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How to Turn Slack and Microsoft Teams Into Engines of Employee Engagement

Updated: 5 days ago

Innovation is key to success in any industry, more so for tech. However,

tech companies are facing a big challenge: high employee turnover.


Despite the dynamics of a workplace filled with talented people, a

surprising 67% of Americans feel appreciation at work is in short supply,

according to a Blue Board study. This gap often results in low morale,

reduced productivity, and eventually, a higher attrition rate.


For tech companies striving to retain their best talent is a critical problem.

Let's look at how Grace, the HR Manager at a rapidly growing tech firm,

tackled the issue of declining employee morale and turned things around.




The Impact of Performance Reviews on Employee Engagement

The tech teams were full of young talents bustling with energy, crafting

smart solutions, helping the company grow everyday.


Like any experienced HR manager, Grace stayed in tune with her team,

but during the company's annual performance reviews, she stumbled

across something alarming. As she sifted through feedback, a troubling

pattern emerged—many of her top-performing employees were feeling

ignored, unappreciated, and frustrated.


The real gut-punch came when one of her best employees, someone who

had just led a critical project to a successful completion, confided in her: "I

put in countless hours, and it feels like no one even noticed."


It hit Grace hard. This wasn’t just an isolated complaint—it was a symptom

of a much larger problem. She knew that recognition was key to keeping

employees engaged and motivated.


If she didn’t act quickly, the company could risk losing some of its most

talented people.

But finding a solution that wouldn’t disrupt her team’s already-packed

schedule felt like a monumental task.

The thought of introducing a new system that required extra training and

added complexity worried her. She feared the team might push back

against the change, and the chance to rebuild trust and morale would be

lost.


Finding the Right Solution: Grace’s Journey to Discovering

Pravici


Determined to turn things around, Grace began to look for solutions that

would address these issues head-on.


a LinkedIn group of HR professionals.





She learned about its seamless integration with collaboration tools like

Slack and Microsoft Teams. The idea of enabling peer-to-peer recognition

within the platforms her team already uses excited her.


Grace scheduled a demo with Pravici and pitched the program to her top

management and gained approval for its implementation.


She introduces the program to her team during a virtual meeting on

Microsoft Teams. As she shared the features of the platform, including the

ability to send recognition messages and redeem rewards through e-gift

cards, she noticed a spark of interest among her colleagues.


Within days, Slack channels started buzzing with messages of

appreciation, and employees started recognizing each other's efforts and

Celebrating milestones.



The atmosphere in the office begins to shift. The integration of Pravici's

platform transformed the way her team interacted, fostering a culture of

recognition that was previously lacking.


Apart from employee collaboration, Pravici RnR platform also offers:


Comprehensive Recognition & Rewards: Streamlines entire recognition

and rewards process, allowing employees to earn and redeem points

effortlessly across a diverse merchant network.

Customizable Reward Programs: Enables companies to create tailored

employee reward programs across employees, enhancing opportunities for

recognition.

Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program: Employees can participate in

gamified peer-to-peer recognition, featuring challenges, levels, badges,

leader boards, and rewards for an engaging experience.

Ease of Award Redemption: Employees can redeem rewards at over 200

well-known merchants, choosing from electronic gift cards for in-store or

online purchases.


Making Recognition Part of Daily Workflow: Ensuring Employees Feel Valued

As the weeks go by, Grace observes Employee morale has increased, and

productivity levels have increased.


The once-quiet Slack channels are now filled with messages of gratitude

and encouragement. Pravici's integration with Slack and Microsoft Teams

has not only improved employee engagement but has also reduced

turnover rates.


Grace feels a sense of accomplishment, knowing that she has played a

pivotal role in creating a more positive work environment.



For tech firms aiming to boost employee engagement, Pravici’s rewards

and recognition (RnR) platform seamlessly integrates with tools like Slack

and Microsoft Teams, making recognition part of daily workflows. Pravici

RnR not only celebrates employees but turns recognition into rewards with

an easy-to-use portal where they can gift, receive, and redeem points for

eGift cards and products.


The platform’s flexibility allows businesses to run multiple RnR programs

tailored to different teams, recognizing that one size doesn't fit all. With

200+ merchants for reward redemption and a customizable admin control

system, companies can effectively track and manage their recognition

efforts.


Ready to boost employee engagement?

Take the first step NOW!

Schedule a demo with Pravici today!


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