Karma
WFH sorted: praise, rewards, surveys and watercooler chats
Convert good karma to real-life perks. Free peer recognition and engagement system: praise, automated rewards, surveys, watercooler chats and reports.
Look into our latest article, "6 Key Strategies for Effective Employee Recognition in Modern Business". This piece shares important tips for showing appreciation to your team in ways that really matter in today's work setting. From saying thanks in a personal way to making sure everyone knows about the great work being done, learn how to make your team feel valued and boost their motivation and success at work.
New features
Guten Tag, German localization! 🇩🇪
We've rolled out German localization across the platform. Now, all our German-speaking friends can enjoy everything in their native language, making navigation a breeze and every interaction a bit more heimisch. Willkommen!
Improvements
Settings descriptions, now with more clarity! ✨
We've spruced up the descriptions across all settings sections. Say goodbye to head-scratching moments and hello to crystal-clear explanations. Tweaking your settings has never been easier or more straightforward.
Birthday and work anniversary notifications, supercharged! ⏰
We've retooled the engine that powers how we pick just the right moment for those hourly notifications, like birthdays and work anniversaries. Now, expect these little celebrations to pop up even more smoothly, ensuring no special moment goes unnoticed.
Explore our newest blog article, "Build a Culture of Appreciation at your Workplace". It's all about fostering an environment where thanks and recognition aren't just occasional gestures but a daily vibe. Click through for the secrets to making your team feel seen, heard, and genuinely appreciated.
https://blog.karmabot.chat/build-a-culture-of-appreciation-at-your-workplace
New features
Flexibility upgrade for team rewards 🎁
Ever wanted to tweak the value of a team reward but felt stuck after setting it? We've got you covered! Now, as long as no coins have hit the pot, you can edit the reward's price to your heart's content.
‘Send Karma’ button, now on Settings page! 🆕
Ever thought it’d be handy to have a quick way to send some karma right from the settings page? We did too. So, we made it happen! Check out the new ‘Send karma’ button on the Settings page for a speedy way to spread some positivity.
Bug fixes
Dashboard speed-up achieved! 🚀
Encountered a bit of lag on your dashboard? We did too, and it bugged us. So we rolled up our sleeves and smoothed out those performance kinks. Your dashboard experience should not be as swift as we intended. Enjoy the boost!
Explore our newest blog article, "How to Make Birthdays Special at Work". Discover numerous ways to celebrate employee birthdays, underlining the significance of such gestures in nurturing a positive and welcoming workplace environment. From modest acknowledgments to elaborate celebrations, learn strategies to make each team member feel appreciated and valued on their birthday.
https://blog.karmabot.chat/how-to-make-birthdays-special-at-work
New features
Say hello to Customer stories 🌟
Dive into our brand new Customer stories page and get inspired by the incredible impact of rewards and recognition on teams just like yours. It's storytelling time!
https://karmabot.chat/customer-stories
Improvements
Reward modal window refinement 🎁
Revamping the reward modal window wasn’t just a touch-up; it’s a full transformation. Creating or tweaking rewards is now as smooth as silk. Check out the sleeker, smarter design that makes showing appreciation even more intuitive.
We've completely revamped the modal window that showcases new features, making it not just prettier but also packed with more info in a user-friendly layout. Dive in and see what's new at a glance!
Bug fixes
CSV upload headache? Consider It Gone 🛠️
Had trouble uploading your profile data in CSV? We squashed that bug, paving the way for smooth uploads. Data management just got a whole lot easier, thanks to our team's quick work!
The story of Karma bot: how we started an agency, built an internal tool for it, and turned the tool into a successful SaaS bringing in $600k annual recurring revenue.
https://www.indiehackers.com/post/from-internal-tool-to-50k-mrr-Sb28zueZCVnDjsr1rPa5
Karma in Action: Whale.io's Journey to Enhanced Team Recognition
When Whale.io adopted Karma in June 2022, the tool was not just about recognising achievements but also about fostering a closer connection among team members, irrespective of their locations. Karma's integration was notably smooth, fitting effortlessly into the company's existing communication channels, especially Slack, which was already a central part of their workflow. This seamless incorporation into daily routines allowed for an organic flow of recognition and motivation, aligning perfectly with Whale.io's aim to maintain a strong, value-driven team culture in a hybrid work environment.
https://karmabot.chat/customer-stories/karma-in-action-whaleios-journey-to-enhanced-team-recognition
Explore our latest blog post, "The Impact and Importance of the Employer-Employee Relationship". This article delves into the crucial dynamics of the relationship between employers and employees, highlighting how it affects organisational culture, employee engagement, and overall business success.
https://blog.karmabot.chat/the-impact-and-importance-of-the-employer-employee-relationship
New features
Team timezone explanation added 🌐
Added detailed explanatory text to the 'Team timezone' setting, ensuring users understand its importance and impact.
Improvements
Owner access for non-admin Karma setters in Slack 🎓
Now, individuals who set karma without being administrators in Slack can be granted owner access.
Eliminated the '🤖 Auto' option from the 'Company value' list in the "Send karma" modal window, making the selection process easier by focusing on manually selected values. When a value isn't picked, the system now auto-selects one based on the request's content.
Adjustment to cursor on "Rewards" page emojis 🖱️
Updated the cursor behavior for certain emojis on the Rewards page. The cursor will no longer change to a pointer on emojis that are not clickable, clarifying which elements are interactive.
Options duplication in the "Global" settings section 🛠️
Addressed an issue where some options were duplicated in the Global settings section.
https://blog.karmabot.chat/10-strategies-to-improve-psychological-safety-at-work
Check out our latest blog post, "10 Strategies To Improve Psychological Safety At Work". This article provides a deep dive into the concept of psychological safety within the workplace and offers ten actionable strategies to cultivate a more supportive and inclusive environment.
Lots of improvements for customizing Karma Points name 🏷️
We've rolled out several improvements to the feature that allows for customizing the names of Karma Points in the Branding settings section.
Search functionality on "Feed" page 🔍
Addressed an issue where the search feature was not operational on the Feed page within the tab of the same name.
Visibility selector display in "Send karma" modal window 👀
Resolved a bug where the 'Visibility' selector was still visible in the "Send karma" modal window, even when the 'Allow sending private karmas' option was disabled.
"Using apps like Karma (as we use for Whale) can be a great way to celebrate victories and achievements."
Whale loves Karma :) Thank you!
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