If people went through their day showing other people they were seen, the way Bonusly allows you to do, it would be a much different world.
Fountain’s workforce management platform empowers leading brands to streamline and scale their recruiting function.
As the distributed company grew, so did its focus on employee recognition, belonging, and a need to have full visibility into the great work being done across the entire organization.
Challenges: effectively recognizing great work
Fountain wanted to not only recognize their employees—but to do it in a way that was easy, effective, and could scale with their team.
- Employees wanted a way to recognize contributions within and beyond their own teams and foster a sense of collaboration.
- In their fast-paced environment, individual achievements sometimes went unnoticed. Fountain needed a solution to make sure employees felt seen and appreciated.
- Leadership sought to instill a culture of mutual recognition and trust to create meaningful connections across the organization.
Solution: Bonusly as a tool for visibility and recognition
Dana Lauren, Senior Sales Development Representative at Fountain, shared her experience with Bonusly, explaining how the platform has been instrumental in creating a positive environment where employees feel seen and celebrated. Here are some of the key Bonusly features and benefits:
- Cross-team recognition: With Bonusly, employees can recognize not only their direct teammates but also colleagues from other departments. This promotes collaboration and fosters a culture where efforts across the organization are acknowledged and celebrated.
- Instant impact: Dana recounts receiving meaningful recognition minutes before chatting with her. (We capture it in the video above, don't miss it!) She appreciates how even small acknowledgments through Bonusly create a lasting positive impact.
- Rewards that feel personal: Employees can use Bonusly points to redeem swag and rewards. Dana was excited to use her earned points to get a green Fountain hoodie she had her eye on, illustrating how the rewards feel personal and motivating.
- Fostering belonging: Bonusly ensures that employees know they are seen and valued for their work. Dana emphasizes that many people go through life without being acknowledged, and platforms like Bonusly help bridge that gap by allowing people to truly feel seen.
Outcomes from Bonusly
Here are the main benefits the Fountain team has experienced since implementing and becoming power users of Bonusly:
- Improved collaboration: Employees across different departments actively recognize and support each other, promoting a sense of unity and teamwork.
- Increased morale: Timely recognition, coupled with tangible rewards like swag, has boosted motivation.
- Reinforcement of inclusive culture: Bonusly has become a central tool for cultivating a culture of kindness and visibility, aligning with the company's mission to foster employee well-being.
- Stronger sense of belonging: Employees feel validated and seen for their efforts, which improves their sense of purpose and engagement.
Fountain’s use of Bonusly demonstrates how recognition can drive engagement and visibility in the workplace. By empowering employees to recognize each other across teams, Bonusly has become an integral part of Fountain’s culture. The platform not only motivates employees but also creates meaningful connections and a sense of belonging, ensuring that everyone feels valued for their contributions.
Dana’s take:
“If people went through their day showing other people they were seen, the way Bonusly allows you to do, it would be a much different world.”
