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 Recognition
22 Tips & Ideas to Thank You to Coworker [2025 Guide]
When people feel appreciated, they are much more likely to put in their best effort. This is especially true at work. When you say thank you to a coworker, you are making a difference!
Sam Lepak
Dec 16, 2024
7 Min Read
Employee Rewards
15 Examples of Thank You to Coworkers for Gift
Saying thank you to coworkers for a gift that you received is important. Not doing so will make you look unappreciative and could lower the morale of the team. When in doubt, always show gratitude!
Sam Lepak
Dec 10, 2024
5 Min Read
Productivity
How to Write A Thank You Note to a Group of Coworkers [2025 Guide]
Writing a thank you note to an individual colleague is one thing, but when you have to write it to a group of coworkers it can be difficult to know where to begin. This article provides step-by-step instructions to get you started.
Sam Lepak
Dec 16, 2024
7 Min Read
Employee Engagement
How Companies Develop and Maintain Strong Employee Relations [With Examples]
Companies should never underestimate the importance of developing and maintaining strong employee relations. The employee relations strategy can make or break a business.
Sam Lepak
Dec 11, 2024
7 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Employee Relations [2025 Complete Guide]
Employee relations are more important than many realize. When employees are happy and treated with respect, their performance improves and revenues go up.
Sam Lepak
Dec 11, 2024
7 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Employee Development [2025 Complete Guide]
Everything you need to know about employee development and so much more. Including pros and cons, employee development plans, programs, goals, and ways to encourage it in your workplace.
Sam Lepak
Dec 11, 2024
7 Min Read
Employee Recognition
What is Kudos? Meaning & Tools for Workplace Impact in 2025
Discover the true meaning of kudos and how to use it to improve employee engagement. Learn creative ways to give kudos and build a culture of recognition.
Sam Lepak
Apr 24, 2025
6 Min Read
Employee Recognition
15+ Ways to Give Employee Kudos to Motivate in 2025
Learn how to give effective employee kudos with examples, templates, and email tips. Boost kudos, employee recognition, and engagement with real-world ideas.
Sam Lepak
Apr 29, 2025
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
7 Kudos Software: Features, Pricing & Reviews [2025 Guide]
Deciding on a kudos software? Compare features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you make the best decision for your company.
Sam Lepak
Feb 18, 2025
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
Kudos Employee Recognition: 45 Examples and How to Use Them
Explore 45 kudos employee recognition examples and ideas. Learn how to boost morale, engage employees, and create a culture of appreciation with kudos.
Sam Lepak
Feb 16, 2025
9 Min Read
Employee Recognition
Kudos Definition: 15+ Things to Know and Best Use of Kudos
Learn the true kudos definition and where the word comes from. Understand what kudos means, how to use it, and the kudos to you meaning in daily conversation.
Sam Lepak
Apr 29, 2025
5 Min Read
Employee Feedback
2025 Ultimate Guide to Employee Feedback
Employee feedback is a very important part of employee retention and employee morale. Employees feel appreciated when they receive employee feedback from their leaders and teams that identify both the good and the bad things that employees have done in a given period. Alternatively, employees can provide feedback about the company or employer to help the company resolve any workplace issues. Without employee feedback, organizations are unable to grow.
Sam Lepak
Dec 13, 2024
7 Min Read
Performance Management
Causes and Effects of Employee Turnover [2025]
Employee turnover can greatly impact one’s business, and with many different factors that can greatly affect it. Today, we’ll be talking about five causes and effects of employee turnover.
Sam Lepak
Dec 10, 2024
6 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Everything About Employee Experience Management in 2025
An easy-to-understand guide to employee experience management, the science behind a happy workforce.
Sam Lepak
Dec 11, 2024
5 Min Read
Productivity
5 Must-Have Employee Experience Software in 2025
Employee experience software can simplify your HR life and make employee experience management a breeze. Here’s a review of some of our favorites.
Sam Lepak
Dec 16, 2024
7 Min Read
Employee Engagement
2025 Winning Employee Experience Strategy
A winning employee experience strategy may be all that is lacking to move your company from mediocrity to the ranks of the great. This article covers all the info you need to get started.
Sam Lepak
Dec 11, 2024
4 Min Read
Employee Surveys
2025 Employee Experience Survey [Top 10 Questions]
An employee experience survey can be an instrumental part of employee experience management, providing actionable insights for your employee experience strategy. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Sam Lepak
Dec 12, 2024
5 Min Read
Employee Engagement
2025 Ultimate Guide to Employee Experience
Employee experience has the potential to make or break your organization. Here’s what you need to know about this HR centerpiece.
Sam Lepak
Dec 11, 2024
7 Min Read