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Kudos®

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What is Kudos®?

Kudos® is an employee engagement and recognition platform, that harnesses peer-to-peer recognition, casual rewards, values reinforcement, and open communication to help organizations boost employee engagement, reduce turnover, improve culture, and drive productivity and performance.

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Kudos® offers a range of use cases that have proven beneficial for organizations across various sectors. The software serves as a …
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Kudos to Kudos!

10 out of 10
January 09, 2021
Incentivized
Kudos is used as a peer recognition platform across our entire organization. It allows us to publicly or privately recognize fellow …
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Great Platform!

10 out of 10
January 05, 2021
Incentivized
Kudos is a platform that we use across all departments to show our appreciation for our remote team and everything they continue to do. It …
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What is Kudos®?

Kudos® is an employee engagement and recognition platform, that harnesses peer-to-peer recognition, casual rewards, values reinforcement, and open communication to help organizations boost employee engagement, reduce turnover, improve culture, and drive productivity and performance.

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  • No setup fee

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  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Product Details

What is Kudos®?

Kudos is an employee engagement, culture, and analytics platform that helps to unlock employee potential. Kudos® harnesses peer-to-peer recognition, values reinforcement, and open communication to help organizations boost employee engagement, reduce turnover, improve culture, and drive productivity and performance.

The vendor states the Kudos® platform is used in over 80 countries on six continents in a wide variety of industries and languages.

Kudos® Features

  • Supported: Employee Recognition
  • Supported: Realtime Feedback
  • Supported: Rewards / Rewards Catalogue
  • Supported: Reporting / Analytics & Insights
  • Supported: Performance Management
  • Supported: Manager-to-Peer Recognition
  • Supported: Internal Communications
  • Supported: Social Recognition
  • Supported: Employee Database
  • Supported: Social Feedback Portal
  • Supported: Survey Customization
  • Supported: Birthdays & Annniversaries
  • Supported: Pulse Surveys
  • Supported: eCards

Kudos® Screenshots

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Kudos® Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Mobile Web
Supported CountriesAfrica, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America
Supported LanguagesArabic, Czech, English, Greek, Farsi, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Greek, Polish, Spanish, Chinese

Frequently Asked Questions

Kudos® is an employee engagement and recognition platform, that harnesses peer-to-peer recognition, casual rewards, values reinforcement, and open communication to help organizations boost employee engagement, reduce turnover, improve culture, and drive productivity and performance.

Fond, Achievers, and HALO Recognition are common alternatives for Kudos®.

The most common users of Kudos® are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).

Kudos® Customer Size Distribution

Consumers0%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)33%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)61%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)6%
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Kudos® offers a range of use cases that have proven beneficial for organizations across various sectors. The software serves as a recognition and rewards platform, allowing HR departments to appreciate employees' work efforts promptly. By saving employees' profiles and monitoring their activities, Kudos enables efficient tracking and identification of individuals who deserve recognition and rewards.

One key use case of Kudos is its ability to create excitement and positive engagement among staff, fostering a lively and recognition-driven environment. With immediate recognition and rewards available, employees are motivated to push beyond their limits and exceed customer expectations. This instills confidence in users that their good performance will be acknowledged and rewarded, fueling their drive to strive for more.

Furthermore, Kudos functions as a social platform where team members can show gratitude and recognize one another for outstanding performance and hard work. The familiar Facebook-like format makes it user-friendly and accessible to all employees, promoting integration and cohesion among teams. The app's ease of use allows for effortless awarding and redeeming of kudos, increasing productivity and employee appreciation.

Kudos also serves as a peer recognition platform, enabling employees to publicly or privately acknowledge their colleagues' contributions. This promotes a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and active participation within teams and individuals. Additionally, the software's integration with Slack keeps teams updated on recognized team members' hard work, further enhancing employee engagement.

Overall, Kudos is a versatile software solution that facilitates employee recognition, boosts morale, and aligns individuals and teams with company values. It increases employee retention, creates a positive work environment, and motivates employees to perform at their best.

User Profile Customization: Users have found it helpful that Kudos allows for saving the profile of each employee individually and tracking their activities. This feature has been mentioned by several reviewers, highlighting its usefulness in recognizing and acknowledging employees' efforts.

Badge Assignment: Reviewers appreciate the ability to assign badges to each employee based on their job performance. This feature has been positively mentioned by multiple users, emphasizing how it helps in acknowledging and rewarding employees' achievements.

Dedicated Employee Portal: The dedicated portal for employees has been well-received by users. They appreciate having a centralized platform to view their badges, recognitions, and awards, enhancing their engagement and motivation. Several reviewers have highlighted this as a valuable aspect of Kudos.

Limited Variety of E-gift Cards: Some users have expressed that the catalog of available E-gift cards in Kudos is limited and they would like to see a broader selection.

Delays/Lack of Email Notifications: Several reviewers have mentioned experiencing delays or even a lack of email notifications from the software, which can be frustrating when trying to stay updated on important information.

Mobile Interface Not as Smooth as Desktop Version: Users have reported that the mobile interface of Kudos is not as smooth as the desktop version, particularly when searching for colleagues' names. This can make it more difficult to navigate and use the software on mobile devices.

Users have made several recommendations about Kudos based on their experiences. The most common recommendations include increasing options for gift cards in Kudos, improving recognition and appreciation of employees' efforts, and enhancing employee engagement and collaboration. In terms of gift cards, users suggest adding more choices to allow for personalized rewards. They highly recommend using Kudos as a tool to recognize and appreciate colleagues' work, emphasizing its positive impact on team morale. Additionally, users find Kudos user-friendly and easy to navigate, making it valuable for fostering collaboration and unity among team members. Overall, users recommend utilizing Kudos to build a culture of appreciation, encourage growth in employees' efforts, and create a sense of community within the company. They also suggest being patient when collecting Kudos and considering realistic pricing for gifts.

Reviews

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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Kudos is especially useful and helpful during project deployment where team members can be awarded kudos and appreciation and motivation for their team efforts in meeting milestones and targets. In some instances, the reward types or gifts may seem irrelevant to some departments in certain regions or my company' operations in other parts of the African continent.
Tommy Parker | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The best scenario to use this service would be with the intention of rewarding a member of the company who correctly fulfilled the assigned tasks. And what better way to say thank you than with a gift card as an incentive. A wrong way to use this service would be to do it fraudulently and reward people who do not deserve it.
Jack Mattheus | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It would be very appropriate to use some of its functionalities when an employee has finished his work and has reported it correctly. In this case, we proceed to rate and mark your work on the platform and then reward him.
January 09, 2021

Kudos to Kudos!

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Kudos really helps to build team morale. I love seeing everyone call each other out for the great work their doing, and I think that kind of feedback makes people work harder. Sometimes teams can be very segmented. With Kudos, you can easily see what other teams are working on, fostering an atmosphere of engagement and communication.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Kudos is best suited for organisations looking for a recognition program across all employee levels and groups. In my experience, it works well if it's encouraged by the organisation and most importantly its leaders, as it can be a tool used by teams and team members, both internal and external.
January 05, 2021

Great Platform!

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I love this platform and what it does for our team! It is a part of our everyday conversations and every team member is aware of the platform and how to use it to recognize others. Absolutely wonderful!
Matthew M. Morris | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Having a larger staff of hourly employees it is difficult to always make them know they are being recognized for a job well done. Kudos makes it easy and most importantly fun. The GIF, etc. that can be added are awesome and keep morale up too! Some employees may not like the public attention as much, but have found even my team members that say that shine a little brighter when they see themselves on the board for something someone else pointed out they did well.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usually, after successful project implementation and success, one deserves to be rewarded by the team members. Kudos provides a high level of product execution and leadership spirithood.
In general though, one gives Kudos points as and when he desires, even when scenarios do not deserve to be rewarded. There is a need for checks and balances to establish who is worthy to receive Kudos.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
When a colleague shows a "Get it Done" attitude where he/she identifies problems and/or risks and then proactively taking action to resolve or escalate them without waiting for someone else to notice them I give them a kudos. When a teammate shows best practice through experience and research, one’s ability to willingly share with others, the trends and knowledge that reflect the leading practices in a particular subject I give them a kudos. When a colleague demonstrates efficiency in improving speed, achieving savings, or simplifying processes or systems for the business I give them a kudos. When one conducts themselves to ensure that the company maintains a reputation for corporate integrity, sound professional principles, and values that promote the company's mission I give them a kudos.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Kudos is well suited for the industry I work in because it's all about positivity and lifting up your coworkers and acknowledging all the amazing things that happen that make our company so great. Kudos is a great tool for us because it brings all our locations into 1 place and connects all the employees from all across the country.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Kudos is well suited to give employees confidence in the job that they are doing and to provide an incentive for them to keep doing their job. IF an employee goes out of his way to write a card to the CST, he will receive KUDOS if the customer calls in to thank us! It's just a little thank you to our employee for reaching out to our beloved customer! If an employee is always late or messing up at work, KUDOS is not a system we use. Instead, we do a 1 on 1 training with our employee to see if there are any areas to improve upon!
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Kudos is well suited for large organizations they may have distributed members who don't get a lot of face time with each other. Remote or distributed environments can often suffer morale loss due to impersonal working relationships that leave you feeling alone or abandoned. Being able to show gratitude and recognition through an organizational system helps raise that morale and boosts employee outlook.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Kudos is perfect for creating an in-house rewards program for employees at all levels of the company. It's an incentive to do your job and do it well. It achieves recognition for those who are going above and beyond. It also inspires goodwill throughout the company and inspires others to be good, not just do good. It creates hype around rewarding and recognizing effort.
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