Why Recognition Magic Happens In Slack and Microsoft Teams

In today’s fast-paced and disparate work environment, collaboration platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams are where teams collaborate, solve problems, and share wins. Yet too often, recognition lives in a separate, siloed app—forcing employees to context-switch, miss moments of appreciation, or defer giving recognition until later (and then forget). 

Here’s why bringing employee recognition into your existing collaboration hub is a game-changer—and how Bonusly makes it effortless in both Slack and Teams.

The Power of Embedded Recognition

Higher Participation

When recognition is literally just a chat command or a Home-tab click away, employees give and celebrate more often. No extra steps, no new tabs—just instant, in-the-moment appreciation.
Better Culture, Better Performance

Frequent, public shout-outs woven into everyday conversations reinforce your values, build genuine connections—and help managers drive performance in real time.

Streamlined Communication

Key announcements, program launches, and milestone reminders land directly where people are already engaged—eliminating email clutter and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.

Bonusly in Slack: Features That Keep Recognition Rolling

Giving Made Easy

Type /give or /bonusly in any channel to open a guided recognition modal. Fields come pre-populated where possible, so you get it right the first time.

‍Bonusly Home Within Slack

The redesigned Home tab brings everything together—give recognition, shop rewards, view your giving history, and catch up on company announcements (complete with images and “Claim Incentive” buttons).

Customized to You

Turn notifications on or off at will, so you see what matters most without the noise.

👉 See the Slack integration in action.

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Bonusly in Microsoft Teams—Celebrate Your Team Where Work Happens

Give in the Flow of Work

Whether you’re in a chat, browsing the search bar, or on the Home tab, you can recognize colleagues instantly:

• Search Bar: Type “Bonusly” to launch recognition.
• Chat: Enter /give to open a quick modal.
• Home Tab: Click “Give Recognition” for a guided experience.

Focused Recognition Channels

Create dedicated channels for teams or projects so recognitions are always relevant. Add-on points, comments, and GIFs with a single click—keeping celebrations on-topic and meaningful.

Bonusly Home in Teams

Access key Bonusly features without leaving Teams: send announcements, launch incentives, or shop rewards. Admins can broadcast updates directly from the Home tab, ensuring every message is seen and stored in your collaboration hub.

👉 Ready to bring recognition into the flow of work?

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Bringing recognition into Slack and Teams transforms appreciation from an occasional afterthought into a natural part of how your best work gets done. By meeting employees where they already collaborate, you empower every team member to celebrate wins in the moment—fueling engagement, building culture, and driving performance. 

Try Bonusly’s integrations today and see how recognition done right can uplift your entire organization.