Qarrot
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Employee Recognition Platform
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Features
25 features across 15 categories
Administration(2)
Customizable administrative controls for managing the recognition program
Tools to monitor program performance and manage administrative workload
Automation(1)
Automatic recognition for birthdays, work anniversaries, and other milestone events
Communication(1)
Social feed where employees can see and celebrate each other's recognitions and achievements
Gamification(2)
Point-based system allowing employees to earn and redeem points for recognitions and achievements
Objective-driven campaigns with gamification features to motivate employees toward performance metrics and goals
Infrastructure(1)
Cloud hosting on Microsoft Azure with protection against power failures and DDoS attacks
Integration(4)
Custom integration work with specific HRIS systems beyond standard integrations
Integration with Human Resources Information Systems for seamless data synchronization
Expand recognition program to Microsoft Teams, allowing employees to recognize peers directly in Teams
Expand recognition program to Slack, allowing employees to recognize peers directly in Slack
Mobile(1)
Native mobile applications available for iOS and Android devices
Onboarding(1)
Full onboarding service including 1-hour setup session to get started quickly with no IT required
Professional Services(1)
Strategic guidance and support for launching and implementing the recognition program
Recognition(2)
Managers can recognize and reward employees for their work and achievements
Employees can recognize and support each other through the platform
Reporting(2)
Performance tracking and analytics to monitor program effectiveness and identify high performers
Reporting functionality to help process payroll taxes for recognition program rewards
Rewards(2)
Ability to customize and create company-specific reward options
Access to a comprehensive catalog of global rewards and gift card options
Security(2)
All data sent via HTTPS with encryption to protect passwords and sensitive information from interception
Enterprise-grade single sign-on authentication for enhanced security
Support(2)
Dedicated support person assigned to help manage and optimize the recognition program
Enterprise-level service level agreement guarantees for uptime and support
Training(1)
Training materials and resources specifically designed for managers to effectively use the platform
Pricing
Free Trial
- ✓Unlimited users for 30 days
- ✓Manager-to-employee recognition
- ✓Peer-to-peer recognition
- ✓Automated milestones awards (birthdays, work anniversaries)
- ✓Incentive campaigns
- ✓Real-time social feed
- ✓Data and reporting
- ✓Adjustable admin settings
- ✓Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- ✓Integrations with Slack and Microsoft Teams
Pro
Popular- ✓Everything in Free Trial
- ✓Global rewards catalog
- ✓HRIS integration
- ✓Dedicated program success lead
- ✓Comprehensive onboarding
- ✓Customizable company rewards
- ✓Single Sign-On (requires minimum 200 users)
Custom
- ✓Everything in Pro
- ✓Launch strategy and implementation support
- ✓Manager resources and training
- ✓Custom HRIS integrations
- ✓Service Level Agreement
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Estimates based on 25 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
4 known integrations