• I appreciate the wide variety of reward options employees can choose from.
• The automated messages we have set up for employee birthdays and anniversaries are a great touch.
• The ability to create separate pools for award money, including both peer and manager pools, provides flexibility in our recognition strategy.

Our company was looking for an employee recognition tool to integrate into our tech stack. We have used it for about three years, and I have personally used it for the past year. We wanted a system that was easy for employees to navigate while being simple to administer and maintain.

Awardco provided the functionality we needed to recognize and reward employees efficiently. It has helped create a culture of appreciation within our organization.

• I wish the notifications were more customizable to better suit individual preferences.
• The notification options are too broad, leading many employees to opt out entirely to avoid being overwhelmed.
• More flexibility in reporting features would be helpful to track recognition trends more effectively.

Awardco is straightforward and easy to use, which has led to higher adoption rates compared to other platforms we considered. The wide range of reward options, including gift certificates, branded merchandise, and experiences, sets it apart. The simplicity of the platform has made it a preferred choice within our organization.

A tool like this is only effective if employees actively use it, so ease of use is critical. It is also important to understand how points can be allocated to ensure spending remains balanced. Considering the level of customization available in notifications and reporting can further enhance the user experience.

We haven't observed many changes over time—what we initially set up is still what we are using today. The platform has remained consistent in its functionality and design.

Awardco is well-suited for a variety of organizations, depending on their recognition goals. We are a medium-sized company, and it has been a great fit for us.

• Awardco has a sleek, user-friendly interface.
• Reward points provide structured recognition for employees and can be redeemed for various rewards.
• The customer service is excellent.

I worked with a client who needed to integrate Awardco with our Workday implementation. As a result, I was involved in their tech stack management workflow. I was part of this engagement for approximately 1.5 years.

The key benefits Awardco provides include a robust employee engagement system, culture management, recognition and rewards infrastructure, and dollar-for-dollar incentives.

Organizations seek this tool to establish a structured approach to recognizing and rewarding employees and peers in a meaningful way.

• Awardco offers multiple redemption options, but there may still be limitations when it comes to gift cards.
• The system can be expensive.
• It may not be practical for small organizations or teams that do not rely on positive feedback loops or collaboration.

Competitors like Culture Amp focus more on data insights rather than user interface. Integration can sometimes be more challenging compared to Microsoft Viva Engage, which offers strong social features within the Microsoft ecosystem. Budget and organization size are key factors to consider when choosing between these tools.

• Organization size—consider how large your workforce is and whether they will adopt a social-based interface.
• Budget—determine whether your organization is prepared to invest in employee recognition and if the expected ROI justifies the cost.

Awardco has not introduced any major breakthroughs in recent years, but they continue to focus on improving the user interface, making it more intuitive and visually appealing.

Awardco is good for mid-to-large enterprises with highly collaborative teams or team-centric workflows.

• Awardco allows for comprehensive customization of recognition programs to fit organizational needs.
• The platform consistently introduces upgrades and enhancements.
• Its reporting capabilities and user-friendly dashboard help track program success effectively.

My organization sought a reliable recognition platform to promote a consistent culture of employee recognition for our 4,500+ employees worldwide. We needed a solution to enhance our existing recognition programs with a modern interface, an award points allocation system, and diverse redemption options.

Awardco perfectly met these needs. Additionally, it provides robust analytics and reporting features to measure the success of our programs. My organization has been using Awardco for over two years.

• Awardco could expand its partnerships with brands for gift cards outside the U.S.
• A feature to retain unused award points in the employer’s wallet would improve cash management.
• The integration with MS Teams could be enhanced for easier employee access.

Awardco stands out with its modern and intuitive interface compared to other recognition platforms. It integrates with Amazon, offering a wide variety of rewards to employees. Its redemption options are particularly appealing, making the experience more exciting for users. Awardco’s receptiveness to feedback and quick turnaround on enhancements make it a standout choice. I consider it one of the best recognition platforms available.

When purchasing Awardco, consider your budget and secure buy-in from key stakeholders like the CHRO and FP&A, as it represents a significant investment. Assess the internal resources required within HR to manage the platform effectively and maintain employee engagement.

Evaluate how the platform aligns with your organizational goals for recognition and retention to maximize its impact. Proper planning ensures the tool delivers value and meets expectations.

Awardco frequently introduces updates and enhancements to improve the user experience and address customer needs. These changes reflect their commitment to adapting the platform in response to feedback and evolving market trends.

Awardco is ideal for organizations with over 500 employees, especially those with a multi-generational workforce and geographically dispersed teams. Its customizable recognition programs and diverse reward options effectively engage a wide variety of employee groups.

• It keeps track of and sends gift cards for employee birthdays.
• It lets us supervisors highlight high performers.
• It makes employees feel recognized and us to gift them a small gift of appreciation.

Our office subscribed to Awardco to help with our retention issue. Although we had a good culture, talent is still hard to retain in this market and we wanted our employees to feel appreciated and want to continue working here.

There really is not much we dislike. This is the only service we have seen that’s been able to boost morale the way it has.

I am not sure of any competitors in this market

If you’re looking to boost employee moral this is a great tool and we have seen a big trend upward in our retention. We were hesitant at first to spend money on an award system but we are glad we did.

I’m not sure of any changes since we have started using it.

This is great for any company that has more than 30 or 40 employees and would like to recognize employees

It's easy to keep track of the expenses towards incentives. It's easy to use on both ends (sender and receiver). Employees also love the idea of receiving $25 in Awardco instead of receiving money on their check that they don't really notice.

We were interested in finding a way to reward employees in an organized fashion. This made taxes easier for us, while also easily creating a budget for each department. It also made it easy for us to track why incentives were being passed to each individual, creating better oversight of expenses.

I don't think there's really all that much I don't like about the software. We would appreciate a lower fee for using it! Other than that, it's truly great and I highly recommend it.

It's simple. It's very user friendly and the money can be spent anywhere.

Ease of use is one. Second would be the stronger sense of oversight.

I don't think there's really been any adjustments over time, but I also don't need it to. It does what its intended purpose is.

Larger organizations that care about culture and want an easy way to budget and control incentive spending.

You can let the rewards accumulate to earn large prizes. You can have multiple ways to redeem your earnings and rewards like through gift cards or a cash visa card. You can earn discounted items that you might use for work like computer monitors, chairs, and headsets which help your performance and do not kill your pocketbook. The main reason I like this solution is that options give you freedom, you don't feel tied down to being limited to what you can choose to get for your hard-earned incentives.

We got Awardco back in 2020. We were incentivizing employees with Venmo by sending cash and that was a wreck from an accounting and logistical standpoint. Awardco lets you give employees gift cards, visa cash cards, swag, company products for improved performance, etc. I have personally used this platform for over two years. The selections of products and offerings are great and diverse.

The way to navigate the website is not that user-friendly, like how to find the cash visa card, you have to call customer service to get instructions to locate it. The way you have to find retailers for gift cards is to scroll through endless companies when it would be nice just to search for a specific offering or company instead. I don't like how they do the confirmation for redeeming items. It doesn’t feel very secure. I actually had my rewards sent to the wrong person one time and I lost that money and never got it back. I wish they could let you recapture your funds if they were sent to the wrong place due to confusion in placing your orders.

This is pretty unique and comprehensive to other platforms. It gives you great variety and selection. Everyone loves choices and they deliver on that front.

Will your employee feel comfortable using the platform since it is not always intuitive? What cost is going to be involved internally to administer within the company on top of the cost of the service? How are people going to take advantage of what they earned upon departure from the company?

They have increased their selection and customer support so you don't have to rely so much on the employer to provide support to use the platform.

Sales People! Customer Service agents with good metrics. Lower-level employees that are motivated by small token amounts of money.

It's pretty user friendly. Their customer service does pretty well. And they usually assign you a rep to help.

We were previously with OC Tanner and were very disappointed with their service. This prompted us to look elsewhere. We really loved the amazon integration of the Awardco platform. This allowed us to provide whatever gift the employee wanted rather than a limited list for years of service awards.

Their report tools took me a bit to figure out. I wish we could decline recognitions that are inappropriate without the recognizer knowing. Otherwise I'm pretty happy with it.

Easier to use. Better customer service. More gift options.

Service is important. Giving something that your employees would actually like as a reward. Helpful representatives. Ease of implementation. I was happy with their ease of implementation.

I haven't seen dramatic changes in our few years with them but I also haven't felt there was a need.

Our organization has a wide variety of employee types and it has worked well for all.