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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10 Bucketlist Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Bucketlist alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Bucketlist alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read
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10 Cooleaf Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Cooleaf alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Cooleaf alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 WorkTango Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best WorkTango alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for WorkTango alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Workstars Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Workstars alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Workstars alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 6, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Workhuman Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Workhuman alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Workhuman alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 ThriveSparrow Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best ThriveSparrow alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for ThriveSparrow alternatives.
Sam Lepak
May 20, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 PerkSweet Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best PerkSweet alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for PerkSweet alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 12, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Best O.C. Tanner (Culture Cloud) Alternatives (2026)
Looking for an O.C. Tanner (Culture Cloud) alternative? Compare the best employee recognition platforms on pricing, features, and reviews for 2026.
Sam Lepak
Jun 6, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Guusto Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Guusto alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Guusto alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 TerryBerry Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best TerryBerry alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for TerryBerry alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 6, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 HiThrive Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best HiThrive alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for HiThrive alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Awardco Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Awardco alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Awardco alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Motivosity Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Motivosity alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Motivosity alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10+ Karma Competitors: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Karma competitors? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Karma competitors.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Comparisons
10+ Kudos Competitors: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Discover 10+ Kudos competitors for your employee recognition in 2026. Explore the best alternatives—try Matter for free today and elevate workplace engagement!
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Comparisons
7+ Assembly Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Discover 8 Assembly alternatives in 2026 to elevate your employee recognition program. Try Matter for free today and boost team morale!
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Comparisons
10+ Achievers Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Achievers alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Achievers alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Comparisons
10+ Matter Competitors: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Matter competitors? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Matter competitors.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Comparisons
9+ Snappy Competitors: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Discover top Snappy alternatives for 2026! Explore why Matter is the best choice for boosting employee engagement and recognition. Try Matter for free today!
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Comparisons
7+ Achievers Competitors Compared: Pricing & Reviews (2026)
Weighing Achievers competitors? Compare the top employee recognition and rewards platforms on pricing, features, and user reviews to find your best fit for 2026.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Comparisons
7+ Matter Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Matter alternatives? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Matter alternatives.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Comparisons
10+ Snappy Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Explore top Snappy alternatives to enhance employee recognition and gifting. Discover platforms with features, pricing, and reviews. Try Matter for free today!
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Comparisons
10 HeyTaco Alternatives: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Discover top HeyTaco alternatives to enhance employee recognition. Explore features, pricing, and reviews to find the best fit for your team. Try Matter for free today!
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Best Nectar Alternatives for 2026 (Ranked & Compared)
Looking for a Nectar alternative? Compare the 10 best employee recognition platforms on pricing, features, and real reviews to find the right fit for your team.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Employee Rewards
13+ Employee Rewards Platforms in 2026 [Complete Guide]
Trying to find an employee rewards platform? Read this complete guide to learn about platforms that will motivate, inspire, and engage employees.
Sam Lepak
May 5, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Rewards
Employee Rewards Program [#1 Guide in 2026]
Create a culture that people won’t leave with a successful employee rewards program that makes people feel appreciated, celebrated, and motivated.
Sam Lepak
May 5, 2026
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
10 Best Employee Birthday Apps [2026 Pricing & Reviews]
Deciding on birthday apps? Compare features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you make the best decision for your company.
Sam Lepak
May 30, 2026
7 Min Read
Comparisons
11+ Bonusly Alternatives Compared: Pricing & Features (2026)
Looking for a Bonusly alternative? Compare the top employee recognition and rewards platforms on pricing, features, and real user reviews for 2026.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Employee Rewards
#1 Guide to Building a Rewards System in 2026 [10 Programs]
Create a culture that people won’t leave with a successful rewards system that makes people feel appreciated, celebrated, and motivated.
Sam Lepak
May 5, 2026
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
13 Kudos Apps: Features, Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Deciding on a kudos app? Compare features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you make the best decision for your company.
Sam Lepak
May 5, 2026
5 Min Read
Employee Rewards
#1 Guide to Rewards and Recognition Platform ‍[2026]
A rewards and recognition platform is an integral part of showing appreciation for your employees. Implement one today and transform your workplace!
Sam Lepak
May 13, 2026
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
Statistics On Employee Recognition [2026 Guide]
Statistics on employee recognition give valuable insights into employee recognition programs. Start gathering them today!
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Recognition
8 Best Kudos GIFs to Celebrate and Recognize Your Team
Looking for the perfect kudos GIF? Explore the best kudos to you GIFs, animated kudos GIFs, and fun team kudos GIFs to boost team morale and engagement.
Sam Lepak
Jun 5, 2026
4 Min Read
Employee Recognition
15+ Fun Ways to Use Kudos Images for Recognition in 2026
Explore the best kudos images to recognize your team. From kudos gifs to kudos to you images, find funny, free, and creative ways to say great job.
Sam Lepak
May 26, 2026
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
#1 Guide in 2026 to Employee Birthday Gifts [10+ Examples]
Birthday gifts can make your employee's special day even better. These are some of the best employee birthday gifts for the workplace!
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
4 Min Read
Employee Recognition
Happy Birthday Employee! [#1 Guide in 2026]
Surprise your employees with a special Happy Birthday! Let us help you make their day even more special with this happy birthday employee post.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read