Kudos

Kudos

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Kudos® is an employee recognition and engagement platform that helps organizations build a culture of appreciation. It combines recognition, celebrations, communication, programs, and analytics in one solution. Employees and managers can send recognition tied to company values, choose points, and add images or GIFs. Gamified goals and peer prompts encourage regular participation so recognition is shared broadly. Milestone celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, and onboarding are automated, while targeted announcements ensure important updates are seen and tracked. Awards, Nominations, and Incentives make it easy to celebrate achievements and drive participation. Analytics reveal trends and cultural impact, enabling leaders to refine programs. Kudos supports Arabic, Chinese, Czech, English, French, Greek, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.

About

WorkTango is an innovative Employee Experience platform designed to assist organizations in enhancing employee engagement, improving retention rates, and boosting overall performance while simultaneously reducing operational costs. This platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including Employee Surveys and Recognition & Rewards software, aimed at fostering a positive workplace culture and empowering employees. The platform serves a diverse target audience, including HR professionals, team leaders, and organizational executives who are keen on cultivating an engaging work environment. WorkTango is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to gather actionable insights from their workforce through surveys, as well as those aiming to recognize and reward employee achievements effectively. By addressing these critical areas, WorkTango helps organizations create a workplace where employees feel valued and motivated.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Kudos partners with mid-sized and enterprise clients worldwide across a wide variety of industries.

Audience

Companies of all sizes interested in a powerful employee experience platform

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$3.25
Kudos® pricing is based on the number of users and the length of the contract.

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Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.3 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.4 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I really like the flexibility it offers, as I can choose between different services. It offers several redemption options for its employees. I like how easy the site is to use. You can browse the offerings or search for what you're looking for.
  • I like being able to accumulate points if I want to save up for something bigger; it's a really good and reliable rewards program. It allows employers to send tokens of appreciation to employees; it has a great selection of options for spending our points.
  • The best thing is the wide variety of services and rewards available through the platform. You can suggest new places to add to the library of options. It offers access to a wide variety of providers. I love how easy the system is to use and appreciate the ability to choose rewards.
  • Kudos offers a wide variety of categories to support all work situations. I love how modern the platform is, especially the multi-posting feature. It offers an excellent user experience with intuitive navigation.
  • There are so many great options to choose from. You can program the board to send a message for a special event. I love that everyone can write a personal message, the simplicity of sending emails with the link, and the availability.

Cons

  • It would be great if Kudos consider partnering with local gyms for memberships; there could be more options available. I wish there was more variety in the brands it supports.
  • I haven't had any problems redeeming gift cards. I can't think of any reason why I wouldn't like the product. I haven't had any problems with Kudos.
  • It would be nice if more companies participated; some of the services don't seem to be worth the required number of points. Communication about upgrades could be clearer; there are no discounts or recurring options.
  • I would love it if we could expand the longer cards so they don't take up so much space, it would be nice to have a larger library of background styles.
  • I would love to be able to create a group to add as many emails as I want, and I wish there were additional editing options for the hardcover book.

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • Easy to use - Great Customer Service. Engage employees to provide feedback about internal service. Great way to send kudos!
  • Work Tango is easy to navigate as a user and an admin. Customer service has been both timely and thorough. The tools offered for admins are useful with minimal assistance required if starting new. There are also training videos available in webinar form in the Training section that have proven helpful.
  • Ability to tie all recognition back to the company values. Those can be customized and set to required.
  • Easy to use, customer service is helpful, helps managers with reminders and dashboards to keep track. i use the reporting features for several things
  • What I liked most about WorkTango is its focus on creating a better employee experience by helping organizations truly listen to and engage their people. With my background in Human Resources and People Operations, I appreciate solutions that turn employee feedback into meaningful action rather than simply collecting data. WorkTango’s emphasis on engagement, recognition, and actionable insights aligns strongly with how I approach HR—building strong relationships, supporting leaders, and creating a workplace where employees feel heard, valued, and connected to the organization’s success.
  • We get to use a unified platform for employee recognition across different business units. We can also gain rewards
  • like how simple and convenient WorkTango makes employee rewards. The platform is easy to navigate, and reward claims are processed quickly. The real-time experience is especially helpful because employees can receive their rewards without a lengthy waiting period.
  • I love WorkTango. As someone who loves to see people give that positive feedback, WorkTango, does a great job of making it so easy and fun to give away points. Those points can then be used to buy things that you actually want and need!
  • I love that Kazoo is a platform where we as a team and company can focus on positive "shout-outs" to people we work with. It has created a habit in myself where I look for great things that my teammates are doing and make sure to reward them for it. I also think it is fun to then using the reward points towards actual gifts.
  • Kazoo helps in tracking progress of our work. Provides innovation and collaboration support. Integrates easily with calendar. Dashboards are very interactive. Easy to setup and understand. Using this software our team feels connected. Easily customisable features. All in one solution.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

Kudos®
Founded: 2010
Canada
www.kudos.com/software/employee-recognition

Company Information

WorkTango
Founded: 2015
Canada
www.worktango.com

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Categories

Company Culture Supported
Employee Feedback Supported
Employee Survey Supported
Human Resources Supported
Marketing Supported

Categories

Employee Engagement Features

Benchmarking Supported
Cultural Alignment Supported
Employee Awards Supported
Employee Guides Supported
Employee Recognition Supported
Feedback Management Supported
Goal Management Supported
Health & Wellness Programs Not Supported
Performance Management Supported
Pulse Surveys Supported

Employee Recognition Features

eCards Supported
Goals Supported
Leaderboards / Activity Tracking Supported
Manager-to-Peer Recognition Supported
Mention Management Supported
Nominations Supported
Peer-to-Peer Recognition Supported
Performance Management Supported
Rewards Catalog Supported
Rewards Points Supported
Social Recognition Supported

Human Resources Features

360 Degree Feedback Not Supported
Applicant Tracking Not Supported
Attendance Management Not Supported
Benefits Management Supported
Career Development Planning Not Supported
Compensation Management Supported
Compliance Management Not Supported
Employee Database Supported
Employee Lifecycle Management Not Supported
Onboarding Not Supported
Payroll Management Not Supported
Performance Management Supported
Recruiting Management Not Supported
Self Service Portal Supported
Succession Planning Not Supported
Time & Attendance Management Not Supported
Time Off Management Not Supported
Timesheets Not Supported
Training Management Not Supported

Employee Engagement Features

Benchmarking Supported
Cultural Alignment Supported
Employee Awards Supported
Employee Guides Not Supported
Employee Recognition Supported
Feedback Management Supported
Goal Management Supported
Health & Wellness Programs Supported
Performance Management Supported
Pulse Surveys Supported

Employee Recognition Features

eCards Not Supported
Goals Not Supported
Leaderboards / Activity Tracking Supported
Manager-to-Peer Recognition Supported
Mention Management Not Supported
Nominations Not Supported
Peer-to-Peer Recognition Supported
Performance Management Not Supported
Rewards Catalog Supported
Rewards Points Supported
Social Recognition Supported

Integrations

ADP Workforce Now Supported
BambooHR Supported
Microsoft Teams Supported
Okta Supported
OneLogin Supported
Slack Supported
Workday HCM Supported
Charlie HR Not Supported
ChartHop Not Supported
HR Partner Not Supported
HiBob Not Supported
Humi Not Supported
KENJO Not Supported
Lano Not Supported
Microsoft Azure Supported
Microsoft Outlook Supported
Microsoft SharePoint Supported
Paychex Flex Not Supported
Payfit Not Supported
UKG Ready Not Supported

Integrations

ADP Workforce Now Supported
BambooHR Supported
Microsoft Teams Supported
Okta Supported
OneLogin Supported
Slack Supported
Workday HCM Supported
Charlie HR Supported
ChartHop Supported
HR Partner Supported
HiBob Supported
Humi Supported
KENJO Supported
Lano Supported
Microsoft Azure Not Supported
Microsoft Outlook Not Supported
Microsoft SharePoint Not Supported
Paychex Flex Supported
Payfit Supported
UKG Ready Supported
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