Tip Tuesday

Welcome to Tip Tuesday!

Each week, we'll share quick, actionable tips to help you master the platform and manage your programs more efficiently.

March 10th, 2026 – Think Global: Unleashing the Power of Your Regional Teams! 🌍
Managing a recognition program is a big job—but managing one that spans continents, time zones, and cultures is a masterclass in administration! Whether you're overseeing a small EMEA branch or a massive APAC expansion, your global strategy is what turns a "headquarters program" into a truly inclusive company culture. The…
March 3rd, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Make Your Company Values Visible in Awardco
Want your culture to feel real—not just listed on a slide deck? This week’s tip shows you how to turn your company values into platform hashtags, integrate them into your programs, and spotlight them on your homepage so every recognition reinforces what matters most. Why connect Awardco to your values? When company values…
Feb 17, 202026 Tip Tuesday – Never Miss a Beat: How to Follow Discussions in the Admin Community!
Want to stay ahead of the curve on Awardco product updates, best practices, or specific discussion threads you’re interested in? Don’t just check back periodically—let the community come to you! 🔔 Why Follow? The Awardco Admin Community is growing fast. By "Following" specific categories or discussions, you ensure that you…
February 3rd, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Make the Most of Employee Appreciation Day (March 6th)!
Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 6th! Whether you are planning a single day of thanks or a full Employee Appreciation Week, now is the time to finalize your strategy to ensure every employee feels seen and valued. 🌟 The Impact of a "Thank You" Did you know that recognition makes employees feel 5X more connected…
February 24th, 2026 Tip Tuesday – How to Raise an Admin Support Ticket Right in the Platform
This is a reminder to raise a ticket with the TCSM Team whenever you need help with your Awardco administration. The fastest, easiest way to get support from my team is right inside the platform! Select “Raise a ticket.” Choose the topic that fits best and fill out the short form so we have the details we need up front.…
Feb 10th 2026 Tip Tuesday - Making Awardco Reports Useful in Your Day-to-Day Platform Administration
Which report should I use? How do I filter it? Why doesn’t my scheduled report look the way I expect? This week’s Tip Tuesday is all about getting clean, useful data out of Awardco without pulling your hair out. 1. Know which report to use Think of the main reports like this: Activity / Recognition reports – Great for…
January 27th, 26 Tip Tuesday – Get Help Faster with New Admin Support Tickets!
Say goodbye to "Is anyone there?" and hello to specialized support. We know your time is valuable. That’s why we’ve launched new support tickets for admins to make it easier to get help with your Awardco platform. What’s New? Instead of starting a live chat for every question, you can now use a streamlined support ticket…
January 20th, 2026 Tip Tuesday - Don’t Let Low Budgets Block Your Recognition! 🛑
Have you ever seen a "Recognition Queue Processing Error" notification in your inbox, or a "error" in your recognition queue, and wondered why? You check your account, you know the money is there, but the recognitions are stuck. This week’s tip is all about understanding the difference between the Funding Summary and Point…
January 6th, 2026 Tip Tuesday - Get Ready for Awardco Engage
Still waiting for the annual engagement survey to find out your team is burnt out? By the time you get the data, it’s already old news. This week’s tip is all about Awardco Engage—our powerful new sentiment and survey tool designed to help you capture, understand, and act on employee feedback in real-time. What is Awardco…
12/19/2025 Tip Tuesday - Budgeting & Funding Reminders
As we approach the height of the holiday season, many of you are preparing to send bulk holiday awards to your teams. To ensure these awards are delivered seamlessly—and that your employees can redeem them without delay—we have a few formal reminders regarding Budgets and Funding. Here is how to ensure your holiday gifting…
12/9/2025 Tip Tuesday - Admin Support Holiday Hours
As we reach the holiday season, we want to make sure you know exactly how to get the support you need for all your platform administration tasks! 🎉 Our Technical CSM team is specifically trained to help you tackle your day-to-day platform management. You can connect with a TCSM for real-time help via submission of a…
12/2/2025 Tip Tuesday - Decoding Your Data: Making Awardco Reports Easy!
Are you trying to prove the value of your program? Do you need to track spending or understand engagement? The answers are all in your Awardco Reports tab. Instead of trying to look at all the reports, a better approach is to start with the question you need answered. Below are the two most common reporting questions…
11/25/2025 Tip Tuesday – How to Submit Support Tickets for Quick Solutions!
Did you know the best path to getting expert help for your platform questions, requests, or issues is submitting a support ticket form? Our dedicated Technical Customer Success Manager Team is here to ensure your Awardco administration is always seamless and simple. Benefits Why Use a Support Ticket? Submitting a ticket is…
11/18/2025 Tip Tuesday – Get Ready for the Giving Guide
Are you tired of users asking, "How many points should I give for this?" or worrying about inconsistent award amounts across teams? Even with clear guidelines, users often forget or ignore external rubrics, leading to unequal recognition. This week's tip is a sneak peek at a massive upcoming feature—the Giving…
11/12/2025 Tip Tuesday – Combat Notification Fatigue with Smart Defaults! 🔔
(With yesterday being the American holiday Veteran's Day, this tip is a day late!) We're all drowning in notifications these days. In a recognition platform, receiving too many generic alerts can make truly important messages (like an approval needed, or a new recognition received) easy to ignore. This week’s quick win is…
11/4/2025 Tip Tuesday - Limits vs. Budgets: Choose the Right Financial Guardrail!
Are you trying to control how many points your employees give through a recognition program? You have two main tools in Awardco—Limits in Recognition Programs and Budgets—and knowing when to use which can save you a lot of administrative headache. This week, we're breaking down the best use cases for each financial…
10/28/2025 Tip Tuesday – Guide the Way with Recognition Presets! ✨
Are your managers and employees sometimes unsure of the right point amount to give in a recognition award? Do you want to ensure your awards are consistent and equitable across your organization? This week’s tip is all about a quick win in your program settings: Award Presets. Recognition presets are predefined point…
10/21/25 Tip Tuesday – Take Recognition Mobile with the Awardco App! 📱
Recognition shouldn't be confined to a desktop. This week's tip is all about bringing the power of Awardco to your employees' fingertips with the Awardco Mobile App! Making the app available to your team is the easiest way to ensure recognition is happening instantly and effortlessly, whether your employees are at their…
10/14/25 Tip Tuesday – The Importance of Pre-Funding Bulk Awards
Getting ready to plan big year-end employee appreciation awards or holiday bonuses? 💸🎁🥳 This week's tip is all about how to ensure your bulk awards run smoothly and without a hitch! If your organization is billed retroactively based on the amount awarded or redeemed each month, you must pay extra attention to maintain…
10/7/2025 Tip Tuesday - It's That Time Again... Holiday Recognition Prep! 🎁
It's hard to believe, but the holiday season is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to start planning your holiday programs! Getting a head start ensures a smooth, impactful, and stress-free awarding season for you and your employees. Here are the top three things to start considering right now to prepare…
9/30/2025 Tip Tuesday - Increase Security & Convenience with Single Sign-On!
Single Sign-On (SSO) is a secure way for your employees to log in to their Awardco account using the same credentials they use for your company's directory. Think of it as a master key for all their work applications! If you're using an Identity Provider that supports SAML 2.0 (like Okta, Entrust, or Microsoft Azure Active…
9/23/2025 – Tip Tuesday: Dive Deeper with Awardco Webinars 💻
Want to get more out of your Awardco platform? Our live webinars are a fantastic way to do just that! They're your all-access pass to see the platform in action, learn about powerful features, and get pro tips from our experts. In our recent "Live Demo with Shane Stanley Vol. 2," we showcased how Awardco goes beyond simple…
9/16/2025 - Tip Tuesday: Unlock Platform Power with Metadata 🔑
Maybe you know about metadata, but are you really using it to its full potential? Metadata is the secret ingredient for making your Awardco platform smarter and more automated. By adding a little extra info to your user file, you can unlock powerful features that save you time and make your recognition programs more…
9/9/2025 Tip Tuesday – Point Expiration: Putting Your Points to Work
Want to encourage employees to redeem their points and stay engaged with your recognition program? Point expiration is a great way to do that. It can also help your organization with financial planning by reducing the liability of outstanding points. So, how does it work? Let's dive in. 👇 Why Use Point Expiration?…
9/2/2025 Tip Tuesday – Keeping Your Funding Account and Points Balanced
The key to a successful program is ensuring that your USD Balance and your total points always match. This simple method guarantees that every point in the system is already funded, preventing any funding issues or delays in processing redemptions. Just as a check needs to be backed by cash, every point on the Awardco…
8/26/2025 Tip Tuesday - Listen to Your People with Surveys
One of the most powerful things you can do for your employees is listen to them. Understanding what they need, what's working, and what could be better is the first step toward building a truly great workplace. But how do you get that feedback in a structured, actionable way? With the Awards Surveys feature, you can easily…
8/19/2025 Tip Tuesday - A Head Start on Holiday Recognition 🎁
The holiday season will be here before you know it! Getting a head start on your recognition strategy now can make all the difference in creating a meaningful and stress-free experience for everyone. Here are a few things to start thinking about to ensure a smooth and impactful holiday season. 1. Plan Your Budget and…
8/12/2025 Tip Tuesday – Boost Engagement on Your Social Feed! 🚀
The social feed is a powerful tool for building a culture of recognition. But what happens when your organization grows and the feed becomes overwhelming? When a recognition is missed, it can feel like a great moment of appreciation has been lost. This week, we'll walk you through three easy-to-implement tips that will…
8/5/2025 Tip Tuesday – Understanding Your Awardco Invoices 🧾
Ever wondered why you receive different types of invoices from Awardco? Our goal is to make the process as seamless as possible, and a big part of that is understanding what each invoice means. Sometimes a funding request invoice will come with a report to show what the invoice is billing for, but it’s always good to have…
7/29/2025 Tip Tuesday – Host Engaging Contests and Raffles with Earn Programs! 🎉
Want an easy way to run contests or raffles for training completions, company challenges, or any other engagement initiative? By leveraging Earn Programs and platform reports, you can seamlessly facilitate these events and reward participants. Maintaining engagement through fun, interactive contests doesn't have to be a…
7/22/2025 Tip Tuesday – Simplify Your Platform Funding Now! 💸
Have you ever found yourself unsure how your platform is funded, how to make sure there’s enough money to cover redemptions, or whether you have enough points to send out awards? You’re not alone, and that’s exactly why we implemented the new Customer Managed Billing method. This method gives you full visibility and…
7/15/2025 Tip Tuesday – Automating User Data: Less Admin Work, More Impact! 🚀
Are you looking for ways to lighten your administrative load while ensuring your Awardco platform always has the most accurate user data? You're in luck! Automating user data updates is a powerful way to keep everything precise and secure, freeing you up for more impactful work. Maintaining accurate user data is crucial…
7/8/2025 Tip Tuesday – Adjusting User Point Balances
Ever needed to make a quick adjustment to a user’s point balance? Whether it’s adding a few points or correcting an award made in error? Today’s tip is all about how to add or remove points in the platform. Let’s break it down! 👇 ✅ Adding Points There are two main ways to add points to a user’s wallet: Send a Recognition…
7/1/2025 Tip Tuesday – Manually Queueing Service Awards: Bridging the Gaps! 🌉
While Awardco's Service Award Automation is a game-changer for celebrating anniversaries, what happens if an award gets missed or needs a one-off adjustment? Don't worry, you can easily queue up individual service awards manually! This quick tip will show you how to ensure no anniversary goes uncelebrated, even if it falls…
6/24/2025 Tip Tuesday – Duplicating Programs: Your Shortcut to Efficiency! 🚀
Tired of building recognition programs from scratch when they share similar settings? There's a smarter way! If you're creating multiple recognition programs with similar structures, you don't have to start from square one every time. Awardco makes it easy to save time and effort by duplicating existing programs. What it…
6/17/2025 Tip Tuesday – Unlock the Power of The Adoption Dashboard
Understand how your platform is performing by leveraging the new Adoption Dashboard 📊 The Adoption Dashboard is available exclusively through the Awardco 2.0 interface. If your organization hasn't made the switch yet, now’s the perfect time! The new dashboard will provide you, as an admin, with clear insight into how your…
6/11/2025 Tip Tuesday - Keep Recognitions Flowing with Delegates! 🤝
Want to ensure recognition approvals never get held up when someone's out of office? Enable your users to assign delegates! This feature allows designated individuals to step in and approve recognitions, ensuring smooth operations and timely appreciation for your team. What it Does: The Delegates feature empowers users to…
6/3/2025 Tip Tuesday - Discover What Rewards Your Employees Really Want
Want to know what your employees are truly valuing and redeeming their points on? Dive into the Points Redeemed report! This powerful tool gives you a clear picture of redemption activity, helping you understand spending habits and refine your reward offerings. What it does:The Points Redeemed report tracks how points are…
5/27/2025 Tip Tuesday - Give Back with Awardco Giving! 🎗️
Want to empower your employees to make a difference with their recognition points? Look no further! Awardco Giving allows your team to convert their earned points into charitable donations to causes they care about. It’s a powerful way to promote social responsibility and align your company’s values with employee goodwill.…
5/20/2025 Tip Tuesday - Recognition Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Mistakes happen, and we get it! It’s all part of the process! But when it comes to recognitions, we want to make sure that everything goes smoothly, as errors can sometimes lead to confusion or bigger problems down the line. 🛠️ The good news is, if something goes wrong, there’s a way to fix it. Deleting Recognitions…
5/13/2025 Tip Tuesday – Modernize Your Platform 🚀
Keep your organization's Awardco platform looking sharp and functioning optimally with a few simple updates! Modernizing these key areas will enhance the user experience and set you up for future product improvements. Quick Steps for Admins: 🏠 Update Your Homepage: If you're still using a legacy design, transition to the…
5/6/2025 Tip Tuesday – AwardCodes
Create unforgettable experiences with customized AwardCodes. What is allows you to do: Customizing AwardCodes with points for any occasion is easier than it's ever been. Consider AwardCodes for your next training, all hands meeting, site visit, people event, the options are endless. We just used AwardCodes to run a lunch…
4/29/2025 Tip Tuesday – Show Recognition ROI with the Admin Dashboard 📊
Demonstrate the impact of Awardco to your leadership with the Admin Dashboard. What it does: This powerful tool provides a clear overview of platform usage, highlighting key metrics that showcase engagement and the value employees are getting. Quick Steps for Admins: Navigate: Log in to your admin portal and click on the…
4/22/25 Tip Tuesday – Lighten Your Admin Workload with Roles & Permissions
Unlock greater control and efficiency with Awardco's Roles & Permissions tool! 👋 Need to grant specific teams like IT, Payroll, or Marketing tailored access to platform features and backend settings? Leverage Awardco's Roles & Permissions tool to create custom roles with precise data visibility and feature access. With…
4/16/25 Tip Tuesday – Use the Platform's Homepage Editor for Company Announcements! 📣
Want another prime spot to share company news and updates? Don't forget the power of your Homepage Editor! What it does: The Text/Image widget lets admins create eye-catching blocks right on the homepage. Think of it as another billboard to keep everyone in the loop on important happenings. Quick Steps for Admins: Head to…
4/8/25 Tip Tuesday – Amplify Great Moments with Pinned Recognitions! 📌
Want to make sure those standout recognitions get the visibility they deserve? Now you can with the new Pinned Recognitions feature! What it does: Pinning allows admins to highlight specific recognitions in a scrolling carousel at the top of the recognition feed (and even on the homepage via the widget editor!). It's a…
4/1/25 Tip Tuesday – Streamline Budget Management with Auto-Reload Rules
Managing your budgets manually can be time-consuming and prone to error, but with Budget Auto-Reload Rules, you can automate the process and ensure your budgets stay funded without the hassle. Here’s how you can leverage this feature to save time and reduce administrative tasks in your recognition platform. How it works…
3/25/25 Tip Tuesday – Personalizing Service Awards
While traditional service awards have their place, let's elevate them! To truly make employees feel valued for their dedication, personalization is key. Instead of generic gifts or plaques, tailor service awards to individual employee preferences. This shows you see them as more than just a number. Gather Information:…
3/18/25 Tip Tuesday – Recognizing Sensitive Contributions Privately
While public recognition is generally encouraged to foster a culture of appreciation and visibility, there are times when discretion is key. For those moments involving sensitive information or low-profile, yet impactful, situations, Awardco offers the ability to send private recognitions. 🤫 What It Is: Awardco allows you…
3/11/25 Tip Tuesday - Find Support Faster with Federated Search! ⚡️
Need help? Now you can find support articles directly in your community search! We've added Federated Search, which pulls relevant articles from support.awardco.com into a dedicated "Support Articles" tab within your search results. Why use it?: Save Time: No more jumping between sites! Get answers faster. Easy Access:…
3/4/25 Tip Tuesday – Encore 👏 👏👏
Encore is an innovative feature designed to enhance the impact of recognitions by giving those with budget access the ability to reward exceptional efforts with additional points! Enhanced Acknowledgment: Provides an opportunity to further recognize exceptional efforts and hard work. Motivates Team Members: Strengthens…
2/25/25 Tip Tuesday – Awardco Resource Center: Your One-Stop Support Hub!
Ever find yourself stuck with a platform question and not sure where to turn? Sure, the Awardco Community is an awesome place to get answers (we love it, too!). But don’t forget—the Awardco Resource Center is packed with everything you need, right at your fingertips! 🔍 What It Is: The Awardco Resource Center is your…
2/18/24 Tip Tuesday – Get Ready for Employee Appreciation Day (March 7th)!
Wondering how to make the most of Employee Appreciation Day? Start planning now for maximum impact! 🌟 What It Is: Employee Appreciation Day (March 7th) is your opportunity to recognize employees' hard work through meaningful awards and recognition in Awardco. How to Prepare: Start planning ahead with these key steps:…
2/11/25 Tip Tuesday - Awardco SFTP: How to Automate your Awardco User Files
Are you tired of manually uploading your employee data into Awardco each week? Wishing there was an easier way? Well, there is! ✨Awardco SFTP✨ it’s easy too! 1️⃣ The first step is to ensure your user file is being formatted correctly. Find information on Awardco’s user file requirements here. 2️⃣ Next, you will generate…