February 2026 Releases 
Attach Audio to Posts 
We are excited to introduce audio recordings. What is included:
• Auto populate bonus message functionality similar to video
• Pull quotes generated from the recording
• Feed captions for accessibility
• Respects your company video and audio settings
• Works with Slack integration as a link in the feed
Customize Menu Navigation 
We know teams rely on existing tools and workflows. This update is designed to improve flexibility without taking anything away.
Admins can set the default navigation order for the organization in Account settings to guide the overall experience.
Users can then personalize their own view from the Customize navigation option in the More panel. Admin updates will not override personal customizations.
Learn more: Customize your navigation
Collaboration Map is available for Managers!
The entry point for a manager is on the Team Panel below the other Team pages
The default view for a manager displays their team! And they can navigate out to see the rest of the org
Mobile view is supported!
Besides the above, it works the same way as the Admin view collaboration map!
Learn more: Collaboration Map for Managers
Reports Admin Role 
We have a new admin type: a reports admin. The reports admin has read-only access to the following admin report pages:
Admin Dashboard - links to manage awards, manage celebrations, manage incentives, learn about programs, plans & billing, billing history are hidden
1:1s Summary
Company initiatives - buttons to create or edit initiatives are hidden
Participation
Points activity
Collaboration map
Pulse results - buttons to setup or edit pulse settings are hidden
Recognition activity - buttons to edit and delete recognition posts are hidden
Recognition scores
Incentives summary
Redemptions activity - instead of checkboxes for marking as fulfilled "Yes/No" text shows in the Fulfilled? column, buttons to refund redemptions are hidden
Rewards cost summary
The reports admin also has permission to subscribe to all of our reports that have monthly or quarterly subscriptions available.
Bizy can now help you give recognition directly from a conversation 
Ask Bizy to recognize a colleague and it will pull context from your recent 1:1s, recognition history, and org data to help draft something specific and meaningful. It coaches you toward more effective recognition -- being specific about what the person did, explaining the impact, connecting to company values, and keeping your authentic voice. You review and approve before anything is sent.
1:1 Widget Update 
On the Team Hub, the 1:1s widget has been updated to track how many direct reports have a completed meeting with a check in score, transcript, meeting summary or discussion topics captured
Points Activity Report Updates 
Added "External ID" column to the Points Activity report exports when grouping by Users
Added "Lifetime points received" column to the Points Activity Summary report when grouping by Users
Added "Allowance boost" column to the Points Activity Summary report for all groups (this is for admin one time boosts)
Updated allowance column underlying data so it is more accurate
Pasting URLs in the givebox change to hyperlinks
Paste a url in the givebox and view it as a hyperlink. If the page supports open graph you will also see an attachment. This replaces the insert link menu item.
Rewards Mini Page
We've revamped how you access rewards from the sidebar! Instead of navigating directly to the catalog, clicking "Rewards" now opens a sleek mini page panel with personalized recommendations just for you. You'll see promoted items from your company along with a "For You" section based on your purchase history — making it faster to find and redeem rewards you'll actually love. Click any item to redeem directly, or hit "Shop All" to browse the full catalog.
Hello, Admin! ~ Company Value Hashtag Ordering
You can now change the order of company value hashtags in the Admin > Company > Program Settings form using a drag and drop interface. The order they are saved in is the order they will appear in the hashtag dropdown in the give modal. The values will also appear in this order when giving from Slack or Teams.
React to a comment/add-on
We now support reactions on comments/add-ons. Simply go to a comment, look for the thumbs icon
Valentine's Day Collection is live!
Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and now rewards has (more) sweet things too!
We've refreshed our seasonal curated gifts collection for Valentine's Day! Check out our sweet collection of treats and gifts by navigating to the Valentine's Day collection in our rewards catalog.
January 2026 Releases
1:1 Meetings
A good 1:1 builds trust and momentum. Now, it’s easier to walk into every 1:1 prepared, present, and ready to lead.
Learn more: Using 1:1s in Bonusly, What Makes a Great 1:1
Profile page
The profile page is where you can see how recognition flows to and from you. See recognition at a glance, discover your top connections, understand your values and take action
Learn more: Meet Your Profile Page
Leaderboard mini-page
Access the leaderboard at any time, whether you're on the home page, in a 1:1, or viewing someone's profile. This means you can explore recognition trends and close it without losing your place.
Learn more: Leaderboard
Spotlight
Employee Spotlights are AI-generated highlight reels that turn recognition into a short, meaningful story about someone’s contributions.Spotlights are designed for appreciation, storytelling, and moments that matter—not reporting or performance measurement.
Learn more: Spotlight
Collaboration Map
The Collaboration Map is an admin report that visualizes how recognition flows across your organization between groups (such as Departments, Manager Teams, and (new) Communities) and, when you drill in, between individual employees.
Learn more: Collaboration Map
Bonusly Dark Mode
Now you can select Dark Mode for your Bonusly! You can now switch between Light, Dark, and System color modes. System follows your device preference (browser support permitting), but use whatever works best for you.
Revamped Rewards Admin is now live!
Rewards catalog is now organized primarily around collections – we've made it easier for admins to view all items in a collection or hide the collection if they choose to
Featured and Company exclusives show in Collections now. Featured includes a hover text message explaining what shows up in the featured section and how you can manage it.
The rewards table now includes global search and filters: reward type, category, and country availability. Search and filters makes it easier for admins to see what rewards are available to their employees
We've streamlined rewards item management so admins can see all rewards across geographies or drill down to see what's available in a particular location.
New Columns for Points Activity Summary Report
4 new columns to the summary report. These are available to all customers:
Total points allowance - points allowance for the selected time period
Allowance given P2P - percentage of allowance given to peers during the selected time period
Allowance remaining - points not used from allowance during the selected time period
Unique givers - user view only, number of unique givers for recognition received
Reward Balance Date Picker Added
All columns have also been added to the csv export.
Allowance columns will be empty for start dates prior to Nov 1 because that is when we started tracking historic monthly allowance.
New Notifications Settings page
We will no longer show the notification settings on the old pages (Email/Slack/Teams)
The new entry point to the new notifications settings page is on Basic Settings
The new page houses all notifications at once!
There is a conditional Team Activity section that only appears for managers
There is a conditional Admin Activity section that only appears for admins
React to a comment/add-on
We now support reactions on comments/add-ons . Simply go to a comment, look for the thumbs icon, and SMASH!!
OCTOBER 2025
We’re making it easier to bring out the best in your people every day, with a host of new features that help managers zoom in on how their teams are really doing.
With pulse checks, team hub insights, and recaps, employees feel more seen and managers feel more connected, creating a steady stream of signals that drive better engagement every day.
Keep a pulse on how your team is feeling
Pulse Checks: Instead of waiting for annual surveys, pulse checks allow employees to quickly check in with their manager, directly in the flow of work. Employees share how they’re doing in seconds, managers get immediate context on team sentiment, and HR can dive into company-wide themes or explore results by team, department, or location.
All of this makes it a lot easier to build trust, spot trends early, and act before small issues grow into big ones.
One view to see how your team is really doing.
Team Hub: The Team hub brings every engagement signal into one view so managers don’t have to guess how their people are doing. Recognition activity, pulse-check participation, and engagement trends are all visible at a glance, while AI highlights hotspots, themes, and next steps. That helps leaders spot patterns early, address challenges before they grow, and celebrate more wins along the way.
Your growth story, captured as it happens.
Recaps: Recaps organize recognition, feedback, and goals into reflections that show growth over time. Instead of relying on memory, people walk into review conversations with real examples at their fingertips. Employees can see and remember their wins, managers save hours pulling everything together, and reviews become faster, clearer, and rooted in everyday contributions. Available for customers on our Free, Team, and Organization plans.
Upcoming Webinars and Resources
Culture So Good, It’s Scary: A panel on high-impact ways to boost morale and engagement: October 30, 2025 at 1 pm ET
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Cycle 2 Release Webinar: to get a deeper dive into all our latest updates. November 6, 2025 from 2 - 3 pm ET
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New Content:
Customer Story: Empowering Managers, Amplifying Culture: How SeatGeek Brings Recognition to Life with Bonusly
AUGUST 2025
AI-First, Human Always: Smarter Recognition with Bonusly, Stronger Connections for Your Teams
Recognition is more than just a feel-good moment—it's a powerful signal that shows what's working, who's thriving, and where your culture is strong. With our newest feature releases, we're making that signal clearer than ever.
We've continued to integrate AI across the Bonusly platform to help your entire organization recognize more meaningfully, coach with confidence, and uncover powerful insights from your recognition data. Our goal isn't to replace human connection but to amplify it, helping your team feel more seen, supported, and set up for success.
Join us for a release webinar dedicated to the New AI-powered Features
September 17, 2025, 11 am - 12 pm MT
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Here's a sneak peak at How Bonusly's New AI-Powered Tools Enhance Your Experience:
Recognize Better, Faster, and More Meaningfully
Gratitude Gauge: Sometimes generic recognition just checks a box and fails to inspire. The new Gratitude Gauge uses AI to coach employees as they write, suggesting ways to add specificity, values alignment, tone, and authenticity so their recognition packs a bigger punch. The result is more personalized recognition that boosts engagement, alignment, and visibility across your organization.
Coach and Celebrate in Real Time
Smarter 1:1s: Make every shoutout count. Now, Bonusly can transcribe your 1:1s and goal updates, using AI to flag moments for celebration or coaching, and nudges managers to act while the moment is fresh. This helps managers build weekly habits of recognition and coaching, rather than just waiting for review time.
Manager Notifications: Help managers lead in the moment. Managers are stretched thin and often miss key opportunities to recognize and support their teams. Bonusly now delivers smart, actionable notifications directly to managers through Slack, Teams, and email, surfacing timely recognition opportunities and relevant team insights. This helps managers celebrate wins, reinforce the right behaviors, and strengthen team culture without adding more to their to-do list.
Turn Data into Actionable Insights
Recognition Quality Score: This new feature evaluates the richness of each recognition post, scoring messages based on specificity, tone, values alignment, and more.
Participation by Department report: Get real-time insights to pinpoint and fix recognition gaps. Manual, limited reporting often leaves HR guessing where engagement stalls. The new participation summary gives you self-service access to participation data with powerful filters by role, department, time period, and more. This empowers you to identify low-engagement areas, celebrate top performers, and drive org-wide recognition with confidence.
For a comprehensive overview of how AI is used across Bonusly, check out our help center article.
Upcoming Webinars
MS Teams Office Hours
September 18, 2025, 1 pm - 12 pm MT.
Join us for a Q&A session on our MS Teams integration.
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The All‑New Bonusly is Here: Smart Recognition Meets Manager Effectiveness.September 3, 12-1 p.m. MT.Learn how to use our new recognition and performance features.
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New Content & Resources
Blog Posts
The All-New Bonusly Is Here: One Platform For Recognition & Performance
Gallup's $2 Trillion Wake-Up Call: Why Traditional Performance Management is Failing (And What Actually Works)
Continuous Performance Starts with Recognition: Why Recognition Is the Foundation for Better Performance
New Customer Story
Building a Culture That Goes the Extra Mile with Veriha Trucking