Recognize great work, celebrate your teammates, and build a stronger culture with Kudos.
Kudos is Oversai's employee recognition module. It allows teammates to publicly recognize great work, celebrate achievements, and encourage a positive company culture.
This guide will show you how to send Kudos, react to recognitions, view the leaderboard, and participate in recognition events.
No technical knowledge is required.
🏆 What is Kudos?
Kudos helps teams recognize and celebrate great work across the organization.
With Kudos you can:
Send recognition to teammates
React to Kudos from others
Participate in company recognition events
View the leaderboard
Track recognition activity over time
Whether it's celebrating a great customer interaction, helping a teammate, or going above and beyond, Kudos makes recognition visible across the company.
👥 Who can use Kudos?
Anyone with access to the Kudos module can view and interact with recognitions.
Depending on your role, you may be able to:
Send Kudos
React to Kudos
Delete your own Kudos
Manage Categories and Events (administrators only)
If you don't see one of these options, contact your Oversai administrator.
📰 Feed
The Feed is where all recognition is displayed.
Each Kudos card shows:
Who sent the recognition
Who received it
The recognition message
The selected category
The event (if applicable)
Reactions from teammates
You can use the filters at the top of the page to view:
Different date ranges
Specific events
Kudos you've received
Kudos you've sent
All company activity
The Feed updates automatically as new Kudos are shared.
🎉 Send a Kudo
Recognizing a teammate only takes a few seconds.
Go to Kudos → Feed
Click Give Kudos
Select the teammate you'd like to recognize
Choose a category
(Optional) Select an event
Write your recognition message
Click Send
Your Kudos will immediately appear in the Feed for everyone with permission to view it.
👏 React to Kudos
Want to celebrate someone else's recognition?
Simply click the 👏 Applaud button on the Kudos card.
Click it again if you'd like to remove your reaction.
Reactions are a great way to show appreciation without creating a new Kudos.
🏅 Leaderboard
The Leaderboard highlights the teammates who have received the most recognition during the selected period.
You can filter the ranking by:
Date range
Event
Points are automatically calculated based on the category assigned to each Kudos.
Use the leaderboard to celebrate top contributors and encourage a culture of recognition.
📊 Period Summary
On the right side of the Feed you'll find a quick summary for the selected period.
Available metrics include:
Total Kudos
Total recognition points
Number of people who received Kudos
Number of people who sent Kudos
These metrics update automatically whenever you change the selected date range.
🏷️ Categories
Categories define the type of recognition being given.
Examples include:
🤝 Teamwork
💡 Innovation
❤️ Customer Obsession
🚀 Going Above & Beyond
Each category has its own:
Emoji
Color
Point value
Only administrators can create or manage Categories.
📅 Events
Events allow organizations to group Kudos around specific initiatives or celebrations.
Examples include:
Customer Week
Quarterly Recognition
Product Launch
Company Anniversary
Adding an event is optional when sending a Kudos, but it makes it easier to track recognition for a specific campaign.
Only administrators can create and manage Events.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
I can't send Kudos.
Your role may not include permission to send recognition. Contact your administrator.
I don't see any Categories.
At least one active category must exist before users can send Kudos.
Can I edit a Kudos after sending it?
Not at the moment. If you made a mistake, delete it (if you have permission) and send a new one.
Can I delete a Kudos?
Only users with the appropriate permissions can delete Kudos.
Why can't I see everyone else's Kudos?
Some organizations limit visibility based on user permissions.
If you're unsure, contact your administrator.
✅ Best Practices
To build a strong recognition culture:
Recognize teammates as soon as possible after a great achievement.
Write meaningful messages that explain why you're recognizing someone.
Use Categories consistently.
Celebrate both major accomplishments and everyday wins.
React to other people's Kudos to encourage engagement.
Review the Leaderboard regularly to celebrate top contributors.
🚀 Quick Summary
Kudos makes it easy to recognize great work across your organization.
Give Kudos, celebrate teammates, build a stronger recognition culture, increase engagement and motivation
Need help?
If you have any questions about Kudos or need help configuring the module, contact your Oversai administrator or our support team.