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What is Kudos?

Kudos® is an employee engagement, culture, and analytics platform that harnesses the power of peer-to-peer recognition, rewards, values reinforcement, and open communication to help organizations boost employee engagement, reduce turnover, improve culture, and drive productivity and performance. Kudos uses unique proprietary methodologies to deliver essential people analytics on culture, performance, equity, and inclusion, providing organizations with deep insights and a clear understanding of their workforce. The Kudos platform is designed for companies with 500+ employees. Clients in over 80 countries have built thriving cultures using this simple, scalable SaaS solution. Book a demo today!

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Product Description

Kudos is an employee recognition system that is simple, flexible, customizable, effective and affordable. Build a better culture with Kudos.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

Kudos® is the only employee recognition & rewards platform with multiple recognition levels supporting appreciation and performance.

Simplify your Kudos implementation and make participation easy through out-of-the-box integrations with the software your employees already use and love. Kudos connects to Slack, Microsoft Office, SSO, HRIS, and more!

Kudos People Analytics is a game-changer. Robust dashboards present deep insight into performance, workplace culture and employee experience.

Delight your employees with a full catalogue of rewards – never marked up!


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Kudos
Company Website
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Calgary, Alberta
Twitter
@kudos
556 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
91 employees on LinkedIn®
Description

ENGAGE YOUR PEOPLE WITH KUDOS®!The modern workplace culture is changing – employees demand meaningful appreciation while traditional milestone and reward programs don't cut it any more. The Kudos® platform is the online employee engagement and culture solution that embraces the power of social software to help organizations share meaningful value-based recognition to create an irresistible workplace culture. Engagement programs powered by Kudos® see higher employee retention, improved employee happiness, and a boost in overall company performance.


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Verified UserEnterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Great site to share and connect positively"
I like how I can show appreciation to collegues, and celebrate positivity in the workplace. It is straightforward and easy to use. I never had to ...
AM
Ayoub M.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Simplified platform to improve efficiency"
I like that it allows us to generate positive reinforcements that can drive anything needed within the organization, from a safety initiative to in...
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Albracca P.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Helps companies create a platform value team members with monetary and non-monetary benefits"
I like the simplicity that makes the app easier to use for types of users. The user interface is just amazing. The integration is amazing and I hav...
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Kudos Demo - Message
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Kudos Demo - Recognition Matters
Kudos puts meaningful, measurable recognition at the center of your engagement strategy.
Kudos Demo - Points & Rewards
Make recognition even more rewarding.
Kudos Demo - Performance & Participation
Continuous cultural improvement.
Kudos Demo - Sentiment Surveys
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Kudos Demo - Albums
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LK
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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Kudos?

Very good range of gift options for the UI. I also found it to be a very good platform to value your subordinates and receive rewards from the organization. Choosing a variety of ways and variety of stores and destinations to consume your views makes you feel rewarded and worthy of your efforts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

I don't dislike it at all, it only has a positive impact. It helped me to be able to buy coupons that I gave to my friends easily. Easy and convenient app for coupons and gift cards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you?

The options available to choose from are very varied. The options are easy to find. We can easily navigate the website and it is easy to redeem. The user interface is also very clean and the clear instructions are very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HD
Senior Software Engineer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Kudos?

I am very satisfied and suprised with the offers I receive. It has a wide range of suppliers in all categories that are required in daily needs. I also like the reward points credit within a few days, the tracking is impeccable and easy to redeem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

There is nothing too strong to mention that I have felt when using Kudos. I have found it more than useful, I consider that there are many options to redeem the points. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you?

With Kudos we can also increase our knowledge to earn more extra points. It has also provided me with an amazing experience as an ideal platform for employees like me due to its user-friendly interface and comprehensive rewards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

NT
Senior Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Kudos?

I like that the app is easy to use, has a social media-like, and allows everyone to quickly adapt. It also allows us to easily give and redeem praise. I also love that it allows us to reward and recognize the work and effort of workers in all areas. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

The product is very effective for team integration and cohesion, we have not had any issues. In addition, it motivates many employees to work harder and now everyone wants to use the application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you?

Kudos has had a positive impact on business productivity and improved communication within teams. We use the Kudos platform to recognise and show our appreciation for the hard work our colleagues put in every day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DP
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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Kudos?

It is a useful tool to keep everyone motivate, offering a wide range of corporate offers. The app's user interface is attractive, provides flexibility and caters to various preferences. There are plenty of options to redeem from any site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

There should be a higher amount in cashback, there needs to be some clear instructions on how to get more points. There should be a manual option to redeem the bonus points. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you?

The platform has served as a one-stop shop for redeeming points, offering a wide range of rewards. It is accessible from anywhere in the world, increasing the change for each user to do a good job. The app is incredibly easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AM
Team Lead
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Kudos?

I like that it allows us to generate positive reinforcements that can drive anything needed within the organization, from a safety initiative to increased employee productivity across projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

I've had an excellent experience with Kudos so I have nothing negative to say about it. It exceeded all of our expectations in terms of generating positive team morale, my colleagues are motivated to use the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has been a key tool in helping us set and achieve goals more easily and also in engaging our employees. It helped us take the pulse of the team's situation in terms of job satisfaction across our multiple areas. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AN
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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Kudos?

The app has ties to numerous companies, I like the fact that we have at least some input into any purchase. If offers a wide range of benefits and discounts, I love the all-in-one platform that makes management simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

I have not experienced any issues on that platform, so far I don't see my issues with the tool's points. There are no complaints about the points, honestly there is nothing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you?

It makes us feel happy in the form of gift cards, the variety of reward available is fantastic. It offers a wide range of features from rewards and recognition, it helps motivate us to work harder to achieve better achievements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JC
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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Kudos?

The platform is incredibly easy to use and intuitive, it values employees' efforts and hard work. The platform stands out by offering simple ways to recognize, the ease of integration makes it easy for employees. I like that the app is very user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

My experience has been very positive, there is nothing I don't like about this platform. The website works without any problems, I can't think of any issues with the tool at the moment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you?

We can get to know the people who are in the organization, it allows us to leverage peer recognition. This is a great way to support a healthier workforce, it provides a very user-friendly experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JG
Account Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Kudos?

I like the ability to send recognition directly from email, it's a great way to reward teammates for tasks. They provide a personal touch to the overall process, you have multiple product options to choose from. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

It would be nice to get a tutorial on the best options to choose from, I wish the search function was better. There is a bit of a gap between the notice received for the award. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you?

The variety is great for meeting employees anywhere, it has an amazing selection of gift items to choose from. It allows management the opportunity to express gratitude to staff, it gives you the opportunity to compete to reach new milestones. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KV
Customer Service
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Kudos?

The points system really encourages you to recognize your coworkers, I like that other team members can see and comment on the recognitions. It allows us to send and receive thanks for going the extra mile at work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

I would like the ability to give awards anonymously, sometimes it is difficult to search for specific items, there were not as many ways to filter what I wanted to see. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you?

It allows me to feel valued for what I do, it allows everyone in your organization to be recognized. I can easily locate awards that I can use, it offers a wide range of rewards that employees can choose from. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AP
Program Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Kudos?

I like the simplicity that makes the app easier to use for types of users. The user interface is just amazing. The integration is amazing and I have been using it frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kudos?

Some offers may have limited quantities or be available only for a short time. It would be great to have more customization options to make recognition programs better suited to different organizational needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kudos solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has multiple options to explore and some useful ones like gift cards and all. It offers a wide range of benefits including discounts on everyday purchases and exclusive deal with partner companies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.