Guusto

Guusto is used as recognition program. It allows employees to recognize their peers and for leaders to recognize their staff. The small acts of kindness go a long way to brighten people's days and makes the work that more fulfilling. I enjoy surprising my coworkers with words of appreciation unexpectedly.

We just rolled out using Guusto for peer recognition in our company, and it's been a big hit. In the past, I'd purchase various gift cards and leave them in a box waiting to be used... some of them lost value, some even went to waste because the store/restaurant went out of business. And it was out of sight, out of mind. We'd also face the issue that the person being rewarded wasn't particularly interested in the ones that I had on hand, so it took a little bit of the fun away from giving/receiving the gift.

Now, our employees can instantly recognize/reward their co-workers when they catch them doing something great, and the recipient can pick exactly what they want for their gift card. And it's so easy to use! The best part is that each month, the Accounting dept can dole out our allotted budget amount, and I don't have to submit claim forms, or purchase requests, etc. It just shows up in my "bank" to be used that month. I would highly recommend this product to others who want a quick, easy, and meaningful way to reward their team members.

• Flexibility.
• Ability to let recipients select their own type of gift card.
• Ability for central Accounting to "fund" the budget money automatically.

• Heightened employee satisfaction with our reward system.
• Faster recognition of a job well done.

Replicon Time & Attendance, Ceridian Dayforce, JazzHR

We used Guusto to reward team members for going above and beyond their normal duties. When they've done something special, especially that brings a good light to the company, this was a great way to show our appreciation on top of their normal remuneration. We offer them a gift card to any of the services Guusto connects with so they can use it freely, regardless of where they are in the world. Other places might only offer an Amazon or Starbucks card based in the United States, which wouldn't be ideal if the team member is living in another country or in an area where the card can't be used.

• Ability to send gift cards where the receiver can choose the merchant.

• You can charge up your account for future use which is very handy, but if you're charging from a credit card, you'll want to load over $500 to avoid fees.

Notion, MailerLite, ActiveCampaign

I use this to recognize and reward my team for the great performance they do day in and day out. I also use this for on-the-spot recognition for properly demonstrating behaviors according to policies.

• User-friendly.
• Variety of rewards.
• Rewards to local spots.

• User friendly - keeps us using it.
• Instant rewards, ability to print the gift card for immediate use.
• Some challenges with personal email accesses.

Guusto is the perfect tool to reward friends, colleagues, and family. The process is super simple: you load a gift card amount, and the person receiving it can choose the store they want from a long list (perfect for fitting their own wants and needs). You're also able to use it as work incentives, rewarding sufficient work or stand-out employees with gift cards of their choosing. I highly recommend it!

• Large store options.
• Easy to follow instructions to claim gift cards.

• Greater happiness and gratitude.