Here are five companies to look up to when it comes to this.

Those employees who dont feel like theyre a vital part of the company could leave their jobs, hurting companies who need those positions filled.

These rewards are more than giving an employee a tangible reminder of a job well done.

A well-structured employee rewards program can create a bond between companies and employees, ensuring a long partnership for years to come.

Any Disney cast member is eligible for the Disney Legacy Award, given each year during an award ceremony where employees help recognize other peers.

The awards arent given out freely, out of 6,000 worldwide nominations, only 650 people received the award in 2014.

Those who win have their names announced in individual team meetings then have a big celebration where they receive a commemorative plaque.

The scarcity of the award also makes it feel more special to those who do win.

While every employee still gets the traditional baseline of benefits, N6A also has its Pace Points program.

You get points for individual, group and company achievements.

As your balance grows, you get to choose your rewards from different categories such as health, travel, transportation and housing, cash and more.

Once you reach a certain point value, you can cash in for certain benefits.

The customized approach also allows you to earn points in areas that matter to your specific department or team.

The company offers instructor-led, web-based or video-based training, as well as a Rotational Engineer Program that allows their engineers the chance to learn new skills in different units.

This is on top of the companys overall focus on continuing education.

Oshkosh Corporation offers tuition reimbursement for workers who want to earn another degree such as an online MBA program.

A whopping 86 percent of Google employees feel satisfied with their jobs, and thats due in part to the companys employee rewards programs.

For example, Google opts to give employees experiences instead of money, a selling point with the millennial generation.

Employees can earn everything from a dinner to a trip to Hawaii.

The company also has separate bonus programs for teams, individuals and peers.

Employees get free flights and discounts, and guest passes for partners, friends and family.

The company is all about a healthy work-life balance, offering fun events such as an annual chili cook-off and Halloween party.

When employees are recognized for doing good work, they get points which can get redeemed for buddy passes or frequent flyer points.

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