Available for the following EmploymentOS plans: Lite, Plus, Unlimited, Engage, Elite, HR + Managed Payroll
Available for the following HR Classic plans: Free, Standard, Premium, Platinum
Available for the following user access levels: Admin
Rewarding employees for living your Company Values is a great way to recognise and motivate your team. In fact, 50% of employees say they would stay longer at a company that recognised their efforts!
Setting up a recognition program might seem tricky, but it’s a breeze with Employment Hero. Simply enable Recognitions (in Recognition Settings) to let teammates award each other Hero Points for living out company values. Hero Points can be spent like real cash in the Employment Hero Work Store or with their Employment Hero Work card, meaning your team can benefit instantly. Don’t worry—every recognition needs admin approval before hitting the Company Feed, where everyone can celebrate the wins!
Hero Tip: Hero Points can be eligible for FBT exemptions up to 47% too. Discover more about maximising your benefits here .
Not only is it easier for HR managers to deliver Hero Points than gift cards or flowers, it’s even easier for employees to redeem Hero Points on whatever tickles their fancy.
*FBT exemptions are subject to ATO guidelines. Employers should seek their own independent advice regarding fringe benefits taxation exemption.
How to Prepare
- Make sure you have followed the instructions to create your Company Values, as they are crucial to this feature.
Instructions
- Log in to Employment Hero.
- Click the Settings menu.
- In the Performance & Engagement section, click Recognition.
- Choose who can approve recognitions — admins/owners, managers, or a specific employee.
- Choose whether you want to include independent contractors.
- Turn on the toggle for “Enable Hero Points Rewards”.
- Enter the Hero Point value per recognition.
- Click Save.
Next Steps
Your employees can begin recognising each other. Make sure you introduce this exciting incentive to your team and let them know what they need to do to qualify. Don’t forget to keep those Hero Points topped up to ensure that your employees stay motivated and engaged.
Hero Tip: At Employment Hero, we’ve increased the amount of Hero Points allocated per approved recognition, but simultaneously increased the standard for which recognition will be approved.