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Applauz Recognition

Applauz Recognition

What Is Applauz Recognition?

Discover Applauz, the award-winning employee recognition platform that elevates company culture and drives engagement.

Applauz empowers teams to celebrate achievements with personalized messages, custom badges, and meaningful rewards, fostering a culture of appreciation.

Managers benefit from insightful reports that reveal data-driven strategies to boost morale and productivity.

Key Benefits:

Boosts Engagement: Encourages recognition through messages, badges, and rewards.

Strengthens Culture: Builds a positive, appreciative work environment.

Actionable Insights: Offers in-depth reports to improve employee satisfaction.

Customizable: Personalize badges and messages to make recognition meaningful.

Rewards Program: Redeemable rewards provide tangible appreciation.

With a 90-day money-back guarantee, you can explore Applauz risk-free!

Who Uses Applauz Recognition?

Used by organizations in the service, healthcare, and education industries. Great for companies wanting to supplement their overall HR benefits package and improve team performance and communication.

Applauz Recognition Software - Company Newsfeed -  The Company Newsfeed serves as a social communication hub where employees can connect, engage, and recognize each other, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork within your organization.
Applauz Recognition Software - Pulse Surveys – Keep in touch with your team's sentiments by utilizing targeted and anonymous 360-degree feedback on your work culture. Leverage Pulse Reports for deeper insights into fostering a more responsive and engaged workplace.
Applauz Recognition Software - Incentivized Goals  - Set up custom employee or team wellness and productivity challenges. Applauz Goals Empowers your team with clear objectives, seamless progress tracking, and incentivized success!
Applauz Recognition Software - Company Perks - With Perks, you can offer anything of value you think your program would benefit from as a redeemable employee reward. Think of perks as enhancements to employee benefits!
Applauz Recognition Software - Rewards Marketplace -The Rewards Marketplace provides your recognition program with a points-based, online rewards catalog. Employees can redeem their reward points for gifts they truly want among more than 30,000 products from over 500 world-class brands

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Reviews of Applauz Recognition

Average score

Overall
4.7
Ease of Use
4.8
Customer Service
4.8
Features
4.7
Value for Money
4.6

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001

Find reviews by score

5
76%
4
21%
3
3%
Philippe
Philippe
Fondateur & Président in Canada
Verified LinkedIn User
, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Full features and easy to use, I can't believe Applauz is free

5.0 7 years ago

Pros:

The system is easy to use, and customer support is just amazing. The interface is also easy enough to use that I understood how to use the tools in minutes.

Cons:

it is necessary to prepare the HR team before implementing such a system, it is a big change that should not be underestimated.

Jennifer
Programming Analyst in US
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great platform for peer recognition and employee engagement

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: My experience with Applauz has been amazing. I have been able to obtain some great merch from our company, got some gift cards that purchased a brand-new Ninja for my kitchen, had some beautiful things said about me, and shared many kind words about my peers. Overall this is a great platform for peer recognition.

Pros:

I love that we can but internal company merch but also have the opportunity to buy other items in the Applauz store such as gift cards and even trips! The buy points feature is awesome if we need to top off our purchases too. The options are really endless with what we can do and im so happy our company chose to partner with Applauz!

Cons:

i kinda wish i didnt get daily emails for reminding me to recognize someone at 7pm and then again at 8am of who was recognized. Essentially 2x a day is quite a bit.

Alex
HR Associate in Canada
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Fun to use, but didn't find it to be overly useful for us!

3.0 7 years ago

Comments: It gave us interesting ideas, we enjoyed using the software just didn't really fit with out operations.

Pros:

It's got an excellent user interface and UX design, so it's super easy to jump right in and start using Applauz for your employee recognition programs.

Cons:

It's not a knock on the software, but I just didn't find it brought that much value to us as an organization. We went back to our own "old-school" methods of recognizing our employees!

Donia
Account Manager in Canada
Wholesale, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Recommended

5.0 4 months ago

Pros:

its focus on creating a culture of appreciation within teams. The platform makes it super easy to recognize and celebrate achievements, both big and small, which fosters a positive and motivating work environment.

Cons:

is that the customization options for rewards could be a bit more flexible. While the platform offers great features for recognizing achievements, I think expanding the variety of rewards or allowing for more personalization in the recognition process would enhance the experience even further.

melissa
phone operator in US
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

what I love about applauz

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: I love it all together as we can recognize others for many different things such as helping, there for one another but you can also use it as a tool just to say good morning how is your day as our teams are spread apart so we can communicate even with other not in our district but that are part of the team over all

Pros:

I like that it gives us a chance to give recognition to others on the team.

Cons:

I've not found anything that i do not like about applauz

Sharon
Asst. Operations Mgr. in US
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Excellent Platform / Operations Mgmt

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: Great! Will highly recommend this product to other companies. Great way for employees to engage with others within the company that are in various locations.

Pros:

Easy to use. Great way to award employees.

Cons:

Cinemark gift cards do not have a barcode to scan

Luis
Agent in Puerto Rico
Financial Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

A fun way to connect with your peers.

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: The web app is very user friendly, and efficient. It helps connect with peers and it lets user celebrate each others success and growth.

Pros:

I recently started using Applauz and I couldn’t be more impressed with its functionality and user-friendly interface.

Cons:

The interface could use more reactions and ways to interact.

Evette
Operator in Puerto Rico
Hospitality, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

I really enjoy Applauz.

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: It's been fun to use Applauz, all the time at anytime.

Pros:

I like everything from Applauz, starting from recognition to earning points.

Cons:

I don't have nothing negative to say about Applauz.

Latasha
Operator in US
Consumer Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Happy Camper

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: Love it I've ordered clothes, to gift cards come in very handy

Pros:

You get to be noticed by other employees

Cons:

The items are a little too costly, would like to get more ways to earn applause points.

Jennifer
Dispatcher in US
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great Experience

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: Its been nothing but smooth sailing for me.

Pros:

i love that it is very easy to use & all the emojis & GIFs you can use.

Cons:

there is nothing really i can complain about.

Carmen
Telephone Representative in Puerto Rico
Telecommunications, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Motivational Applauz

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: It's a wonderful experience, as I said previously, it motivates me to continue improving my performance.

Pros:

The motivation to be recognized for our performances.

Cons:

Sorry, I can't tell what I like least since I like everything!

Ryan
Operator in Puerto Rico
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

hard worker

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: nice i already use my points to buy a gift card and indeed it work

Pros:

buy free stuff with points that you accumulate for working hard and doing a great job

Cons:

that the good stuff to buy are to expensive JAJAJAJAJ

Roxana
Client Engagement Executive and Onboarding Specialist in US
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Round of Applause for Applauz

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: When we started using Applauz we expected to recognize agents for their attendance and quality scores. Applauz quickly became more than a recognition platform, it became part of our culture. Our staff welcomes each other every morning, they give each other high fives, show gratitude towards their peers and celebrate their own achievements.

Pros:

It is easy to use, employees love receiving Badges and points for different things and being able to exchange them for goods. It's a great tool to recognize employees for their achievements, and attendance.

Cons:

There's nothing I consider a con about Applauz.

Todd
Advisor in Canada
Insurance, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Innovative recognition program

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Applauz is the perfect way to give and receive recognition. I like the ability to recognize others via this platform. Being able to recognize others or be recognized by others and then being able to use the points for things I need is fantastic.

Pros:

I like the ability to use points the way I think is best for me.

Cons:

The catalogue of items to purchase with points could be slightly more organized but overall this is a very minor issue.

Charlene
Plan Administrator in Canada
Insurance, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent Service

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: I have had a very good experience with Applauz every time that I have ordered something. They are very fast at getting the items out also. Great plan to be part of.

Pros:

They have so many items to pick from and the quality of the items are great. They offer high end gifts to pick from. Great ideas.

Cons:

I don't have anything that I don't like about this program. I am very happy with everything and would highly recommend it to other companies.

Anthony
Shift leader in US
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Easy incentives for good work

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: Applauz is great because it allows the company to constantly offer incentives for good work without the hassle of having to come up with a plan for bonuses etc. Ive gotten a bunch of free meals just for doing work that I was already going to do anyway. Definitely encourages me to do extra whenever I can for the added incentive.

Pros:

Allows for extra incentives for work we are already doing.

Cons:

I haven't quite figured out the value changes between tiers for the gift card redemptions.

Sam
Buyer in Canada
Consumer Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A good recognition software

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: The website is well-designed and makes it easy to recognize and identify colleagues
A reliable recognition software that accurately identifies individuals and ensures easy colleague recognition.

Pros:

There’s nothing to complain about; everything is running smoothly.

Cons:

the marketplace maybe can have better filter

Jayson
Financial Planner in Canada
Financial Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Applauz review

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: My overall experience is very positive, I just need to be able to decide what to buy!!

Pros:

I like receiving points that I can purchase pretty much anything I want, including a wide range of gift cards.

Cons:

I wish that the gift cards would show up a little quicker.

Anamaris
Senior Supervisor in Puerto Rico
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Applauz is great!

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: So far, it has been great for me. I have been able to recognize my agents and also redeem many badges and points for hundreds of dollars in Amazon gift cards.

Pros:

I like how easy it is to earn and redeem rewards and having a platform to recognize my peers for their good work.

Cons:

I do not like the limited post reactions available.

Paola
Supervisor in Puerto Rico
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

APPLAUZ REVIEW

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: I feel good and valued for the work I put in this company. I feel like a good asset to the company.

Pros:

Values and recognizes the hard work of our employees.

Cons:

The conversion of points to money. Items are very expensive.

Barbara
Customer Service Speecialist in Puerto Rico
Facilities Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Barbara Pinero

5.0 5 months ago

Pros:

The engagement and interaction with coworkers all over the company

Cons:

At this moment I have no cons that I can talk about

Lori
operator in US
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

my thoughts

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: very good i purchased a pet blanket and my dog loves it and you can get gift cards

Pros:

it is fun to do and the points you can accure

Cons:

the recognition points should be more for the things we do

Jacqueline
Workforce Analyst in US
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Happy with Applauz

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: My overall experience has been great so far.

Pros:

That it is a platform where you can recognize your peers.

Cons:

After using Applauz since the beginning I don't feel that there are any cons so far.

Amanda
Regional Project Manager in Canada
Insurance, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Love this reward system

4.0 5 months ago

Comments: Overall the items have been quality and quick to deliver.

Pros:

That I can purchase gift cards and the variety of gift cards.

Cons:

It's slow and to log into the platform you have to manually login vs using a password program.

Trinaya
Team Lead Operator in US
Consumer Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Trinaya Williams

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: Ive had a great overall experience with applauz.

Pros:

The gifts and recognition is a great opportunity.

Cons:

What i like least is applause wont let e access the marketplace from home on the phone.