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Alexandra Powell

Alexandra Powell is the U.S. Director of Client Culture and Engagement at Reward Gateway, an employee engagement platform that brings employee benefits, discounts and perks, reward and recognition, employee well-being, employee communications and employee feedback into one unified hub.

Industry Perspectives

How to Responsibly Embrace AI in HR Communications

Alexandra Powell Oct 23, 2025

AI is no longer a distant trend, it’s already reshaping how HR teams communicate, draft messages, and manage day-to-day workflows. Yet for many employees, these shifts often go unnoticed, quietly shaping their work experience in ways they…
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Talent management

The Changing Scope of Rewards and Recognition in a Remote World

Alexandra Powell May 26, 2021 0

Rewards and recognition have always played a role in employees’ level of motivation. It sounds simple: When you feel appreciated for the work you do, you are more motivated to repeat that same behavior. Many workplace processes have been…
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Employee Engagement

Connect, Recognize & Support: Reinventing Employee Engagement in a Remote World

Alexandra Powell Nov 18, 2020 0

Data shows that companies with engaged employees outperform those without by 202%. What’s more, highly engaged businesses benefit from a 10% increase in customer ratings and a 20% increase in sales. As we adjust to COVID-19, it’s become all…
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Employee Engagement

Think Big Picture & Take a Look Ahead

Alexandra Powell Aug 4, 2020 0

Organizations have spent the last few months adapting to unforeseen circumstances and rapidly developing plans to ensure their employees stay connected and motivated. Now that most companies have settled in to their new normal and they’ve…
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Industry Perspectives

Still Here & Still Remote: Supporting Your People in a COVID-19 World

Alexandra Powell Jul 16, 2020 0

As remote work becomes more long-term for workers across industries due to the COVID-19, organizations need to continue effectively guiding workers through the days, weeks and months ahead and supporting productivity, engagement and overall…
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Employee Engagement

Put Your People First: How Communication Can Guide Organizations Through Crisis

Alexandra Powell Jun 5, 2020 0

The current Coronavirus pandemic has forced organizations to reassess priorities and make changes that will reduce the spread of the virus and protect employees, their families and the wider community. With this, many non-essential…
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