How a global aviation technology company increased peer recognition by 198% with Vantage Circle

A leading global aviation and travel technology company transformed recognition from a performance-focused process into an employee-centric culture of appreciation. By digitizing rewards and recognition with Vantage Circle, the organization connected employees across 20+ countries, resulting in a 198% increase in peer-to-peer recognition, a 7x increase in active employee presence on the platform, and 15,000+ recognition moments in just two years.

How a global aviation technology company increased peer recognition by 198% with Vantage Circle

About the organization

  • Industry: Aviation & Travel Technology
  • Company Size: 7,000+
  • Headquarters: Global
  • Type: Privately Held

198%

increase in peer-to-peer recognition

IT & Software

industry

1,000–10,000

employees

Key Objective

Key objective

The organization wanted to modernize its rewards and recognition program by replacing a performance-centric recognition model with a unified digital platform that would make appreciation timely, inclusive, and aligned with company values across its global workforce.

Problem Statements

Problem statements

The organization's recognition program relied heavily on delayed, manager-led, performance-based recognition that no longer reflected the needs of a distributed workforce. It needed a digital platform that could encourage everyday appreciation, strengthen employee engagement, and create a more consistent recognition experience across teams and locations.

The organization's major challenges included:

  • Recognition was primarily focused on performance outcomes, overlooking everyday contributions and values-driven behaviors.
  • Manual approval processes delayed recognition, reducing its impact and making appreciation feel administrative rather than meaningful.
  • Recognition remained siloed within individual teams, limiting cross-functional appreciation and collaboration.
  • The shift to remote work made it difficult to maintain employee connection, timely feedback, and a consistent recognition culture across global locations.

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