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MS Teams Emulator for Karma Bot

Karma bot is a performance management tool that integrates engagement and improves culture on Microsoft Teams.

In Microsoft Teams, Chatbots, Performance Management, HR, Dec 05, 2018

Karma Bot Is at Y Combinator Startup School 2018

Karma bot news flash. We’ve been accepted into Y Combinator Startup School 2018 Advisor Track and trying to iterate as often as possible and, most importantly, connect to our customers.

In Telegram, Slack, Chatbots, Chat, Performance Reviews, Oct 18, 2018

Managing Karma Bot Options

Since every team is different, your Karma bot experience largely depends on the goals your team aims to achieve via Karma bot and the way you use the bot.

In Chatbots, HR, Project Management, Karma bot, Slackbot, Oct 09, 2018

Set Your Slack Status Straight!

Did you know, that Karma bot can handle Slack statuses for you?

In Slack, Karma bot, Slackbot, Bots, Chatbots, Jul 03, 2018

Karma Bot Is Now Available in Russian

We’ve had a number of requests from Russian-speaking companies which adopted Karma bot to their chat-based business processes. To make Karma bot accessible to more teams, we launched ...

In Karma bot, Chatbots, HR, Project Management, Startup, May 14, 2018

Karma Bot 3.0

An organisation is only as good as the people who run it. The larger an organisation, the harder it is for the various employees to work as a team. It’s also hard for the management t...

In Chatbots, Karma bot, Slackbot, HR, Project Management, May 04, 2018

Karma bot

Embracing the Core Company Values Through Karma

More and more companies are taking their values to the next level, and for good reason.

In Startup, Karma bot, HR, Company Culture, Company Values, Mar 11, 2019

Slack Emulator for Karma Bot

Thousands of business teams have ditched emails for Slack, probably the most famous chat-based platform for team collaboration. Using Slack, various bots, automated scripts and apps c...

In Karma bot, Dec 13, 2018

Managing Karma Bot Options

Since every team is different, your Karma bot experience largely depends on the goals your team aims to achieve via Karma bot and the way you use the bot.

In Chatbots, HR, Project Management, Karma bot, Slackbot, Oct 09, 2018

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Karma Bot GDPR Compliance

According to your data privacy policy, Karma bot collects information that may include but is not limited to Email address, First name and last name, Cookies and Usage Data. What othe...

In Privacy, Slackbot, Bots, Karma bot, Team Management, Sep 11, 2018

Set Your Slack Status Straight!

Did you know, that Karma bot can handle Slack statuses for you?

In Slack, Karma bot, Slackbot, Bots, Chatbots, Jul 03, 2018

Karma Bot for Telegram Is Launched!

Spurred on by the success of Karma bot for Slack and Microsoft Teams, we decided to try something different, so we launched Karma bot for Telegram.

In Telegram, Startup, Karma bot, Productivity, Bot, Jun 29, 2018

Karma Bot for Slack Supports Slack Actions Now

Isn’t it easier to just use buttons, rather than having to memorise a bunch of commands? Sure it is! We’ve added a cool feature for Karma bot Slack users.

In Slack, Slackbot, Karma bot, HR, Project Management, Jun 14, 2018

Karma Supports Custom Company Values Now

The Karma bot customer is the actual product designer. This is the way we’ve been developing the bot from day one.

In Artificial Intelligence, Karma bot, Slackbot, HR, Project Management, May 22, 2018

Karma Bot Is Now Available in Russian

We’ve had a number of requests from Russian-speaking companies which adopted Karma bot to their chat-based business processes. To make Karma bot accessible to more teams, we launched ...

In Karma bot, Chatbots, HR, Project Management, Startup, May 14, 2018

Karma Bot 3.0

An organisation is only as good as the people who run it. The larger an organisation, the harder it is for the various employees to work as a team. It’s also hard for the management t...

In Chatbots, Karma bot, Slackbot, HR, Project Management, May 04, 2018

Slackbot

¹⁄₃ of Employees Plan to Leave. Soon.

How to increase retention by simply helping people growA few years ago, one of my hardest working direct reports came to say he was resigning early from a contract.

In Millennials, Rewards, Microfeedback, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 12, 2019

How Chatting Reveals Values

Small talk has a big impact

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 06, 2019

Dishonesty Can, and Most Likely Will, Fly Your Startup into The Mountain

Hey, I’m Stas Kulesh. I grew up in the far-easter part of Siberia, studied Computer Science and Nuclear Physics, played in a band, got excited by the indie-games making and left the u...

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Jul 29, 2019

Replace Burnout

Great high-performers know how and when to step back

In MS Teams, Slackbot, Karma tracking, Performance, People culture, Jul 08, 2019

Consistent vs. Immediate

Stephanie leads a 10-person team covering marketing initiatives for a large insurance company.

In Slackbot, Karma tracking, Performance, Jul 01, 2019

Time Bot for Tracking Time on Slack

Non-intrusive in-chat time-tracking

In Slackbot, Time tracking, Jun 26, 2019

The #1 Team Builder Globally: Recognition

Picture this scenario: A client wants a product live in seven days.

In Employee Engagement, Recognition Rewards, Productivity Hacks, Slackbot, Microsoft Teams, Jun 03, 2019

How Microfeedback Revolutionises Workplace Engagement

Joe comes to work. He is on time. He punches the clock, stays at his desk, takes his lunch break, and at the end of the day, Joe goes home.

In Employee Engagement, Performance Reviews, Slackbot, Millennials, Microsoft Teams, May 27, 2019

Why Millennials Quit

It is a shocking statistic. According to Deloitte, 43% of millennials see themselves quitting their current job within the next 2 years.

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, May 21, 2019

Karma Bot Status: In-Chat Time-Tracking and Reporting

Imagine the following scenario, you’re a remote designer, coming online to do some work. Some Slack teams use ‘#status’ to raise a hand and say hi to everyone, some utilise bots that ...

In Slack, Bot, Slackbot, Time Tracking, Time Tracking Software, Mar 19, 2019

Introducing Reports for Karma MS Teams

The Millennial and Gen Z workforce wants feedback with recency, consistency, and the opportunity to improve. With increasing transparency enhanced by analytics and technology, employe...

In Slack, Bot, Slackbot, Time Tracking, Time Tracking Software, Nov 27, 2018

We Have Built Slack Emulator to Demo Our Slack Bot

I’m very proud of Karma bot team today. The guys have managed to code up a Slack emulator using JS, CSS and HTML. We really hope this will help our customers to understand the dynamic...

In Slack, Karma, Performance Reviews, Slackbot, Onboarding, Nov 23, 2018

Managing Karma Bot Options

Since every team is different, your Karma bot experience largely depends on the goals your team aims to achieve via Karma bot and the way you use the bot.

In Chatbots, HR, Project Management, Karma bot, Slackbot, Oct 09, 2018

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Karma Bot GDPR Compliance

According to your data privacy policy, Karma bot collects information that may include but is not limited to Email address, First name and last name, Cookies and Usage Data. What othe...

In Privacy, Slackbot, Bots, Karma bot, Team Management, Sep 11, 2018

Spicing Up Your Slack Life

We’ve taught Karma bot, the performance-boosting chat bot, a new trick.

In Slack, Slackbot, Bots, Human Resources, Performance, Aug 14, 2018

Celebrate Your Teammates’ Achievements on Slack

Karma bot team is constantly working to bring the best experience possible. Here is the quick update on the things completed just this week.

In Slack, Slackbot, Human Resources, Time Tracking Software, Performance Management, Aug 09, 2018

Set Your Slack Status Straight!

Did you know, that Karma bot can handle Slack statuses for you?

In Slack, Karma bot, Slackbot, Bots, Chatbots, Jul 03, 2018

Karma Bot for Slack Supports Slack Actions Now

Isn’t it easier to just use buttons, rather than having to memorise a bunch of commands? Sure it is! We’ve added a cool feature for Karma bot Slack users.

In Slack, Slackbot, Karma bot, HR, Project Management, Jun 14, 2018

Karma Supports Custom Company Values Now

The Karma bot customer is the actual product designer. This is the way we’ve been developing the bot from day one.

In Artificial Intelligence, Karma bot, Slackbot, HR, Project Management, May 22, 2018

Karma Bot 3.0

An organisation is only as good as the people who run it. The larger an organisation, the harder it is for the various employees to work as a team. It’s also hard for the management t...

In Chatbots, Karma bot, Slackbot, HR, Project Management, May 04, 2018

HR

10 Critical Recognition Tips Every HR Needs

Employee recognition is no longer a “nice to have” – it’s a must-have. With more competition for top talent and the rise of hybrid and remote work environments, companies need to be i...

In HR, Appreciation, Recognition, Retention, Oct 22, 2024

Optimizing Rewards Through Smart Budgeting

No doubts that optimizing your total rewards budget is a critical aspect of ensuring employee satisfaction, retention, and organizational success. A well-designed total rewards progra...

In HR, Organization, Planning, Collaboration, Mar 12, 2024

Experience vs Engagement: Hiring Insights

Imagine stepping into a bustling café, lured by the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. You eagerly order your favorite cappuccino and patiently wait. Now, consider the different ele...

In Slack, HR, Recognition, Recruitment, Oct 17, 2023

Embracing the Core Company Values Through Karma

More and more companies are taking their values to the next level, and for good reason.

In Startup, Karma bot, HR, Company Culture, Company Values, Mar 11, 2019

MS Teams Emulator for Karma Bot

Karma bot is a performance management tool that integrates engagement and improves culture on Microsoft Teams.

In Microsoft Teams, Chatbots, Performance Management, HR, Dec 05, 2018

Managing Karma Bot Options

Since every team is different, your Karma bot experience largely depends on the goals your team aims to achieve via Karma bot and the way you use the bot.

In Chatbots, HR, Project Management, Karma bot, Slackbot, Oct 09, 2018

Karma Bot for Slack Supports Slack Actions Now

Isn’t it easier to just use buttons, rather than having to memorise a bunch of commands? Sure it is! We’ve added a cool feature for Karma bot Slack users.

In Slack, Slackbot, Karma bot, HR, Project Management, Jun 14, 2018

Karma Supports Custom Company Values Now

The Karma bot customer is the actual product designer. This is the way we’ve been developing the bot from day one.

In Artificial Intelligence, Karma bot, Slackbot, HR, Project Management, May 22, 2018

Karma Bot Is Now Available in Russian

We’ve had a number of requests from Russian-speaking companies which adopted Karma bot to their chat-based business processes. To make Karma bot accessible to more teams, we launched ...

In Karma bot, Chatbots, HR, Project Management, Startup, May 14, 2018

Karma Bot 3.0

An organisation is only as good as the people who run it. The larger an organisation, the harder it is for the various employees to work as a team. It’s also hard for the management t...

In Chatbots, Karma bot, Slackbot, HR, Project Management, May 04, 2018

Project Management

Managing Karma Bot Options

Since every team is different, your Karma bot experience largely depends on the goals your team aims to achieve via Karma bot and the way you use the bot.

In Chatbots, HR, Project Management, Karma bot, Slackbot, Oct 09, 2018

Karma Bot for Slack Supports Slack Actions Now

Isn’t it easier to just use buttons, rather than having to memorise a bunch of commands? Sure it is! We’ve added a cool feature for Karma bot Slack users.

In Slack, Slackbot, Karma bot, HR, Project Management, Jun 14, 2018

Karma Supports Custom Company Values Now

The Karma bot customer is the actual product designer. This is the way we’ve been developing the bot from day one.

In Artificial Intelligence, Karma bot, Slackbot, HR, Project Management, May 22, 2018

Karma Bot Is Now Available in Russian

We’ve had a number of requests from Russian-speaking companies which adopted Karma bot to their chat-based business processes. To make Karma bot accessible to more teams, we launched ...

In Karma bot, Chatbots, HR, Project Management, Startup, May 14, 2018

Karma Bot 3.0

An organisation is only as good as the people who run it. The larger an organisation, the harder it is for the various employees to work as a team. It’s also hard for the management t...

In Chatbots, Karma bot, Slackbot, HR, Project Management, May 04, 2018

Startup

Embracing the Core Company Values Through Karma

More and more companies are taking their values to the next level, and for good reason.

In Startup, Karma bot, HR, Company Culture, Company Values, Mar 11, 2019

Karma Bot for Telegram Is Launched!

Spurred on by the success of Karma bot for Slack and Microsoft Teams, we decided to try something different, so we launched Karma bot for Telegram.

In Telegram, Startup, Karma bot, Productivity, Bot, Jun 29, 2018

Karma Bot Is Now Available in Russian

We’ve had a number of requests from Russian-speaking companies which adopted Karma bot to their chat-based business processes. To make Karma bot accessible to more teams, we launched ...

In Karma bot, Chatbots, HR, Project Management, Startup, May 14, 2018

Artificial Intelligence

Karma Supports Custom Company Values Now

The Karma bot customer is the actual product designer. This is the way we’ve been developing the bot from day one.

In Artificial Intelligence, Karma bot, Slackbot, HR, Project Management, May 22, 2018

Bots

The Workers with Social Anxiety Fearing the Return-to-Office

For Alex, her social anxiety began when she was only a child. The 21-year-old, now living in North Carolina, US, moved often during her childhood. She says that she always found herse...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 13, 2022

Employers are Failing to Address the New Realities of Work. In turn, It's Sparking a 'Hidden Resignation' of Burned-out Employees

My friend had also determined that since the promotion called for more travel and time spent away from family, it just wasn’t worth it. Aside from that, the promotion was made less a...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2022

The Great Resignation vs The Great Migration

You have likely heard about The Great Resignation. If not, The Great Resignation is an ongoing trend seeing over 3.4% of the US workforce leaving their jobs every single month. While ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 10, 2021

Creating a happy workplace with holistic digital solutions

According to Deloitte, 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important for success. When employees feel their values are reflected in the company they work for, the...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 09, 2021

Combat Zoom fatigue with casual workplace conversation

The number of employees relying on video conferencing skyrocketed in March 2020 after the first lockdown announcement. By April, Zoom had over 300 million video conferencing participa...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 24, 2021

The role of shared values in successful businesses

Shared values are at the very core of every business. They keep employees engaged and focused, give your business an original voice, and are the basis of product design and developmen...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 15, 2021

One year in; remote work and the new normal

Remember back to a time when we would say things like “when everything is back to normal in a week or two?” Then the lockdown kept being extended, more and more guidelines were put in...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 15, 2021

How to use Karma Rewards for a productive workplace

Karma is a tool that integrates with Slack and MS Teams to provide classes and workplaces with the ability to build happier, more engaged teams. One of the key features of Karma is th...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Nov 24, 2020

A Distance Learning Solution for Successful, Happy Students

COVID-19 is a topic we cannot escape (sorry). The same guidelines that keep us safe from the virus impact almost every aspect of our lives, including education. Especially education, ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Nov 13, 2020

The simple solution for employee engagement: Micro-feedback

Presenteeism; the grown-up equivalent of staring off into space during class and imagining you are superman. Except now instead of just annoying Ms.Jones, employees are costing their ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 16, 2020

Continuous and anonymous feedback in the workplace for a happier team

Whether feedback should be anonymous or not creates a level of divisiveness up there with pineapple on pizza or how to pronounce “gif”. Those who oppose anonymity when collecting work...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 07, 2020

Reducing employee stress with these work from home engagement tips

Almost overnight, COVID-19 went from being an interesting news story to a world-wide pandemic and our lives completely changed. Sure, the isolation has given the internet a whole new ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 25, 2020

Praise may be the key to student success with distance learning

The way we teach students has gone through a sudden change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It might feel like students have it easy; they can roll out of bed 2 minutes before cl...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 10, 2020

5 Tips For Remote Team Leaders on Slack

As the world adapts to remote working, team leaders need to find ways to make the transition from the physical workspace as smooth as possible. By doing this, remote team leaders will...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Aug 01, 2020

The Value Of Teacher Feedback In A Remote Classroom

Have you been underestimating the value of teacher feedback? Whether you are in a physical or remote classroom, providing students with feedback is vital to the improvement of their p...

In Education, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 24, 2020

What Is Workplace Diversity And Why Is It Important?

Workplace diversity is something that businesses of all shapes and sizes are starting to prioritize. In this article, we are going to be looking at how a workforce, enriched with prog...

In Diversity, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 17, 2020

Reinforcing Feedback In Online Education

Removed from the classroom and separated from their classmates and teachers, many students have struggled with a lack of feedback.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 26, 2020

10 Mental Health Tips For Remote Working

As we try to navigate the “new normal” of remote working, it’s important that we do not neglect our mental health or wellbeing. If you ever find yourself in a position where you are h...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 05, 2020

Gratitude In The Workplace: Appreciation Goes A Long Way

As an employer and team leader, how can you invest in the future of your workplace? At Karma, we believe that showing gratitude and appreciation towards your employees is a great plac...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 28, 2020

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Workplace Teams

In the aftermath of COVID-19, what does the “new normal” look like for workplace teams? What noticeable changes can we expect to see in how workplace teams communicate and interact wi...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 13, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Working on Microsoft Teams

Is your team ready to start embracing the remote working culture?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 01, 2020

The Unexpected Remote Working with Slack - The Ultimate Guide

Is your team looking for ways to adjust to remote work during this uncertain time?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 29, 2020

Remote Working: The Importance Of Human Interaction

In these uncertain times, how can you boost the positivity of your remote working team members to drive productivity and profitability?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 10, 2020

Overcoming The Barriers to Remote Work. Part 3: The Future

What are some of the existing barriers to remote work? How can we overcome these in the future?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 27, 2020

The Revolution of Remote Work. Part 2: The Present

In recent years, the rapid advances in cloud technology have enabled workers to complete day-to-day tasks from the comfort of their own homes. According to Global Workplace Analytics,...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 21, 2020

Positive Workplace Culture: 5 Reasons Why It’s Important

Shifting workplace culture is far from easy. It often requires systemic change and this doesn’t happen instantly. Although, with the right tools and resources, this can be achieved qu...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 12, 2020

5 Smart Tactics for Easing Tension in Your Office

Everyone at work is expected to perform to a high standard, and often under times of duress.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 02, 2020

The History & Future Of Remote Work. Part 1: The Past

There’s a revolution happening in workplaces across the globe. But how did we get here? In this article, we are going to explore the history of the remote working revolution.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 28, 2020

Workplace Bonding in a Digital Era

The issue of loneliness in organizations is chronic. The impact this can have on workplace effectiveness is devastating. So, how can organizations use digital technology to bring thei...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 23, 2020

Workplace Gamification Making Employees More Productive And Happier

Gamification takes the characteristics that we like about games and applies them to everyday scenarios.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2020

Top 20 Ideas For Remote Team Bonding

Despite the distance, there are plenty of group activities that your remote teams can engage in to help them bond and get to know each other. Here at Karma, we’ve outlined a list of 2...

In Podcast, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 07, 2020

Tracking Progress Can Drive Workplace Productivity

Keep your eye on the prize! Whether you’re striving to achieve a career ambition or personal goal, having the ability to stay focused and driven can be immensely challenging.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 30, 2020

Driving Workplace Performance With Positive Reinforcement

Over the course of our lives, at one time or another, every one of us has taken the wilful decision to break a rule. From driving above the speed limit to missing an assignment deadli...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 21, 2020

Motivating Employees Through Appreciation in the Workplace

What gets you out of bed in the morning? It’s a question of motivation — the underlying reasoning behind your actions. For the vast majority of society, employment is the gateway to e...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 13, 2020

Using Fun Pics to Promote Positive Emotions in the Workplace

There is often an intensity to workplace environments, with employees carrying deadline-filled workloads that induce stress and anxiety - contributing to poor mental wellbeing. Workpl...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 06, 2020

Using Micro-Feedback to Engage Employees in the Workplace

Nobody likes to give negative feedback to their co-workers. For many leaders, it can be one of the most challenging aspects of their managerial role. Despite being difficult to delive...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 01, 2020

Why Do Millennials Leave Top Companies?

More stunning statistics have revealed that millennials will be on the move next year. According to ​Deloitte​, only 28% of millennials expect to stay with their employer for five yea...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 23, 2019

Feeling Burned Out Today?

Hardworking people talk about feeling ‘burned out’ all the time, usually in the context of their job. The phrase is often uttered in moments of exhaustion and despair. When you hear s...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Dec 16, 2019

Peer Recognition With Karma Bot Can Boost Team Culture

Who doesn’t love to feel appreciated? We all crave a little bit of recognition every once in a while, even if we don’t admit to it.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Dec 09, 2019

Who Is Burned Out, And Why?

You’re about to find out why many experiences can leave someone being drained of energy regularly. Fascinating and shocking, the aspect of burnout is inescapable conditions, mostly fo...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Nov 25, 2019

Karma Unlimited

Karma Unlimited: there is no such thing as too many ‘thank-you’s.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Nov 18, 2019

(Possibly) The Best Recognition and Appreciation Tool for Microsoft Teams

Karma is one of the most popular employees appreciation and recognition system on MS Teams marketplace. It works seamlessly with Microsoft Teams. Today, the lack of recognition is one...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Oct 14, 2019

¹⁄₃ of Employees Plan to Leave. Soon.

How to increase retention by simply helping people growA few years ago, one of my hardest working direct reports came to say he was resigning early from a contract.

In Millennials, Rewards, Microfeedback, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 12, 2019

How Chatting Reveals Values

Small talk has a big impact

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 06, 2019

Dishonesty Can, and Most Likely Will, Fly Your Startup into The Mountain

Hey, I’m Stas Kulesh. I grew up in the far-easter part of Siberia, studied Computer Science and Nuclear Physics, played in a band, got excited by the indie-games making and left the u...

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Jul 29, 2019

Why Millennials Quit

It is a shocking statistic. According to Deloitte, 43% of millennials see themselves quitting their current job within the next 2 years.

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, May 21, 2019

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Karma Bot GDPR Compliance

According to your data privacy policy, Karma bot collects information that may include but is not limited to Email address, First name and last name, Cookies and Usage Data. What othe...

In Privacy, Slackbot, Bots, Karma bot, Team Management, Sep 11, 2018

Spicing Up Your Slack Life

We’ve taught Karma bot, the performance-boosting chat bot, a new trick.

In Slack, Slackbot, Bots, Human Resources, Performance, Aug 14, 2018

Set Your Slack Status Straight!

Did you know, that Karma bot can handle Slack statuses for you?

In Slack, Karma bot, Slackbot, Bots, Chatbots, Jul 03, 2018

Karma Bot for Microsoft Teams Is Here

Exploring the frontiers while building stronger, happier teams in chats.

In Bots, Human Resources, Microsoft, Office 365, Office Culture, Jun 13, 2018

Human Resources

Spicing Up Your Slack Life

We’ve taught Karma bot, the performance-boosting chat bot, a new trick.

In Slack, Slackbot, Bots, Human Resources, Performance, Aug 14, 2018

Celebrate Your Teammates’ Achievements on Slack

Karma bot team is constantly working to bring the best experience possible. Here is the quick update on the things completed just this week.

In Slack, Slackbot, Human Resources, Time Tracking Software, Performance Management, Aug 09, 2018

Karma Bot for Microsoft Teams Is Here

Exploring the frontiers while building stronger, happier teams in chats.

In Bots, Human Resources, Microsoft, Office 365, Office Culture, Jun 13, 2018

Microsoft

Karma Bot for Microsoft Teams Is Here

Exploring the frontiers while building stronger, happier teams in chats.

In Bots, Human Resources, Microsoft, Office 365, Office Culture, Jun 13, 2018

Office 365

Karma Bot for Microsoft Teams Is Here

Exploring the frontiers while building stronger, happier teams in chats.

In Bots, Human Resources, Microsoft, Office 365, Office Culture, Jun 13, 2018

Office Culture

Karma Bot for Microsoft Teams Is Here

Exploring the frontiers while building stronger, happier teams in chats.

In Bots, Human Resources, Microsoft, Office 365, Office Culture, Jun 13, 2018

Slack

The Impact and Importance of the Employer-Employee Relationship

The employer-employee relationship is a fundamental aspect of the modern workplace, shaping the dynamics between organizations and their workforce. It refers to the intricate web of i...

In Slack, Recognition, Feedback, Rewards, Feb 27, 2024

Budget-Friendly Approaches to Navigating Employee Retention

It’s not a secret that retaining valuable employees can be a challenging task, especially when operating on a tight budget. As organizations strive to stay afloat in uncertain times, ...

In Recognition, Appreciation, Rewards, Slack, Jan 30, 2024

The Power of Love Languages at Work

In today’s modern workplaces, where deadlines hang over us and multitasking is the daily routine, expressing appreciation and fostering connections can feel like an uphill challenge. ...

In Slack, Connect, Recognition, Rewards, Jan 09, 2024

Deliver Benefits and Perks That Truly Matter

Before we embark on the journey of understanding the intricacies of employee satisfaction, it’s essential to demystify the distinction between employee benefits and perks. These two p...

In Slack, Connect, Recognition, Appreciation, Dec 12, 2023

Global Trends in Employee Recognition in the Workplace in 2024

In the modern world, employee recognition has undergone a significant transformation, reflecting the ever-changing needs and expectations of the workforce. Recognizing the human eleme...

In Slack, Feedback, Recognition, Appreciation, Dec 05, 2023

15 Trendy Corporate Gifts for a Lit Christmas Season

It’s that time of the year again, and we’re about to make this holiday season epic for our work squad. Time to show some love to the crew with gifts that are straight fire. Check out ...

In Slack, Rewards feature, Recognition, Appreciation, Nov 28, 2023

3 Ways to Better Connect with Your Coworkers

Connecting with coworkers goes beyond shared office spaces and water cooler conversations. Building meaningful connections in the workplace not only fosters a positive and collaborati...

In Slack, Connect feature, Recognition, Feedback, Nov 21, 2023

How Managers Can Fix Underperforming Remote Employees

It’s no secret that remote work has its benefits, but it also brings forth its fair share of issues. One such problem is dealing with underperforming remote employees. While some may ...

In Slack, Feedback, Recognition, Rewards, Nov 14, 2023

14 Eco-Friendly Corporate Gifts

The era of generic, environmentally harmful gifts is slowly fading away. The new wave? Eco-friendly corporate gifts that are not only responsible but also fun and thoughtful. In this ...

In Slack, Rewards, Recognition, Motivation, Oct 31, 2023

Addressing the Pyramid of Needs in the Workplace

In the dynamic and competitive world of business, organizations are increasingly realizing the profound impact of meeting their employees’ needs. Creating an environment that prioriti...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Oct 25, 2023

Experience vs Engagement: Hiring Insights

Imagine stepping into a bustling café, lured by the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. You eagerly order your favorite cappuccino and patiently wait. Now, consider the different ele...

In Slack, HR, Recognition, Recruitment, Oct 17, 2023

15 Tips for Remote Meeting Success

At the heart of this communication lies the remote meeting—a powerful tool that bridges the gaps unites teams, and drives progress. However, as virtual interactions become the norm, m...

In Slack, Meetings, Recognition, Feedback, Oct 10, 2023

How Working Couples Can Thrive Together

As the alarm clock blares on a typical Monday morning, you and your partner join the ranks of millions of other working couples, gearing up for another busy week filled with back-to-b...

In Slack, Career, Appreciation, Recognition, Oct 03, 2023

Karma Bot's September Update: Empowering Recognition and Streamlining Processes

We are thrilled to unveil the latest features in the September update of Karma, the chatbot designed to celebrate and recognize the efforts of your teammates. This update focuses on e...

In Slack, Product Development, Billing, Updates, Sep 22, 2023

3 Ways to Support LGBTQI+ Employees Beyond Pride Month

As Pride Month rolls around, it’s essential for organizations to not only celebrate but also actively support their LGBTQI+ employees. In fostering an inclusive and supportive workpla...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, LGBT+, Sep 19, 2023

Feedback that Matters: Key Elements for Success

In today’s fast-paced and remote work environments, effective feedback has become more crucial than ever before. It serves as a vital tool for enhancing productivity, fostering growth...

In Slack, Onboarding, Feedback, Recognition, Guide, Sep 12, 2023

Quiet Power: Engaging Introverts Effectively

In modern workplaces, characterized by dynamism and collaboration, acknowledging and valuing the diverse strengths and preferences of all employees, including introverts, is crucial. ...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Sep 05, 2023

Encouraging Employees to Bring Their Authentic Self to the Workplace

Are you tired of leaving a piece of yourself at the door when you walk into work? Many employees feel the need to put on a façade and hide their true selves in order to fit into the c...

In Slack, Bot, Diversity, Appreciation, Values, Aug 29, 2023

20 Top Employee Appreciation Day Ideas for 2023

As the frosty winds of winter recede and the spring blooms begin to blossom, there’s one special day that every workplace should mark with exuberance and gratitude - Employee Apprecia...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jul 25, 2023

10 Employee Recognition Examples to Empower Your Team

Employee recognition holds immense importance in fostering a positive workplace culture. By acknowledging and appreciating the efforts of employees, organizations can significantly bo...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jul 18, 2023

Why Recognition is Crucial for Employees and Your Company's Success

Employee recognition is a vital aspect of any thriving business, as it directly contributes to the company’s success. Recognizing and appreciating employees’ hard work and dedication ...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jun 27, 2023

Boost Your ROI with Karma Recognition

In the dynamic world of business, product owners, stakeholders, and management are always on the lookout for strategies to enhance their return on investment (ROI). Amidst this pursui...

In Slack, ROI Calculator, Appreciation, Recognition, Jun 20, 2023

From Cubicles to Cyberspace: Exploring Virtual Company Culture

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become the new normal for many organizations. One question arises as the traditional office environment transitions to virtual sp...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, Jun 13, 2023

Customizing Karma's Branding Feature

Karma, the recognition system designed to promote positivity and collaboration in the workplace, offers a unique branding feature that allows companies to customize the platform to al...

In Slack, Onboarding, Branding, Recognition, Guide, Jun 06, 2023

Polite Messaging: Slack Edition

Ah, the wonders of remote work! Working from the comfort of your home, embracing the flexible schedule, and dodging the rush hour commute. But wait! How do we effectively communicate ...

In Slack, Communication, Appreciation, Recognition, Jun 01, 2023

Improve Team Communication with Karma’s Feedback Feature

Effective communication lies at the heart of successful teamwork. In today’s remote work landscape, where collaboration happens across digital platforms, it’s crucial to have robust t...

In Slack, Onboarding, Feedback, Recognition, Guide, May 26, 2023

Introducing Karma Connect

​At Karma, we’re always looking for ways to help teams stay connected, no matter where they’re working from. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Karma Connect- a feature that helps ...

In Slack, Connect, Work-life balance, Appreciation, May 23, 2023

Reintroduce Watercooler Talk to Remote Teams

​​Watercooler talk, or informal conversations that take place in the workplace, may seem trivial, but they are important for building relationships, boosting morale, and promoting cre...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, May 16, 2023

Karma Dashboard and Achievements Guide

Managing team performance and recognizing achievements are crucial aspects of running a successful business. Karma`s Dashboard and Achievements features can help you do just that. In ...

In Slack, Onboarding, Achievements, Dashboard, Guide, May 08, 2023

Reward Ideas to Motivate Your Team

If you’re looking for ways to unite and engage your team, then this blog post is for you! With Karma Rewards, you can easily “monetize” and “materialize” the karma points received by ...

In Slack, MS Teams, Rewards, Guide, Recognition, May 04, 2023

A Guide to Setting Up an Effective Bonus and Rewards Program

Karma is a platform that allows you to create a reward system for your employees. In this ultimate guide on how to set up rewards and how they work, we’re gonna give you a complete ru...

In Slack, Onboarding, Rewards, Appreciation, Guide, Apr 27, 2023

Top 8 Solutions for Low Employee Engagement

Is your office feeling a little lackluster lately? Maybe it’s a case of low employee engagement. But don’t fret, every organization experiences ebbs and flows in team involvement, oft...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, Apr 25, 2023

A Quick Guide to Karma's Departments Feature

Karma is an employee recognition and engagement platform that enables organizations to appreciate and reward their employees for their hard work and contributions. In this article, we...

In Slack, Onboarding, Departments, Guide, Recognition, Apr 20, 2023

Why Having Fun at Work is Essential for Success

For many people, the idea of having fun at work seems like a far-fetched dream. After all, work is supposed to be serious, right? However, research has shown that incorporating elemen...

In Slack, Fun, Work-life balance, Appreciation, Values, Apr 11, 2023

Discover More Effective Ways to Award Karma Points

Karma is a powerful tool that goes beyond just assigning karma points to team members with typewritten commands. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into how you can simplify the ...

In Slack, Onboarding, Values, Reactions, Automation, Recognition, Apr 06, 2023

Master Karma's Set up and Settings

Setting up a new product can be a bit overwhelming, especially for new users. That’s why in this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to set up Karma quickly and efficie...

In Slack, Onboarding, Installation, Global settings, Permissions, Notifications, Apr 04, 2023

The Evolution of Karma: a New Chapter Begins

Three years ago, the world experienced a significant shift when remote work became the new norm due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies were scrambling to find ways to maintain and bo...

In Slack, Microsoft Teams, Subscription Plan, Product development, Mar 17, 2023

The Workers with Social Anxiety Fearing the Return-to-Office

For Alex, her social anxiety began when she was only a child. The 21-year-old, now living in North Carolina, US, moved often during her childhood. She says that she always found herse...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 13, 2022

Employers are Failing to Address the New Realities of Work. In turn, It's Sparking a 'Hidden Resignation' of Burned-out Employees

My friend had also determined that since the promotion called for more travel and time spent away from family, it just wasn’t worth it. Aside from that, the promotion was made less a...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2022

The Great Resignation vs The Great Migration

You have likely heard about The Great Resignation. If not, The Great Resignation is an ongoing trend seeing over 3.4% of the US workforce leaving their jobs every single month. While ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 10, 2021

Creating a happy workplace with holistic digital solutions

According to Deloitte, 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important for success. When employees feel their values are reflected in the company they work for, the...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 09, 2021

Combat Zoom fatigue with casual workplace conversation

The number of employees relying on video conferencing skyrocketed in March 2020 after the first lockdown announcement. By April, Zoom had over 300 million video conferencing participa...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 24, 2021

The role of shared values in successful businesses

Shared values are at the very core of every business. They keep employees engaged and focused, give your business an original voice, and are the basis of product design and developmen...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 15, 2021

One year in; remote work and the new normal

Remember back to a time when we would say things like “when everything is back to normal in a week or two?” Then the lockdown kept being extended, more and more guidelines were put in...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 15, 2021

How to use Karma Rewards for a productive workplace

Karma is a tool that integrates with Slack and MS Teams to provide classes and workplaces with the ability to build happier, more engaged teams. One of the key features of Karma is th...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Nov 24, 2020

A Distance Learning Solution for Successful, Happy Students

COVID-19 is a topic we cannot escape (sorry). The same guidelines that keep us safe from the virus impact almost every aspect of our lives, including education. Especially education, ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Nov 13, 2020

The simple solution for employee engagement: Micro-feedback

Presenteeism; the grown-up equivalent of staring off into space during class and imagining you are superman. Except now instead of just annoying Ms.Jones, employees are costing their ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 16, 2020

Continuous and anonymous feedback in the workplace for a happier team

Whether feedback should be anonymous or not creates a level of divisiveness up there with pineapple on pizza or how to pronounce “gif”. Those who oppose anonymity when collecting work...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 07, 2020

Reducing employee stress with these work from home engagement tips

Almost overnight, COVID-19 went from being an interesting news story to a world-wide pandemic and our lives completely changed. Sure, the isolation has given the internet a whole new ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 25, 2020

Praise may be the key to student success with distance learning

The way we teach students has gone through a sudden change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It might feel like students have it easy; they can roll out of bed 2 minutes before cl...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 10, 2020

5 Tips For Remote Team Leaders on Slack

As the world adapts to remote working, team leaders need to find ways to make the transition from the physical workspace as smooth as possible. By doing this, remote team leaders will...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Aug 01, 2020

The Value Of Teacher Feedback In A Remote Classroom

Have you been underestimating the value of teacher feedback? Whether you are in a physical or remote classroom, providing students with feedback is vital to the improvement of their p...

In Education, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 24, 2020

What Is Workplace Diversity And Why Is It Important?

Workplace diversity is something that businesses of all shapes and sizes are starting to prioritize. In this article, we are going to be looking at how a workforce, enriched with prog...

In Diversity, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 17, 2020

Reinforcing Feedback In Online Education

Removed from the classroom and separated from their classmates and teachers, many students have struggled with a lack of feedback.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 26, 2020

10 Mental Health Tips For Remote Working

As we try to navigate the “new normal” of remote working, it’s important that we do not neglect our mental health or wellbeing. If you ever find yourself in a position where you are h...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 05, 2020

Gratitude In The Workplace: Appreciation Goes A Long Way

As an employer and team leader, how can you invest in the future of your workplace? At Karma, we believe that showing gratitude and appreciation towards your employees is a great plac...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 28, 2020

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Workplace Teams

In the aftermath of COVID-19, what does the “new normal” look like for workplace teams? What noticeable changes can we expect to see in how workplace teams communicate and interact wi...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 13, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Working on Microsoft Teams

Is your team ready to start embracing the remote working culture?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 01, 2020

The Unexpected Remote Working with Slack - The Ultimate Guide

Is your team looking for ways to adjust to remote work during this uncertain time?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 29, 2020

Remote Working: The Importance Of Human Interaction

In these uncertain times, how can you boost the positivity of your remote working team members to drive productivity and profitability?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 10, 2020

Overcoming The Barriers to Remote Work. Part 3: The Future

What are some of the existing barriers to remote work? How can we overcome these in the future?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 27, 2020

The Revolution of Remote Work. Part 2: The Present

In recent years, the rapid advances in cloud technology have enabled workers to complete day-to-day tasks from the comfort of their own homes. According to Global Workplace Analytics,...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 21, 2020

Positive Workplace Culture: 5 Reasons Why It’s Important

Shifting workplace culture is far from easy. It often requires systemic change and this doesn’t happen instantly. Although, with the right tools and resources, this can be achieved qu...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 12, 2020

5 Smart Tactics for Easing Tension in Your Office

Everyone at work is expected to perform to a high standard, and often under times of duress.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 02, 2020

The History & Future Of Remote Work. Part 1: The Past

There’s a revolution happening in workplaces across the globe. But how did we get here? In this article, we are going to explore the history of the remote working revolution.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 28, 2020

Workplace Bonding in a Digital Era

The issue of loneliness in organizations is chronic. The impact this can have on workplace effectiveness is devastating. So, how can organizations use digital technology to bring thei...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 23, 2020

Workplace Gamification Making Employees More Productive And Happier

Gamification takes the characteristics that we like about games and applies them to everyday scenarios.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2020

Top 20 Ideas For Remote Team Bonding

Despite the distance, there are plenty of group activities that your remote teams can engage in to help them bond and get to know each other. Here at Karma, we’ve outlined a list of 2...

In Podcast, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 07, 2020

Tracking Progress Can Drive Workplace Productivity

Keep your eye on the prize! Whether you’re striving to achieve a career ambition or personal goal, having the ability to stay focused and driven can be immensely challenging.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 30, 2020

Driving Workplace Performance With Positive Reinforcement

Over the course of our lives, at one time or another, every one of us has taken the wilful decision to break a rule. From driving above the speed limit to missing an assignment deadli...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 21, 2020

Motivating Employees Through Appreciation in the Workplace

What gets you out of bed in the morning? It’s a question of motivation — the underlying reasoning behind your actions. For the vast majority of society, employment is the gateway to e...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 13, 2020

Using Fun Pics to Promote Positive Emotions in the Workplace

There is often an intensity to workplace environments, with employees carrying deadline-filled workloads that induce stress and anxiety - contributing to poor mental wellbeing. Workpl...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 06, 2020

Using Micro-Feedback to Engage Employees in the Workplace

Nobody likes to give negative feedback to their co-workers. For many leaders, it can be one of the most challenging aspects of their managerial role. Despite being difficult to delive...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 01, 2020

Why Do Millennials Leave Top Companies?

More stunning statistics have revealed that millennials will be on the move next year. According to ​Deloitte​, only 28% of millennials expect to stay with their employer for five yea...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 23, 2019

Peer Recognition With Karma Bot Can Boost Team Culture

Who doesn’t love to feel appreciated? We all crave a little bit of recognition every once in a while, even if we don’t admit to it.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Dec 09, 2019

Karma Bot Status: In-Chat Time-Tracking and Reporting

Imagine the following scenario, you’re a remote designer, coming online to do some work. Some Slack teams use ‘#status’ to raise a hand and say hi to everyone, some utilise bots that ...

In Slack, Bot, Slackbot, Time Tracking, Time Tracking Software, Mar 19, 2019

Introducing Reports for Karma MS Teams

The Millennial and Gen Z workforce wants feedback with recency, consistency, and the opportunity to improve. With increasing transparency enhanced by analytics and technology, employe...

In Slack, Bot, Slackbot, Time Tracking, Time Tracking Software, Nov 27, 2018

We Have Built Slack Emulator to Demo Our Slack Bot

I’m very proud of Karma bot team today. The guys have managed to code up a Slack emulator using JS, CSS and HTML. We really hope this will help our customers to understand the dynamic...

In Slack, Karma, Performance Reviews, Slackbot, Onboarding, Nov 23, 2018

Karma Bot Performance Is Out!

Chat is the new email: the growth metrics in the industry — Slack, MS Teams, Telegram, Discord — are hitting through the roof. In such exciting times, Karma bot team is glad to get in...

In Slack, Microsoft Teams, Telegram Bot, Millennials, Microfeedback, Nov 14, 2018

Karma Bot Is at Y Combinator Startup School 2018

Karma bot news flash. We’ve been accepted into Y Combinator Startup School 2018 Advisor Track and trying to iterate as often as possible and, most importantly, connect to our customers.

In Telegram, Slack, Chatbots, Chat, Performance Reviews, Oct 18, 2018

Spicing Up Your Slack Life

We’ve taught Karma bot, the performance-boosting chat bot, a new trick.

In Slack, Slackbot, Bots, Human Resources, Performance, Aug 14, 2018

Celebrate Your Teammates’ Achievements on Slack

Karma bot team is constantly working to bring the best experience possible. Here is the quick update on the things completed just this week.

In Slack, Slackbot, Human Resources, Time Tracking Software, Performance Management, Aug 09, 2018

Set Your Slack Status Straight!

Did you know, that Karma bot can handle Slack statuses for you?

In Slack, Karma bot, Slackbot, Bots, Chatbots, Jul 03, 2018

Karma Bot for Slack Supports Slack Actions Now

Isn’t it easier to just use buttons, rather than having to memorise a bunch of commands? Sure it is! We’ve added a cool feature for Karma bot Slack users.

In Slack, Slackbot, Karma bot, HR, Project Management, Jun 14, 2018

Telegram

Karma Bot Is at Y Combinator Startup School 2018

Karma bot news flash. We’ve been accepted into Y Combinator Startup School 2018 Advisor Track and trying to iterate as often as possible and, most importantly, connect to our customers.

In Telegram, Slack, Chatbots, Chat, Performance Reviews, Oct 18, 2018

Karma Bot for Telegram Is Launched!

Spurred on by the success of Karma bot for Slack and Microsoft Teams, we decided to try something different, so we launched Karma bot for Telegram.

In Telegram, Startup, Karma bot, Productivity, Bot, Jun 29, 2018

Productivity

10 Practical Employee Motivation Strategies

Employee motivation is pivotal for a company’s success. In an ideal workplace, every employee is motivated and ready to perform at their best every day. However, the reality is often ...

In Work-life Balance, Motivation, Recognition, Productivity, Apr 23, 2024

Work Smarter, Not Longer: The Power of a 4-Day Work Week

Between June and December 2022, Fred Lewsey from the University of Cambridge conducted the world’s largest trial on a four-day working week. The study involved 61 companies comprising...

In Rewards, Work-Life-Balance, Productivity, Education, Research, Mar 23, 2023

Karma Bot for Telegram Is Launched!

Spurred on by the success of Karma bot for Slack and Microsoft Teams, we decided to try something different, so we launched Karma bot for Telegram.

In Telegram, Startup, Karma bot, Productivity, Bot, Jun 29, 2018

Bot

Encouraging Employees to Bring Their Authentic Self to the Workplace

Are you tired of leaving a piece of yourself at the door when you walk into work? Many employees feel the need to put on a façade and hide their true selves in order to fit into the c...

In Slack, Bot, Diversity, Appreciation, Values, Aug 29, 2023

From Cubicles to Cyberspace: Exploring Virtual Company Culture

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become the new normal for many organizations. One question arises as the traditional office environment transitions to virtual sp...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, Jun 13, 2023

Reintroduce Watercooler Talk to Remote Teams

​​Watercooler talk, or informal conversations that take place in the workplace, may seem trivial, but they are important for building relationships, boosting morale, and promoting cre...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, May 16, 2023

Top 8 Solutions for Low Employee Engagement

Is your office feeling a little lackluster lately? Maybe it’s a case of low employee engagement. But don’t fret, every organization experiences ebbs and flows in team involvement, oft...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, Apr 25, 2023

The Price of Recruitment: Calculating the True Cost of New Hires

Hiring new staff can be costly and possibly the most expensive aspect of running a business. However, employees are the driving force behind a company’s growth and success, making the...

In Research, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, Bot, Mar 30, 2023

Karma Bot for MS Teams Gets Major Update

Your in-chat peer recognition tool

In Microsoft Teams, Msteams, Bot, Chatbot, Performance Reviews, Apr 29, 2019

Karma Bot Status: In-Chat Time-Tracking and Reporting

Imagine the following scenario, you’re a remote designer, coming online to do some work. Some Slack teams use ‘#status’ to raise a hand and say hi to everyone, some utilise bots that ...

In Slack, Bot, Slackbot, Time Tracking, Time Tracking Software, Mar 19, 2019

Introducing Reports for Karma MS Teams

The Millennial and Gen Z workforce wants feedback with recency, consistency, and the opportunity to improve. With increasing transparency enhanced by analytics and technology, employe...

In Slack, Bot, Slackbot, Time Tracking, Time Tracking Software, Nov 27, 2018

Karma Bot for Telegram Is Launched!

Spurred on by the success of Karma bot for Slack and Microsoft Teams, we decided to try something different, so we launched Karma bot for Telegram.

In Telegram, Startup, Karma bot, Productivity, Bot, Jun 29, 2018

Time Tracking Software

Karma Bot Status: In-Chat Time-Tracking and Reporting

Imagine the following scenario, you’re a remote designer, coming online to do some work. Some Slack teams use ‘#status’ to raise a hand and say hi to everyone, some utilise bots that ...

In Slack, Bot, Slackbot, Time Tracking, Time Tracking Software, Mar 19, 2019

Introducing Reports for Karma MS Teams

The Millennial and Gen Z workforce wants feedback with recency, consistency, and the opportunity to improve. With increasing transparency enhanced by analytics and technology, employe...

In Slack, Bot, Slackbot, Time Tracking, Time Tracking Software, Nov 27, 2018

Celebrate Your Teammates’ Achievements on Slack

Karma bot team is constantly working to bring the best experience possible. Here is the quick update on the things completed just this week.

In Slack, Slackbot, Human Resources, Time Tracking Software, Performance Management, Aug 09, 2018

Performance Management

MS Teams Emulator for Karma Bot

Karma bot is a performance management tool that integrates engagement and improves culture on Microsoft Teams.

In Microsoft Teams, Chatbots, Performance Management, HR, Dec 05, 2018

Celebrate Your Teammates’ Achievements on Slack

Karma bot team is constantly working to bring the best experience possible. Here is the quick update on the things completed just this week.

In Slack, Slackbot, Human Resources, Time Tracking Software, Performance Management, Aug 09, 2018

Performance

Recognition as a Performance Driver

The connection between recognition and performance is well-documented. When employees feel valued and appreciated, they’re more likely to be engaged, motivated, and productive. Despit...

In Company Values, Appreciation, Recognition, Performance, Nov 12, 2024

Workplace Success: Recognition and Appreciation Matter

Two essential elements often discussed in the context of employee engagement are recognition and appreciation. Although these terms are frequently used interchangeably, they represent...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Performance, Engagement, Sep 17, 2024

The Price of Recruitment: Calculating the True Cost of New Hires

Hiring new staff can be costly and possibly the most expensive aspect of running a business. However, employees are the driving force behind a company’s growth and success, making the...

In Research, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, Bot, Mar 30, 2023

Replace Burnout

Great high-performers know how and when to step back

In MS Teams, Slackbot, Karma tracking, Performance, People culture, Jul 08, 2019

Consistent vs. Immediate

Stephanie leads a 10-person team covering marketing initiatives for a large insurance company.

In Slackbot, Karma tracking, Performance, Jul 01, 2019

Spicing Up Your Slack Life

We’ve taught Karma bot, the performance-boosting chat bot, a new trick.

In Slack, Slackbot, Bots, Human Resources, Performance, Aug 14, 2018

Privacy

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Karma Bot GDPR Compliance

According to your data privacy policy, Karma bot collects information that may include but is not limited to Email address, First name and last name, Cookies and Usage Data. What othe...

In Privacy, Slackbot, Bots, Karma bot, Team Management, Sep 11, 2018

Team Management

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Karma Bot GDPR Compliance

According to your data privacy policy, Karma bot collects information that may include but is not limited to Email address, First name and last name, Cookies and Usage Data. What othe...

In Privacy, Slackbot, Bots, Karma bot, Team Management, Sep 11, 2018

Chat

Karma Bot Is at Y Combinator Startup School 2018

Karma bot news flash. We’ve been accepted into Y Combinator Startup School 2018 Advisor Track and trying to iterate as often as possible and, most importantly, connect to our customers.

In Telegram, Slack, Chatbots, Chat, Performance Reviews, Oct 18, 2018

Performance Reviews

How Microfeedback Revolutionises Workplace Engagement

Joe comes to work. He is on time. He punches the clock, stays at his desk, takes his lunch break, and at the end of the day, Joe goes home.

In Employee Engagement, Performance Reviews, Slackbot, Millennials, Microsoft Teams, May 27, 2019

Karma Bot for MS Teams Gets Major Update

Your in-chat peer recognition tool

In Microsoft Teams, Msteams, Bot, Chatbot, Performance Reviews, Apr 29, 2019

We Have Built Slack Emulator to Demo Our Slack Bot

I’m very proud of Karma bot team today. The guys have managed to code up a Slack emulator using JS, CSS and HTML. We really hope this will help our customers to understand the dynamic...

In Slack, Karma, Performance Reviews, Slackbot, Onboarding, Nov 23, 2018

Karma Bot Is at Y Combinator Startup School 2018

Karma bot news flash. We’ve been accepted into Y Combinator Startup School 2018 Advisor Track and trying to iterate as often as possible and, most importantly, connect to our customers.

In Telegram, Slack, Chatbots, Chat, Performance Reviews, Oct 18, 2018

Microsoft Teams

Karma for Teams September Update: Elevating Team Recognition and Rewards

In the constant pursuit of enhancing team collaboration and recognition, Karma for Teams presents its latest product update for September. Packed with exciting features, this update m...

In MS Teams, Microsoft Teams, Product Development, Updates, Sep 25, 2023

A Must-Have Microsoft Teams Integration

In the ever-evolving world of workplace collaboration, Microsoft Teams has emerged as a leading platform, empowering teams to communicate, share files, and collaborate seamlessly. How...

In Microsoft Teams, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jul 11, 2023

Setup Guide to Using Karma Bot in Microsoft Teams

If you’re looking to improve company culture and foster a sense of appreciation and recognition in your organization, Karma Bot for Microsoft Teams could be the solution you’re lookin...

In Microsoft Teams, Onboarding, Recognition, Permissions, Apr 13, 2023

The Evolution of Karma: a New Chapter Begins

Three years ago, the world experienced a significant shift when remote work became the new norm due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies were scrambling to find ways to maintain and bo...

In Slack, Microsoft Teams, Subscription Plan, Product development, Mar 17, 2023

The Workers with Social Anxiety Fearing the Return-to-Office

For Alex, her social anxiety began when she was only a child. The 21-year-old, now living in North Carolina, US, moved often during her childhood. She says that she always found herse...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 13, 2022

Employers are Failing to Address the New Realities of Work. In turn, It's Sparking a 'Hidden Resignation' of Burned-out Employees

My friend had also determined that since the promotion called for more travel and time spent away from family, it just wasn’t worth it. Aside from that, the promotion was made less a...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2022

The Great Resignation vs The Great Migration

You have likely heard about The Great Resignation. If not, The Great Resignation is an ongoing trend seeing over 3.4% of the US workforce leaving their jobs every single month. While ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 10, 2021

Creating a happy workplace with holistic digital solutions

According to Deloitte, 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important for success. When employees feel their values are reflected in the company they work for, the...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 09, 2021

Combat Zoom fatigue with casual workplace conversation

The number of employees relying on video conferencing skyrocketed in March 2020 after the first lockdown announcement. By April, Zoom had over 300 million video conferencing participa...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 24, 2021

The role of shared values in successful businesses

Shared values are at the very core of every business. They keep employees engaged and focused, give your business an original voice, and are the basis of product design and developmen...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 15, 2021

One year in; remote work and the new normal

Remember back to a time when we would say things like “when everything is back to normal in a week or two?” Then the lockdown kept being extended, more and more guidelines were put in...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 15, 2021

How to use Karma Rewards for a productive workplace

Karma is a tool that integrates with Slack and MS Teams to provide classes and workplaces with the ability to build happier, more engaged teams. One of the key features of Karma is th...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Nov 24, 2020

A Distance Learning Solution for Successful, Happy Students

COVID-19 is a topic we cannot escape (sorry). The same guidelines that keep us safe from the virus impact almost every aspect of our lives, including education. Especially education, ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Nov 13, 2020

The simple solution for employee engagement: Micro-feedback

Presenteeism; the grown-up equivalent of staring off into space during class and imagining you are superman. Except now instead of just annoying Ms.Jones, employees are costing their ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 16, 2020

Continuous and anonymous feedback in the workplace for a happier team

Whether feedback should be anonymous or not creates a level of divisiveness up there with pineapple on pizza or how to pronounce “gif”. Those who oppose anonymity when collecting work...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 07, 2020

Reducing employee stress with these work from home engagement tips

Almost overnight, COVID-19 went from being an interesting news story to a world-wide pandemic and our lives completely changed. Sure, the isolation has given the internet a whole new ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 25, 2020

Praise may be the key to student success with distance learning

The way we teach students has gone through a sudden change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It might feel like students have it easy; they can roll out of bed 2 minutes before cl...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 10, 2020

5 Tips For Remote Team Leaders on Slack

As the world adapts to remote working, team leaders need to find ways to make the transition from the physical workspace as smooth as possible. By doing this, remote team leaders will...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Aug 01, 2020

The Value Of Teacher Feedback In A Remote Classroom

Have you been underestimating the value of teacher feedback? Whether you are in a physical or remote classroom, providing students with feedback is vital to the improvement of their p...

In Education, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 24, 2020

What Is Workplace Diversity And Why Is It Important?

Workplace diversity is something that businesses of all shapes and sizes are starting to prioritize. In this article, we are going to be looking at how a workforce, enriched with prog...

In Diversity, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 17, 2020

Reinforcing Feedback In Online Education

Removed from the classroom and separated from their classmates and teachers, many students have struggled with a lack of feedback.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 26, 2020

10 Mental Health Tips For Remote Working

As we try to navigate the “new normal” of remote working, it’s important that we do not neglect our mental health or wellbeing. If you ever find yourself in a position where you are h...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 05, 2020

Gratitude In The Workplace: Appreciation Goes A Long Way

As an employer and team leader, how can you invest in the future of your workplace? At Karma, we believe that showing gratitude and appreciation towards your employees is a great plac...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 28, 2020

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Workplace Teams

In the aftermath of COVID-19, what does the “new normal” look like for workplace teams? What noticeable changes can we expect to see in how workplace teams communicate and interact wi...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 13, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Working on Microsoft Teams

Is your team ready to start embracing the remote working culture?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 01, 2020

The Unexpected Remote Working with Slack - The Ultimate Guide

Is your team looking for ways to adjust to remote work during this uncertain time?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 29, 2020

Remote Working: The Importance Of Human Interaction

In these uncertain times, how can you boost the positivity of your remote working team members to drive productivity and profitability?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 10, 2020

Overcoming The Barriers to Remote Work. Part 3: The Future

What are some of the existing barriers to remote work? How can we overcome these in the future?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 27, 2020

The Revolution of Remote Work. Part 2: The Present

In recent years, the rapid advances in cloud technology have enabled workers to complete day-to-day tasks from the comfort of their own homes. According to Global Workplace Analytics,...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 21, 2020

Positive Workplace Culture: 5 Reasons Why It’s Important

Shifting workplace culture is far from easy. It often requires systemic change and this doesn’t happen instantly. Although, with the right tools and resources, this can be achieved qu...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 12, 2020

5 Smart Tactics for Easing Tension in Your Office

Everyone at work is expected to perform to a high standard, and often under times of duress.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 02, 2020

The History & Future Of Remote Work. Part 1: The Past

There’s a revolution happening in workplaces across the globe. But how did we get here? In this article, we are going to explore the history of the remote working revolution.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 28, 2020

Workplace Bonding in a Digital Era

The issue of loneliness in organizations is chronic. The impact this can have on workplace effectiveness is devastating. So, how can organizations use digital technology to bring thei...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 23, 2020

Workplace Gamification Making Employees More Productive And Happier

Gamification takes the characteristics that we like about games and applies them to everyday scenarios.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2020

Top 20 Ideas For Remote Team Bonding

Despite the distance, there are plenty of group activities that your remote teams can engage in to help them bond and get to know each other. Here at Karma, we’ve outlined a list of 2...

In Podcast, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 07, 2020

Tracking Progress Can Drive Workplace Productivity

Keep your eye on the prize! Whether you’re striving to achieve a career ambition or personal goal, having the ability to stay focused and driven can be immensely challenging.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 30, 2020

Driving Workplace Performance With Positive Reinforcement

Over the course of our lives, at one time or another, every one of us has taken the wilful decision to break a rule. From driving above the speed limit to missing an assignment deadli...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 21, 2020

Motivating Employees Through Appreciation in the Workplace

What gets you out of bed in the morning? It’s a question of motivation — the underlying reasoning behind your actions. For the vast majority of society, employment is the gateway to e...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 13, 2020

Using Fun Pics to Promote Positive Emotions in the Workplace

There is often an intensity to workplace environments, with employees carrying deadline-filled workloads that induce stress and anxiety - contributing to poor mental wellbeing. Workpl...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 06, 2020

Using Micro-Feedback to Engage Employees in the Workplace

Nobody likes to give negative feedback to their co-workers. For many leaders, it can be one of the most challenging aspects of their managerial role. Despite being difficult to delive...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 01, 2020

Why Do Millennials Leave Top Companies?

More stunning statistics have revealed that millennials will be on the move next year. According to ​Deloitte​, only 28% of millennials expect to stay with their employer for five yea...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 23, 2019

Feeling Burned Out Today?

Hardworking people talk about feeling ‘burned out’ all the time, usually in the context of their job. The phrase is often uttered in moments of exhaustion and despair. When you hear s...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Dec 16, 2019

Who Is Burned Out, And Why?

You’re about to find out why many experiences can leave someone being drained of energy regularly. Fascinating and shocking, the aspect of burnout is inescapable conditions, mostly fo...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Nov 25, 2019

Karma Unlimited

Karma Unlimited: there is no such thing as too many ‘thank-you’s.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Nov 18, 2019

(Possibly) The Best Recognition and Appreciation Tool for Microsoft Teams

Karma is one of the most popular employees appreciation and recognition system on MS Teams marketplace. It works seamlessly with Microsoft Teams. Today, the lack of recognition is one...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Oct 14, 2019

¹⁄₃ of Employees Plan to Leave. Soon.

How to increase retention by simply helping people growA few years ago, one of my hardest working direct reports came to say he was resigning early from a contract.

In Millennials, Rewards, Microfeedback, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 12, 2019

How Chatting Reveals Values

Small talk has a big impact

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 06, 2019

Dishonesty Can, and Most Likely Will, Fly Your Startup into The Mountain

Hey, I’m Stas Kulesh. I grew up in the far-easter part of Siberia, studied Computer Science and Nuclear Physics, played in a band, got excited by the indie-games making and left the u...

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Jul 29, 2019

The #1 Team Builder Globally: Recognition

Picture this scenario: A client wants a product live in seven days.

In Employee Engagement, Recognition Rewards, Productivity Hacks, Slackbot, Microsoft Teams, Jun 03, 2019

How Microfeedback Revolutionises Workplace Engagement

Joe comes to work. He is on time. He punches the clock, stays at his desk, takes his lunch break, and at the end of the day, Joe goes home.

In Employee Engagement, Performance Reviews, Slackbot, Millennials, Microsoft Teams, May 27, 2019

Why Millennials Quit

It is a shocking statistic. According to Deloitte, 43% of millennials see themselves quitting their current job within the next 2 years.

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, May 21, 2019

Karma Bot for MS Teams Gets Major Update

Your in-chat peer recognition tool

In Microsoft Teams, Msteams, Bot, Chatbot, Performance Reviews, Apr 29, 2019

MS Teams Emulator for Karma Bot

Karma bot is a performance management tool that integrates engagement and improves culture on Microsoft Teams.

In Microsoft Teams, Chatbots, Performance Management, HR, Dec 05, 2018

Karma Bot Performance Is Out!

Chat is the new email: the growth metrics in the industry — Slack, MS Teams, Telegram, Discord — are hitting through the roof. In such exciting times, Karma bot team is glad to get in...

In Slack, Microsoft Teams, Telegram Bot, Millennials, Microfeedback, Nov 14, 2018

Telegram Bot

Karma Bot Performance Is Out!

Chat is the new email: the growth metrics in the industry — Slack, MS Teams, Telegram, Discord — are hitting through the roof. In such exciting times, Karma bot team is glad to get in...

In Slack, Microsoft Teams, Telegram Bot, Millennials, Microfeedback, Nov 14, 2018

Millennials

¹⁄₃ of Employees Plan to Leave. Soon.

How to increase retention by simply helping people growA few years ago, one of my hardest working direct reports came to say he was resigning early from a contract.

In Millennials, Rewards, Microfeedback, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 12, 2019

How Chatting Reveals Values

Small talk has a big impact

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 06, 2019

Dishonesty Can, and Most Likely Will, Fly Your Startup into The Mountain

Hey, I’m Stas Kulesh. I grew up in the far-easter part of Siberia, studied Computer Science and Nuclear Physics, played in a band, got excited by the indie-games making and left the u...

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Jul 29, 2019

How Microfeedback Revolutionises Workplace Engagement

Joe comes to work. He is on time. He punches the clock, stays at his desk, takes his lunch break, and at the end of the day, Joe goes home.

In Employee Engagement, Performance Reviews, Slackbot, Millennials, Microsoft Teams, May 27, 2019

Why Millennials Quit

It is a shocking statistic. According to Deloitte, 43% of millennials see themselves quitting their current job within the next 2 years.

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, May 21, 2019

Karma Bot Performance Is Out!

Chat is the new email: the growth metrics in the industry — Slack, MS Teams, Telegram, Discord — are hitting through the roof. In such exciting times, Karma bot team is glad to get in...

In Slack, Microsoft Teams, Telegram Bot, Millennials, Microfeedback, Nov 14, 2018

Microfeedback

¹⁄₃ of Employees Plan to Leave. Soon.

How to increase retention by simply helping people growA few years ago, one of my hardest working direct reports came to say he was resigning early from a contract.

In Millennials, Rewards, Microfeedback, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 12, 2019

Karma Bot Performance Is Out!

Chat is the new email: the growth metrics in the industry — Slack, MS Teams, Telegram, Discord — are hitting through the roof. In such exciting times, Karma bot team is glad to get in...

In Slack, Microsoft Teams, Telegram Bot, Millennials, Microfeedback, Nov 14, 2018

Karma

We Have Built Slack Emulator to Demo Our Slack Bot

I’m very proud of Karma bot team today. The guys have managed to code up a Slack emulator using JS, CSS and HTML. We really hope this will help our customers to understand the dynamic...

In Slack, Karma, Performance Reviews, Slackbot, Onboarding, Nov 23, 2018

Onboarding

Feedback that Matters: Key Elements for Success

In today’s fast-paced and remote work environments, effective feedback has become more crucial than ever before. It serves as a vital tool for enhancing productivity, fostering growth...

In Slack, Onboarding, Feedback, Recognition, Guide, Sep 12, 2023

Customizing Karma's Branding Feature

Karma, the recognition system designed to promote positivity and collaboration in the workplace, offers a unique branding feature that allows companies to customize the platform to al...

In Slack, Onboarding, Branding, Recognition, Guide, Jun 06, 2023

Improve Team Communication with Karma’s Feedback Feature

Effective communication lies at the heart of successful teamwork. In today’s remote work landscape, where collaboration happens across digital platforms, it’s crucial to have robust t...

In Slack, Onboarding, Feedback, Recognition, Guide, May 26, 2023

Karma Dashboard and Achievements Guide

Managing team performance and recognizing achievements are crucial aspects of running a successful business. Karma`s Dashboard and Achievements features can help you do just that. In ...

In Slack, Onboarding, Achievements, Dashboard, Guide, May 08, 2023

Guide to Set Up Company Values and Rewards in Karma

In Karma, we believe in the power of recognizing and rewarding employees for their hard work and dedication. Setting up company values and rewards can be an effective way to motivate ...

In MS Teams, Onboarding, Rewards, Values, Guide, May 02, 2023

A Guide to Setting Up an Effective Bonus and Rewards Program

Karma is a platform that allows you to create a reward system for your employees. In this ultimate guide on how to set up rewards and how they work, we’re gonna give you a complete ru...

In Slack, Onboarding, Rewards, Appreciation, Guide, Apr 27, 2023

A Quick Guide to Karma's Departments Feature

Karma is an employee recognition and engagement platform that enables organizations to appreciate and reward their employees for their hard work and contributions. In this article, we...

In Slack, Onboarding, Departments, Guide, Recognition, Apr 20, 2023

Setup Guide to Using Karma Bot in Microsoft Teams

If you’re looking to improve company culture and foster a sense of appreciation and recognition in your organization, Karma Bot for Microsoft Teams could be the solution you’re lookin...

In Microsoft Teams, Onboarding, Recognition, Permissions, Apr 13, 2023

Discover More Effective Ways to Award Karma Points

Karma is a powerful tool that goes beyond just assigning karma points to team members with typewritten commands. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into how you can simplify the ...

In Slack, Onboarding, Values, Reactions, Automation, Recognition, Apr 06, 2023

Master Karma's Set up and Settings

Setting up a new product can be a bit overwhelming, especially for new users. That’s why in this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to set up Karma quickly and efficie...

In Slack, Onboarding, Installation, Global settings, Permissions, Notifications, Apr 04, 2023

The Price of Recruitment: Calculating the True Cost of New Hires

Hiring new staff can be costly and possibly the most expensive aspect of running a business. However, employees are the driving force behind a company’s growth and success, making the...

In Research, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, Bot, Mar 30, 2023

We Have Built Slack Emulator to Demo Our Slack Bot

I’m very proud of Karma bot team today. The guys have managed to code up a Slack emulator using JS, CSS and HTML. We really hope this will help our customers to understand the dynamic...

In Slack, Karma, Performance Reviews, Slackbot, Onboarding, Nov 23, 2018

Time Tracking

Karma Bot Status: In-Chat Time-Tracking and Reporting

Imagine the following scenario, you’re a remote designer, coming online to do some work. Some Slack teams use ‘#status’ to raise a hand and say hi to everyone, some utilise bots that ...

In Slack, Bot, Slackbot, Time Tracking, Time Tracking Software, Mar 19, 2019

Introducing Reports for Karma MS Teams

The Millennial and Gen Z workforce wants feedback with recency, consistency, and the opportunity to improve. With increasing transparency enhanced by analytics and technology, employe...

In Slack, Bot, Slackbot, Time Tracking, Time Tracking Software, Nov 27, 2018

Company Culture

Addressing the Pyramid of Needs in the Workplace

In the dynamic and competitive world of business, organizations are increasingly realizing the profound impact of meeting their employees’ needs. Creating an environment that prioriti...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Oct 25, 2023

3 Ways to Support LGBTQI+ Employees Beyond Pride Month

As Pride Month rolls around, it’s essential for organizations to not only celebrate but also actively support their LGBTQI+ employees. In fostering an inclusive and supportive workpla...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, LGBT+, Sep 19, 2023

Quiet Power: Engaging Introverts Effectively

In modern workplaces, characterized by dynamism and collaboration, acknowledging and valuing the diverse strengths and preferences of all employees, including introverts, is crucial. ...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Sep 05, 2023

The Foundations of Authentic Employee Happiness

In a world where billions of people wake up each day to head to work, the concept of job satisfaction carries immense weight. But are employees around the globe content with their pro...

In Communication, Company Culture, Appreciation, Values, Aug 22, 2023

Navigating Growth: Mentorship vs. Reverse Mentorship

In the realm of professional development, mentorship has long been a guiding light, illuminating the path toward success through shared wisdom and experience. However, as the tides of...

In Mentorship, Company Culture, Appreciation, Values, Aug 15, 2023

Leading with Grace in Times of Crisis

In the world of leadership, we often picture a strong captain guiding a ship through stormy seas. This leader, armed with confidence and experience, is seen as a symbol of stability i...

In Leadership, Company Culture, Appreciation, Values, Aug 08, 2023

Polite Messaging: MS Teams Edition

If there’s one thing we’ve all learned from endless virtual meetings and messaging, it’s that effective communication is the foundation of a successful team. But, have you ever found ...

In MS Teams, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Aug 01, 2023

20 Top Employee Appreciation Day Ideas for 2023

As the frosty winds of winter recede and the spring blooms begin to blossom, there’s one special day that every workplace should mark with exuberance and gratitude - Employee Apprecia...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jul 25, 2023

10 Employee Recognition Examples to Empower Your Team

Employee recognition holds immense importance in fostering a positive workplace culture. By acknowledging and appreciating the efforts of employees, organizations can significantly bo...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jul 18, 2023

A Must-Have Microsoft Teams Integration

In the ever-evolving world of workplace collaboration, Microsoft Teams has emerged as a leading platform, empowering teams to communicate, share files, and collaborate seamlessly. How...

In Microsoft Teams, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jul 11, 2023

Why Recognition is Crucial for Employees and Your Company's Success

Employee recognition is a vital aspect of any thriving business, as it directly contributes to the company’s success. Recognizing and appreciating employees’ hard work and dedication ...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jun 27, 2023

Embracing the Core Company Values Through Karma

More and more companies are taking their values to the next level, and for good reason.

In Startup, Karma bot, HR, Company Culture, Company Values, Mar 11, 2019

Company Values

24 Remote Holiday Celebration Ideas

As the holiday season approaches, remote workplaces face a unique challenge: fostering a sense of celebration and togetherness across virtual borders. But distance doesn’t mean your t...

In Company Values, Appreciation, Recognition, Rewards, Nov 19, 2024

Recognition as a Performance Driver

The connection between recognition and performance is well-documented. When employees feel valued and appreciated, they’re more likely to be engaged, motivated, and productive. Despit...

In Company Values, Appreciation, Recognition, Performance, Nov 12, 2024

Embracing the Core Company Values Through Karma

More and more companies are taking their values to the next level, and for good reason.

In Startup, Karma bot, HR, Company Culture, Company Values, Mar 11, 2019

Msteams

Karma Bot for MS Teams Gets Major Update

Your in-chat peer recognition tool

In Microsoft Teams, Msteams, Bot, Chatbot, Performance Reviews, Apr 29, 2019

Chatbot

Karma Bot for MS Teams Gets Major Update

Your in-chat peer recognition tool

In Microsoft Teams, Msteams, Bot, Chatbot, Performance Reviews, Apr 29, 2019

Appreciation

24 Remote Holiday Celebration Ideas

As the holiday season approaches, remote workplaces face a unique challenge: fostering a sense of celebration and togetherness across virtual borders. But distance doesn’t mean your t...

In Company Values, Appreciation, Recognition, Rewards, Nov 19, 2024

Recognition as a Performance Driver

The connection between recognition and performance is well-documented. When employees feel valued and appreciated, they’re more likely to be engaged, motivated, and productive. Despit...

In Company Values, Appreciation, Recognition, Performance, Nov 12, 2024

21 Powerful Team Recognition Strategies

Recognition at work can have a transformative effect. When people feel seen and valued, they are often more motivated, more engaged, and ready to put their best foot forward. But for ...

In Achievements, Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Nov 05, 2024

Closing the Workplace Appreciation Gap

Understanding employee recognition today requires acknowledging the nuances in how people prefer to give and receive appreciation. Many companies now have recognition programs in plac...

In Feedback, Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Oct 29, 2024

10 Critical Recognition Tips Every HR Needs

Employee recognition is no longer a “nice to have” – it’s a must-have. With more competition for top talent and the rise of hybrid and remote work environments, companies need to be i...

In HR, Appreciation, Recognition, Retention, Oct 22, 2024

Key Strategies for Remote Team Growth

Remote work opens up a global talent pool, but as teams grow, maintaining effective communication, strong culture, and productivity can become tricky. Whether your team is expanding t...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Collaboration, Retention, Oct 15, 2024

How to Evaluate Company Culture

Company culture has become one of the most important factors in employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity. A thriving company culture boosts morale, fosters collaboration, an...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Feedback, Values, Oct 08, 2024

10 Consistent Ways to Appreciate Employees

Employee appreciation shouldn’t be a one-time affair reserved for special occasions. Building a culture of recognition is an ongoing commitment that contributes to employee well-being...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Feedback, Rewards, Oct 01, 2024

23 Ways to Increase Work Happiness

Finding joy and fulfillment at work is key to leading a balanced, happy life. After all, we spend a significant chunk of our lives in the workplace, so ensuring that this time is mean...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Employee Engagement, Sep 24, 2024

Workplace Success: Recognition and Appreciation Matter

Two essential elements often discussed in the context of employee engagement are recognition and appreciation. Although these terms are frequently used interchangeably, they represent...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Performance, Engagement, Sep 17, 2024

21 Fun Ways to Build Team Engagement

Team building is essential for fostering engagement, improving collaboration, and enhancing the overall productivity of any group. When designed thoughtfully, team-building activities...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Rewards, Sep 10, 2024

50 Creative Rewards to Motivate Teams

Recognizing and rewarding employees isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for maintaining motivation, boosting morale, and fostering a positive company culture. But let’s face it: ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Rewards, Sep 03, 2024

Inspire Your Team: 3 Simple Ways

Keeping a team consistently inspired is a challenge that many leaders struggle to meet. According to a Gallup poll, only 36% of U.S. employees feel engaged at work, a statistic that h...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Leadership, Aug 27, 2024

The Impact of Pulse Surveys

Employee engagement is a critical factor that directly influences productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business success. One tool that has risen to prominence in recent years f...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Surveys, Feedback, Aug 20, 2024

How to Empower Managers Through Recognition

Managers are the backbone of successful operations, they not only steer teams toward achieving organizational goals but also play a critical role in employee engagement, productivity,...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Leadership, Teamwork, Aug 13, 2024

7 Tips for Effective Manager Training

In today’s competitive and ever-evolving business landscape, the role of leadership is paramount. A great leader does more than just oversee operations; they inspire their team, drive...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Leadership, Teamwork, Aug 06, 2024

Effective Annual Incentive Strategies

In today’s competitive landscape, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just a competitive salary. Effective incentive plans can be the secret sauce to aligning emplo...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Incentive strategy, Bonuses, Jul 30, 2024

Employee Loyalty: 10 Proven Methods

In a competitive job market, retaining top talent is as crucial as attracting it. High turnover rates can be costly and disruptive, while a stable, satisfied workforce drives producti...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Employee retention, Layoffs, Jul 23, 2024

Coping with Layoff Aftermath

The modern workplace is often an unpredictable environment, with layoffs being one of the most disruptive events that employees can face. While much attention is rightfully given to t...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Employee retention, Layoffs, Jul 16, 2024

Crafting a Fair Hybrid Work Policy

The advent of remote and hybrid work models has reshaped the way organizations operate, offering flexibility and new opportunities for both employees and employers. According to a 202...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Remote work, Hybrid work, Jul 09, 2024

15 Employee Recognition Statistics You Need to Know in 2024

As we venture into 2024, understanding the current trends and statistics surrounding employee recognition can help organizations better appreciate their workforce, fostering a more en...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Manufacturing Industry, Jul 02, 2024

9 Tips to Celebrate Manufacturing Workforce

In the demanding world of manufacturing, where precision, efficiency, and safety are paramount, the contributions of a skilled workforce often go unnoticed. Recognizing and celebratin...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Manufacturing Industry, Jun 25, 2024

10 Strategies for Crafting a Retail Employee Recognition Program

The impact of employee recognition in the retail industry is profound, significantly contributing to employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention. There are countless ways to show...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Retention, Inclusivity, Jun 18, 2024

Remote-friendly Reward Ideas for the Modern Workplace

In the evolving landscape of remote work, maintaining employee motivation and engagement is more critical than ever. Companies that prioritize recognition see not only improved morale...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Rewards, Workplace Culture, Jun 04, 2024

How to Build a Culture of Giving

Imagine walking into a workplace where smiles are abundant, collaboration is second nature, and recognition flows freely among colleagues. Such an environment isn’t a utopian dream—it...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Workplace Culture, May 28, 2024

Hospitality Employee Celebration Guide

Customer service and satisfaction are paramount in the hospitality business, making it essential to recognize and celebrate the dedication of employees. These workers are the backbone...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Hospitality industry, May 21, 2024

10 Strategies to Boost Employee Engagement

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become more than just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in the way we work. According to a recent study by FlexJobs, remote work ...

In Appreciation, Communication, Recognition, Engagement, May 14, 2024

11 Ways to Show Appreciation to Employees Today

Employee appreciation it’s a crucial component of a thriving workplace culture. According to a Gallup survey, only one in three workers in the U.S. strongly agree that they received r...

In Appreciation, Achievements, Recognition, Values, Apr 16, 2024

6 Key Strategies for Effective Employee Recognition in Modern Business

As we delve deeper into the evolution of employee recognition, it becomes evident that traditional approaches no longer suffice in meeting the demands of the modern workforce. Today’s...

In Rewards, Appreciation, Recognition, Values, Apr 02, 2024

10 Strategies To Improve Psychological Safety At Work

Picture a workplace where employees feel comfortable expressing their ideas without fear of judgment, where collaboration flourishes, and innovation is embraced. This idyllic scenario...

In Feedback, Appreciation, Recognition, Rewards, Feb 13, 2024

10 Essential Qualities of a Good Manager

As we usher in 2024, the expectations and challenges for effective leadership have reached new heights. In this era of constant change, managers need to possess a unique set of qualit...

In Management, Leadership, Recognition, Appreciation, Feb 06, 2024

Budget-Friendly Approaches to Navigating Employee Retention

It’s not a secret that retaining valuable employees can be a challenging task, especially when operating on a tight budget. As organizations strive to stay afloat in uncertain times, ...

In Recognition, Appreciation, Rewards, Slack, Jan 30, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Year-End Bonuses

As the year draws to a close, the anticipation of holiday festivities and the promise of a fresh start in the new year often coincide with a more tangible excitement – year-end bonuse...

In Rewards, Recognition, Appreciation, Bonuses, Jan 23, 2024

10 Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Employees

We all know that a happy team is a productive team, and what better way to boost morale than by showing some love to our hardworking remote employees? Now, we get it – not every budge...

In Recognition, Rewards, MS Teams, Appreciation, Jan 17, 2024

Deliver Benefits and Perks That Truly Matter

Before we embark on the journey of understanding the intricacies of employee satisfaction, it’s essential to demystify the distinction between employee benefits and perks. These two p...

In Slack, Connect, Recognition, Appreciation, Dec 12, 2023

Global Trends in Employee Recognition in the Workplace in 2024

In the modern world, employee recognition has undergone a significant transformation, reflecting the ever-changing needs and expectations of the workforce. Recognizing the human eleme...

In Slack, Feedback, Recognition, Appreciation, Dec 05, 2023

15 Trendy Corporate Gifts for a Lit Christmas Season

It’s that time of the year again, and we’re about to make this holiday season epic for our work squad. Time to show some love to the crew with gifts that are straight fire. Check out ...

In Slack, Rewards feature, Recognition, Appreciation, Nov 28, 2023

Addressing the Pyramid of Needs in the Workplace

In the dynamic and competitive world of business, organizations are increasingly realizing the profound impact of meeting their employees’ needs. Creating an environment that prioriti...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Oct 25, 2023

How Working Couples Can Thrive Together

As the alarm clock blares on a typical Monday morning, you and your partner join the ranks of millions of other working couples, gearing up for another busy week filled with back-to-b...

In Slack, Career, Appreciation, Recognition, Oct 03, 2023

3 Ways to Support LGBTQI+ Employees Beyond Pride Month

As Pride Month rolls around, it’s essential for organizations to not only celebrate but also actively support their LGBTQI+ employees. In fostering an inclusive and supportive workpla...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, LGBT+, Sep 19, 2023

Quiet Power: Engaging Introverts Effectively

In modern workplaces, characterized by dynamism and collaboration, acknowledging and valuing the diverse strengths and preferences of all employees, including introverts, is crucial. ...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Sep 05, 2023

Encouraging Employees to Bring Their Authentic Self to the Workplace

Are you tired of leaving a piece of yourself at the door when you walk into work? Many employees feel the need to put on a façade and hide their true selves in order to fit into the c...

In Slack, Bot, Diversity, Appreciation, Values, Aug 29, 2023

The Foundations of Authentic Employee Happiness

In a world where billions of people wake up each day to head to work, the concept of job satisfaction carries immense weight. But are employees around the globe content with their pro...

In Communication, Company Culture, Appreciation, Values, Aug 22, 2023

Navigating Growth: Mentorship vs. Reverse Mentorship

In the realm of professional development, mentorship has long been a guiding light, illuminating the path toward success through shared wisdom and experience. However, as the tides of...

In Mentorship, Company Culture, Appreciation, Values, Aug 15, 2023

Leading with Grace in Times of Crisis

In the world of leadership, we often picture a strong captain guiding a ship through stormy seas. This leader, armed with confidence and experience, is seen as a symbol of stability i...

In Leadership, Company Culture, Appreciation, Values, Aug 08, 2023

Polite Messaging: MS Teams Edition

If there’s one thing we’ve all learned from endless virtual meetings and messaging, it’s that effective communication is the foundation of a successful team. But, have you ever found ...

In MS Teams, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Aug 01, 2023

20 Top Employee Appreciation Day Ideas for 2023

As the frosty winds of winter recede and the spring blooms begin to blossom, there’s one special day that every workplace should mark with exuberance and gratitude - Employee Apprecia...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jul 25, 2023

10 Employee Recognition Examples to Empower Your Team

Employee recognition holds immense importance in fostering a positive workplace culture. By acknowledging and appreciating the efforts of employees, organizations can significantly bo...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jul 18, 2023

A Must-Have Microsoft Teams Integration

In the ever-evolving world of workplace collaboration, Microsoft Teams has emerged as a leading platform, empowering teams to communicate, share files, and collaborate seamlessly. How...

In Microsoft Teams, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jul 11, 2023

Why Recognition is Crucial for Employees and Your Company's Success

Employee recognition is a vital aspect of any thriving business, as it directly contributes to the company’s success. Recognizing and appreciating employees’ hard work and dedication ...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jun 27, 2023

Boost Your ROI with Karma Recognition

In the dynamic world of business, product owners, stakeholders, and management are always on the lookout for strategies to enhance their return on investment (ROI). Amidst this pursui...

In Slack, ROI Calculator, Appreciation, Recognition, Jun 20, 2023

From Cubicles to Cyberspace: Exploring Virtual Company Culture

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become the new normal for many organizations. One question arises as the traditional office environment transitions to virtual sp...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, Jun 13, 2023

Polite Messaging: Slack Edition

Ah, the wonders of remote work! Working from the comfort of your home, embracing the flexible schedule, and dodging the rush hour commute. But wait! How do we effectively communicate ...

In Slack, Communication, Appreciation, Recognition, Jun 01, 2023

Introducing Karma Connect

​At Karma, we’re always looking for ways to help teams stay connected, no matter where they’re working from. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Karma Connect- a feature that helps ...

In Slack, Connect, Work-life balance, Appreciation, May 23, 2023

Reintroduce Watercooler Talk to Remote Teams

​​Watercooler talk, or informal conversations that take place in the workplace, may seem trivial, but they are important for building relationships, boosting morale, and promoting cre...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, May 16, 2023

A Guide to Setting Up an Effective Bonus and Rewards Program

Karma is a platform that allows you to create a reward system for your employees. In this ultimate guide on how to set up rewards and how they work, we’re gonna give you a complete ru...

In Slack, Onboarding, Rewards, Appreciation, Guide, Apr 27, 2023

Top 8 Solutions for Low Employee Engagement

Is your office feeling a little lackluster lately? Maybe it’s a case of low employee engagement. But don’t fret, every organization experiences ebbs and flows in team involvement, oft...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, Apr 25, 2023

Why Having Fun at Work is Essential for Success

For many people, the idea of having fun at work seems like a far-fetched dream. After all, work is supposed to be serious, right? However, research has shown that incorporating elemen...

In Slack, Fun, Work-life balance, Appreciation, Values, Apr 11, 2023

The Workers with Social Anxiety Fearing the Return-to-Office

For Alex, her social anxiety began when she was only a child. The 21-year-old, now living in North Carolina, US, moved often during her childhood. She says that she always found herse...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 13, 2022

Employers are Failing to Address the New Realities of Work. In turn, It's Sparking a 'Hidden Resignation' of Burned-out Employees

My friend had also determined that since the promotion called for more travel and time spent away from family, it just wasn’t worth it. Aside from that, the promotion was made less a...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2022

The Great Resignation vs The Great Migration

You have likely heard about The Great Resignation. If not, The Great Resignation is an ongoing trend seeing over 3.4% of the US workforce leaving their jobs every single month. While ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 10, 2021

Creating a happy workplace with holistic digital solutions

According to Deloitte, 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important for success. When employees feel their values are reflected in the company they work for, the...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 09, 2021

Combat Zoom fatigue with casual workplace conversation

The number of employees relying on video conferencing skyrocketed in March 2020 after the first lockdown announcement. By April, Zoom had over 300 million video conferencing participa...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 24, 2021

The role of shared values in successful businesses

Shared values are at the very core of every business. They keep employees engaged and focused, give your business an original voice, and are the basis of product design and developmen...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 15, 2021

One year in; remote work and the new normal

Remember back to a time when we would say things like “when everything is back to normal in a week or two?” Then the lockdown kept being extended, more and more guidelines were put in...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 15, 2021

How to use Karma Rewards for a productive workplace

Karma is a tool that integrates with Slack and MS Teams to provide classes and workplaces with the ability to build happier, more engaged teams. One of the key features of Karma is th...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Nov 24, 2020

A Distance Learning Solution for Successful, Happy Students

COVID-19 is a topic we cannot escape (sorry). The same guidelines that keep us safe from the virus impact almost every aspect of our lives, including education. Especially education, ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Nov 13, 2020

The simple solution for employee engagement: Micro-feedback

Presenteeism; the grown-up equivalent of staring off into space during class and imagining you are superman. Except now instead of just annoying Ms.Jones, employees are costing their ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 16, 2020

Continuous and anonymous feedback in the workplace for a happier team

Whether feedback should be anonymous or not creates a level of divisiveness up there with pineapple on pizza or how to pronounce “gif”. Those who oppose anonymity when collecting work...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 07, 2020

Reducing employee stress with these work from home engagement tips

Almost overnight, COVID-19 went from being an interesting news story to a world-wide pandemic and our lives completely changed. Sure, the isolation has given the internet a whole new ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 25, 2020

Praise may be the key to student success with distance learning

The way we teach students has gone through a sudden change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It might feel like students have it easy; they can roll out of bed 2 minutes before cl...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 10, 2020

5 Tips For Remote Team Leaders on Slack

As the world adapts to remote working, team leaders need to find ways to make the transition from the physical workspace as smooth as possible. By doing this, remote team leaders will...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Aug 01, 2020

The Value Of Teacher Feedback In A Remote Classroom

Have you been underestimating the value of teacher feedback? Whether you are in a physical or remote classroom, providing students with feedback is vital to the improvement of their p...

In Education, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 24, 2020

What Is Workplace Diversity And Why Is It Important?

Workplace diversity is something that businesses of all shapes and sizes are starting to prioritize. In this article, we are going to be looking at how a workforce, enriched with prog...

In Diversity, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 17, 2020

Reinforcing Feedback In Online Education

Removed from the classroom and separated from their classmates and teachers, many students have struggled with a lack of feedback.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 26, 2020

10 Mental Health Tips For Remote Working

As we try to navigate the “new normal” of remote working, it’s important that we do not neglect our mental health or wellbeing. If you ever find yourself in a position where you are h...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 05, 2020

Gratitude In The Workplace: Appreciation Goes A Long Way

As an employer and team leader, how can you invest in the future of your workplace? At Karma, we believe that showing gratitude and appreciation towards your employees is a great plac...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 28, 2020

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Workplace Teams

In the aftermath of COVID-19, what does the “new normal” look like for workplace teams? What noticeable changes can we expect to see in how workplace teams communicate and interact wi...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 13, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Working on Microsoft Teams

Is your team ready to start embracing the remote working culture?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 01, 2020

The Unexpected Remote Working with Slack - The Ultimate Guide

Is your team looking for ways to adjust to remote work during this uncertain time?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 29, 2020

Remote Working: The Importance Of Human Interaction

In these uncertain times, how can you boost the positivity of your remote working team members to drive productivity and profitability?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 10, 2020

Overcoming The Barriers to Remote Work. Part 3: The Future

What are some of the existing barriers to remote work? How can we overcome these in the future?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 27, 2020

The Revolution of Remote Work. Part 2: The Present

In recent years, the rapid advances in cloud technology have enabled workers to complete day-to-day tasks from the comfort of their own homes. According to Global Workplace Analytics,...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 21, 2020

Positive Workplace Culture: 5 Reasons Why It’s Important

Shifting workplace culture is far from easy. It often requires systemic change and this doesn’t happen instantly. Although, with the right tools and resources, this can be achieved qu...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 12, 2020

5 Smart Tactics for Easing Tension in Your Office

Everyone at work is expected to perform to a high standard, and often under times of duress.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 02, 2020

The History & Future Of Remote Work. Part 1: The Past

There’s a revolution happening in workplaces across the globe. But how did we get here? In this article, we are going to explore the history of the remote working revolution.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 28, 2020

Workplace Bonding in a Digital Era

The issue of loneliness in organizations is chronic. The impact this can have on workplace effectiveness is devastating. So, how can organizations use digital technology to bring thei...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 23, 2020

Workplace Gamification Making Employees More Productive And Happier

Gamification takes the characteristics that we like about games and applies them to everyday scenarios.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2020

Top 20 Ideas For Remote Team Bonding

Despite the distance, there are plenty of group activities that your remote teams can engage in to help them bond and get to know each other. Here at Karma, we’ve outlined a list of 2...

In Podcast, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 07, 2020

Tracking Progress Can Drive Workplace Productivity

Keep your eye on the prize! Whether you’re striving to achieve a career ambition or personal goal, having the ability to stay focused and driven can be immensely challenging.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 30, 2020

Driving Workplace Performance With Positive Reinforcement

Over the course of our lives, at one time or another, every one of us has taken the wilful decision to break a rule. From driving above the speed limit to missing an assignment deadli...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 21, 2020

Motivating Employees Through Appreciation in the Workplace

What gets you out of bed in the morning? It’s a question of motivation — the underlying reasoning behind your actions. For the vast majority of society, employment is the gateway to e...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 13, 2020

Using Fun Pics to Promote Positive Emotions in the Workplace

There is often an intensity to workplace environments, with employees carrying deadline-filled workloads that induce stress and anxiety - contributing to poor mental wellbeing. Workpl...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 06, 2020

Using Micro-Feedback to Engage Employees in the Workplace

Nobody likes to give negative feedback to their co-workers. For many leaders, it can be one of the most challenging aspects of their managerial role. Despite being difficult to delive...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 01, 2020

Why Do Millennials Leave Top Companies?

More stunning statistics have revealed that millennials will be on the move next year. According to ​Deloitte​, only 28% of millennials expect to stay with their employer for five yea...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 23, 2019

Feeling Burned Out Today?

Hardworking people talk about feeling ‘burned out’ all the time, usually in the context of their job. The phrase is often uttered in moments of exhaustion and despair. When you hear s...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Dec 16, 2019

Peer Recognition With Karma Bot Can Boost Team Culture

Who doesn’t love to feel appreciated? We all crave a little bit of recognition every once in a while, even if we don’t admit to it.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Dec 09, 2019

Who Is Burned Out, And Why?

You’re about to find out why many experiences can leave someone being drained of energy regularly. Fascinating and shocking, the aspect of burnout is inescapable conditions, mostly fo...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Nov 25, 2019

Karma Unlimited

Karma Unlimited: there is no such thing as too many ‘thank-you’s.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Nov 18, 2019

(Possibly) The Best Recognition and Appreciation Tool for Microsoft Teams

Karma is one of the most popular employees appreciation and recognition system on MS Teams marketplace. It works seamlessly with Microsoft Teams. Today, the lack of recognition is one...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Oct 14, 2019

¹⁄₃ of Employees Plan to Leave. Soon.

How to increase retention by simply helping people growA few years ago, one of my hardest working direct reports came to say he was resigning early from a contract.

In Millennials, Rewards, Microfeedback, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 12, 2019

How Chatting Reveals Values

Small talk has a big impact

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 06, 2019

Dishonesty Can, and Most Likely Will, Fly Your Startup into The Mountain

Hey, I’m Stas Kulesh. I grew up in the far-easter part of Siberia, studied Computer Science and Nuclear Physics, played in a band, got excited by the indie-games making and left the u...

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Jul 29, 2019

Why Millennials Quit

It is a shocking statistic. According to Deloitte, 43% of millennials see themselves quitting their current job within the next 2 years.

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, May 21, 2019

Employee Engagement

23 Ways to Increase Work Happiness

Finding joy and fulfillment at work is key to leading a balanced, happy life. After all, we spend a significant chunk of our lives in the workplace, so ensuring that this time is mean...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Employee Engagement, Sep 24, 2024

From Cubicles to Cyberspace: Exploring Virtual Company Culture

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become the new normal for many organizations. One question arises as the traditional office environment transitions to virtual sp...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, Jun 13, 2023

Reintroduce Watercooler Talk to Remote Teams

​​Watercooler talk, or informal conversations that take place in the workplace, may seem trivial, but they are important for building relationships, boosting morale, and promoting cre...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, May 16, 2023

Top 8 Solutions for Low Employee Engagement

Is your office feeling a little lackluster lately? Maybe it’s a case of low employee engagement. But don’t fret, every organization experiences ebbs and flows in team involvement, oft...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, Apr 25, 2023

The #1 Team Builder Globally: Recognition

Picture this scenario: A client wants a product live in seven days.

In Employee Engagement, Recognition Rewards, Productivity Hacks, Slackbot, Microsoft Teams, Jun 03, 2019

How Microfeedback Revolutionises Workplace Engagement

Joe comes to work. He is on time. He punches the clock, stays at his desk, takes his lunch break, and at the end of the day, Joe goes home.

In Employee Engagement, Performance Reviews, Slackbot, Millennials, Microsoft Teams, May 27, 2019

Recognition Rewards

The #1 Team Builder Globally: Recognition

Picture this scenario: A client wants a product live in seven days.

In Employee Engagement, Recognition Rewards, Productivity Hacks, Slackbot, Microsoft Teams, Jun 03, 2019

Productivity Hacks

The #1 Team Builder Globally: Recognition

Picture this scenario: A client wants a product live in seven days.

In Employee Engagement, Recognition Rewards, Productivity Hacks, Slackbot, Microsoft Teams, Jun 03, 2019

Time tracking

Time Bot for Tracking Time on Slack

Non-intrusive in-chat time-tracking

In Slackbot, Time tracking, Jun 26, 2019

Karma tracking

Replace Burnout

Great high-performers know how and when to step back

In MS Teams, Slackbot, Karma tracking, Performance, People culture, Jul 08, 2019

Consistent vs. Immediate

Stephanie leads a 10-person team covering marketing initiatives for a large insurance company.

In Slackbot, Karma tracking, Performance, Jul 01, 2019

MS Teams

10 Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Employees

We all know that a happy team is a productive team, and what better way to boost morale than by showing some love to our hardworking remote employees? Now, we get it – not every budge...

In Recognition, Rewards, MS Teams, Appreciation, Jan 17, 2024

7 Ways Managers Can Support Their Employees at Work

It’s not just about ticking off tasks and hitting those deadlines anymore. These days, the spotlight is on managers who can create a positive work vibe, prioritize their team’s well-b...

In MS Teams, Feedback, Recognition, Motivation, Nov 07, 2023

Karma for Teams September Update: Elevating Team Recognition and Rewards

In the constant pursuit of enhancing team collaboration and recognition, Karma for Teams presents its latest product update for September. Packed with exciting features, this update m...

In MS Teams, Microsoft Teams, Product Development, Updates, Sep 25, 2023

Polite Messaging: MS Teams Edition

If there’s one thing we’ve all learned from endless virtual meetings and messaging, it’s that effective communication is the foundation of a successful team. But, have you ever found ...

In MS Teams, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Aug 01, 2023

Reward Ideas to Motivate Your Team

If you’re looking for ways to unite and engage your team, then this blog post is for you! With Karma Rewards, you can easily “monetize” and “materialize” the karma points received by ...

In Slack, MS Teams, Rewards, Guide, Recognition, May 04, 2023

Guide to Set Up Company Values and Rewards in Karma

In Karma, we believe in the power of recognizing and rewarding employees for their hard work and dedication. Setting up company values and rewards can be an effective way to motivate ...

In MS Teams, Onboarding, Rewards, Values, Guide, May 02, 2023

Replace Burnout

Great high-performers know how and when to step back

In MS Teams, Slackbot, Karma tracking, Performance, People culture, Jul 08, 2019

People culture

Replace Burnout

Great high-performers know how and when to step back

In MS Teams, Slackbot, Karma tracking, Performance, People culture, Jul 08, 2019

Rewards

24 Remote Holiday Celebration Ideas

As the holiday season approaches, remote workplaces face a unique challenge: fostering a sense of celebration and togetherness across virtual borders. But distance doesn’t mean your t...

In Company Values, Appreciation, Recognition, Rewards, Nov 19, 2024

10 Consistent Ways to Appreciate Employees

Employee appreciation shouldn’t be a one-time affair reserved for special occasions. Building a culture of recognition is an ongoing commitment that contributes to employee well-being...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Feedback, Rewards, Oct 01, 2024

21 Fun Ways to Build Team Engagement

Team building is essential for fostering engagement, improving collaboration, and enhancing the overall productivity of any group. When designed thoughtfully, team-building activities...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Rewards, Sep 10, 2024

50 Creative Rewards to Motivate Teams

Recognizing and rewarding employees isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for maintaining motivation, boosting morale, and fostering a positive company culture. But let’s face it: ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Rewards, Sep 03, 2024

Remote-friendly Reward Ideas for the Modern Workplace

In the evolving landscape of remote work, maintaining employee motivation and engagement is more critical than ever. Companies that prioritize recognition see not only improved morale...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Rewards, Workplace Culture, Jun 04, 2024

Build a Culture of Appreciation at your Workplace

According to Gallup’s renowned State of the Global Workplace report, 85% of employees worldwide are not engaged or actively disengaged in their jobs. This disengagement epidemic not o...

In Rewards, Achievements, Recognition, Values, Apr 09, 2024

6 Key Strategies for Effective Employee Recognition in Modern Business

As we delve deeper into the evolution of employee recognition, it becomes evident that traditional approaches no longer suffice in meeting the demands of the modern workforce. Today’s...

In Rewards, Appreciation, Recognition, Values, Apr 02, 2024

The Impact and Importance of the Employer-Employee Relationship

The employer-employee relationship is a fundamental aspect of the modern workplace, shaping the dynamics between organizations and their workforce. It refers to the intricate web of i...

In Slack, Recognition, Feedback, Rewards, Feb 27, 2024

10 Strategies To Improve Psychological Safety At Work

Picture a workplace where employees feel comfortable expressing their ideas without fear of judgment, where collaboration flourishes, and innovation is embraced. This idyllic scenario...

In Feedback, Appreciation, Recognition, Rewards, Feb 13, 2024

Budget-Friendly Approaches to Navigating Employee Retention

It’s not a secret that retaining valuable employees can be a challenging task, especially when operating on a tight budget. As organizations strive to stay afloat in uncertain times, ...

In Recognition, Appreciation, Rewards, Slack, Jan 30, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Year-End Bonuses

As the year draws to a close, the anticipation of holiday festivities and the promise of a fresh start in the new year often coincide with a more tangible excitement – year-end bonuse...

In Rewards, Recognition, Appreciation, Bonuses, Jan 23, 2024

10 Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Employees

We all know that a happy team is a productive team, and what better way to boost morale than by showing some love to our hardworking remote employees? Now, we get it – not every budge...

In Recognition, Rewards, MS Teams, Appreciation, Jan 17, 2024

The Power of Love Languages at Work

In today’s modern workplaces, where deadlines hang over us and multitasking is the daily routine, expressing appreciation and fostering connections can feel like an uphill challenge. ...

In Slack, Connect, Recognition, Rewards, Jan 09, 2024

How Managers Can Fix Underperforming Remote Employees

It’s no secret that remote work has its benefits, but it also brings forth its fair share of issues. One such problem is dealing with underperforming remote employees. While some may ...

In Slack, Feedback, Recognition, Rewards, Nov 14, 2023

14 Eco-Friendly Corporate Gifts

The era of generic, environmentally harmful gifts is slowly fading away. The new wave? Eco-friendly corporate gifts that are not only responsible but also fun and thoughtful. In this ...

In Slack, Rewards, Recognition, Motivation, Oct 31, 2023

Reward Ideas to Motivate Your Team

If you’re looking for ways to unite and engage your team, then this blog post is for you! With Karma Rewards, you can easily “monetize” and “materialize” the karma points received by ...

In Slack, MS Teams, Rewards, Guide, Recognition, May 04, 2023

Guide to Set Up Company Values and Rewards in Karma

In Karma, we believe in the power of recognizing and rewarding employees for their hard work and dedication. Setting up company values and rewards can be an effective way to motivate ...

In MS Teams, Onboarding, Rewards, Values, Guide, May 02, 2023

A Guide to Setting Up an Effective Bonus and Rewards Program

Karma is a platform that allows you to create a reward system for your employees. In this ultimate guide on how to set up rewards and how they work, we’re gonna give you a complete ru...

In Slack, Onboarding, Rewards, Appreciation, Guide, Apr 27, 2023

Work Smarter, Not Longer: The Power of a 4-Day Work Week

Between June and December 2022, Fred Lewsey from the University of Cambridge conducted the world’s largest trial on a four-day working week. The study involved 61 companies comprising...

In Rewards, Work-Life-Balance, Productivity, Education, Research, Mar 23, 2023

¹⁄₃ of Employees Plan to Leave. Soon.

How to increase retention by simply helping people growA few years ago, one of my hardest working direct reports came to say he was resigning early from a contract.

In Millennials, Rewards, Microfeedback, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 12, 2019

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24 Remote Holiday Celebration Ideas

As the holiday season approaches, remote workplaces face a unique challenge: fostering a sense of celebration and togetherness across virtual borders. But distance doesn’t mean your t...

In Company Values, Appreciation, Recognition, Rewards, Nov 19, 2024

Recognition as a Performance Driver

The connection between recognition and performance is well-documented. When employees feel valued and appreciated, they’re more likely to be engaged, motivated, and productive. Despit...

In Company Values, Appreciation, Recognition, Performance, Nov 12, 2024

21 Powerful Team Recognition Strategies

Recognition at work can have a transformative effect. When people feel seen and valued, they are often more motivated, more engaged, and ready to put their best foot forward. But for ...

In Achievements, Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Nov 05, 2024

Closing the Workplace Appreciation Gap

Understanding employee recognition today requires acknowledging the nuances in how people prefer to give and receive appreciation. Many companies now have recognition programs in plac...

In Feedback, Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Oct 29, 2024

10 Critical Recognition Tips Every HR Needs

Employee recognition is no longer a “nice to have” – it’s a must-have. With more competition for top talent and the rise of hybrid and remote work environments, companies need to be i...

In HR, Appreciation, Recognition, Retention, Oct 22, 2024

Key Strategies for Remote Team Growth

Remote work opens up a global talent pool, but as teams grow, maintaining effective communication, strong culture, and productivity can become tricky. Whether your team is expanding t...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Collaboration, Retention, Oct 15, 2024

How to Evaluate Company Culture

Company culture has become one of the most important factors in employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity. A thriving company culture boosts morale, fosters collaboration, an...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Feedback, Values, Oct 08, 2024

10 Consistent Ways to Appreciate Employees

Employee appreciation shouldn’t be a one-time affair reserved for special occasions. Building a culture of recognition is an ongoing commitment that contributes to employee well-being...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Feedback, Rewards, Oct 01, 2024

23 Ways to Increase Work Happiness

Finding joy and fulfillment at work is key to leading a balanced, happy life. After all, we spend a significant chunk of our lives in the workplace, so ensuring that this time is mean...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Employee Engagement, Sep 24, 2024

Workplace Success: Recognition and Appreciation Matter

Two essential elements often discussed in the context of employee engagement are recognition and appreciation. Although these terms are frequently used interchangeably, they represent...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Performance, Engagement, Sep 17, 2024

21 Fun Ways to Build Team Engagement

Team building is essential for fostering engagement, improving collaboration, and enhancing the overall productivity of any group. When designed thoughtfully, team-building activities...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Rewards, Sep 10, 2024

50 Creative Rewards to Motivate Teams

Recognizing and rewarding employees isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for maintaining motivation, boosting morale, and fostering a positive company culture. But let’s face it: ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Rewards, Sep 03, 2024

Inspire Your Team: 3 Simple Ways

Keeping a team consistently inspired is a challenge that many leaders struggle to meet. According to a Gallup poll, only 36% of U.S. employees feel engaged at work, a statistic that h...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Leadership, Aug 27, 2024

The Impact of Pulse Surveys

Employee engagement is a critical factor that directly influences productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business success. One tool that has risen to prominence in recent years f...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Surveys, Feedback, Aug 20, 2024

How to Empower Managers Through Recognition

Managers are the backbone of successful operations, they not only steer teams toward achieving organizational goals but also play a critical role in employee engagement, productivity,...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Leadership, Teamwork, Aug 13, 2024

7 Tips for Effective Manager Training

In today’s competitive and ever-evolving business landscape, the role of leadership is paramount. A great leader does more than just oversee operations; they inspire their team, drive...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Leadership, Teamwork, Aug 06, 2024

Effective Annual Incentive Strategies

In today’s competitive landscape, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just a competitive salary. Effective incentive plans can be the secret sauce to aligning emplo...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Incentive strategy, Bonuses, Jul 30, 2024

Employee Loyalty: 10 Proven Methods

In a competitive job market, retaining top talent is as crucial as attracting it. High turnover rates can be costly and disruptive, while a stable, satisfied workforce drives producti...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Employee retention, Layoffs, Jul 23, 2024

Coping with Layoff Aftermath

The modern workplace is often an unpredictable environment, with layoffs being one of the most disruptive events that employees can face. While much attention is rightfully given to t...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Employee retention, Layoffs, Jul 16, 2024

Crafting a Fair Hybrid Work Policy

The advent of remote and hybrid work models has reshaped the way organizations operate, offering flexibility and new opportunities for both employees and employers. According to a 202...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Remote work, Hybrid work, Jul 09, 2024

15 Employee Recognition Statistics You Need to Know in 2024

As we venture into 2024, understanding the current trends and statistics surrounding employee recognition can help organizations better appreciate their workforce, fostering a more en...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Manufacturing Industry, Jul 02, 2024

9 Tips to Celebrate Manufacturing Workforce

In the demanding world of manufacturing, where precision, efficiency, and safety are paramount, the contributions of a skilled workforce often go unnoticed. Recognizing and celebratin...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Manufacturing Industry, Jun 25, 2024

10 Strategies for Crafting a Retail Employee Recognition Program

The impact of employee recognition in the retail industry is profound, significantly contributing to employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention. There are countless ways to show...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Retention, Inclusivity, Jun 18, 2024

Understanding Employee Needs in Workplace Culture

According to a 2020 study by Glassdoor, 77% of employees consider a company’s culture before applying for a job, and 56% say company culture is more important than salary when it come...

In Work-Life Balance, Recognition, Growth, Workplace Culture, Jun 11, 2024

Remote-friendly Reward Ideas for the Modern Workplace

In the evolving landscape of remote work, maintaining employee motivation and engagement is more critical than ever. Companies that prioritize recognition see not only improved morale...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Rewards, Workplace Culture, Jun 04, 2024

How to Build a Culture of Giving

Imagine walking into a workplace where smiles are abundant, collaboration is second nature, and recognition flows freely among colleagues. Such an environment isn’t a utopian dream—it...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Workplace Culture, May 28, 2024

Hospitality Employee Celebration Guide

Customer service and satisfaction are paramount in the hospitality business, making it essential to recognize and celebrate the dedication of employees. These workers are the backbone...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Hospitality industry, May 21, 2024

10 Strategies to Boost Employee Engagement

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become more than just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in the way we work. According to a recent study by FlexJobs, remote work ...

In Appreciation, Communication, Recognition, Engagement, May 14, 2024

Engage Colleagues, Build Community

Fostering a sense of community within the workplace isn’t just a trendy concept—it’s a crucial element for cultivating a thriving organizational culture. Studies consistently show tha...

In Leadership, Communication, Recognition, Engagement, May 07, 2024

Top 5 Leader Skills in 2024

Leadership is like a constantly changing puzzle, isn’t it? In 2024, with teams juggling remote work, global shake-ups, and tech revolutions, the hunt for top-notch leadership is hotte...

In Leadership, Communication, Recognition, Flexibility, Apr 30, 2024

10 Practical Employee Motivation Strategies

Employee motivation is pivotal for a company’s success. In an ideal workplace, every employee is motivated and ready to perform at their best every day. However, the reality is often ...

In Work-life Balance, Motivation, Recognition, Productivity, Apr 23, 2024

11 Ways to Show Appreciation to Employees Today

Employee appreciation it’s a crucial component of a thriving workplace culture. According to a Gallup survey, only one in three workers in the U.S. strongly agree that they received r...

In Appreciation, Achievements, Recognition, Values, Apr 16, 2024

Build a Culture of Appreciation at your Workplace

According to Gallup’s renowned State of the Global Workplace report, 85% of employees worldwide are not engaged or actively disengaged in their jobs. This disengagement epidemic not o...

In Rewards, Achievements, Recognition, Values, Apr 09, 2024

6 Key Strategies for Effective Employee Recognition in Modern Business

As we delve deeper into the evolution of employee recognition, it becomes evident that traditional approaches no longer suffice in meeting the demands of the modern workforce. Today’s...

In Rewards, Appreciation, Recognition, Values, Apr 02, 2024

How to Make Birthdays Special at Work

Birthdays are personal milestones that deserve to be celebrated, and the workplace is no exception. In the hustle and bustle of daily tasks, taking a moment to acknowledge and celebra...

In Notifications, Birthday reminders, Recognition, Values, Mar 21, 2024

The Impact and Importance of the Employer-Employee Relationship

The employer-employee relationship is a fundamental aspect of the modern workplace, shaping the dynamics between organizations and their workforce. It refers to the intricate web of i...

In Slack, Recognition, Feedback, Rewards, Feb 27, 2024

10 Strategies To Improve Psychological Safety At Work

Picture a workplace where employees feel comfortable expressing their ideas without fear of judgment, where collaboration flourishes, and innovation is embraced. This idyllic scenario...

In Feedback, Appreciation, Recognition, Rewards, Feb 13, 2024

10 Essential Qualities of a Good Manager

As we usher in 2024, the expectations and challenges for effective leadership have reached new heights. In this era of constant change, managers need to possess a unique set of qualit...

In Management, Leadership, Recognition, Appreciation, Feb 06, 2024

Budget-Friendly Approaches to Navigating Employee Retention

It’s not a secret that retaining valuable employees can be a challenging task, especially when operating on a tight budget. As organizations strive to stay afloat in uncertain times, ...

In Recognition, Appreciation, Rewards, Slack, Jan 30, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Year-End Bonuses

As the year draws to a close, the anticipation of holiday festivities and the promise of a fresh start in the new year often coincide with a more tangible excitement – year-end bonuse...

In Rewards, Recognition, Appreciation, Bonuses, Jan 23, 2024

10 Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Employees

We all know that a happy team is a productive team, and what better way to boost morale than by showing some love to our hardworking remote employees? Now, we get it – not every budge...

In Recognition, Rewards, MS Teams, Appreciation, Jan 17, 2024

The Power of Love Languages at Work

In today’s modern workplaces, where deadlines hang over us and multitasking is the daily routine, expressing appreciation and fostering connections can feel like an uphill challenge. ...

In Slack, Connect, Recognition, Rewards, Jan 09, 2024

Deliver Benefits and Perks That Truly Matter

Before we embark on the journey of understanding the intricacies of employee satisfaction, it’s essential to demystify the distinction between employee benefits and perks. These two p...

In Slack, Connect, Recognition, Appreciation, Dec 12, 2023

Global Trends in Employee Recognition in the Workplace in 2024

In the modern world, employee recognition has undergone a significant transformation, reflecting the ever-changing needs and expectations of the workforce. Recognizing the human eleme...

In Slack, Feedback, Recognition, Appreciation, Dec 05, 2023

15 Trendy Corporate Gifts for a Lit Christmas Season

It’s that time of the year again, and we’re about to make this holiday season epic for our work squad. Time to show some love to the crew with gifts that are straight fire. Check out ...

In Slack, Rewards feature, Recognition, Appreciation, Nov 28, 2023

3 Ways to Better Connect with Your Coworkers

Connecting with coworkers goes beyond shared office spaces and water cooler conversations. Building meaningful connections in the workplace not only fosters a positive and collaborati...

In Slack, Connect feature, Recognition, Feedback, Nov 21, 2023

How Managers Can Fix Underperforming Remote Employees

It’s no secret that remote work has its benefits, but it also brings forth its fair share of issues. One such problem is dealing with underperforming remote employees. While some may ...

In Slack, Feedback, Recognition, Rewards, Nov 14, 2023

7 Ways Managers Can Support Their Employees at Work

It’s not just about ticking off tasks and hitting those deadlines anymore. These days, the spotlight is on managers who can create a positive work vibe, prioritize their team’s well-b...

In MS Teams, Feedback, Recognition, Motivation, Nov 07, 2023

14 Eco-Friendly Corporate Gifts

The era of generic, environmentally harmful gifts is slowly fading away. The new wave? Eco-friendly corporate gifts that are not only responsible but also fun and thoughtful. In this ...

In Slack, Rewards, Recognition, Motivation, Oct 31, 2023

Addressing the Pyramid of Needs in the Workplace

In the dynamic and competitive world of business, organizations are increasingly realizing the profound impact of meeting their employees’ needs. Creating an environment that prioriti...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Oct 25, 2023

Experience vs Engagement: Hiring Insights

Imagine stepping into a bustling café, lured by the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. You eagerly order your favorite cappuccino and patiently wait. Now, consider the different ele...

In Slack, HR, Recognition, Recruitment, Oct 17, 2023

15 Tips for Remote Meeting Success

At the heart of this communication lies the remote meeting—a powerful tool that bridges the gaps unites teams, and drives progress. However, as virtual interactions become the norm, m...

In Slack, Meetings, Recognition, Feedback, Oct 10, 2023

How Working Couples Can Thrive Together

As the alarm clock blares on a typical Monday morning, you and your partner join the ranks of millions of other working couples, gearing up for another busy week filled with back-to-b...

In Slack, Career, Appreciation, Recognition, Oct 03, 2023

3 Ways to Support LGBTQI+ Employees Beyond Pride Month

As Pride Month rolls around, it’s essential for organizations to not only celebrate but also actively support their LGBTQI+ employees. In fostering an inclusive and supportive workpla...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, LGBT+, Sep 19, 2023

Feedback that Matters: Key Elements for Success

In today’s fast-paced and remote work environments, effective feedback has become more crucial than ever before. It serves as a vital tool for enhancing productivity, fostering growth...

In Slack, Onboarding, Feedback, Recognition, Guide, Sep 12, 2023

Quiet Power: Engaging Introverts Effectively

In modern workplaces, characterized by dynamism and collaboration, acknowledging and valuing the diverse strengths and preferences of all employees, including introverts, is crucial. ...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Sep 05, 2023

Polite Messaging: MS Teams Edition

If there’s one thing we’ve all learned from endless virtual meetings and messaging, it’s that effective communication is the foundation of a successful team. But, have you ever found ...

In MS Teams, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Aug 01, 2023

20 Top Employee Appreciation Day Ideas for 2023

As the frosty winds of winter recede and the spring blooms begin to blossom, there’s one special day that every workplace should mark with exuberance and gratitude - Employee Apprecia...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jul 25, 2023

10 Employee Recognition Examples to Empower Your Team

Employee recognition holds immense importance in fostering a positive workplace culture. By acknowledging and appreciating the efforts of employees, organizations can significantly bo...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jul 18, 2023

A Must-Have Microsoft Teams Integration

In the ever-evolving world of workplace collaboration, Microsoft Teams has emerged as a leading platform, empowering teams to communicate, share files, and collaborate seamlessly. How...

In Microsoft Teams, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jul 11, 2023

Why Recognition is Crucial for Employees and Your Company's Success

Employee recognition is a vital aspect of any thriving business, as it directly contributes to the company’s success. Recognizing and appreciating employees’ hard work and dedication ...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, Jun 27, 2023

Boost Your ROI with Karma Recognition

In the dynamic world of business, product owners, stakeholders, and management are always on the lookout for strategies to enhance their return on investment (ROI). Amidst this pursui...

In Slack, ROI Calculator, Appreciation, Recognition, Jun 20, 2023

Customizing Karma's Branding Feature

Karma, the recognition system designed to promote positivity and collaboration in the workplace, offers a unique branding feature that allows companies to customize the platform to al...

In Slack, Onboarding, Branding, Recognition, Guide, Jun 06, 2023

Polite Messaging: Slack Edition

Ah, the wonders of remote work! Working from the comfort of your home, embracing the flexible schedule, and dodging the rush hour commute. But wait! How do we effectively communicate ...

In Slack, Communication, Appreciation, Recognition, Jun 01, 2023

Improve Team Communication with Karma’s Feedback Feature

Effective communication lies at the heart of successful teamwork. In today’s remote work landscape, where collaboration happens across digital platforms, it’s crucial to have robust t...

In Slack, Onboarding, Feedback, Recognition, Guide, May 26, 2023

Reward Ideas to Motivate Your Team

If you’re looking for ways to unite and engage your team, then this blog post is for you! With Karma Rewards, you can easily “monetize” and “materialize” the karma points received by ...

In Slack, MS Teams, Rewards, Guide, Recognition, May 04, 2023

A Quick Guide to Karma's Departments Feature

Karma is an employee recognition and engagement platform that enables organizations to appreciate and reward their employees for their hard work and contributions. In this article, we...

In Slack, Onboarding, Departments, Guide, Recognition, Apr 20, 2023

Setup Guide to Using Karma Bot in Microsoft Teams

If you’re looking to improve company culture and foster a sense of appreciation and recognition in your organization, Karma Bot for Microsoft Teams could be the solution you’re lookin...

In Microsoft Teams, Onboarding, Recognition, Permissions, Apr 13, 2023

Discover More Effective Ways to Award Karma Points

Karma is a powerful tool that goes beyond just assigning karma points to team members with typewritten commands. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into how you can simplify the ...

In Slack, Onboarding, Values, Reactions, Automation, Recognition, Apr 06, 2023

The Workers with Social Anxiety Fearing the Return-to-Office

For Alex, her social anxiety began when she was only a child. The 21-year-old, now living in North Carolina, US, moved often during her childhood. She says that she always found herse...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 13, 2022

Employers are Failing to Address the New Realities of Work. In turn, It's Sparking a 'Hidden Resignation' of Burned-out Employees

My friend had also determined that since the promotion called for more travel and time spent away from family, it just wasn’t worth it. Aside from that, the promotion was made less a...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2022

The Great Resignation vs The Great Migration

You have likely heard about The Great Resignation. If not, The Great Resignation is an ongoing trend seeing over 3.4% of the US workforce leaving their jobs every single month. While ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 10, 2021

Creating a happy workplace with holistic digital solutions

According to Deloitte, 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important for success. When employees feel their values are reflected in the company they work for, the...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 09, 2021

Combat Zoom fatigue with casual workplace conversation

The number of employees relying on video conferencing skyrocketed in March 2020 after the first lockdown announcement. By April, Zoom had over 300 million video conferencing participa...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 24, 2021

The role of shared values in successful businesses

Shared values are at the very core of every business. They keep employees engaged and focused, give your business an original voice, and are the basis of product design and developmen...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 15, 2021

One year in; remote work and the new normal

Remember back to a time when we would say things like “when everything is back to normal in a week or two?” Then the lockdown kept being extended, more and more guidelines were put in...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 15, 2021

How to use Karma Rewards for a productive workplace

Karma is a tool that integrates with Slack and MS Teams to provide classes and workplaces with the ability to build happier, more engaged teams. One of the key features of Karma is th...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Nov 24, 2020

A Distance Learning Solution for Successful, Happy Students

COVID-19 is a topic we cannot escape (sorry). The same guidelines that keep us safe from the virus impact almost every aspect of our lives, including education. Especially education, ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Nov 13, 2020

The simple solution for employee engagement: Micro-feedback

Presenteeism; the grown-up equivalent of staring off into space during class and imagining you are superman. Except now instead of just annoying Ms.Jones, employees are costing their ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 16, 2020

Continuous and anonymous feedback in the workplace for a happier team

Whether feedback should be anonymous or not creates a level of divisiveness up there with pineapple on pizza or how to pronounce “gif”. Those who oppose anonymity when collecting work...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 07, 2020

Reducing employee stress with these work from home engagement tips

Almost overnight, COVID-19 went from being an interesting news story to a world-wide pandemic and our lives completely changed. Sure, the isolation has given the internet a whole new ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 25, 2020

Praise may be the key to student success with distance learning

The way we teach students has gone through a sudden change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It might feel like students have it easy; they can roll out of bed 2 minutes before cl...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 10, 2020

5 Tips For Remote Team Leaders on Slack

As the world adapts to remote working, team leaders need to find ways to make the transition from the physical workspace as smooth as possible. By doing this, remote team leaders will...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Aug 01, 2020

The Value Of Teacher Feedback In A Remote Classroom

Have you been underestimating the value of teacher feedback? Whether you are in a physical or remote classroom, providing students with feedback is vital to the improvement of their p...

In Education, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 24, 2020

What Is Workplace Diversity And Why Is It Important?

Workplace diversity is something that businesses of all shapes and sizes are starting to prioritize. In this article, we are going to be looking at how a workforce, enriched with prog...

In Diversity, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 17, 2020

Reinforcing Feedback In Online Education

Removed from the classroom and separated from their classmates and teachers, many students have struggled with a lack of feedback.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 26, 2020

10 Mental Health Tips For Remote Working

As we try to navigate the “new normal” of remote working, it’s important that we do not neglect our mental health or wellbeing. If you ever find yourself in a position where you are h...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 05, 2020

Gratitude In The Workplace: Appreciation Goes A Long Way

As an employer and team leader, how can you invest in the future of your workplace? At Karma, we believe that showing gratitude and appreciation towards your employees is a great plac...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 28, 2020

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Workplace Teams

In the aftermath of COVID-19, what does the “new normal” look like for workplace teams? What noticeable changes can we expect to see in how workplace teams communicate and interact wi...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 13, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Working on Microsoft Teams

Is your team ready to start embracing the remote working culture?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 01, 2020

The Unexpected Remote Working with Slack - The Ultimate Guide

Is your team looking for ways to adjust to remote work during this uncertain time?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 29, 2020

Remote Working: The Importance Of Human Interaction

In these uncertain times, how can you boost the positivity of your remote working team members to drive productivity and profitability?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 10, 2020

Overcoming The Barriers to Remote Work. Part 3: The Future

What are some of the existing barriers to remote work? How can we overcome these in the future?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 27, 2020

The Revolution of Remote Work. Part 2: The Present

In recent years, the rapid advances in cloud technology have enabled workers to complete day-to-day tasks from the comfort of their own homes. According to Global Workplace Analytics,...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 21, 2020

Positive Workplace Culture: 5 Reasons Why It’s Important

Shifting workplace culture is far from easy. It often requires systemic change and this doesn’t happen instantly. Although, with the right tools and resources, this can be achieved qu...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 12, 2020

5 Smart Tactics for Easing Tension in Your Office

Everyone at work is expected to perform to a high standard, and often under times of duress.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 02, 2020

The History & Future Of Remote Work. Part 1: The Past

There’s a revolution happening in workplaces across the globe. But how did we get here? In this article, we are going to explore the history of the remote working revolution.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 28, 2020

Workplace Bonding in a Digital Era

The issue of loneliness in organizations is chronic. The impact this can have on workplace effectiveness is devastating. So, how can organizations use digital technology to bring thei...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 23, 2020

Workplace Gamification Making Employees More Productive And Happier

Gamification takes the characteristics that we like about games and applies them to everyday scenarios.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2020

Top 20 Ideas For Remote Team Bonding

Despite the distance, there are plenty of group activities that your remote teams can engage in to help them bond and get to know each other. Here at Karma, we’ve outlined a list of 2...

In Podcast, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 07, 2020

Tracking Progress Can Drive Workplace Productivity

Keep your eye on the prize! Whether you’re striving to achieve a career ambition or personal goal, having the ability to stay focused and driven can be immensely challenging.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 30, 2020

Driving Workplace Performance With Positive Reinforcement

Over the course of our lives, at one time or another, every one of us has taken the wilful decision to break a rule. From driving above the speed limit to missing an assignment deadli...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 21, 2020

Motivating Employees Through Appreciation in the Workplace

What gets you out of bed in the morning? It’s a question of motivation — the underlying reasoning behind your actions. For the vast majority of society, employment is the gateway to e...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 13, 2020

Using Fun Pics to Promote Positive Emotions in the Workplace

There is often an intensity to workplace environments, with employees carrying deadline-filled workloads that induce stress and anxiety - contributing to poor mental wellbeing. Workpl...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 06, 2020

Using Micro-Feedback to Engage Employees in the Workplace

Nobody likes to give negative feedback to their co-workers. For many leaders, it can be one of the most challenging aspects of their managerial role. Despite being difficult to delive...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 01, 2020

Why Do Millennials Leave Top Companies?

More stunning statistics have revealed that millennials will be on the move next year. According to ​Deloitte​, only 28% of millennials expect to stay with their employer for five yea...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 23, 2019

Feeling Burned Out Today?

Hardworking people talk about feeling ‘burned out’ all the time, usually in the context of their job. The phrase is often uttered in moments of exhaustion and despair. When you hear s...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Dec 16, 2019

Peer Recognition With Karma Bot Can Boost Team Culture

Who doesn’t love to feel appreciated? We all crave a little bit of recognition every once in a while, even if we don’t admit to it.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Dec 09, 2019

Who Is Burned Out, And Why?

You’re about to find out why many experiences can leave someone being drained of energy regularly. Fascinating and shocking, the aspect of burnout is inescapable conditions, mostly fo...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Nov 25, 2019

Karma Unlimited

Karma Unlimited: there is no such thing as too many ‘thank-you’s.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Nov 18, 2019

(Possibly) The Best Recognition and Appreciation Tool for Microsoft Teams

Karma is one of the most popular employees appreciation and recognition system on MS Teams marketplace. It works seamlessly with Microsoft Teams. Today, the lack of recognition is one...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Oct 14, 2019

Dashboard

Karma Dashboard and Achievements Guide

Managing team performance and recognizing achievements are crucial aspects of running a successful business. Karma`s Dashboard and Achievements features can help you do just that. In ...

In Slack, Onboarding, Achievements, Dashboard, Guide, May 08, 2023

Motivating Employees Through Appreciation in the Workplace

What gets you out of bed in the morning? It’s a question of motivation — the underlying reasoning behind your actions. For the vast majority of society, employment is the gateway to e...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 13, 2020

Using Fun Pics to Promote Positive Emotions in the Workplace

There is often an intensity to workplace environments, with employees carrying deadline-filled workloads that induce stress and anxiety - contributing to poor mental wellbeing. Workpl...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 06, 2020

Using Micro-Feedback to Engage Employees in the Workplace

Nobody likes to give negative feedback to their co-workers. For many leaders, it can be one of the most challenging aspects of their managerial role. Despite being difficult to delive...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 01, 2020

Why Do Millennials Leave Top Companies?

More stunning statistics have revealed that millennials will be on the move next year. According to ​Deloitte​, only 28% of millennials expect to stay with their employer for five yea...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 23, 2019

Feeling Burned Out Today?

Hardworking people talk about feeling ‘burned out’ all the time, usually in the context of their job. The phrase is often uttered in moments of exhaustion and despair. When you hear s...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Dec 16, 2019

Peer Recognition With Karma Bot Can Boost Team Culture

Who doesn’t love to feel appreciated? We all crave a little bit of recognition every once in a while, even if we don’t admit to it.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Dec 09, 2019

Who Is Burned Out, And Why?

You’re about to find out why many experiences can leave someone being drained of energy regularly. Fascinating and shocking, the aspect of burnout is inescapable conditions, mostly fo...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Nov 25, 2019

Karma Unlimited

Karma Unlimited: there is no such thing as too many ‘thank-you’s.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Nov 18, 2019

(Possibly) The Best Recognition and Appreciation Tool for Microsoft Teams

Karma is one of the most popular employees appreciation and recognition system on MS Teams marketplace. It works seamlessly with Microsoft Teams. Today, the lack of recognition is one...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Oct 14, 2019

Engagement

Workplace Success: Recognition and Appreciation Matter

Two essential elements often discussed in the context of employee engagement are recognition and appreciation. Although these terms are frequently used interchangeably, they represent...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Performance, Engagement, Sep 17, 2024

10 Strategies to Boost Employee Engagement

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become more than just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in the way we work. According to a recent study by FlexJobs, remote work ...

In Appreciation, Communication, Recognition, Engagement, May 14, 2024

Engage Colleagues, Build Community

Fostering a sense of community within the workplace isn’t just a trendy concept—it’s a crucial element for cultivating a thriving organizational culture. Studies consistently show tha...

In Leadership, Communication, Recognition, Engagement, May 07, 2024

Motivating Employees Through Appreciation in the Workplace

What gets you out of bed in the morning? It’s a question of motivation — the underlying reasoning behind your actions. For the vast majority of society, employment is the gateway to e...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 13, 2020

Using Fun Pics to Promote Positive Emotions in the Workplace

There is often an intensity to workplace environments, with employees carrying deadline-filled workloads that induce stress and anxiety - contributing to poor mental wellbeing. Workpl...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 06, 2020

Research

The Price of Recruitment: Calculating the True Cost of New Hires

Hiring new staff can be costly and possibly the most expensive aspect of running a business. However, employees are the driving force behind a company’s growth and success, making the...

In Research, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, Bot, Mar 30, 2023

Work Smarter, Not Longer: The Power of a 4-Day Work Week

Between June and December 2022, Fred Lewsey from the University of Cambridge conducted the world’s largest trial on a four-day working week. The study involved 61 companies comprising...

In Rewards, Work-Life-Balance, Productivity, Education, Research, Mar 23, 2023

Reinforcing Feedback In Online Education

Removed from the classroom and separated from their classmates and teachers, many students have struggled with a lack of feedback.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 26, 2020

10 Mental Health Tips For Remote Working

As we try to navigate the “new normal” of remote working, it’s important that we do not neglect our mental health or wellbeing. If you ever find yourself in a position where you are h...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 05, 2020

Gratitude In The Workplace: Appreciation Goes A Long Way

As an employer and team leader, how can you invest in the future of your workplace? At Karma, we believe that showing gratitude and appreciation towards your employees is a great plac...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 28, 2020

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Workplace Teams

In the aftermath of COVID-19, what does the “new normal” look like for workplace teams? What noticeable changes can we expect to see in how workplace teams communicate and interact wi...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 13, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Working on Microsoft Teams

Is your team ready to start embracing the remote working culture?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 01, 2020

The Unexpected Remote Working with Slack - The Ultimate Guide

Is your team looking for ways to adjust to remote work during this uncertain time?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 29, 2020

Remote Working: The Importance Of Human Interaction

In these uncertain times, how can you boost the positivity of your remote working team members to drive productivity and profitability?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 10, 2020

Overcoming The Barriers to Remote Work. Part 3: The Future

What are some of the existing barriers to remote work? How can we overcome these in the future?

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 27, 2020

The Revolution of Remote Work. Part 2: The Present

In recent years, the rapid advances in cloud technology have enabled workers to complete day-to-day tasks from the comfort of their own homes. According to Global Workplace Analytics,...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 21, 2020

Positive Workplace Culture: 5 Reasons Why It’s Important

Shifting workplace culture is far from easy. It often requires systemic change and this doesn’t happen instantly. Although, with the right tools and resources, this can be achieved qu...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 12, 2020

The History & Future Of Remote Work. Part 1: The Past

There’s a revolution happening in workplaces across the globe. But how did we get here? In this article, we are going to explore the history of the remote working revolution.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 28, 2020

Workplace Bonding in a Digital Era

The issue of loneliness in organizations is chronic. The impact this can have on workplace effectiveness is devastating. So, how can organizations use digital technology to bring thei...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 23, 2020

Workplace Gamification Making Employees More Productive And Happier

Gamification takes the characteristics that we like about games and applies them to everyday scenarios.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2020

Tracking Progress Can Drive Workplace Productivity

Keep your eye on the prize! Whether you’re striving to achieve a career ambition or personal goal, having the ability to stay focused and driven can be immensely challenging.

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 30, 2020

Driving Workplace Performance With Positive Reinforcement

Over the course of our lives, at one time or another, every one of us has taken the wilful decision to break a rule. From driving above the speed limit to missing an assignment deadli...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 21, 2020

Podcast

Top 20 Ideas For Remote Team Bonding

Despite the distance, there are plenty of group activities that your remote teams can engage in to help them bond and get to know each other. Here at Karma, we’ve outlined a list of 2...

In Podcast, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 07, 2020

Diversity

Encouraging Employees to Bring Their Authentic Self to the Workplace

Are you tired of leaving a piece of yourself at the door when you walk into work? Many employees feel the need to put on a façade and hide their true selves in order to fit into the c...

In Slack, Bot, Diversity, Appreciation, Values, Aug 29, 2023

What Is Workplace Diversity And Why Is It Important?

Workplace diversity is something that businesses of all shapes and sizes are starting to prioritize. In this article, we are going to be looking at how a workforce, enriched with prog...

In Diversity, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 17, 2020

Education

Work Smarter, Not Longer: The Power of a 4-Day Work Week

Between June and December 2022, Fred Lewsey from the University of Cambridge conducted the world’s largest trial on a four-day working week. The study involved 61 companies comprising...

In Rewards, Work-Life-Balance, Productivity, Education, Research, Mar 23, 2023

The Value Of Teacher Feedback In A Remote Classroom

Have you been underestimating the value of teacher feedback? Whether you are in a physical or remote classroom, providing students with feedback is vital to the improvement of their p...

In Education, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 24, 2020

Subscription Plan

The Evolution of Karma: a New Chapter Begins

Three years ago, the world experienced a significant shift when remote work became the new norm due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies were scrambling to find ways to maintain and bo...

In Slack, Microsoft Teams, Subscription Plan, Product development, Mar 17, 2023

Product development

The Evolution of Karma: a New Chapter Begins

Three years ago, the world experienced a significant shift when remote work became the new norm due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies were scrambling to find ways to maintain and bo...

In Slack, Microsoft Teams, Subscription Plan, Product development, Mar 17, 2023

appreciation

Work-Life-Balance

Work Smarter, Not Longer: The Power of a 4-Day Work Week

Between June and December 2022, Fred Lewsey from the University of Cambridge conducted the world’s largest trial on a four-day working week. The study involved 61 companies comprising...

In Rewards, Work-Life-Balance, Productivity, Education, Research, Mar 23, 2023

Recruiting

The Price of Recruitment: Calculating the True Cost of New Hires

Hiring new staff can be costly and possibly the most expensive aspect of running a business. However, employees are the driving force behind a company’s growth and success, making the...

In Research, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, Bot, Mar 30, 2023

Installation

Master Karma's Set up and Settings

Setting up a new product can be a bit overwhelming, especially for new users. That’s why in this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to set up Karma quickly and efficie...

In Slack, Onboarding, Installation, Global settings, Permissions, Notifications, Apr 04, 2023

Global settings

Master Karma's Set up and Settings

Setting up a new product can be a bit overwhelming, especially for new users. That’s why in this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to set up Karma quickly and efficie...

In Slack, Onboarding, Installation, Global settings, Permissions, Notifications, Apr 04, 2023

Permissions

Setup Guide to Using Karma Bot in Microsoft Teams

If you’re looking to improve company culture and foster a sense of appreciation and recognition in your organization, Karma Bot for Microsoft Teams could be the solution you’re lookin...

In Microsoft Teams, Onboarding, Recognition, Permissions, Apr 13, 2023

Master Karma's Set up and Settings

Setting up a new product can be a bit overwhelming, especially for new users. That’s why in this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to set up Karma quickly and efficie...

In Slack, Onboarding, Installation, Global settings, Permissions, Notifications, Apr 04, 2023

Notifications

How to Make Birthdays Special at Work

Birthdays are personal milestones that deserve to be celebrated, and the workplace is no exception. In the hustle and bustle of daily tasks, taking a moment to acknowledge and celebra...

In Notifications, Birthday reminders, Recognition, Values, Mar 21, 2024

Master Karma's Set up and Settings

Setting up a new product can be a bit overwhelming, especially for new users. That’s why in this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to set up Karma quickly and efficie...

In Slack, Onboarding, Installation, Global settings, Permissions, Notifications, Apr 04, 2023

Values

How to Evaluate Company Culture

Company culture has become one of the most important factors in employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity. A thriving company culture boosts morale, fosters collaboration, an...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Feedback, Values, Oct 08, 2024

11 Ways to Show Appreciation to Employees Today

Employee appreciation it’s a crucial component of a thriving workplace culture. According to a Gallup survey, only one in three workers in the U.S. strongly agree that they received r...

In Appreciation, Achievements, Recognition, Values, Apr 16, 2024

Build a Culture of Appreciation at your Workplace

According to Gallup’s renowned State of the Global Workplace report, 85% of employees worldwide are not engaged or actively disengaged in their jobs. This disengagement epidemic not o...

In Rewards, Achievements, Recognition, Values, Apr 09, 2024

6 Key Strategies for Effective Employee Recognition in Modern Business

As we delve deeper into the evolution of employee recognition, it becomes evident that traditional approaches no longer suffice in meeting the demands of the modern workforce. Today’s...

In Rewards, Appreciation, Recognition, Values, Apr 02, 2024

How to Make Birthdays Special at Work

Birthdays are personal milestones that deserve to be celebrated, and the workplace is no exception. In the hustle and bustle of daily tasks, taking a moment to acknowledge and celebra...

In Notifications, Birthday reminders, Recognition, Values, Mar 21, 2024

Encouraging Employees to Bring Their Authentic Self to the Workplace

Are you tired of leaving a piece of yourself at the door when you walk into work? Many employees feel the need to put on a façade and hide their true selves in order to fit into the c...

In Slack, Bot, Diversity, Appreciation, Values, Aug 29, 2023

The Foundations of Authentic Employee Happiness

In a world where billions of people wake up each day to head to work, the concept of job satisfaction carries immense weight. But are employees around the globe content with their pro...

In Communication, Company Culture, Appreciation, Values, Aug 22, 2023

Navigating Growth: Mentorship vs. Reverse Mentorship

In the realm of professional development, mentorship has long been a guiding light, illuminating the path toward success through shared wisdom and experience. However, as the tides of...

In Mentorship, Company Culture, Appreciation, Values, Aug 15, 2023

Leading with Grace in Times of Crisis

In the world of leadership, we often picture a strong captain guiding a ship through stormy seas. This leader, armed with confidence and experience, is seen as a symbol of stability i...

In Leadership, Company Culture, Appreciation, Values, Aug 08, 2023

From Cubicles to Cyberspace: Exploring Virtual Company Culture

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become the new normal for many organizations. One question arises as the traditional office environment transitions to virtual sp...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, Jun 13, 2023

Reintroduce Watercooler Talk to Remote Teams

​​Watercooler talk, or informal conversations that take place in the workplace, may seem trivial, but they are important for building relationships, boosting morale, and promoting cre...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, May 16, 2023

Guide to Set Up Company Values and Rewards in Karma

In Karma, we believe in the power of recognizing and rewarding employees for their hard work and dedication. Setting up company values and rewards can be an effective way to motivate ...

In MS Teams, Onboarding, Rewards, Values, Guide, May 02, 2023

Top 8 Solutions for Low Employee Engagement

Is your office feeling a little lackluster lately? Maybe it’s a case of low employee engagement. But don’t fret, every organization experiences ebbs and flows in team involvement, oft...

In Slack, Bot, Employee Engagement, Appreciation, Values, Apr 25, 2023

Why Having Fun at Work is Essential for Success

For many people, the idea of having fun at work seems like a far-fetched dream. After all, work is supposed to be serious, right? However, research has shown that incorporating elemen...

In Slack, Fun, Work-life balance, Appreciation, Values, Apr 11, 2023

Discover More Effective Ways to Award Karma Points

Karma is a powerful tool that goes beyond just assigning karma points to team members with typewritten commands. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into how you can simplify the ...

In Slack, Onboarding, Values, Reactions, Automation, Recognition, Apr 06, 2023

Reactions

Discover More Effective Ways to Award Karma Points

Karma is a powerful tool that goes beyond just assigning karma points to team members with typewritten commands. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into how you can simplify the ...

In Slack, Onboarding, Values, Reactions, Automation, Recognition, Apr 06, 2023

Automation

Discover More Effective Ways to Award Karma Points

Karma is a powerful tool that goes beyond just assigning karma points to team members with typewritten commands. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into how you can simplify the ...

In Slack, Onboarding, Values, Reactions, Automation, Recognition, Apr 06, 2023

Fun

Why Having Fun at Work is Essential for Success

For many people, the idea of having fun at work seems like a far-fetched dream. After all, work is supposed to be serious, right? However, research has shown that incorporating elemen...

In Slack, Fun, Work-life balance, Appreciation, Values, Apr 11, 2023

Work-life balance

Introducing Karma Connect

​At Karma, we’re always looking for ways to help teams stay connected, no matter where they’re working from. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Karma Connect- a feature that helps ...

In Slack, Connect, Work-life balance, Appreciation, May 23, 2023

Why Having Fun at Work is Essential for Success

For many people, the idea of having fun at work seems like a far-fetched dream. After all, work is supposed to be serious, right? However, research has shown that incorporating elemen...

In Slack, Fun, Work-life balance, Appreciation, Values, Apr 11, 2023

Quiet Quitting

Departments

A Quick Guide to Karma's Departments Feature

Karma is an employee recognition and engagement platform that enables organizations to appreciate and reward their employees for their hard work and contributions. In this article, we...

In Slack, Onboarding, Departments, Guide, Recognition, Apr 20, 2023

Guide

Feedback that Matters: Key Elements for Success

In today’s fast-paced and remote work environments, effective feedback has become more crucial than ever before. It serves as a vital tool for enhancing productivity, fostering growth...

In Slack, Onboarding, Feedback, Recognition, Guide, Sep 12, 2023

Customizing Karma's Branding Feature

Karma, the recognition system designed to promote positivity and collaboration in the workplace, offers a unique branding feature that allows companies to customize the platform to al...

In Slack, Onboarding, Branding, Recognition, Guide, Jun 06, 2023

Improve Team Communication with Karma’s Feedback Feature

Effective communication lies at the heart of successful teamwork. In today’s remote work landscape, where collaboration happens across digital platforms, it’s crucial to have robust t...

In Slack, Onboarding, Feedback, Recognition, Guide, May 26, 2023

Karma Dashboard and Achievements Guide

Managing team performance and recognizing achievements are crucial aspects of running a successful business. Karma`s Dashboard and Achievements features can help you do just that. In ...

In Slack, Onboarding, Achievements, Dashboard, Guide, May 08, 2023

Reward Ideas to Motivate Your Team

If you’re looking for ways to unite and engage your team, then this blog post is for you! With Karma Rewards, you can easily “monetize” and “materialize” the karma points received by ...

In Slack, MS Teams, Rewards, Guide, Recognition, May 04, 2023

Guide to Set Up Company Values and Rewards in Karma

In Karma, we believe in the power of recognizing and rewarding employees for their hard work and dedication. Setting up company values and rewards can be an effective way to motivate ...

In MS Teams, Onboarding, Rewards, Values, Guide, May 02, 2023

A Guide to Setting Up an Effective Bonus and Rewards Program

Karma is a platform that allows you to create a reward system for your employees. In this ultimate guide on how to set up rewards and how they work, we’re gonna give you a complete ru...

In Slack, Onboarding, Rewards, Appreciation, Guide, Apr 27, 2023

A Quick Guide to Karma's Departments Feature

Karma is an employee recognition and engagement platform that enables organizations to appreciate and reward their employees for their hard work and contributions. In this article, we...

In Slack, Onboarding, Departments, Guide, Recognition, Apr 20, 2023

Achievements

21 Powerful Team Recognition Strategies

Recognition at work can have a transformative effect. When people feel seen and valued, they are often more motivated, more engaged, and ready to put their best foot forward. But for ...

In Achievements, Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Nov 05, 2024

11 Ways to Show Appreciation to Employees Today

Employee appreciation it’s a crucial component of a thriving workplace culture. According to a Gallup survey, only one in three workers in the U.S. strongly agree that they received r...

In Appreciation, Achievements, Recognition, Values, Apr 16, 2024

Build a Culture of Appreciation at your Workplace

According to Gallup’s renowned State of the Global Workplace report, 85% of employees worldwide are not engaged or actively disengaged in their jobs. This disengagement epidemic not o...

In Rewards, Achievements, Recognition, Values, Apr 09, 2024

Karma Dashboard and Achievements Guide

Managing team performance and recognizing achievements are crucial aspects of running a successful business. Karma`s Dashboard and Achievements features can help you do just that. In ...

In Slack, Onboarding, Achievements, Dashboard, Guide, May 08, 2023

Connect

The Power of Love Languages at Work

In today’s modern workplaces, where deadlines hang over us and multitasking is the daily routine, expressing appreciation and fostering connections can feel like an uphill challenge. ...

In Slack, Connect, Recognition, Rewards, Jan 09, 2024

Deliver Benefits and Perks That Truly Matter

Before we embark on the journey of understanding the intricacies of employee satisfaction, it’s essential to demystify the distinction between employee benefits and perks. These two p...

In Slack, Connect, Recognition, Appreciation, Dec 12, 2023

Introducing Karma Connect

​At Karma, we’re always looking for ways to help teams stay connected, no matter where they’re working from. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Karma Connect- a feature that helps ...

In Slack, Connect, Work-life balance, Appreciation, May 23, 2023

Feedback

Closing the Workplace Appreciation Gap

Understanding employee recognition today requires acknowledging the nuances in how people prefer to give and receive appreciation. Many companies now have recognition programs in plac...

In Feedback, Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Oct 29, 2024

How to Evaluate Company Culture

Company culture has become one of the most important factors in employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity. A thriving company culture boosts morale, fosters collaboration, an...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Feedback, Values, Oct 08, 2024

10 Consistent Ways to Appreciate Employees

Employee appreciation shouldn’t be a one-time affair reserved for special occasions. Building a culture of recognition is an ongoing commitment that contributes to employee well-being...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Feedback, Rewards, Oct 01, 2024

The Impact of Pulse Surveys

Employee engagement is a critical factor that directly influences productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business success. One tool that has risen to prominence in recent years f...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Surveys, Feedback, Aug 20, 2024

The Impact and Importance of the Employer-Employee Relationship

The employer-employee relationship is a fundamental aspect of the modern workplace, shaping the dynamics between organizations and their workforce. It refers to the intricate web of i...

In Slack, Recognition, Feedback, Rewards, Feb 27, 2024

10 Strategies To Improve Psychological Safety At Work

Picture a workplace where employees feel comfortable expressing their ideas without fear of judgment, where collaboration flourishes, and innovation is embraced. This idyllic scenario...

In Feedback, Appreciation, Recognition, Rewards, Feb 13, 2024

Global Trends in Employee Recognition in the Workplace in 2024

In the modern world, employee recognition has undergone a significant transformation, reflecting the ever-changing needs and expectations of the workforce. Recognizing the human eleme...

In Slack, Feedback, Recognition, Appreciation, Dec 05, 2023

3 Ways to Better Connect with Your Coworkers

Connecting with coworkers goes beyond shared office spaces and water cooler conversations. Building meaningful connections in the workplace not only fosters a positive and collaborati...

In Slack, Connect feature, Recognition, Feedback, Nov 21, 2023

How Managers Can Fix Underperforming Remote Employees

It’s no secret that remote work has its benefits, but it also brings forth its fair share of issues. One such problem is dealing with underperforming remote employees. While some may ...

In Slack, Feedback, Recognition, Rewards, Nov 14, 2023

7 Ways Managers Can Support Their Employees at Work

It’s not just about ticking off tasks and hitting those deadlines anymore. These days, the spotlight is on managers who can create a positive work vibe, prioritize their team’s well-b...

In MS Teams, Feedback, Recognition, Motivation, Nov 07, 2023

15 Tips for Remote Meeting Success

At the heart of this communication lies the remote meeting—a powerful tool that bridges the gaps unites teams, and drives progress. However, as virtual interactions become the norm, m...

In Slack, Meetings, Recognition, Feedback, Oct 10, 2023

Feedback that Matters: Key Elements for Success

In today’s fast-paced and remote work environments, effective feedback has become more crucial than ever before. It serves as a vital tool for enhancing productivity, fostering growth...

In Slack, Onboarding, Feedback, Recognition, Guide, Sep 12, 2023

Improve Team Communication with Karma’s Feedback Feature

Effective communication lies at the heart of successful teamwork. In today’s remote work landscape, where collaboration happens across digital platforms, it’s crucial to have robust t...

In Slack, Onboarding, Feedback, Recognition, Guide, May 26, 2023

Communication

10 Strategies to Boost Employee Engagement

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become more than just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in the way we work. According to a recent study by FlexJobs, remote work ...

In Appreciation, Communication, Recognition, Engagement, May 14, 2024

Engage Colleagues, Build Community

Fostering a sense of community within the workplace isn’t just a trendy concept—it’s a crucial element for cultivating a thriving organizational culture. Studies consistently show tha...

In Leadership, Communication, Recognition, Engagement, May 07, 2024

Top 5 Leader Skills in 2024

Leadership is like a constantly changing puzzle, isn’t it? In 2024, with teams juggling remote work, global shake-ups, and tech revolutions, the hunt for top-notch leadership is hotte...

In Leadership, Communication, Recognition, Flexibility, Apr 30, 2024

The Foundations of Authentic Employee Happiness

In a world where billions of people wake up each day to head to work, the concept of job satisfaction carries immense weight. But are employees around the globe content with their pro...

In Communication, Company Culture, Appreciation, Values, Aug 22, 2023

Polite Messaging: Slack Edition

Ah, the wonders of remote work! Working from the comfort of your home, embracing the flexible schedule, and dodging the rush hour commute. But wait! How do we effectively communicate ...

In Slack, Communication, Appreciation, Recognition, Jun 01, 2023

Branding

Customizing Karma's Branding Feature

Karma, the recognition system designed to promote positivity and collaboration in the workplace, offers a unique branding feature that allows companies to customize the platform to al...

In Slack, Onboarding, Branding, Recognition, Guide, Jun 06, 2023

ROI Calculator

Boost Your ROI with Karma Recognition

In the dynamic world of business, product owners, stakeholders, and management are always on the lookout for strategies to enhance their return on investment (ROI). Amidst this pursui...

In Slack, ROI Calculator, Appreciation, Recognition, Jun 20, 2023

Leadership

Inspire Your Team: 3 Simple Ways

Keeping a team consistently inspired is a challenge that many leaders struggle to meet. According to a Gallup poll, only 36% of U.S. employees feel engaged at work, a statistic that h...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Leadership, Aug 27, 2024

How to Empower Managers Through Recognition

Managers are the backbone of successful operations, they not only steer teams toward achieving organizational goals but also play a critical role in employee engagement, productivity,...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Leadership, Teamwork, Aug 13, 2024

7 Tips for Effective Manager Training

In today’s competitive and ever-evolving business landscape, the role of leadership is paramount. A great leader does more than just oversee operations; they inspire their team, drive...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Leadership, Teamwork, Aug 06, 2024

Engage Colleagues, Build Community

Fostering a sense of community within the workplace isn’t just a trendy concept—it’s a crucial element for cultivating a thriving organizational culture. Studies consistently show tha...

In Leadership, Communication, Recognition, Engagement, May 07, 2024

Top 5 Leader Skills in 2024

Leadership is like a constantly changing puzzle, isn’t it? In 2024, with teams juggling remote work, global shake-ups, and tech revolutions, the hunt for top-notch leadership is hotte...

In Leadership, Communication, Recognition, Flexibility, Apr 30, 2024

10 Essential Qualities of a Good Manager

As we usher in 2024, the expectations and challenges for effective leadership have reached new heights. In this era of constant change, managers need to possess a unique set of qualit...

In Management, Leadership, Recognition, Appreciation, Feb 06, 2024

Leading with Grace in Times of Crisis

In the world of leadership, we often picture a strong captain guiding a ship through stormy seas. This leader, armed with confidence and experience, is seen as a symbol of stability i...

In Leadership, Company Culture, Appreciation, Values, Aug 08, 2023

Mentorship

Navigating Growth: Mentorship vs. Reverse Mentorship

In the realm of professional development, mentorship has long been a guiding light, illuminating the path toward success through shared wisdom and experience. However, as the tides of...

In Mentorship, Company Culture, Appreciation, Values, Aug 15, 2023

LGBT+

3 Ways to Support LGBTQI+ Employees Beyond Pride Month

As Pride Month rolls around, it’s essential for organizations to not only celebrate but also actively support their LGBTQI+ employees. In fostering an inclusive and supportive workpla...

In Slack, Company Culture, Appreciation, Recognition, LGBT+, Sep 19, 2023

Product Development

Karma for Teams September Update: Elevating Team Recognition and Rewards

In the constant pursuit of enhancing team collaboration and recognition, Karma for Teams presents its latest product update for September. Packed with exciting features, this update m...

In MS Teams, Microsoft Teams, Product Development, Updates, Sep 25, 2023

Karma Bot's September Update: Empowering Recognition and Streamlining Processes

We are thrilled to unveil the latest features in the September update of Karma, the chatbot designed to celebrate and recognize the efforts of your teammates. This update focuses on e...

In Slack, Product Development, Billing, Updates, Sep 22, 2023

Billing

Karma Bot's September Update: Empowering Recognition and Streamlining Processes

We are thrilled to unveil the latest features in the September update of Karma, the chatbot designed to celebrate and recognize the efforts of your teammates. This update focuses on e...

In Slack, Product Development, Billing, Updates, Sep 22, 2023

Updates

Karma for Teams September Update: Elevating Team Recognition and Rewards

In the constant pursuit of enhancing team collaboration and recognition, Karma for Teams presents its latest product update for September. Packed with exciting features, this update m...

In MS Teams, Microsoft Teams, Product Development, Updates, Sep 25, 2023

Karma Bot's September Update: Empowering Recognition and Streamlining Processes

We are thrilled to unveil the latest features in the September update of Karma, the chatbot designed to celebrate and recognize the efforts of your teammates. This update focuses on e...

In Slack, Product Development, Billing, Updates, Sep 22, 2023

Career

How Working Couples Can Thrive Together

As the alarm clock blares on a typical Monday morning, you and your partner join the ranks of millions of other working couples, gearing up for another busy week filled with back-to-b...

In Slack, Career, Appreciation, Recognition, Oct 03, 2023

Meetings

15 Tips for Remote Meeting Success

At the heart of this communication lies the remote meeting—a powerful tool that bridges the gaps unites teams, and drives progress. However, as virtual interactions become the norm, m...

In Slack, Meetings, Recognition, Feedback, Oct 10, 2023

Recruitment

Experience vs Engagement: Hiring Insights

Imagine stepping into a bustling café, lured by the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. You eagerly order your favorite cappuccino and patiently wait. Now, consider the different ele...

In Slack, HR, Recognition, Recruitment, Oct 17, 2023

Motivation

21 Powerful Team Recognition Strategies

Recognition at work can have a transformative effect. When people feel seen and valued, they are often more motivated, more engaged, and ready to put their best foot forward. But for ...

In Achievements, Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Nov 05, 2024

Closing the Workplace Appreciation Gap

Understanding employee recognition today requires acknowledging the nuances in how people prefer to give and receive appreciation. Many companies now have recognition programs in plac...

In Feedback, Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Oct 29, 2024

21 Fun Ways to Build Team Engagement

Team building is essential for fostering engagement, improving collaboration, and enhancing the overall productivity of any group. When designed thoughtfully, team-building activities...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Rewards, Sep 10, 2024

50 Creative Rewards to Motivate Teams

Recognizing and rewarding employees isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for maintaining motivation, boosting morale, and fostering a positive company culture. But let’s face it: ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Rewards, Sep 03, 2024

Inspire Your Team: 3 Simple Ways

Keeping a team consistently inspired is a challenge that many leaders struggle to meet. According to a Gallup poll, only 36% of U.S. employees feel engaged at work, a statistic that h...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Motivation, Leadership, Aug 27, 2024

10 Practical Employee Motivation Strategies

Employee motivation is pivotal for a company’s success. In an ideal workplace, every employee is motivated and ready to perform at their best every day. However, the reality is often ...

In Work-life Balance, Motivation, Recognition, Productivity, Apr 23, 2024

7 Ways Managers Can Support Their Employees at Work

It’s not just about ticking off tasks and hitting those deadlines anymore. These days, the spotlight is on managers who can create a positive work vibe, prioritize their team’s well-b...

In MS Teams, Feedback, Recognition, Motivation, Nov 07, 2023

14 Eco-Friendly Corporate Gifts

The era of generic, environmentally harmful gifts is slowly fading away. The new wave? Eco-friendly corporate gifts that are not only responsible but also fun and thoughtful. In this ...

In Slack, Rewards, Recognition, Motivation, Oct 31, 2023

Connect feature

3 Ways to Better Connect with Your Coworkers

Connecting with coworkers goes beyond shared office spaces and water cooler conversations. Building meaningful connections in the workplace not only fosters a positive and collaborati...

In Slack, Connect feature, Recognition, Feedback, Nov 21, 2023

Rewards feature

15 Trendy Corporate Gifts for a Lit Christmas Season

It’s that time of the year again, and we’re about to make this holiday season epic for our work squad. Time to show some love to the crew with gifts that are straight fire. Check out ...

In Slack, Rewards feature, Recognition, Appreciation, Nov 28, 2023

Bonuses

Effective Annual Incentive Strategies

In today’s competitive landscape, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just a competitive salary. Effective incentive plans can be the secret sauce to aligning emplo...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Incentive strategy, Bonuses, Jul 30, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Year-End Bonuses

As the year draws to a close, the anticipation of holiday festivities and the promise of a fresh start in the new year often coincide with a more tangible excitement – year-end bonuse...

In Rewards, Recognition, Appreciation, Bonuses, Jan 23, 2024

Management

10 Essential Qualities of a Good Manager

As we usher in 2024, the expectations and challenges for effective leadership have reached new heights. In this era of constant change, managers need to possess a unique set of qualit...

In Management, Leadership, Recognition, Appreciation, Feb 06, 2024

Organization

Optimizing Rewards Through Smart Budgeting

No doubts that optimizing your total rewards budget is a critical aspect of ensuring employee satisfaction, retention, and organizational success. A well-designed total rewards progra...

In HR, Organization, Planning, Collaboration, Mar 12, 2024

Planning

Optimizing Rewards Through Smart Budgeting

No doubts that optimizing your total rewards budget is a critical aspect of ensuring employee satisfaction, retention, and organizational success. A well-designed total rewards progra...

In HR, Organization, Planning, Collaboration, Mar 12, 2024

Collaboration

Key Strategies for Remote Team Growth

Remote work opens up a global talent pool, but as teams grow, maintaining effective communication, strong culture, and productivity can become tricky. Whether your team is expanding t...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Collaboration, Retention, Oct 15, 2024

Optimizing Rewards Through Smart Budgeting

No doubts that optimizing your total rewards budget is a critical aspect of ensuring employee satisfaction, retention, and organizational success. A well-designed total rewards progra...

In HR, Organization, Planning, Collaboration, Mar 12, 2024

Birthday reminders

How to Make Birthdays Special at Work

Birthdays are personal milestones that deserve to be celebrated, and the workplace is no exception. In the hustle and bustle of daily tasks, taking a moment to acknowledge and celebra...

In Notifications, Birthday reminders, Recognition, Values, Mar 21, 2024

Work-life Balance

10 Practical Employee Motivation Strategies

Employee motivation is pivotal for a company’s success. In an ideal workplace, every employee is motivated and ready to perform at their best every day. However, the reality is often ...

In Work-life Balance, Motivation, Recognition, Productivity, Apr 23, 2024

Flexibility

Top 5 Leader Skills in 2024

Leadership is like a constantly changing puzzle, isn’t it? In 2024, with teams juggling remote work, global shake-ups, and tech revolutions, the hunt for top-notch leadership is hotte...

In Leadership, Communication, Recognition, Flexibility, Apr 30, 2024

Hospitality industry

Hospitality Employee Celebration Guide

Customer service and satisfaction are paramount in the hospitality business, making it essential to recognize and celebrate the dedication of employees. These workers are the backbone...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Hospitality industry, May 21, 2024

Workplace Culture

Understanding Employee Needs in Workplace Culture

According to a 2020 study by Glassdoor, 77% of employees consider a company’s culture before applying for a job, and 56% say company culture is more important than salary when it come...

In Work-Life Balance, Recognition, Growth, Workplace Culture, Jun 11, 2024

Remote-friendly Reward Ideas for the Modern Workplace

In the evolving landscape of remote work, maintaining employee motivation and engagement is more critical than ever. Companies that prioritize recognition see not only improved morale...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Rewards, Workplace Culture, Jun 04, 2024

How to Build a Culture of Giving

Imagine walking into a workplace where smiles are abundant, collaboration is second nature, and recognition flows freely among colleagues. Such an environment isn’t a utopian dream—it...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Workplace Culture, May 28, 2024

Work-Life Balance

Understanding Employee Needs in Workplace Culture

According to a 2020 study by Glassdoor, 77% of employees consider a company’s culture before applying for a job, and 56% say company culture is more important than salary when it come...

In Work-Life Balance, Recognition, Growth, Workplace Culture, Jun 11, 2024

Growth

Understanding Employee Needs in Workplace Culture

According to a 2020 study by Glassdoor, 77% of employees consider a company’s culture before applying for a job, and 56% say company culture is more important than salary when it come...

In Work-Life Balance, Recognition, Growth, Workplace Culture, Jun 11, 2024

Retention

10 Critical Recognition Tips Every HR Needs

Employee recognition is no longer a “nice to have” – it’s a must-have. With more competition for top talent and the rise of hybrid and remote work environments, companies need to be i...

In HR, Appreciation, Recognition, Retention, Oct 22, 2024

Key Strategies for Remote Team Growth

Remote work opens up a global talent pool, but as teams grow, maintaining effective communication, strong culture, and productivity can become tricky. Whether your team is expanding t...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Collaboration, Retention, Oct 15, 2024

10 Strategies for Crafting a Retail Employee Recognition Program

The impact of employee recognition in the retail industry is profound, significantly contributing to employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention. There are countless ways to show...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Retention, Inclusivity, Jun 18, 2024

Inclusivity

10 Strategies for Crafting a Retail Employee Recognition Program

The impact of employee recognition in the retail industry is profound, significantly contributing to employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention. There are countless ways to show...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Retention, Inclusivity, Jun 18, 2024

Manufacturing Industry

15 Employee Recognition Statistics You Need to Know in 2024

As we venture into 2024, understanding the current trends and statistics surrounding employee recognition can help organizations better appreciate their workforce, fostering a more en...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Manufacturing Industry, Jul 02, 2024

9 Tips to Celebrate Manufacturing Workforce

In the demanding world of manufacturing, where precision, efficiency, and safety are paramount, the contributions of a skilled workforce often go unnoticed. Recognizing and celebratin...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Manufacturing Industry, Jun 25, 2024

Remote work

Crafting a Fair Hybrid Work Policy

The advent of remote and hybrid work models has reshaped the way organizations operate, offering flexibility and new opportunities for both employees and employers. According to a 202...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Remote work, Hybrid work, Jul 09, 2024

Hybrid work

Crafting a Fair Hybrid Work Policy

The advent of remote and hybrid work models has reshaped the way organizations operate, offering flexibility and new opportunities for both employees and employers. According to a 202...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Remote work, Hybrid work, Jul 09, 2024

Employee retention

Employee Loyalty: 10 Proven Methods

In a competitive job market, retaining top talent is as crucial as attracting it. High turnover rates can be costly and disruptive, while a stable, satisfied workforce drives producti...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Employee retention, Layoffs, Jul 23, 2024

Coping with Layoff Aftermath

The modern workplace is often an unpredictable environment, with layoffs being one of the most disruptive events that employees can face. While much attention is rightfully given to t...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Employee retention, Layoffs, Jul 16, 2024

Layoffs

Employee Loyalty: 10 Proven Methods

In a competitive job market, retaining top talent is as crucial as attracting it. High turnover rates can be costly and disruptive, while a stable, satisfied workforce drives producti...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Employee retention, Layoffs, Jul 23, 2024

Coping with Layoff Aftermath

The modern workplace is often an unpredictable environment, with layoffs being one of the most disruptive events that employees can face. While much attention is rightfully given to t...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Employee retention, Layoffs, Jul 16, 2024

Incentive strategy

Effective Annual Incentive Strategies

In today’s competitive landscape, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just a competitive salary. Effective incentive plans can be the secret sauce to aligning emplo...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Incentive strategy, Bonuses, Jul 30, 2024

Teamwork

How to Empower Managers Through Recognition

Managers are the backbone of successful operations, they not only steer teams toward achieving organizational goals but also play a critical role in employee engagement, productivity,...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Leadership, Teamwork, Aug 13, 2024

7 Tips for Effective Manager Training

In today’s competitive and ever-evolving business landscape, the role of leadership is paramount. A great leader does more than just oversee operations; they inspire their team, drive...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Leadership, Teamwork, Aug 06, 2024

Surveys

The Impact of Pulse Surveys

Employee engagement is a critical factor that directly influences productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business success. One tool that has risen to prominence in recent years f...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Surveys, Feedback, Aug 20, 2024