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Admin Onboarding Guide

This guide walks you through everything from loading users to customizing your Home screen. Use it to launch with confidence.

Updated over 5 months ago

🧼 TL;DR:

This guide walks you through everything from loading users to customizing your Home screen. Use it to launch with confidence.


👋 Welcome, Admin: What to Expect

As an admin, you have access to the tools that power your company’s communication, recognition, and structure. This guide will help you:

  • Set up users and teams

  • Launch Feeds, Spaces, and recognition tools

  • Customize the experience for your frontline teams


Step 1: Add or Import Your Users
You can add users three ways:

  • Manually: Add one user at a time under Settings → Users

  • Bulk Upload: Use the Bulk Upload tab to import a CSV

  • HRIS Sync: If enabled, connect under the Integrations tab


🧠 Step 2: Set Up Auto-Grouping for Roles and Permissions
Auto-groups help assign the correct roles and permissions automatically—so users get the right access without manual work.

  • Go to Settings → User Management → Groups

  • Click Create New Group, then select Auto Grouping

  • Set your criteria (e.g. “Managers in East Region” → Assign Manager Role)

  • These groups streamline role assignment, access permissions, and visibility across the platform


👥 Step 3: Assign Admins for Feeds and Spaces
Feed and Space Admins can help moderate posts and manage conversations—but only within their assigned areas.

  • Go to the Feed or Space

  • Click the three dots (⋯) → Manage Admins

  • You can assign multiple admins


🏠 Step 4: Customize the Home Screen
Make the homepage reflect your company’s culture and priorities.

  • Go to Settings → Home Screen

  • Drag and drop modules like:

    • Text

    • Images

    • Videos

    • Calendar

    • Recognition Leaderboard

    • Quick Links

🧭 Also consider adding:

  • Core Values: Reinforce your mission with a text or image module that spotlights what your company stands for

  • Recognition Banners: Use image or carousel modules to spotlight top performers or themes

  • Calendar Dates: Highlight key events like holidays, training deadlines, or company meetings

  • You can also sync the desktop and mobile layout for a consistent experience.


💸 Step 5: Purchase Points Budgets (Optional)
You can assign giveable points to any user so they can send shoutouts with rewards.

  • Go to Settings → Purchase Points

  • Click Point Distribution

  • Click New Distribution

  • Add the point amount

  • Choose the type: One-Time or Recurring

  • Select individual employees or set criteria (e.g. by role, region, or location)


📣 Step 6: Launch Communication Channels
Start engaging your team by creating:

  • Feeds/Communities for company or department updates

  • Spaces for team chats, training groups, or shift swaps

  • Use pinned messages or a Home module to guide users on where to go


Best Practices for a Smooth Rollout

  • Start with a small pilot group to test layout and flows

  • Use your Home screen to centralize key info for launch

  • Recognize people early to build momentum

📌 Tip: Make a reusable onboarding Space and rotate new hires in and out.


🆘 How to Get Help if You’re Stuck

  • Browse the Help Center for walkthroughs

  • Contact your account manager

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