Recognitions
Employee Recognition & Rewards
How Strategic Recognition Fueled Post-Merger Momentum
In December 2022, Wheels announced the merger of Wheels, Donlen, and LeasePlan, bringing together three organizations to create a more integrated global mobility experience.
Program Objectives
With employees coming from different organizations and recognition programs, Wheels needed to create a unified experience that would successfully bring its workforce together.
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Unite Three Organizations-Successfully integrate three distinct organizations while transitioning from two separate rewards platforms into one unified recognition experience.
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Re-Engage Employees- Create an enjoyable and interactive experience to re-engage employees following a brief program blackout during the transition.
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Empower Managers- Give managers an easy way to provide spot recognition and foster a stronger culture of appreciation.
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Execute a Large-Scale Launch- Coordinate diverse stakeholder perspectives and deliver a successful internal communications and program launch.
The Solution
Rewardian partnered with Wheels to launch Wheels Rewards, a unified employee recognition program designed to bring the newly combined organization together.
The transition included moving from two separate rewards platforms while maintaining employee engagement throughout the process. Rewardian also helped Wheels implement automated manager budgets based on job title and number of direct reports, giving managers a simple and structured way to recognize employees.
Keys To Program Success
Program Highlights
Interactive Relaunch Experience
Rewardian developed an engaging Scratch Off Board game to quickly re-engage employees following the program's brief blackout period.
Manager Spot Recognition
Managers received dedicated recognition budgets, enabling them to reward employees in the moment and reinforce a culture of appreciation.
Automated Manager Budgets
Manager budgets were automatically structured based on job title and number of direct reports, simplifying administration and ensuring consistent budget allocation.
Large-Scale Program Launch
Rewardian supported Wheels through the transition and launch, coordinating multiple perspectives and helping deliver a successful internal communications strategy.
The Results
Wheels successfully brought employees from three organizations together under a unified recognition and rewards program. The interactive relaunch campaign helped quickly reconnect employees with the program following the transition period.
96%
of employees received points through a manager's budget within the first 90 days.
76%
of employees played the Scratch Off Board when the program relaunched.
Hear It From Our Clients
“From the moment we decided to move forward with Rewardian for the new organization’s recognition program, Rewardian has provided consistent, hands-on support as we have worked together to bring the ‘Wheels Rewards’ program to life. The key to success with any initiative like this can be found in the execution of details and that’s where Rewardian has been able to help us the most.”
Jennifer RuddyDirector, Total Rewards
Bring Your People Together Through Recognition
Create a unified employee experience that keeps people engaged, empowers managers to recognize great work, and makes every recognition moment count.