Sam Lepak

Sam is Matter’s Head of Growth and a digital nomad. He spends his days talking to customers helping them solve their biggest people and culture problems.
Employee Feedback
Why Remote Teams Struggle Without Feedback Loops [2026 Guide]
Discover why remote teams struggle without strong feedback loops and how building continuous feedback improves communication, alignment, and performance.
Sam Lepak
May 23, 2026
4 Min Read
Leadership
3 Mindsets to be Aware of When Welcoming New Employees
Discover common mindsets that can make new employees feel unwelcome and how to create a more inclusive, respectful workplace from their first day of work.
Sam Lepak
Jun 3, 2026
3 Min Read
Employee Recognition
HR AI: Using Tech for Personalized Incentives & Recognition
Discover how AI is transforming HR with personalized incentives and recognition programs—enhancing engagement, fairness, and remote team support.
Sam Lepak
May 23, 2026
2 Min Read
Employee Rewards
63+ Office Fitness Challenges for Every Workplace in 2026
Transform your workplace with office fitness challenges. Discover fun office fitness challenges and ideas that boost health, morale, and team productivity.
Sam Lepak
May 23, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Rewards
57+ Proven Office Exercise Challenges [2026 Guide & Ideas]
Revolutionize your workplace with 57 office exercise challenges. From fun fitness challenges to physical activity challenges at work that boost health and productivity.
Sam Lepak
May 23, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Rewards
45+ Office Wellness Challenges for a Healthier Team in 2026
Transform your workplace with 45 office wellness challenges. Discover health and wellness office challenges, monthly programs, and fun activities that work.
Sam Lepak
May 29, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Rewards
41+ Workplace Fitness Challenges That Motivate [2026 Guide]
Discover top workplace fitness challenges and wellness ideas. From fun fitness challenges to office fitness challenges that boost team health and engagement.
Sam Lepak
May 29, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Rewards
6 Tips to Reward Employees for Successfully Averting Crises
Rewarding employees who successfully avert crises can boost their morale and job engagement. These tips can help leaders reward workers meaningfully.
Sam Lepak
May 21, 2026
3 Min Read
Employee Rewards
Customizing Rewards to the Personality of Employees in 2026
Customizing employee rewards to their personality can make them more impactful. Here are guidelines to reward risk-takers, work-life balance-seekers, and more.
Sam Lepak
May 21, 2026
3 Min Read
Employee Rewards
31 Workplace Wellness Challenges That Drive Results in 2026
Discover 31 workplace wellness challenges ideas that boost employee engagement. From health and wellness challenges to quick activities that transform workplace culture.
Sam Lepak
Jun 2, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Rewards
201+ Fun Team Challenges to Energize Workplaces [2026 Ideas]
Discover 200+ fun team challenges that boost morale and collaboration. From fun team-building games to activities for small and large groups that deliver results.
Sam Lepak
Jun 3, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Rewards
How to Handle Team Challenges [2026 Guide with 25+ Ways]
Learn how to handle team challenges effectively with 25 proven strategies. Discover common team challenges, examples, and solutions for teams.
Sam Lepak
Jun 2, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Rewards
19+ Best Employee Incentive Plan Examples for Team Growth
Explore 15 employee incentive plan examples designed to boost morale, improve retention, and increase performance across all types of workplaces.
Sam Lepak
Jun 2, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Rewards
39+ Work Incentives Examples That Motivate Employees in 2026
Discover work incentives examples, ideas, and strategies that help boost motivation, retention, and performance across any workplace or team.
Sam Lepak
Jun 7, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Rewards
31+ Best Company Incentive Programs for Growth [2026 Guide]
Explore the best company incentive programs, plans, and software to motivate employees and boost business performance through meaningful rewards.
Sam Lepak
May 23, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Feedback
Turning Employee Feedback Into Real-Time Action [2026 Guide]
Learn how to turn employee feedback into real-time action that improves engagement, drives performance, and builds a culture of continuous improvement.
Sam Lepak
May 29, 2026
2 Min Read
Employee Rewards
25+ Best Work Incentives Ideas to Motivate Employees in 2026
Explore fun work incentives ideas for employees and discover free, creative, and effective workplace incentive ideas to boost morale and performance.
Sam Lepak
May 29, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Rewards
17+ Best Employee Wellness Incentive Programs Ideas in 2026
Discover employee wellness incentive programs with real examples, health strategies, and benefits that improve engagement, retention, and workplace well-being.
Sam Lepak
May 29, 2026
6 Min Read