Recognition Experience Updates

Empower Your Team with Enhanced Recognition Features for a Tailored and Seamless User Experience

📢 What’s New

1. Transform Appreciation into NFT
Experience the excitement of transforming your recognition messages into NFT Tokens with our latest feature integration. Upon receiving a recognition message, simply navigate to your profile's 'My Awards' section, where you'll find the option to 'Mint to NFT Token.' Choose AI image, or Company defined image and the appreciation is converted.  Your award is immortalized as an NFT. You can then transfer it to your personal wallet or proudly showcase it in the company collection. Explore the power of recognition in a whole new way!
Where can you find it: Application -> My Awards
Accessible for user type: Admin
Reference documentation: Learn more in our detailed article

2. Recognition and Nomination Tile Separation
Introduce separate tiles for recognitions and nominations, providing users with distinct interfaces for each type of program. This enhancement allows for clearer organization and navigation, with the option to view recognition programs, nomination programs, or both on separate tiles.
Where can you find it: Admin -> Configuration & Branding -> Manage Landing Pages Accessible for user type: Admin

3. Justification Option for Nominations with Approvals
Enable senders to provide justifications for their nominations. With this feature, administrators can configure nomination programs to include a sender justification option, allowing senders to explain the reason for their nomination, which is  then transmitted to the designated approver for review.
Where can you find it: Application -> Nomination-> Send Nomination
Accessible for user type: All users
Reference documentation: Learn more in our detailed article.

4. Transfer Unused Budget Option
Introduce an option in the Create and Edit functions within Recognize to enable the transfer of unused budget. This option, labeled 'use unused budget', allows users to utilize funds from previous periods that have not been expended instead of inserting new transactions as defined in the budget.
Where can you find it: Admin -> Programs -> Manage Budget Definitions
Accessible for user type: Admin
Reference documentation: Learn more in our detailed article.

5. Leaderboard Revamp and Gamification
Get ready for an enriched journey on our revamped Leaderboard! Not only can you track your progress and achievements, but now, nomination winners are spotlighted for their outstanding contributions. Additionally, unlock milestone badges as both an appreciator and recipient, adding depth to your recognition journey. Experience heightened motivation and friendly competition, all while enjoying a visually refreshed interface aligned with Celebrations and Rewards.
Where can you find it: Application -> Leaderboard
Accessible for user type: All users
Reference documentation: Learn more in our detailed article.

🔧 Enhancements 

1. LinkedIn Publishing Upgrades

We've introduced a new configuration feature to show or hide the Approvals bar for Global Budget. Previously, this bar was hidden by default, with no option for customization. Now, admins can tailor their experience by choosing whether to display or hide the Approvals bar, providing greater flexibility and control over their remaining budget.
Where can you find it: Admin -> Programs -> Manage Budget Definitions
Accessible for user type: Admins

3. Enhanced Attachment Visibility

Display attachments on the approvals site to ensure that approvers are informed about any accompanying attachments sent with the recognition. This improvement enhances transparency and facilitates better decision-making during the approval process.
Where can you find it: Application -> Approvals -> Awards for preview -> Details
Accessible for user type: Manager
Reference documentation: Learn more in our detailed article.
4. Additional Filtering in all Nomination Phases
Enhance your nomination experience across all phases with the addition of two filters: Country and Organizational unit. Easily navigate and search for nominees by specific countries and organizational units, improving accessibility and efficiency throughout the nomination process.
Where can you find it: Application
Accessible for user type: All users

5. Message Length Alert
An in-app alert to notify senders when their message exceeds the maximum length for text visible on the certificate. This alert serves as a reminder for senders to consider shorter messages, ensuring compatibility with certificate formatting.
Where can you find it: Application -> Recognize -> Add Message
Accessible for user type: All users

6. Expanded Program Configurations in MS Teams
Explore the upgraded program configurations in your MS Teams chatbot. With seamless integration and no limitations, you can now effortlessly manage any monetary program, regardless of budget allocation, program type (steps or range), or award reasons. Enjoy expanded flexibility and control for sending recognitions via MS Teams.
Where can you find it: MS Teams
Accessible for user type: All users
Reference documentation: Learn more in our detailed article.


7. Sam.os Chatbot: Feature Enhancements
Enjoy improved user interactions with features such as message history removal, message editing, and enhanced error handling, providing a smoother and more efficient chatbot experience.
Where can you find it: Application
Accessible for user type: All users
Reference documentation: Learn more in our detailed article.