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Culture
Guides
May 27, 2026
We spent two days at Engage Summit talking recognition, reward and retention with 400+ HR leaders. Here's what actually came up.
6 min read
Huggg stand at Engage Summit 2026
Huggg stand at Engage Summit 2026
Culture
Guides
May 27, 2026
8 things we learned at Engage Summit 2026
We spent two days at Engage Summit talking recognition, reward and retention with 400+ HR leaders. Here's what actually came up.
6 min read
Huggg named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Culture
May 21, 2026
We made the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list. Here's the story behind it.
Huggg has been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. The honest story of how a coffee gifting app became one of the UK's best workplaces.
4 min read
Employee recognition ROI illustration - flat-style bar chart and magnifying glass icons on a denim blue background
Culture
Guides
May 5, 2026
The recognition gap: what UK HR really thinks about gifting and recognition
We surveyed 85 verified UK HR professionals about gifting and recognition, then put three experts on a panel to dig into the findings. Here's what they said.
7 min read
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Culture
April 14, 2026
How to Build a Business Case for Employee Recognition
A step-by-step guide to building the business case for employee recognition - the data, the framework, and the arguments that get budget approved.
8 min read
London Nootropics
Culture
April 9, 2026
How adaptogenic coffee can boost workplace productivity
Adaptogenic coffee blends are changing how teams think about energy and focus at work. Here's what they are, why they work, and how to introduce them as a workplace perk your team will actually use.
6 min read
Flat illustration of a gold award ribbon with milestone numbers 5, 10, and 20 on a denim blue background
Culture
April 7, 2026
Long Service Awards: how to recognise loyalty the right way
A practical guide to long service awards that employees actually value - what to give, when to give it, and how to make loyalty recognition feel personal rather than procedural.
7 min read
Spring team bonding ideas - people clinking coffee cups illustration
Culture
March 16, 2026
Team Bonding Ideas for Spring: fun ways to celebrate the end of Q1
Spring and the end of Q1 give you a natural moment for team bonding. Here are practical ideas that work for hybrid, remote, and in-person teams - no trust falls required.
7 min read
International Day of Happiness - smiley face illustration
Culture
March 6, 2026
International Day of Happiness: how to celebrate it at work
International Day of Happiness falls on 20th March. Here's how to mark it at work in a way that's genuine, inclusive, and actually makes people happier.
8 min read
Culture
February 20, 2026
Meet the women behind the brands
We asked the women-owned businesses on our platform to tell us their stories. From market stalls to Tesco shelves, here's what they said.
10 min read