Unlocking the Power of Teams: New Features to Enhance Collaboration and Recognition

At Bonusly, we’re always looking for ways to make workplace recognition and engagement more meaningful and intuitive. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new team features, designed to help organizations celebrate wins, share announcements, and drive participation —at both the team and individual level.  Let’s dive into how these features can transform your workplace recognition experience.

1. Team Awards: Celebrate Together

Personal recognition for a job well done is incredibly meaningful. But celebrating with part of a larger team is a whole 'nother story. With Team Awards, you can celebrate milestones and achievements with the right people—whether it’s your entire organization, a specific location, or an informal team. Here are four new ways you can use Team Awards:

• Organization-wide Award: Celebrate company-wide milestones like your organization’s founding day. Make every employee feel included in recognizing this special occasion.

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• Location-specific Award: Tailor awards to specific locations to honor regional holidays or achievements. For instance, a company with teams in the US, India, and Singapore can give a special Diwali award to employees in India and Singapore to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

• Cross-functional Team Award: Recognize informal teams working on significant projects across departments. For example, if a team collaborates on securing a grant for a community project, you can award all contributors for their hard work and dedication.

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• Role-specific Appreciation: Celebrate specific roles or departments during appreciation weeks. For example, during Nurses Appreciation Week, a hospital’s HR team can give extra points to all nurses to show their gratitude.

2. Team Incentives: Drive Participation

Motivate employees to engage in company events or complete important tasks with targeted Team Incentives. With this feature, admins can set specific point rewards for teams, departments, or locations. For example:

• Reward Customer Success employees in the US who complete 30 support tickets in a single day.
• Encourage attendance at an on-site team-building event by offering points to the marketing team located in your London office.
• Drive sales by offering specific incentives for retail employees across all locations

This tailored approach better rallies entire teams behind your organization's biggest goals and initiatives, and ultimately drives better engagement and productivity.

3. Team Announcements: Share What Matters

Keep your team informed and connected with Team Announcements. Now, you can share important updates with specific teams of employees and make sure your message reaches the right audience. Here’s how it works:

• Targeted Messaging: Choose to share announcements with everyone, specific teams, departments, or locations.
• Streamlined Communication: Use the new “Who should see the announcement post?” input to ensure your message is tailored and relevant.
• Slack Integration: Announcements can be sent to specific groups via Slack so you can notify employees where they’re already working.

Whether it’s a company-wide policy update or a department-specific milestone, Team Announcements make communication more efficient and effective.

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4. Team Recognition: Simplify Recognition at Scale

Recognizing teams has never been easier. With Team Recognition, you can:

• Quickly find the right team by typing “@” followed by the team, department, location, or “everyone.”
• Celebrate collective achievements, whether it’s a department exceeding quarterly goals or a team organizing a successful event.

This feature makes it simple to give credit where it’s due, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared success.

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Take your team to the next level

These team-focused features are more than just tools; they’re designed to:

• Save Time: Eliminate the administrative burden for HR of distributing awards, incentives, and recognition to large groups.  
• Boost Engagement: Motivate teams to participate in initiatives and celebrate achievements together.
• Enhance Communication: Streamline how you share updates and recognize contributions across your organization.
• Foster Inclusion: Ensure every employee feels seen and appreciated, regardless of their role or location.

Ready to explore these new features? Head over to your Bonusly account or request a demo and see how they can transform your workplace recognition experience.

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