This article is best for:
- All users
- Connect & Achieve Accounts
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 homepage. Click Start a post 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.
To give recognition to a specific team or group, start by typing the "@" symbol and the type of group (Team, Department, Location, Everyone) or the name of the group you have in mind. Click on the group or groups to add to your 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!
If your company does not require points to be given with recognition, you can leave this field blank!
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.
Click on the hashtag button to show the company value hashtags available in your 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!
Improving your Recognition Posts
You can use any of the following features to enhance your recognition posts:
Add a GIF
To add a GIF to your post:
Go to your Bonusly homepage.
Click the Give Recognition button. Then, click the GIF button.
Use the search bar to find and select a GIF to add to your post.
Add an Emoji
To add an emoji to your post:
Go to your Bonusly homepage.
Click the Give Recognition button. Then, click the Emoji button.
Use the search bar to find and select an emoji to add to your post.
Add an Image or Video
To add an image or video to your post:
Go to your Bonusly homepage.
Click the Give Recognition button. Then, click the Media button.
Find and select the image or video file to add to your post.
Add a Link
To add a link to your post:
Go to your Bonusly homepage.
Click the Give Recognition button. Then, click the Link button.
Enter the hyperlink between the parentheses and the link text between the brackets. In the example below, the hyperlink is https://app.bonus.ly and the text is This text links to Bonusly.
Add a Tag
To add a tag to your post:
Go to your Bonusly homepage.
Click the Give Recognition button. Then, click the Tag button.
Use the search bar to find and select a user to tag in your post.
