1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-recognition) 4. [Kudos Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/kudos/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3814e9ab2766a57627a2465d68b02500/kudos.png "Product Avatar Image") ![Reward for good Kudos reviews](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/report_medal_translation/image/36624/medal.svg "Reward for good Kudos reviews") ](/products/kudos/reviews) [ Kudos ](/products/kudos/reviews) (2,971)4.8/5 Kudos® is an employee recognition and engagement platform that helps organizations build a culture of appreciation to improve employee engagement, performance, and retention. It enables teams to give and receive meaningful recognition, celebrate milestones, communicate effectively, and measure engagement through real-time analytics. Kudos is used by HR leaders, managers, and employees across industries such as technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services. Common use cases include peer-to-peer recognition, awards programs, milestone celebrations, internal announcements, and incentives for participation in training or engagement initiatives. Kudos combines recognition with communication and analytics in one platform, making it easier for organizations to align recognition efforts with core values and business objectives. By supporting both structured and spontaneous recognition, it accommodates a variety of program types from formal awards to everyday kudos. Administrators benefit from advanced budgeting tools, audience targeting, and customizable workflows, while employees enjoy intuitive, gamified features that encourage consistent participation. Key features and benefits include flexible recognition options such as peer-to-peer and manager recognition with customizable point allocations and gamified participation goals; automated celebrations with built-in workflows to acknowledge birthdays, work anniversaries, and onboarding milestones; awards, incentives, and nominations for structured programs, participation rewards, and values-based recognition; internal communication tools for audience-targeted announcements with scheduling, pinning, and engagement tracking; and analytics and budget management capabilities with real-time reporting, dynamic point banks, and cost controls to optimize recognition programs. By integrating recognition, communication, and measurement into a single solution, Kudos provides organizations with the tools to strengthen culture, improve morale, and sustain high engagement over time. Show More * * * ### 205 Discussions ### 226 Participants ### 88.0 Nps Score Already have Kudos? ### All Kudos Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulPinned by G2Newest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsPinned by G2Discussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Pinned by G2 Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Pinned by G2 Discussions without Comments MK Loading... [Misrak K.](https://www.g2.com/users/a4a3cedb-6bf7-445d-930c-7bcfa97bab26 "Misrak K.") • about 6 years ago More Options - [ # Any cool features I should know about? ](/discussions/27508-any-cool-features-i-should-know-about) Question for the devs: Are there upcoming changes to Kudos and if so, would that include streamlining point redemption and layout changeability? For Kudos community: Tips and tricks for point redemption, changing backdrops and page layouts, and best ways to engage with Kudos community... [ Employee Engagement Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/employee-engagement-software)[ Employee Recognition Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/employee-recognition-software)[ Employee Recognition Software Questions ](https://www.g2.com/topics/employee-recognition) * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes * * * 1 Comment [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Kudos+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Kudos+Discussions+section.&title=Kudos+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Kudos+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Kudos+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4%0aAsk+Kudos+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Kudos+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Kudos+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4%0aAsk+Kudos+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Kudos+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • about 6 years ago More Options - [ # Can we make it to where we can see our kudos wall while distributing kudos? ](/discussions/27487-can-we-make-it-to-where-we-can-see-our-kudos-wall-while-distributing-kudos) Like when you pull up the 'distribute kudos' screen and it whites out the rest of the screen. Id like to be able to see my wall and who i have received them from [ Employee Engagement Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/employee-engagement-software)[ Employee Recognition Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/employee-recognition-software)[ Employee Recognition Software Questions ](https://www.g2.com/topics/employee-recognition) * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes * * * 0 Comments [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Kudos+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Kudos+Discussions+section.&title=Kudos+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Kudos+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Kudos+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4%0aAsk+Kudos+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Kudos+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Kudos+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4%0aAsk+Kudos+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Kudos+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ![Rahman A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rahman A.") RA Loading... [Rahman A.](https://www.g2.com/users/1584f551-777c-4e47-b413-ec8d9e35c731 "Rahman A.") • about 6 years ago Marketing | Brand Comms & Strategy | Digital Transformation | Digital Channels | Fintech | Product Dev & Management Marketing | Brand Comms & Strategy | Digital Transformation | Digital Channels | Fintech | Product Dev & Management More Options - [ # is it possible to add a crowd funding or sharing platform where employees can share ideas on projects they working on? ](/discussions/26870-is-it-possible-to-add-a-crowd-funding-or-sharing-platform-where-employees-can-share-ideas-on-projects-they-working-on) is it possible to add a crowdfunding or sharing platform where employees can share ideas on projects they working on? [ Employee Engagement Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/employee-engagement-software)[ Employee Recognition Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/employee-recognition-software)[ Employee Recognition Software Questions ](https://www.g2.com/topics/employee-recognition) * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes * * * 1 Comment [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Kudos+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Kudos+Discussions+section.&title=Kudos+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Kudos+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Kudos+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4%0aAsk+Kudos+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Kudos+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Kudos+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4%0aAsk+Kudos+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Kudos+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/products/kudos/discuss?page=3) - [1](/products/kudos/discuss) - [2](/products/kudos/discuss?page=2) - [3](/products/kudos/discuss?page=3) - 4 - Next ›Next › ## Start a New Software Discussion Have a software question? Get answers from real users and experts [Start A Discussion](/products/kudos/discussions/new) * * * ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3527ebf6e7a6e0adf8c3873e4a0d7878/kudos.svg "Product Avatar Image") ### Have you used Kudos before? Answer a few questions to help the Kudos community [ Yes ](javascript:void(0))[ Yes ](https://www.g2.com/authorize?form=signup&return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fkudos%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D4%26small_ask%3Dkudos) No ## Top Contributors in Kudos 1 ![Allan L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Allan L.") AL Loading... ### [Allan L.](https://www.g2.com/users/b6ea2e06-cbb6-4d8a-b026-baca1af66578 "Allan L.") Marketing Technology Specialist 8 pts 2 ![Ongu S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ongu S.") OS Loading... ### [Ongu S.](https://www.g2.com/users/12ee2257-5f29-4f1a-a997-744a1f2125eb "Ongu S.") Executive Director 5 pts 3 JH Loading... ### [James H.](https://www.g2.com/users/2dda7d73-6ebd-498b-9746-efa163c348d2 "James H.") Lead Assist Specialist 3 pts 4 ![Nabi A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nabi A.") NA Loading... ### [Nabi A.](https://www.g2.com/users/29e059b7-320d-4985-b3ed-aea20311cc8f "Nabi A.") Customer Relations Supervisor 3 pts 5 ![Omar Z.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Omar Z.") OZ Loading... ### [Omar Z.](https://www.g2.com/users/20c52079-9326-40f3-a469-4a90b49aedf6 "Omar Z.") Core Network Engineer 2 pts