Likes & Nominations

Show appreciation in seconds with likes, or help HR find the next Employee of the Month with nominations. This guide covers both features!

Quick Overview

Likes ❤️

• One-tap appreciation
• Completely anonymous
• Real-time counter on displays
• No limit—like as many recognitions as you want

Nominations 🌟

• Suggest colleagues for future recognition
• Include why they deserve it
• Goes to HR for consideration
• Your name is included (not anonymous)

Likes: The Basics

What Is a Like?

A like is the quickest way to show appreciation for someone’s recognition. Think of it like a ❤️ heart or thumbs-up button—it’s a simple “I see this and I celebrate you!” gesture.

Why Like?

When you don’t have time for a full comment:

• You’re busy but want to show support
• Others have already said what you’d say
• You want to add to the celebration without words
• You’re acknowledging the recognition quickly

It still means a lot!

• The person being recognized sees the total likes
• Higher like counts show strong team support
• It takes 5 seconds and makes someone’s day better

How to Like

Step-by-Step

1. Scan the QR code on any recognition display
2. Complete email verification (first time only)
3. Tap the ❤️ heart icon
4. Watch the counter increase in real-time!
5. Done! Your like is recorded

That’s it! No comment needed, no style to choose, no GIF to pick. Just pure, simple appreciation.

What Happens When You Like

Immediately:

• The ❤️ icon fills in/changes color
• The like counter increases by 1
• The display updates within seconds
• Your like is recorded

On the Display:

• Other employees see the higher count
• The person being recognized knows more people care
• It adds to the overall celebration atmosphere

Like Features Explained

Anonymous Likes

Every like is completely anonymous.

What this means:

• No one knows WHO liked
• Only the total number shows
• HR can’t see individual likers
• The recognized person sees the count, not names

Why anonymous?

• Removes any pressure or politics
• Encourages genuine appreciation
• Makes it comfortable to participate
• Focuses on the celebration, not who’s liking

Real-Time Counter

The like count updates instantly:

On displays:

• If you’re looking at the display while liking
• You’ll see the number increase within 2-5 seconds
• Watch it change right before your eyes!

On mobile:

• The heart icon changes when you tap
• The number updates immediately
• You see confirmation of your like

Unlimited Likes

No restrictions on liking!

You can:

• ✅ Like every recognition
• ✅ Like multiple times throughout the day
• ✅ Like recognitions from all departments
• ✅ Like as soon as recognitions are posted
• ✅ Go back and like older recognitions

There’s no limit - spread appreciation freely!

Unlike Feature

Can You Unlike?

Yes! If you accidentally liked or changed your mind:

1. Scan the same QR code again
2. The heart icon will show as filled/active
3. Tap it again to unlike
4. The counter decreases by 1

When you might unlike:

• Accidental double-tap
• Clicked the wrong recognition
• Testing how it works

Note: Most people don’t unlike. If you liked genuinely, leave it!

Nominations: The Basics

What Is a Nomination?

A nomination lets you suggest colleagues for future Employee of the Month or other recognitions. Think of it as a formal recommendation to HR.

Key differences from likes:

• NOT anonymous—your name is included
• Requires explanation of why they deserve it
• Goes to HR, not directly to displays
• Used for planning future recognitions

Why Nominate?

To help HR recognize amazing people:

• You work closely with someone who deserves spotlight
• You’ve seen achievements HR might not know about
• You want to celebrate cross-departmental contributions
• Someone helped you significantly

Your nomination helps:

• ✅ HR discover hidden stars
• ✅ Recognize people across all departments
• ✅ Build a stronger recognition culture
• ✅ Ensure deserving people are celebrated

How to Nominate

Step-by-Step

1. Scan the QR code on a recognition display
2. Complete email verification (if needed)
3. Tap “Nominate” or ”🌟 Nominate Someone”
4. Enter nominee information:
   • Their first and last name
   • Their department (if you know it)
5. Explain why they deserve recognition:
   • What did they do?
   • How did it help the team?
   • What makes them special?
6. Submit!

Your nomination goes to HR for review.

Nomination Details

What to Include

Be specific and detailed:

Bad nomination:

“Sarah is great and works hard.”

Better nomination:

“Sarah stayed late three nights last week to help me meet a critical deadline. She didn’t have to, but she saw I was struggling and jumped in.”

Best nomination:

“Sarah has mentored three new hires this quarter, created training documentation for our team processes, and still exceeded her own performance goals. She makes everyone around her better and embodies our company values of teamwork and excellence.”

Length Matters

Too short:

• “Bob is awesome!”
• HR doesn’t have enough context
• Hard to justify recognition

Too long:

• Multiple paragraphs
• Too much to review quickly
• Main points get lost

Just right:

• 2-4 sentences
• Specific achievements mentioned
• Clear impact explained
• Easy for HR to evaluate

Character limit: Most nomination forms allow 500-1000 characters. Use them wisely!

What Happens to Nominations

The Nomination Process

1. You submit nomination
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2. Goes to HR dashboard
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3. HR reviews details
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4. HR considers for future recognition
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5. If selected: Person is recognized!
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6. You might be thanked for the nomination

Response Time

No immediate response expected:

• Nominations are reviewed periodically
• HR considers all submissions
• Selection may happen weeks or months later
• You won’t get an acceptance/rejection notification

Why the wait?

• HR reviews all nominations together
• They plan recognitions strategically
• They may combine nominations from multiple people
• Timing matters for recognition programs

Multiple Nominations

The same person can receive multiple nominations:

• From different colleagues
• For different achievements
• At different times

This actually helps!

• Shows broad support
• Provides multiple perspectives
• Strengthens the case for recognition

Nomination Best Practices

Do’s

✅ Be honest and sincere

• Nominate people who truly deserve it
• Write from the heart
• Share genuine observations

✅ Be specific

• Name actual projects or achievements
• Include dates or timeframes if relevant
• Mention measurable impact

✅ Focus on impact

• How did they help the team?
• What problems did they solve?
• Why does it matter?

✅ Nominate beyond your team

• Consider people from other departments
• Recognize cross-functional collaboration
• Think company-wide, not just your circle

✅ Nominate often

• Don’t wait for “perfect” candidates
• Submit whenever you see something notable
• Help HR have a pool of great people

Don’ts

❌ Don’t nominate yourself

• Nominations are for recognizing others
• Let colleagues nominate you

❌ Don’t be vague

• “They’re nice” isn’t enough
• Give concrete examples

❌ Don’t exaggerate

• Be truthful and accurate
• Exaggeration hurts credibility

❌ Don’t nominate the same person repeatedly for the same thing

• One nomination per achievement is enough
• But different achievements = different nominations!

❌ Don’t nominate to be “polite”

• Only nominate when you genuinely believe it
• Quality over quantity

Likes vs. Comments vs. Nominations

When to Use Each

Decision Tree

Ask yourself:

“Do I have time and something specific to say?”

• ✅ Yes → Write a comment
• ❌ No → Just like it

“Does this person deserve a formal recognition?”

• ✅ Yes → Submit a nomination
• ❌ No → Comment or like

“Has someone already commented what I’d say?”

• ✅ Yes → Like their comment and the recognition
• ❌ No → Add your own comment

“Do I want to stay anonymous?”

• ✅ Yes → Like or anonymous comment
• ❌ No → Named comment or nomination

Nomination Examples

For Employee of the Month

Good nomination:

“Marcus consistently goes above and beyond. Last month, he created a new onboarding process that reduced training time by 40%. He also mentors new hires and is always willing to help anyone who asks. His positive attitude is contagious!”

For Team Achievement

Good nomination:

“The customer support team handled a 300% increase in tickets during our product launch without missing SLA targets. They worked extended hours, supported each other, and maintained high customer satisfaction scores. They deserve recognition for their dedication.”

For Cross-Department Collaboration

Good nomination:

“Jamie from Marketing partnered with our Sales team on the Q4 campaign and brought incredible ideas that led to a 45% increase in qualified leads. She bridged the gap between our departments and made us all more effective. She’s a true team player.”

For Innovation

Good nomination:

“Alexis identified a workflow bottleneck and developed an automated solution that saves our department 10 hours per week. She took initiative, learned new skills, and implemented the fix without being asked. That’s the innovation we should celebrate!”

Frequently Asked Questions

Likes

Can I see who liked? No, likes are completely anonymous to everyone.

Is there a limit to how many I can like? No! Like as many recognitions as you want.

Can I unlike something? Yes, scan the same QR code and tap the heart again to unlike.

Does my boss know if I don’t like something? No. Likes (or non-likes) are anonymous and not tracked individually.

What’s a “good” number of likes? There’s no target. Any likes are appreciated! Some recognitions naturally get more than others.

Nominations

Will the person know I nominated them? Not directly. HR may tell them they were nominated but typically doesn’t reveal by whom.

How long until someone is recognized after nomination? Varies widely—could be weeks or months. HR plans recognition strategically.

What if my nomination isn’t selected? That’s okay! Not every nomination leads to recognition. HR reviews all submissions and chooses based on various factors.

Can I nominate the same person multiple times? Yes, especially for different achievements or at different times.

Should I tell the person I nominated them? That’s up to you! Some people do, some keep it private.

Can I nominate someone from a different office/location? Yes! If they’re part of your organization, they can be nominated.

Technical Details

How Likes Work

Behind the scenes:

1. You scan QR code → Opens recognition page
2. You tap ❤️ → Sends anonymous like to server
3. Server increments counter → Saves to database
4. Display refreshes → Shows new total
5. Everyone sees updated count

Security:

• Likes are tied to recognitions, not users
• No personal data stored with likes
• Can’t be traced back to individuals
• Prevents manipulation (one like per person per recognition)

How Nominations Work

Behind the scenes:

1. You fill out nomination form → Includes your email
2. Submission goes to HR dashboard → Creates notification
3. HR reviews details → Sees nominee, nominator, reason
4. HR makes decision → Accepts or declines
5. If accepted → Plans future recognition

Privacy:

• Your email is shared with HR (for follow-up questions)
• Nominee doesn’t automatically see who nominated them
• Stored securely in HR’s dashboard
• Used only for recognition planning

Troubleshooting

Like Issues

Like button doesn’t work:

• Refresh the page
• Check your internet connection
• Make sure you completed email verification
• Try a different browser

Like counter doesn’t increase:

• Wait 10-15 seconds for refresh
• The display may not be updating instantly
• Check that you successfully tapped (heart should fill in)

Accidentally liked the wrong recognition:

• Scan that QR code again
• Tap the heart to unlike
• Scan the correct recognition and like that one

Nomination Issues

Can’t submit nomination:

• Check all required fields are filled
• Make sure your description is long enough
• Verify your internet connection
• Try a different browser if it persists

Form says “error”:

• Check that you entered a valid name
• Make sure your explanation isn’t too long
• Verify you’re still connected to the internet
• Try refreshing and starting over

Don’t see nomination option:

• Nominations may be disabled for that recognition
• Check with HR if it should be available
• Not all recognitions allow nominations

Full troubleshooting guide →

Making the Most of These Features

Build a Recognition Culture

Use likes liberally:

• Like every recognition you see
• Make it a daily habit
• It takes 5 seconds and brightens someone’s day

Nominate thoughtfully:

• Keep notes of great work you see
• Submit nominations regularly (monthly goal?)
• Look for unsung heroes in other departments
• Help HR find people who deserve spotlight

Combine with comments:

• Like + Comment = maximum impact
• Shows deep appreciation
• Builds stronger team connections

Lead by example:

• Senior employees: Your participation matters!
• Managers: Model active engagement
• Everyone: Make recognition normal and expected

Ready to spread some appreciation? Start by liking a few recognitions, then submit your first nomination! ❤️🌟

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