Yanik Guillemette Unveils Accolad’s USD and EUR International Catalogs for Global Workforces

Accolad Technologies Inc., a Canadian provider of automated employee recognition and reward solutions, has announced the launch of new international reward catalogs in U.S. dollars and euros, expanding its ability to support organizations with globally distributed teams.

The new catalogs enable companies to recognize employees, partners, and contributors worldwide with locally relevant rewards aligned to regional markets. Through the expanded infrastructure, organizations can access hundreds of digital gift cards from major retailers across North America and Europe, all integrated within the Accolad platform.

As hybrid work and cross-border teams become standard, many HR leaders face operational challenges in managing recognition programs across multiple currencies, geographies, and commercial environments. Accolad’s new USD and EUR catalogs are designed to remove these barriers by simplifying reward distribution and ensuring consistency across international programs.

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According to company leadership, the update responds directly to customer demand for scalable global recognition tools. The platform allows organizations to send rewards in the appropriate currency based on recipient location, provide localized reward catalogs featuring regionally recognized brands, and manage recognition initiatives across international subsidiaries from a single system. Automated reward delivery and currency handling reduce administrative effort, allowing HR teams to focus on engagement rather than logistics.

The launch also supports remote and distributed workforce models, where employees may operate across countries and time zones. By offering region-specific reward options, companies can deliver more meaningful recognition experiences that reflect local preferences while maintaining centralized oversight.

“Companies no longer operate within a single country or currency. Our clients needed a solution capable of recognizing global teams without administrative or financial friction,” said Yanik Guillemette, Chair of Accolad’s External Advisory Committee on Technology and Innovation. “With the addition of USD and EUR catalogs, we are removing a major barrier to international employee recognition.”

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Accolad says the rollout marks an important step in its international growth strategy. The company already works with organizations across sectors including manufacturing, aerospace, financial services, and technology, and is continuing to invest in capabilities that address the evolving needs of global employers.

With this expansion, Accolad aims to position employee recognition as a scalable digital infrastructure rather than a manual or fragmented process. By automating reward distribution and supporting multiple currencies, the company is helping organizations modernize recognition strategies for a workforce that is increasingly global, mobile, and distributed.

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