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About Kudos

Kudos is an employee engagement, culture, and analytics platform, that enables organizations to create meaningful employee experiences using peer-to-peer recognition, values reinforcement, and open communication. It serves human...

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Value for Money
4.6
Functionality
4.7
Ease of Use
4.8
Customer Support
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Leeav
Leeav
  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 15/12/2024

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Overall, I enjoyed using this software, but sometimes found it to be pointless

Pros

What I liked most that it praises people for their good work

Cons

My least favorite thing about kudos is it’s user interface

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 23/08/2024

Promising tool with employee friendly offering

Kudos- A great performance recognition tool it is... but way to go

Pros

1. Super simple but very attractive P2P dashboard with external link inbuild
2. Secure login via okta to protect unauthorized access to employee's personal data
3. Offers a plethora of external vendor for awarded gift cards
4. Leaderboard design s customizable which is a great offering for any product company

Cons

1. Integration is a bit issues initially as they are bit rigid to changes
2. Costly indeed in the market
3. No free trial were offered
4. Mobile version is not very sleek as it hangs frequently

Morini
  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 16/12/2024

Why You Sould Use Kudos- Keeps Workplace Culture

Pros

Kudos focus more on value-based recognition and gamification. It helps in enhancing the workplace culture and keep the employee happy and motivates. Goal setting is easier and straightforward. The employee are able to engage with the HR team regarding the performance.

Cons

The tool lacks advance analytic features
Has a limited customization
Cost

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elaine
  • Industry: Veterinary
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
2
Ease of Use
2
Customer Support
0

3
Reviewed on 17/10/2023

Okay for what it does

Pros

Easy to put in metrics for measuring employee engagement.

Cons

It doesn't have enough room for additional metrics or methods of quantifying our employee metrics.

Mmoham
  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 05/01/2025

Ethical way of recognising employees.

Having kudos as an employee recognation tool in our company has been entirely beneficial.

Pros

The product is very user-friendly you don't need to be a specialist.

Cons

The software does not have effective survey tools and poll systems.

Brian
Brian
  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 25/10/2024

Performance valued by recognition

I improve my work life because through these recognitions I realize that the work done day by day is valued more and I improve my connection with the company.

Pros

Kudos makes employee recognition effective and makes us connect more with the commitment to do a good job. When reaching objectives, rewards are obtained that are helpful and give motivation that a job well done has its benefits. Their rewards catalog is very varied and has incredible options for doing a good job.

Cons

I feel that there is nothing that I dislike and much less something that they have to improve.

Rohan
  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 03/01/2025

Give gratitude freely

Kudos is an easy way to express gratitude for other employees who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

Pros

You can give recognition to team members and express what they did in detail.

Cons

Cannot find anything to dislike about this product.

Anthony
Anthony
  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 16/09/2024

It helps to recognize performance

It increases the productivity of each employee to be rewarded and have recognition for the work done and feel valued.

Pros

When performance and effort are recognized, work is more appreciated and makes us continue to strive harder to achieve goals. I like the Kudos recognition and rewards program, which makes me feel valued for the performance of my work done day by day and encourages me to improve. Also, the survey method for us employees to be able to give opinions and points of view based on our experience.

Cons

I don't feel displeased at all with any of the functions or services.

Ashley
  • Industry: Individual & Family Services
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
2

5
Reviewed on 11/11/2024

Easy way to praise

The platform is easy to navigate and pretty self- explanatory. It's always great to see team members give each other praise for achievements! It really boosts morale.

Pros

It's easy to use and you can decide if you want to post your recognition message publicly or private.

Cons

It's easy to forget about when you are caught up in doing all your other work.

Naveen
  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 16/12/2024

Kudos to Kudos Tool

As part of my company initiative, we are using Kudos since a year and we really liked it so far.

Pros

Kudos helps create a culture of recognition, where team members can express gratitude and acknowledge each other’s efforts. As part of my company initiative, we are using Kudos since a year and we really liked it so far.

Cons

We should check the pattern where Recognition is generic or not.

Andrea
  • Industry: Staffing & Recruiting
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 19/02/2024

Why Kudos Is The Best

Pros

With Kudos, we have the best survey and feedback features
The software comes well equipped with amazing HR features
Makes employee recognition as well as engagement easy

Cons

Well, Kudos has been quite helpful with little to no major issues.

Nathan
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 01/09/2023

Just an employee

Kudos is great.It allows work colleagues to reward each other with small sums that can add up and foster a work environment where people actively express gratitude to colleagues openly.It also allows manager to gift and recognise individuals or teams going the extra mile for the company.

Pros

In my company, kudos is used as a small bonus and recognition scheme.Employees give points and receive points that can be spent on various options.Managers can reward teams, and make this public or private.And at the end of a long months, a few £’s on a Tesco voucher can be a life saver.

Cons

Loving in via mobile app can be slow or just not work until you are in a stable WiFi spot.Viewing your wall has a habit of not scrolling down, but just resting to the top.

Maria
  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 20/11/2023

Kudos is so nice!!!

Pros

I love that you can interact with the people you work with. I have been using kudos for over 2 years now and it's so easy to log in and recognize any coworker of yours that helped you out or when out of their way. Its also a great way for your supervisors to show their appreciation for their employees by saying something nice or giving someone a kudos points that could later be converted to gift cards. I will continue to use this platform!

Cons

It would be great if we had more gift card choices! Overall kudos is great.

Bryce
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 07/11/2023

Kudos to you!

It has been awesome! I have exceeded my personal goals and then some!

Pros

Kudos makes work " fun " .. Work can feel like, well, work .. far too often. Getting recognized and rewarded for your efforts makes you want to keep pushing!

Cons

Nothing, how is there anything to dislike about a reward program?!

Samantha
  • Industry: Package/Freight Delivery
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 22/08/2023

A motivating, fun and exciting platform!

Pros

I have seen a few other sites that offer a reward program however, Kudos, is my favorite as this platform offers reasonable points systems. I feel its very employee / employer motivating! I know from personal experience, getting a kudos, definitely feels good and gives you a boost in the day! I truly love Kudos, fun engaging, motivating, all around a great platform!

Cons

I honestly have nothing negative to say about Kudos. I don't feel like anything would need to be improved at this point. Its a really reasonable and fair system

Johannes
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 25/07/2023

A great way to recognize employee contributions

Pros

Kudos is easy to use and a very effective way to reach out to peers and employees and let them know how much you appreciate their contribution.A very wide selection of rewards and awards make it fun to use.

Cons

There is not much I don't like about it to be honest.

Autumn
  • Industry: Biotechnology
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 10/08/2023

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As a company we use Kudos to gather all the thoughts and concerns from the employees in each department. It makes it easier for HR to gage how the employees feel and what can be improved on.

Pros

I like that I can access Kudos through teams/our single sign on, and through my email. The dashboard is very easy to understand and tracks my streaks which is motivation to keep using it weekly.

Cons

Kudos is very easy to use and I have no concerns at this time.

Susan
  • Industry: Staffing & Recruiting
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 25/07/2023

Kudos for Kudos!

Overall, I have had a very positive experience with Kudos. It is a wonderful way for me to focus on the good and remind others how much they mean to both myself and the success of our business.

Pros

Kudos is an easy way for me to keep up with my colleagues. I work remotely, and from afar, so I do not have that face to face contact that many others do. Kudos provides an easy to use, wonderful platform to remind people how appreciated, valuable and necessary they are.

Cons

Sometimes I cannot figure out how to like and reply to rewards and comments very easily. It does not seem as fluid and direct as it could be.

Sophie
  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 25/07/2023

User Review

Pros

It's really about giving timely appreciation to colleagues.

Cons

to log in. I wish it was integrated into outlook where we go in faster or teams.

Kat
  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 25/03/2024

Useful and Fun

Been useful to say thanks quickly when you dont have time to make a call

Pros

Rewarding others I work with, with compliments and gifts.

Cons

Waiting for points for forever, we have few points each month and many co workers.

Felicia
  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 13/08/2023

Kudos

I like kudos because points came in handy due to being my Birthday

Pros

receive points to get all types of products

Cons

I don't think that any improvements are need it

Lauren
  • Industry: Medical Practice
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 09/08/2023

Application is easy to use

I am very satisfied with this program as a Manager, mainly for sending recognition to my team members and peers.

Pros

I like how quickly and easily I can generate kudos to send recognition for good performance

Cons

The application is a little slow when scrolling down to review older kudos posts

Jacalyn
  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 26/03/2024

Kudos review

Pros

The ability to recognize staff promptly is a great way to boost morale.

Cons

No negative feedback available at this time.

Doug
  • Industry: Utilities
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 26/07/2023

Kudos to Kudos for Employee Recognition

It's a terrific app for easily and specifically recognizing TMs in the moment.

Pros

I use the app with my cell phone which allows me to capture excellent TM performance both written and through video/photo in the moment.

Cons

Sometimes it is difficult to recognize TMs due to their name being spelled unusually. Example: Desmond vs Dezmon

April
  • Industry: Medical Practice
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 15/08/2023

Wonderful Application

I'm very happy with Kudos. We originally had a paper form of recognizing our co-workers, and it was hard keeping up with pages that had torn or ripped out. Going to an electronic form of recognition was such a great decision. I like logging on and being able to see birthdays and anniversaries of my co-workers. I hope we continue to use Kudos in the long run.

Pros

I like the options that are given to recognize our peers, as far as what we can choose after we write our comments. I think those "compliments" really help our comments stand out, sort of like a hashtag.

Cons

What I least like about Kudos is the value of what each comment is worth. I feel like employees that go above and beyond should receive much more than what is given now. I also wish we had more gift card options.

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