🧼 TL;DR:
Use your points regularly—don’t hoard
Keep recognition specific and timely
Encourage shoutouts from peers, not just managers
💬 Use Your Points Often (Not All at Once)
As a manager, you likely have a points budget to send shoutouts. Use it intentionally—but consistently.
✅ Best practice:
Send 1–2 shoutouts each week
Tie praise to specific actions
Don’t wait for “big wins”—recognize small moments that matter
🎯 Keep It Real (And Timely)
Recognition feels most authentic when it’s:
Specific – “Thanks for stepping up to cover that shift on Friday” > “Great job”
Timely – Same day or week is best
Public – Tag them in the Feed and include a core value
🤝 Encourage Peer-to-Peer, Too
Recognition shouldn’t only flow top-down. Let your team know they can shout each other out too (if points are enabled for all users).
Why it matters:
Builds stronger peer connection
Promotes trust and collaboration
Takes pressure off you to be the only one giving praise
💡 Pro Tip:
Set a repeating reminder to give recognition.
Example: Block 15 minutes every Friday to reflect on the week and send 2–3 shoutouts. It builds consistency—and morale.