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Using Give River in Microsoft Teams

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Overview

Once Give River is integrated with your Microsoft Teams workspace, you can start recognizing and rewarding your colleagues directly within your team channels and chats.

💧 How to Give Drops

Method 1: Using the Apps Menu

  1. Access Give River: In any Teams chat or channel, click the + icon in the message compose area
  2. Select Give River: From the apps menu, choose "Give River" from the list of available apps
  3. Fill the Form: Complete the Give Drops popup with:
    • Users: Select the teammate(s) you want to recognize
    • Message: Write a personalized message explaining the recognition
    • Company Values: Choose relevant company values that apply
    • Drops: Select the number of drops to give (1-5)
    • Private: Check this box if you want the recognition visible only to you and the recipient
  4. Submit: Click the Submit button to send your recognition

Method 2: Using Drop Emojis and "@" in the Chat Modal

  • Inside the Chat window, type "@" to mention a team member
  • Include a note to describe why you are sharing drops
  • Choose the emoji icon to add a drop emoji

Method 3: Quick Drop Response

When someone receives drops, you'll see a notification in the channel with an "Add your 💧" button. Click this to quickly give drops to the team member mentioned. Include a note describing why you are sharing drops.

🎉 Recognition Notifications

When drops are given, Teams will display a message showing: who received the drops, how many drops they received (shown with 💧 emojis), who gave the drops, and an option for others to add their own drop.

📊 Tracking Your Impact

To see your giving and receiving history:

  • Visit your personal dashboard through the Give River app
  • View drops given and received

✨ Best Practices

  • Be Specific: Mention specific actions or achievements when giving drops
  • Give in Context: Send drops directly in the channel where the great work happened
  • Use Company Values: Connect recognition to your organization's core values
  • Celebrate Wins: Use Give River to acknowledge both big achievements and small daily contributions
  • Make it Personal: Write meaningful messages that show genuine appreciation