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Train your managers and transform your organization

We all agree that as a manager, recognizing one or more teams on a daily basis has […]

Article June 2022
Say-thank-you-to-employees

The right words to say thank you

As you surely know, a simple thank you can do wonders for your teams! This same […]

Article June 2022

Even More Recognition for Employee Appreciation Day

Everyone loves Fridays. But employees love the first Friday of March even more, and […]

Article June 2022

Do you speak the 5 languages ​​of recognition?

In today’s working world, it is undeniable that recognition at work is an […]

Article June 2022

Altrum is Canadas’s Best Managed Company for its 7th Consecutive Year

Press Releases May 2022
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A Custom Deal Toy for Every Budget!

Customizing a truly authentic and original deal toy is no easy task. That is why […]

Article April 2022
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5 Reasons Why Awards Are Essential to Celebrations

Achievement awards and commemorative trophies have the power to shape our behavior. […]

Article March 2022

Award Ceremony Planning Must Dos for an Unforgettable Event 

Planning an award ceremony this season? Let Altrum help you prepare and optimize […]

Article March 2022

Top 4 places to visit when celebrations are in order!

Altrum asks: Where do you go when you’re celebrating? Earlier this month we […]

Article February 2022
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Saint-Guillaume Residence x Orange Program

Case Studies February 2022

Ready to Commemorate Your NFT with an Altrum Deal Toy?

Altrum Joins the World of NFTs with Deal Toys. There is a buzz in the news cycles […]

Article February 2022

2022 Resolutions – The Year of Getting it Done!

There is no better way to start a new year than with a list of goals and […]

Article January 2022

Altrum’s Workshop – The Holiday Update

The values of a company are present in every aspect of their strategy and execution […]

Article December 2021
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What does your deal toy say about you?

It may not be talked about often; however it is most certainly recognized and noted. […]

Article November 2021

How to survive gifting season this year

Have you been wondering yet what to get everyone on your holiday list this year? […]

Article November 2021
Online shopping platform for trophies and plaques

Online shopping platform for trophies and plaques

Case Studies October 2021

The Fundamentals of Recognizing Years of Service!

There are many ways to show your employees you appreciate them; recognizing their […]

Whitepaper September 2021

Why Order Deal Toys?

Wondering Why You Should Order Deal Toys? To understand the importance of deal toys […]

Article September 2021

Deal Toys – A Long-Standing Tradition and Ritual

Deal toys are more relevant than ever! Altrum is longest standing company in the […]

Article August 2021

How to Create Custom Acrylic Deal Toys and Financial Tombstones to Impress Everyone

How to Create Custom Acrylic Deal Toys and Financial Tombstones to Impress Everyone

Article July 2021
Investment Banking Tombstone Guide

Investment Banking Tombstone: Understand Their Value

An investment banking tombstone is one of the oldest traditions in the finance […]

Article May 2021

A sixth Gold qualification for Altrum in Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Press Releases May 2021

What I Wish They Had Told Me

What I Wish I Was Told Before Becoming an Analyst. Currently, you’re thinking […]

Article April 2021

How to keep call center agents motivated

Speed, productivity, cost reductions, quality… and how to keep agents motivated […]

eBook March 2021
Gildan Award

Gildan® creates an original Years of Service program on a global scale

Case Studies February 2021
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10 Great Reasons to Offer Thank You Gift Codes

Since everybody has different taste, it can be difficult to hit the mark when it […]

Article February 2021
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What Your Coffee Says About You – Banker Edition

Have you ever wondered what your deal toy provider thinks of your coffee order? No, […]

Article February 2021
Recognition Program

How to Create a Successful Recognition Program

Are you thinking of setting up a recognition program to make your employees feel […]

Article January 2021

2021 New Years Resolutions

The New Year is upon us (finally). Feels like we’ve been waiting for this one for […]

Article January 2021

Award Types by Industry

Learn how to create custom awards that will last a lifetime. Whether you have a gala […]

Article December 2020

Movies Every Investment Banker Should Watch

Our team sat down and picked out the TOP movies for investment bankers and we just […]

Article December 2020
conseils pour devenir un meilleur gestionnaire pour ses employés

5 Tips to Become a Better Manager for Your Employees

How to be a Great Leader at Work When we think of leadership, there is often a […]

Article November 2020

Altrum Appoints Louis-David Bourque as CEO

Press Releases November 2020

The Ultimate Holiday List : Gifts for Investment Bankers

Welcome to our first annual Gifts for Investment Bankers list! You’ve gone this […]

Article November 2020
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Which Event Should Your Company Host?

We all need excuses to celebrate employees. You probably already do this in your own […]

Article November 2020

Which Banking Hub Should You Move To?

Are you an investment banking analyst wondering if you’re in the right city? […]

Article November 2020
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6 Ideas to Promote your Employee’s Wellbeing

Workplace stress – the monster under so many employees’ desk. We know that […]

Article October 2020
Investment Banking Books

5 Books Every Banker Should Own

You’re in the office after a long day of work: you glance over to your bookshelf. […]

Article October 2020
Altrum Awards Keynote Speaker Corporate Award

Corporate Award Ideas for Your Keynote Speakers

Ideas to create a showstopping corporate award for your keynote speaker. Impress […]

Article October 2020

Tips & Tricks – Virtual Award Ceremony

Have you been tasked with hosting an award ceremony? Have you been nominated for an […]

Article September 2020
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Turning Deal Toy Fails Into Deal Toy Art

We’ve had plenty of deal toy requests in our sixty-plus years in this business. In […]

Article September 2020
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9 Recruitment Strategies: Attract the Best Candidates

9 Recruitment Strategies to Attract the Best Candidates A 2018 BDC survey of 1,208 […]

Article September 2020

Pandemic Deal Toys

We discovered that the pandemic has brought some interesting trends. Why not create […]

Article September 2020
Altrum Honors Acrylic Trophy BCE

Acrylic Trophy Made For You – Business Card Embedment

Take a deep dive into one of our most iconic creations: a business card embedment. […]

Article September 2020
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Do We Have Good Recognition Practices in Canada?

Canada is filled with wonderful companies: manufacturers who export around the […]

Article August 2020
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20 Custom Trophy Ideas to Dazzle Your Recipients

Who doesn’t love to show off a little? We know we do! And we’re sure you do too. […]

Article August 2020
Recognition program name ideas

Catchy Name Ideas for Your Employee Recognition Program

Gold Star, MVP, Kudos, President’s Circle…you’ve probably heard these employee […]

Article July 2020
Corporate Awards When Working Remote

How to Flawlessly Host a Virtual Event

The remote work lifestyle has hit us all by storm. Here are a few ways to conduct […]

Article July 2020
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12 Most Extravagant Custom Deal Toys

Whenever we start chatting with those in the investment banking world, the question […]

Article July 2020

How to Celebrate an Event From Home

We’ve put together a toolkit to help you celebrate any milestone from home, […]

Article July 2020

Which Type of Awards Are Best for Your Event?

Check out this fun style quiz to choose your next corporate award style!

Article June 2020
75 ideas for a better company culture

75 Great Ideas to Develop a More Inspiring Company Culture

Although Covid-19 brought its share of complications to the world of work, this new […]

Article June 2020
Unique Corporate Awards Materials

Materials to Help You Create Unique Custom Awards

When discussing how to create the perfect unique custom awards, you’ll be certain […]

Article June 2020
Choosing Your Financial Tombstone Materials

Financial Tombstone Materials 101

Creating your financial tombstone is an exciting journey. Let us take you through a […]

Article June 2020
How Acrylic Awards Are Made

How Acrylic Awards Are Made

Discover how we create our stunning acrylic awards. A beautiful process to design a […]

Article June 2020

How to Choose a 5-Star Deal Toy Company: 4 Key Things to Remember

You’re in the market for a unique financial tombstone design. Your hard work has […]

Article May 2020
Popular Altrum Honors Deal Toy Project Names

8 Popular Deal Code Names & The Deal Toys They Inspired

There are many factors that go into picking out your deal code, which will influence […]

Article May 2020
c'est quoi l'engagement des employés

What is Employee Engagement and How You Can Rock it!

“Employee engagement” has become entrenched in our business vernacular. You see […]

Article May 2020
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Wellbeing at Work During COVID-19 and Beyond

COVID-19 has undeniably changed the way we live and work, and many experts agree […]

Article April 2020
Creating a custom award is great for the recipient and your company.

Why Should You Create Custom Awards

If you want an inspiring award, something to remember for years, listen to our top […]

Article April 2020
Some tips on how to create a custom financial tombstone

How To Make Your Own Trophy

Customize your own financial tombstone to make sure that it reflects the size of […]

Article April 2020
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10 Ideas to Boost Employee Motivation in a Remote World

What’s the one thing most businesses have in common right now? A virtual […]

Article April 2020
Create your custom lucite awards with 5 easy tips

5 Must-Have Tips to Create the Perfect Custom Lucite Awards

Creative or not, you deserve the greatest Custom Awards. It all starts with these 5 […]

Article April 2020
Important facts and questions to know before deal toy process

Create a Custom Deal Toy: 10 Things to Know Before You Start

Coming up with deal toy lucite ideas after closing a deal should be the fun part, […]

Article April 2020
Acing your employee recognition speech

How to Write an Inspiring Employee Recognition Speech

Building a positive culture in your company depends a lot on how you present it to […]

Article March 2020
covid-19 5 employee recognition campaign ideas when working from home

COVID-19: 5 Recognition Campaigns to Run to Motivate your Employees

The pandemic has brought significant changes to the way we work. Office 365, video […]

Article March 2020
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Recognizing From a Distance: List of Resources for Your Managers

Closed shops, deserted streets and kids at home, the global health crisis forces us […]

Article March 2020
Let us help you come up with ways to celebrate from a distance

How to Celebrate from A Distance

As many of us know, more and more jobs and teams have been making the switch over to […]

Article March 2020
Make sure not to make these award show fails

10 Award Ceremony Fails to Avoid

Planning an award ceremony this season? Let us help you by laying out some common […]

Article March 2020

Altrum Named Gold Standard Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Press Releases March 2020

Altrum Re-Awarded Gold Standard Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Press Releases March 2020

How to Celebrate International Employee Appreciation Day

Established by the RPI (Recognition Professionals International) in 1995, employee […]

Article March 2020
Fun ways to incorporate investment banking deal toys into a closing celebration.

Four Ways to Celebrate a Major Transaction

When deciding how you want to celebrate, your mind can go a number of ways. While […]

Article February 2020
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How to Give the Best Employee Recognition Speech

Whether or not public speaking isn’t your strong suit, following these simple tips […]

Article February 2020
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3D Laser Etching: our New 3d Printed Deal Toy Technology

There are many ways of creating deal toys with 3D detail. You can physically get […]

Article January 2020
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Work on Your Employer Brand … from the Inside

Que faire pour attirer – mais surtout conserver – de bons employés ? Selon […]

Article January 2020
Awards design trends 2020

Award Design Trends for 2020

Find out what colors, shapes, materials and fonts will influence award design in the […]

Article December 2019
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10 Unusual Holiday Destinations to Get Away from Banking

Whether you’re making last minute plans for New Year’s Eve or need some […]

Article December 2019
Celebrating a deal at a closing dinner

How to Plan a Great Closing Dinner

What better way to celebrate your closing than getting everyone together for […]

Article November 2019
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Awards VS Cash: Which has more impact on motivation?

In a business context, do awards really work to increase motivation?

Article October 2019
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Recognition: A Source of Demotivation?

Do you believe recognizing a co-worker can have a negative impact on motivation? At […]

Article October 2019
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10 Original Activities to Foster Team Spirit at Work

The benefits of strong team building at work have long since been proven. A welded […]

Article October 2019
Parents with baby coming back to work after parental leave

7 Tips to Help your Employees Return to Work from Parental Leave

Returning to work after parental leave can be a difficult period of adaptation for […]

Article October 2019
Engagement Survey on Mobile Phone

Simple Guide for Engagement Surveys

Just like your customer survey (or net promoter score), the engagement survey allows […]

Article October 2019
Knoll Textile Recognition Awards Program

KnollTextiles Performance Awards

How a custom trophy has created a unique blend of textile and acrylic?

Article September 2019
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Retention & Loyalty: Prevention is the Best Policy

Lucie Morin, author of Retaining Employees, full professor of ESG UQAM and […]

Article September 2019

Top 10 Most Extravagant Deal Toy Designs

Votes were tallied, verdict was reached – we’ve selected the top 10 most […]

Article September 2019
Modern gift ideas for years of service

10 Modern Gift Ideas to Celebrate Years of Service

In light of the generational, cultural and personal preference differences of each […]

Article August 2019
how to better communicate with your employees

10 Tips to Improve Communication with your Employees

Employees attach great importance to their relationship with their superiors. […]

Article July 2019

5 gift Ideas for a Memorable Retirement

Work hard all your life until the fateful moment: retirement, at the age of 55, 60 […]

Article July 2019
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How to motivate your team after the holidays

The holiday season is a great time for everyone to get their minds off work. You […]

Article June 2019
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Altrum Cup

The purpose of the Altrum Cup tournament is to raise funds for United Way. All funds […]

Article June 2019

F1 Canadian Grand Prix Trophy

Having already created and secured a winning design for one of the most prestigious […]

Article June 2019

Altrum receives award for fostering continuous learning

Press Releases April 2019
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5 Reasons why Employees are Unhappy at Work

Close to a third of employees are not engaged at work according to a recent Gallup […]

Article April 2019
Thank You - Gifting happiness with Employee recognition

Gifting happiness all year long!

By developing meaningful relationships with your colleagues and employees that […]

Article March 2019
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Recognition, an Ally to Women’s Ambition

It is no longer a secret: recognition increases happiness at work. Practicing […]

Article March 2019
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Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day With Your Remote Workers

Employee Appreciation Day is celebrated March 1st It’s a great opportunity for […]

Article March 2019
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5 Key Points to Consider when Choosing a Deal Toy Vendor

Beyond a simple thank you, deal toys remain a powerful tool for recognizing your […]

Article January 2019