Recognitions
Barry is Head of Content Strategy at Rewardian, where he covers employee recognition program design, sales incentive strategy, and HR technology. He has spent eight years working with mid-market HR and sales operations teams on recognition and incentive program architecture.
Blog Post by Barry Gallagher
Barry Gallagher4/21/26 7:15 AM5 min read
Why Data Told as a Story Sticks: What 2026 Research Tells Us
Stories are twenty-two times more memorable than facts presented alone. That finding is a ...
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Barry Gallagher4/21/26 12:00 AM8 min read
Employee Recognition Frequency and Retention: The Data HR Is Missing
Introduction Most recognition programs are designed around occasions. A work anniversary. ...
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Barry Gallagher4/16/26 12:00 AM9 min read
Recognition ROI Calculator: Build a Strong Business Case for HR Leaders
Introduction Every HR leader knows that employee recognition drives engagement. The ...
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Barry Gallagher4/15/26 12:00 AM8 min read
How to Build a Recognition Program for a Hybrid (Not Just Remote) Team
Introduction The last five years produced an enormous volume of content about recognizing ...
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Barry Gallagher4/14/26 12:00 AM8 min read
The Manager Recognition Gap: Why Middle Managers Are the Weakest Link
Introduction Ask most HR leaders where their recognition program is weakest and they'll ...
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Barry Gallagher4/7/26 12:00 AM12 min read
Why Recognition Program Design Is Key to Boosting Employee Engagement
Introduction Illustrative scenario: A mid-sized North American company runs an annual ...
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