Globoforce

Southborough, MA and Dublin, Ireland May 21, 2010 -- Globoforce, the leading worldwide provider of global, strategic, employee recognition solutions, today announced that it will host a free, live webinar focused on the impact of the economic downturn on employee recognition programs. The webinar, to be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. ET, will unveil the surprising results of Globoforce’s recent market research report: Restarting Recognition during the Recovery..

Led by Derek Irvine, Globoforce’s Head of Strategy Consulting and CMO, the webinar will discuss how organizations are adapting their recognition programs during the economic recovery. Attendees will gain insight into how real-life companies sustained their recognition programs during the recession and what lies ahead for those who are just beginning their recognition endeavors. Through expert-driven analysis and actionable recommendations, the webinar will also address the following questions for HR and business leaders:

Is employee recognition spending on the rise, flat, or down during and after the economic downturn?

What are the main roadblocks that HR leaders face in implementing employee recognition programs and budgets?

What impact did an increase or decrease in recognition spending have on respondents’ organizations?

A recording of the webinar will be available free of charge following the event on the Globoforce website and can be requested by visiting: http://www.globoforce.com/corporate/eng/innovation-center/webinars/.