Boston & Toronto, February 28, 2011: I Love Rewards, the leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions, announces the one year anniversary of 3M Canada’s, We Are 3M, employee recognition program.

“The We Are 3M program has become part of our culture and helps establish the importance of employee performance and peer recognition in our organization,” said Marnie McKerlie, Talent Solutions Manager, 3M Canada. “We have made so much progress in instilling this value in only a year and are excited to continue on the journey to create a culture of performance and recognition.”

3M Canada partnered with I Love Rewards for a customized platform to recognize employees and align them to corporate objectives through performance-based rewards. We Are 3M encourages peer recognition and points are awarded for supporting and demonstrating 3M Canada’s Leadership Attributes, exceeding business plans, going above and beyond, and helping 3M build a Lean enterprise. Since launching We Are 3M in January 2010, there have been 12,144 recognitions and almost 10 million points redeemed for items like Apple electronics, Visa rewards cards, and Expedia travel.

“3M Canada is a top employer and has made recognition a fundamental part of their workplace and corporate culture,” said Razor Suleman, CEO and Founder, I Love Rewards. “They share our belief that engaged employees are critical to business success and we’re excited to celebrate We Are 3M’s anniversary and the success they have had with engaging employees through recognition.”

I Love Rewards’ award-winning platform is available to organizations of all sizes looking to drive employee performance through a fully customized web-based program with unparalleled functionality.

About I Love Rewards:
I Love Rewards is an employee recognition solution that helps companies recognize brilliant performance and empowers employees to choose their own rewards. Unlike traditional service award programs, I Love Rewards creates authentic moments of recognition that resonate with workers of every generation. I Love Rewards’ clients include 3M, Eli Lilly, Marriott, ConAgra Foods and Health Now. On the web at www.iloverewards.com

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