation is what makes values stick and shape culture over time.

A signed card can say thank you, but it rarely shows what that support actually made possible. This piece follows one charity's decision to replace their annual donor card with something better. Discover how charities are using shared, story-driven thank-yous to create real connections with donors and sponsors.

Returning to work after maternity leave is far more emotionally complex than most organisations acknowledge. Beyond logistics, parents often face a quiet loss of belonging, confidence and social connection. Discover why returning to work after maternity leave is emotionally harder than we admit and how small moments of appreciation rebuild belonging.

At the Edinburgh People Power Summit in February 2026, HR and people leaders gathered for a candid day of conversation covering management, culture, performance, and the growing case for employee appreciation. Continue reading to learn what were the key themes and why they are important.

Why employee appreciation works, why sceptics exist and how to win them over. Lessons from DisruptHR Edinburgh on designing recognition that feels real, personal and aligned to business outcomes.

Bonusly is a popular platform for peer-to-peer recognition, but many growing or global organizations need more advanced features such as broader reward flexibility, deeper analytics, and stronger integrations. This comprehensive guide explores the top six Bonusly alternatives and it will help you to identify the platform that best aligns with your culture, goals, and HR strategy.