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How to Build Your Own Bucketlist

Replace Bucketlist with a custom build. Employee recognition platform proven to cut turnover by 40%

Weekend Project
39 features9 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 39 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Prisma

Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 39 features

Rewards(11 features)

Amazon Rewards

Amazon gift card and shopping rewards

Custom ItemsPremium

Ability to create custom branded reward items

Donations

Charitable donation rewards that allow employees to give to causes they care about

ExperiencesPremium

Experience-based rewards such as dining, adventures, or local activities

Gift Cards

Gift card rewards available in the rewards catalog

+6 more in this category

Recognition(8 features)

Awards & Incentives

Customize awards and milestone incentives that align with goals, seamlessly integrated with the recognition program

Badges

Visual badges to recognize achievements and values alignment

External Recognition

Allows patients, customers, vendors, or employees without email to show appreciation via QR code or link with no logins required

Manager Recognition

Manager-driven coaching and values-aligned recognition capabilities

Micro-credentials

Digital credentials for skill development and training achievements

+3 more in this category

Integration(4 features)

Gmail & Outlook Integration

Send recognitions seamlessly through Gmail and Outlook without switching platforms

HRIS Integrations

Seamless integration with HRIS systems including Workday, ADP, Oracle, SAP, HiBob to sync employee data automatically

Microsoft Teams Integration

Send recognitions seamlessly through Microsoft Teams without switching platforms

Slack Integration

Send recognitions seamlessly through Slack without switching platforms

Reporting(3 features)

Company Culture Reporting

Reporting features focused on company culture metrics and impact

Real-time Analytics & Reporting

Track and prove the value of recognition programs with real-time engagement insights and data

SurveysPremium

Survey capabilities to gather employee feedback and engagement data

Support(3 features)

Content CoachPremium

Support and coaching for recognition content creation

Dedicated Account ManagerPremium

Assigned account manager for ongoing support and strategy

Onboarding ServicesPremium

Professional onboarding and implementation services

Administration(2 features)

Advanced User & Division ConfigurationPremium

Advanced configuration options for multiple divisions and user management

Custom User RolesPremium

Ability to create custom user roles and permissions

Automation(2 features)

Automated Workflows & Approvals

Automate recognition workflows and approval processes to reduce manual admin work

Service Awards & Work Anniversaries

Automatically celebrate work anniversaries and birthdays with meaningful, personalized awards without manual tracking or spreadsheets

Branding(2 features)

Employer Branding Tools

Tools to leverage recognition for employer branding

Social Share Wrapper

Branded social media sharing capabilities for recognition moments

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