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# Why Every Company Needs A Modern Service Awards Program

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## Studies show non-cash incentives are better employee motivators 

That's right; employee engagement and motivation have little to do with money.

Non-cash incentives are appreciated as much, if not more. You can easily celebrate employee loyalty with non-cash rewards by implementing a modern [employee service award program](https://www.applauz.me/en/service-awards-for-employees).

### What you'll learn

- How a Years of Service Program improves employee engagement.
- Why traditional Years of Service Programs fall short.
- Actionable exercises to help you start a modern employee loyalty program.

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#### [![What Modern Years of Service Platforms Must Include](https://www.applauz.me/hubfs/blog_academy_what-modern-yos-program-looks-like_fimage-01.jpg) What Modern Years of Service Platforms Must Include](https://www.applauz.me/resources/modern-years-of-service-program)

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