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 Engagement
85+ Remote Employee Engagement Activities [2026 Guide]
Discover the best remote employee engagement activities. Team-building ideas and virtual games for virtual/remote, in-office teams, and businesses of all sizes.
Sam Lepak
May 26, 2026
9 MIn Read
Employee Engagement
Impacts of Leadership and Employee Engagement [2026 Guide]
Discover how leadership and employee engagement drive success for your company with proven ideas for virtual/remote, in-office teams, and businesses.
Sam Lepak
Jun 7, 2026
9 Min Read
Employee Engagement
The Truth About Employee Engagement [2026 Complete Guide]
Discover the truth about employee engagement with this complete guide. Explore benefits, strategies, and insights for successful workplace programs.
Sam Lepak
Jun 7, 2026
9 Min Read
Employee Engagement
100 Employee Engagement Games in 2026 [8 Categories]
Discover 100 employee engagement games for your company with popular ideas for virtual/remote, in-office teams, and businesses of all sizes.
Sam Lepak
May 26, 2026
8 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Creating Culture with Employee Engagement in 2026 [#1 Guide]
Discover how employee engagement shapes organizational culture and drives success in 2026. Explore actionable strategies and insights for a thriving workplace.
Sam Lepak
Jun 7, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Forming an Employee Engagement Committee [2026 How-to-Guide]
Learn how to form an employee engagement committee with actionable steps and strategies. Empower your team, boost morale, and drive success.
Sam Lepak
Jun 7, 2026
9 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Employee Engagement Plan [2026 Strategies and Tools]
Discover 15 examples to create and implement an employee engagement plan for your company. Popular ideas for virtual/remote, in-office teams, and businesses.
Sam Lepak
May 26, 2026
8 Min Read
Employee Engagement
28 Employee Engagement and Retention Strategies [2026 Guide]
Discover the best employee engagement and retention strategies with popular ideas for virtual/remote, in-office workplaces, and businesses of all sizes.
Sam Lepak
May 26, 2026
8 Min Read
Employee Engagement
19 Drivers of Employee Engagement in 2026 [6 Business Types]
Discover the best drivers of employee engagement for your company, with key points for virtual/remote, in-office workplaces, and businesses of all sizes.
Sam Lepak
May 26, 2026
8 Min Read
Employee Engagement
68+ Employee Engagement Examples in 2026 [9 Categories]
Discover the best employee engagement examples for your company with popular ideas for virtual/remote and in-office teams, including each month of the year.
Sam Lepak
May 26, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Engagement
30+ Ways to Improve Employee Engagement in 2026 [#1 Guide]
Discover the best ways to increase employee engagement for your company with strategies for virtual/remote, in-office teams, and businesses of all sizes.
Sam Lepak
May 12, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Employee Engagement Programs: 40+ Ideas to Try in 2026
Discover the best employee engagement programs for your company with popular ideas for virtual/remote, in-office teams, and businesses of all sizes.
Sam Lepak
May 5, 2026
7 Min Read
Productivity
Building a Strong Team Culture: Communication, Fun and Empathy
Boost team culture with fun, empathy, and open communication. Explore modern tools and creative strategies to foster trust, collaboration, and a mentally healthy workplace.
Sam Lepak
May 13, 2026
3 Min Read
Employee Engagement
30 Employee Engagement Tools in 2026 [Top 5 per Category]
Discover the best employee engagement tools for your company, with the top options for recognition and rewards, pulse surveys, performance, and more.
Sam Lepak
May 12, 2026
9 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Employee Engagement Activities in 2026 [60+ Examples]
Discover the best employee engagement activities for your company, with the top activities for in-office and remote/virtual teams, plus free and fun options.
Sam Lepak
May 12, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Engagement
102 Employee Engagement Ideas in 2026 [#1 Workplace Guide]
Discover the best employee engagement ideas for your company, with popular ideas for virtual/remote and in-office teams, along with inexpensive and fun ideas.
Sam Lepak
May 12, 2026
9 Min Read
Productivity
10 Most Popular Teams Integrations & Apps [#1 Each Category]
Discover the 10 most popular Teams integrations and apps from each Teams Marketplace category.
Sam Lepak
May 27, 2026
6 Min Read
Productivity
10 Most Popular Slack Integrations & Apps [#1 Each Category]
Discover the 10 most popular Slack integrations and apps from each Slack Marketplace category.
Sam Lepak
May 28, 2026
5 Min Read
Productivity
15 Best Slack Integrations & Apps for Teams (2026)
Discover the 15 best Slack integrations and apps for recognition, HR, productivity, project management, and fun, with quick setup tips for each one.
Sam Lepak
May 13, 2026
3 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Increase Productivity with Employee Engagement Software
Boost productivity with employee engagement software. Discover how the right tools can enhance collaboration, motivation, and performance in your workplace.
Sam Lepak
May 13, 2026
3 Min Read
Comparisons
WorkTango vs. Guusto [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing WorkTango and Guusto? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Workhuman vs. WorkTango [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Workhuman and WorkTango? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Workhuman vs. Guusto [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Workhuman and Guusto? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Mind Read
Comparisons
Workhuman vs. Awardco [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Workhuman and Awardco? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Vantage Circle vs. WorkTango [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Vantage Circle and WorkTango? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Vantage Circle vs. Workhuman [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Vantage Circle and Workhuman? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Vantage Circle vs. Guusto [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Vantage Circle and Guusto? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Nectar vs. WorkTango [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Nectar and WorkTango? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Nectar vs. Workhuman [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Nectar and Workhuman? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Nectar vs. Vantage Circle [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Nectar and Vantage Circle? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Nectar vs. Guusto [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Nectar and Guusto? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Motivosity vs. WorkTango [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Motivosity and WorkTango? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Motivosity vs. Workhuman [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Motivosity and Workhuman? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Motivosity vs. Vantage Circle [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Motivosity and Vantage Circle? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Motivosity vs. Nectar [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Motivosity and Nectar? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Motivosity vs. Guusto [2026 Unbiased Comparison]
Comparing Motivosity and Guusto? This complete guide will give you a fair and unbiased viewpoint of features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you decide.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
6 Min Read