Sam Lepak

Sam Lepak is Head of Growth at Matter, where he spends most of his time talking with the HR leaders, people managers, and founders Matter serves. He writes about recognition, rewards, and employee feedback through that lens — less theory, more what actually works in the teams he talks to each week.

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Employee Rewards
29 Best Staff Incentive Ideas for Team Building [2026 Guide]
Discover the best staff incentive ideas, including programs, rewards, and recognition strategies to boost employee engagement and performance.
Sam Lepak
May 27, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Rewards
23+ Best Employee Incentive Awards and Ideas [2026 Guide]
Discover employee incentive awards and recognition ideas that boost morale, enhance productivity, and strengthen retention across your organization.
Sam Lepak
May 27, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Recognition
Big Thanks Impact: Psychology Behind Workplace Appreciation
Discover how simple acts of gratitude boost morale, improve performance, and transform team dynamics through the powerful psychology of workplace appreciation.
Sam Lepak
May 27, 2026
3 Min Read
Employee Recognition
Recognition Letters: 8 Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Don’t undermine your recognition letters by unknowingly falling into one of these eight common pitfalls, as broken down by professional writers.
Sam Lepak
May 27, 2026
3 Min Read
Employee Rewards
33+ Best Incentives for Sales Ideas for Teams: 2026 Guide
Discover incentives for sales that include ideas, examples, templates, and tools to boost motivation, drive performance, and recognize achievements.
Sam Lepak
May 27, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Rewards
39+ Sales Incentive Programs Examples That Work [2026 Guide]
Discover 15+ sales incentive program examples that boost performance, motivate sales teams, and reward results with proven recognition strategies.
Sam Lepak
May 27, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Rewards
39+ Best Sales Incentive Ideas for Teams [2026 Guide]
Explore the best sales incentive ideas for teams and customers, including fun, creative, and proven strategies that boost motivation and results.
Sam Lepak
Jun 7, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Rewards
79 Employee Incentive Gifts and Recognition [2026 Guide]
Discover 79 employee incentive gifts and recognition gift ideas to boost morale, reward achievements, and celebrate service milestones with impact.
Sam Lepak
May 29, 2026
6 Min Read
Productivity
Boost Engagement in 2026: Tips for Remote Celebrations
Discover fun and effective tips for remote celebrations that boost morale, build connection, and make distributed teams feel valued and included.
Sam Lepak
May 21, 2026
2 Min Read
Employee Recognition
30 Free Kudos Cards Template Ideas for Employees in 2026
Download ready-to-use kudos cards template ideas or create your own. Explore printable, digital, and free options to celebrate employee wins with ease.
Sam Lepak
May 23, 2026
3 Min Read
Employee Recognition
35 Employee Kudos Template [2026 Examples for Recognition]
Use these employee kudos template examples to recognize and celebrate your team. Get email, certificate, and appreciation message templates that make an impact.
Sam Lepak
Jun 2, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Recognition
25 Best Kudos Template for Work Examples for Recognition
Use these kudos template for work examples to recognize teammates with ease. Learn how to give kudos to coworkers, write emails, and share authentic praise.
Sam Lepak
May 27, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Recognition
17 Free Kudos Board Examples & Ideas for 2026
Explore the best free kudos board platforms to recognize employees. Find free online kudos board tools, templates, and virtual appreciation ideas for teams.
Sam Lepak
May 11, 2026
4 Min Read
Employee Recognition
30+ Ways Kudos Employee Engagement Improves Performance
Discover how kudos employee engagement and recognition software strengthen culture. Learn why employee kudos matter and explore real-world examples and quotes.
Sam Lepak
May 21, 2026
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
15+ Kudos Template Ideas to Recognize Employees in 2026
Looking for the perfect kudos template? Find editable kudos templates for cards, emails, and awards—plus examples of kudos for coworkers you can use today.
Sam Lepak
May 27, 2026
4 Min Read
Employee Recognition
27+ Creative Ways to Use Kudos Cards for Staff Recognition
Discover how to use kudos cards to recognize your team. Find kudos cards for employees, templates, and free printable recognition cards to boost engagement.
Sam Lepak
Jun 7, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Recognition
53 Ideas for Another Word for Kudos in the Workplace in 2026
Looking for another word for kudos? Discover the best alternatives for kudos to you, praise, and congratulations to keep your recognition fresh and meaningful.
Sam Lepak
Jun 7, 2026
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
19 Ways to Use Kudos Rewards to Boost Employee Recognition
Discover how to use kudos rewards to motivate your team. Explore the Kudos rewards app, marketplace features, and how Kudos employee recognition creates impact.
Sam Lepak
May 26, 2026
7 Min Read