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Giving recognition is a quick and easy way to show your coworkers you appreciate them and recognize their great work! Here's an example of how to give great recognition:
Each recognition post requires 4 elements:
When you first log in to Bonusly, you'll see the givebox at the top of the home page. Click on that 'Start a recognition post' or 'Start a post' and a larger recognition window will open for you to begin drafting your post.
Note: The givebox will automatically resize to maximize the space for the device you are using such as desktop computers, laptops, and phones.
In the Give recognition window, you'll see sample text, which is automatically generated using the names of people in your company as an example of what to include in a recognition post!
The sample text will disappear the moment you begin typing or clicking to add components to your recognition post!
Recipient or Recipients
Start by adding the person or people you'd like to recognize. To do this, click the recipient button and begin typing the person's name after the "@" symbol to find the person in Bonusly. You can also add someone directly with text by typing "@" and the person's name into the text box.
Pro tip: Giving recognition to a specific group, department, or location is super easy! Click on the multi-user icon for a list of groups including everyone at your company.
If you don't see the group you'd like to give to, start typing the group's name to search. Click on the group you'd like to give to and the usernames of everyone in that group will populate in your draft post.
Amount
Next, add the number of points or custom currency you'd like to give. Similar to above, click on the 'Amount' button and type in the amount or select a preset amount (which are determined by your Bonusly admins). You can also type "+" followed by the amount you'd like to give!
Reason
Now it's time to add the reason for giving recognition. The more specific and timely you can be, the better! Here's some tips on giving great recognition.
Hashtag
Include a hashtag to tie the recognition to specific company values and projects. This helps organize recognition and makes it easier to review the impact on company culture and values. Hashtags are created and set up by admins in your company. For questions about hashtags, check in with the team that manages your Bonusly account.
Gratitude Gauge
The Gratitude Gauge helps you write effective recognition like a pro!
Watch the cup fill up as you draft your piece of recognition. Click on the dropdown arrow to view helpful tips for sharing more meaningful and impactful recognition.
Give
To finish, click the Give button in the bottom right corner! The recognition will instantly and automatically post to the home feed and notify users that they've received recognition! 🎉
Pro Tip: Need to edit a post? You can edit a post within 30 minutes of creating it. Just click on the three dots in the upper right corner to copy the link, edit, or delete your post in a snap!
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