Manager Awards

Managers play a pivotal role in overseeing team dynamics, fostering enthusiasm, and instilling a culture of shared values across the workforce. To engage and motivate these essential team leaders, we’ve introduced Manager Awards as part of the Employee Recognition Hub.

These awards are designed to recognise both individual and team achievements, encouraging growth and superior performance. This initiative supports a company culture that values contributions at every level of the organisation.

Peer-to-Peer Recogniioin

Manager Awards

How it Works

Your company can decide what budget (credits) to allocate to managers on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. Each credit is worth 1 Reward Point and can be used by managers to instantly recognise and reward team members for great work, achievements, and behaviours aligned with company values. Managers can then recognise an employee by –

1

Look-up a Team Member

Look up any colleague eligible to be nominated, identifying them by name, profile image, department and location.

2

Choose a Company Value

Choose one of the company values that the team member has displayed (all nominations must support a company values or company value and/or behaviour).

3

Enter an Explanation

Enter a short description of the action, behaviour, or achievement that the colleague is being nominated for.

4

Pick a Reward

Select from a  pre-defined dropdown of Reward Levels (eg Gold, Silver & Bronze - each worth a different no. of Reward Points) or choose a Simple Thanks which is a no reward thank you.

The company can decide whether nominations require approvals or not. Rewards are then emailed to the team member and their line manager can also be notified by email. The Nomination Shout-out will then also be displayed on the team member’s timeline when they login. And of course their Reward Points are added to to their total balance.

Spend or Convert Points Earned

Huge Choice of Rewards

Staff can use their Reward Points in the online Reward Store to order gift cards, e-codes, and products from 1,000s of top retail, ecommerce, travel, hospitality, leisure, lifestyle, experiential and technology brands.

Amplify has partnered with the best suppliers and brands globally, and has developed a sophisticated online supplier system to manage reward orders. The Amplify Reward Store encompasses over 2,000 individual rewards in 60 countries.

Amplify Irish Reward Brands

Tax-Free Rewards 

For clients in Ireland, the system works with the Small Benefit Scheme, where employees can earn up to €1,500 in tax-free rewards per year.

For Small Benefit, instead of spending points in the Reward Store, points get converted at set times of the year into a tax-free AllGo Mastercard Gift Card – the universal gift card that can be spent anywhere that accepts Mastercard – instore, online or even abroad.

Who we work with

Booking.com
Volkswagen
Heineken
Pernod Ricard
Virgin Media
Salesforce
Trend-Micro
Securitas
Boston Scientific
Staffline
Case Study

Pernod Ricard’s Barrelmen Peer Recognition

Find out how Amplify’s Recognition system helped Pernod Ricard to embed their values throughout their diverse organisation in Ireland, amplifying their company culture and creating a positive, aligned and highly engaged workforce. With over 900 employees and 6 locations, the Amplify Recognition Hub provided a much-needed platform to centralise official recognition in the workplace.

Irish Distillers’ Barrelmen Recognition Program
Strengthen Connections

Empower Engagement with Social Recognition and Rewards

The Amplify Employee Recognition Hub also allows you to create a social recognition platform in the workplace. With this feature, you can enable features such as views, likes, and comments – to make your employee recognition programme more vibrant, transparent, and highly engaging.

Our social recognition platform fosters an interactive, supportive work environment, enhancing team cohesion, staff morale and creating a strong sense of community. From viewing to expressing appreciation through likes and comments, every level of interaction contributes to a culture of acknowledgement and positivity.

Interactive Shout-outs

Openly celebrate achievements and milestones with recognition Shout-outs that everyone can see. Enable likes and comments on these accolades to foster an even stronger culture of continuous recognition and support.

Enhanced Engagement Levels

Social interaction not only elevates the recognition an individual receives, but it also positively enhances the entire workplace culture by publicly highlighting the great work being done across the company.

Birthday Award Social Recognition

Manager Rewards

Detailed Features

Our advanced Manager Rewards Module enables leaders to deliver timely, meaningful recognition directly within your programme. Designed to support on-the-spot acknowledgement, this feature empowers managers to reward individuals and celebrate behaviours that reflect your company values and contribute to organisational success.

Managers can quickly recognise employees by selecting a company value and adding a short explanation, ensuring every reward is purposeful, personal, and aligned with your culture and objectives.

The streamlined process encourages consistent recognition from leadership, helping to strengthen employee engagement, boost morale, and reinforce the behaviours that drive performance and long-term success.

Credit Levels

  • Automatically allocate monthly, quarterly or annual nomination credits based on the number of direct reports.
  • Credits can carry over or expire.
  • 1 Credit = 1 Reward Point = the value you decide for your programme.
  • Up to 10 different Nomination Credit Levels can be configured.
Nomination Credits Configuration
Award Levels Configuration

Tiered Awards

  • When using credits to nominate for a reward, choose from a customised drop-down of predefined award levels – eg Gold Award (30 Credit / 30 Points), Silver
  • Award (20 Credit / 20 Points), Bronze Award (10 Credit / 10 Points),
    Awards Level names can be customised for your programme.

Simple Thanks

  • No nomination credits left? Or only want managers to have credits but all employees to be able to nominate? No problem, with Simple Thanks everyone can send recognition (with zero credits / zero rewards) at any time, making recognition unlimited!
Simple Thanks Configuration
Nomination Approvals

Approvals

  • Nominations and Simple Thanks can be made subject to HR approval if required. 
  • If approvals are enabled, all nominations have to be approved in the programme admin portal by specified company admins before a reward is sent.

Download PDF Booklet - Recognition Hub

Download the Recognition Hub pdf booklet to share with colleagues

Employee of the Month Programme

Elevate Manager and Team Success

Our Employee Recognition Hub enables you to honour managers for their personal accomplishments and those of their teams. These awards are crucial for boosting company morale and by using our platform, you can reinforce company loyalty and strengthen staff retention strategies, ensuring a positive and productive work environment for all.

Managers also have a My Team section on the programme from where they can monitor how their team has been doing ( eg: who has been receiving the most nominations and who is actively nominating others). This helps managers keep track and monitor the progress of the team. It is a tool for managers to understand their team dynamics and thereon work towards improving performance.

The Amplify Recognition Hub elevates this concept by integrating peer-to-peer recognition awards into your company’s platform. It transforms heartfelt thanks into tangible tokens of appreciation, making the recognition both emotionally and materially gratifying.

Amplify Recognition Hub Platform

Schedule Your Demo

Schedule a 30 minute demo and one of our Recognition Experts will present the platform and answer any questions you may have.

The Importance of Manager Appreciation

Managerial appreciation should not be underestimated. Acknowledging the hard work and dedication of managers is vital to cultivating a supportive work environment where leadership thrives. When managers feel recognized, they are more likely to be proactive in their roles, innovate solutions to challenges, and lead their teams effectively.

Creating a Shared Values System

Managers who feel a strong connection to their company are more likely to exhibit loyalty and uphold the organisation’s values. This alignment enhances the overall integrity and unity of the team.

Managerial recognition not only boosts individual morale but also serves as a catalyst for them to motivate their teams, driving overall company performance. By prioritising manager appreciation, organisations foster a culture of respect, loyalty, and shared success. This approach encourages managers to align more closely with company goals and objectives, enhancing collaboration and productivity across all levels of the company.

Setting the Tone

Managers are pivotal in shaping the team's atmosphere. A manager who feels valued and happy within the organisation will positively influence their team, fostering a healthy and productive work environment.

Building Morale

Managers are instrumental in maintaining and building team morale. Their engagement directly affects the enthusiasm and commitment of their staff, reinforcing a unified, motivated workforce that wants to work together.

Inspiring Growth

Recognising managers can help demonstrate to all employees that their efforts are acknowledged and valued, inspiring them to aspire for growth and excellence within the company. To do so, managers have the option to view their team’s shoutouts on the social recognition timeline and comment or directly message recipients congratulating them.

Enhancing Communication

Effective manager appreciation programmes encourage open communication between leadership and staff, promoting transparency and understanding across teams.

Want to Know More?

Our Manager Awards celebrate leadership and team achievements, helping create a more engaged, motivated workplace. Talk to us about integrating Manager Awards within your company.

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Ignite a culture of commitment with Amplify Recognition Hub, where every effort is noticed, and every success is celebrated. This hub isn’t merely a platform; it’s a catalyst for creating an environment where employees are connected, driven, and deeply invested in their work, each other, and the company’s mission.

By integrating recognition into the daily workflow, Amplify ensures that morale is high and teams are engaged. The result is a workplace where positivity flourishes, collaboration is second nature, and employees are motivated to contribute their best.

FAQs

Company branding can be applied to various programme elements, including the Employee Engagement Hub, mobile app, physical and e-vouchers, emails, communications, and more. Most branding is included as a standard service, but we also offer enhanced branding options if desired.

Yes, our platform can be integrated with your existing HR systems and API integrations. Our goal is to make the implementation as seamless and efficient as possible.

Yes, we provide onboarding sessions for your staff, managers, and executives. This training ensures that everyone understands how the system operates and can start utilising its features effectively from the live date.

Yes, we have a dedicated customer support team available to assist your employees with any queries, including login issues and other immediate concerns. Additionally, our account management team will oversee your project and serve as your point of contact from pre-implementation through post-implementation, ensuring a smooth and successful experience.

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