Access Perks Ascend
How Employee Recognition Software Works From First Recognition to First Savings
Managers send recognition. Employees earn points. Those points redeem on a private discount marketplace where everything costs less than publicly-available prices
How managers recognize employees in the moment
Managers select a team member, write a personal message, and attach reward points. Recognition can be tied to company values, work anniversaries, birthdays, or any moment worth celebrating.
How employees earn and spend their rewards
Points don’t expire, so employees can save toward something meaningful. When they’re ready to spend, split tender checkout lets them use whatever balance they have and pay the difference with a credit card.
What sets this employee recognition platform apart
Recognition that retains
Employees who receive regular recognition are 45% less likely to leave within two years, per a Gallup and WorkHuman study. Access Perks Ascend gives managers the tools to make that happen.
1M+ places to save
Every employee gets instant access to 1M+ discount locations across dining, shopping, entertainment, and travel. No points required to start saving.
$2,218 in annual savings
Based on typical spending patterns, employees can save an average of $2,218 per year on purchases they were already making. That’s real savings that make recognition go further.
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Where employee reward points go further than anywhere else
Employees spend their points on a private discount marketplace with 1M+ savings locations across hotels, rental cars, theme parks, attractions, and gift cards. Everything is priced below what they'd find on Google, Expedia, or any public booking site. A $100 reward toward a hotel stay that's already 20% below public price delivers more than $100 of value.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the employee rewards program work?
The employee recognition process starts when a manager recognizes a team member with a personalized message and optional reward points. Those points are deposited into the employee's wallet and never expire. When employees are ready to spend, they redeem points on a private marketplace covering hotels, rental cars, theme parks, attractions and gift cards, all at below-public prices.
Do employees need points to use the discount network?
No. Every employee gets instant access to the full discount network from day one. Points make the savings go even further, but employees don't have to wait for recognition to start saving.
What happens if an employee's points don't cover the full booking amount?
They pay the difference with a credit card. No minimum points balance required and no forced point purchases. Whatever points they have apply toward any booking amount.
How long does it take to get Access Perks Ascend up and running?
Most clients are live within days. Employees log in with their work email and a one-time code. No registration codes, no passwords, no IT involvement required.
How is Access Perks Ascend different from other employee recognition companies?
Most employee recognition companies give employees points that redeem for gift cards at face value. Here’s how Access Perks Ascend works differently: employees redeem points on a private discount marketplace that includes hotels, theme parks, attractions, and gift cards where everything is priced below public rates, so every reward dollar goes further.
What are the key employee recognition platform features of Access Perks Ascend?
Access Perks Ascend includes manager-to-employee recognition with personalized messages, reward point allocation, milestone celebrations for birthdays or work anniversaries, and a private discount marketplace with 1M+ savings locations. Every feature is designed to make recognition simple for managers and meaningful for employees.