Recognition & Rewards
Every post in the Recognition & Rewards category.
5 Awardco Alternatives in 2026, Compared by Price and Fit
The right Awardco alternative depends on how you want to reward people and how you want to pay for it. Give River, Bonusly, Motivosity, WorkTango, and Workhuman compared by reward options, fees, and fit.
Best Microsoft Teams Apps for Employee Recognition in 2026
The best Microsoft Teams recognition apps let people thank each other without leaving Teams, tie each shout-out to a company value, and add rewards or a leaderboard. We compare Give River, Bonusly, Matter, HeyTaco, Kudos, WorkTango and Culture Amp, with Microsoft's built-in Praise as the baseline.
Best Slack Apps for Employee Recognition in 2026
The best Slack recognition apps let people thank each other without leaving Slack, tie each shout-out to a company value, and give the team a reason to keep going. We compare Give River, Bonusly, Matter, HeyTaco, GoProfiles, Kudos, Nectar and WorkTango from each vendor's own site.
Employee Award Nomination Examples for Every Type of Award
A winning award nomination tells one specific story: who the nominee is, what they did, what changed because of it, and how that meets the award's criteria. Here's a reusable write-up structure and sample nominations for nine common award types.
Employee of the Month Nomination Examples: 36 Write-Ups and a Template
A strong Employee of the Month nomination names the person, the specific thing they did, what changed because of it, and the company value it shows. Here are 36 examples to adapt, a fill-in-the-blank template, and how to run monthly nominations fairly.
5 Kudos Alternatives in 2026, Compared by Price and Fit
The right Kudos alternative depends on what you want beyond recognition and rewards. Give River, Awardco, WorkTango, Workhuman, and Motivosity compared from each vendor's own site, by pricing, awards, rewards catalog, and fit.
Microsoft Praise Alternatives: 6 Teams Recognition Apps Compared
Microsoft Praise is a quick, built-in way to thank coworkers in Teams, included with most Microsoft 365 plans. If you want recognition tied to your values, rewards, leaderboards or company-wide reporting, here are six Teams apps compared: Give River, Bonusly, Matter, HeyTaco, Kudos and Nectar.
4 Motivosity Alternatives in 2026, Compared by Price and Fit
The right Motivosity alternative depends on what you want to change: the $3,000 annual minimum, the add-on modules, or the program itself. Give River, Bonusly, Nectar, and Kudos compared from each vendor's own site.
5 Nectar Alternatives in 2026, Compared by Price and Fit
The right Nectar alternative depends on what you want that Nectar doesn't do. Give River, Bonusly, Matter, HeyTaco, and Kudos compared from each vendor's own site, by price, Slack and Teams support, and fit.
5 Workhuman Alternatives in 2026, Compared by Price and Fit
The right Workhuman alternative depends on which part of Workhuman you'd replace: service milestones, analytics, performance reviews, or the recognition program itself. Five alternatives compared from each vendor's own site.
Free Peer-to-Peer Recognition Software: The Best Free Plans Compared
Give River Free is $0 with no time limit and includes your first gamified Season. Here's how it compares with the free plans from Bonusly, Matter, GoProfiles, and Accolader.
Understanding Corporate Rewards Programs
Corporate rewards programs are powerful tools to boost employee engagement, motivation, and recognition in the workplace. High levels of employee engagement are crucial, yet only 15% of employees globally feel engaged at work. By…
Best Employee Recognition Software for Nonprofits (2026)
What nonprofits need from recognition software, what six platforms charge mission-driven teams, and how to get a grant-funded Season of Give River for free.
Employee Recognition Software Pricing in 2026: What 6 Platforms Charge
What Give River, Bonusly, Motivosity, Nectar, Awardco, and Workhuman charge in 2026, from their own sites: pricing models, minimums, fees, and contract terms.
How to Improve Employee Recognition Across Multiple Locations
Six practical ways to make recognition reach every site and shift, what to look for in a platform, and how a 25-location nonprofit did it.
Employee Recognition Platforms That Work With Microsoft Teams and Slack (2026)
Which recognition platforms work inside Microsoft Teams and Slack, and on which plans, from each vendor's own site, plus what Give River does in each.
5 Bonusly Alternatives in 2026, Compared by Price and Fit
Five Bonusly alternatives compared from each vendor's own site: Give River, Motivosity, Nectar, Awardco, and Workhuman, by pricing, standout features, and fit.
Bonusly vs Motivosity (2026): Pricing, Features, and Which to Choose
Bonusly vs Motivosity, compared from each vendor's own site: pricing, rewards, surveys, integrations, setup time, and which kind of team each one fits.
Nectar vs Bonusly (2026): Pricing, Features, and Which to Choose
Nectar vs Bonusly, compared from each vendor's own site: pricing and contract terms, recognition, surveys, internal comms, integrations, and best fit.
Workhuman vs Awardco (2026): Pricing Models, Rewards, and Which to Choose
Workhuman vs Awardco, compared from each vendor's own site: pricing models, rewards, service awards, analytics, integrations, and which company each fits.