What does it mean to be a Kudosian?

Definition [Kudo-see-inn]:
A person who is a big dreamer and hard worker; one who believes in changing the world one thank-you at a time. Someone who always brings their “A” game every day and approaches everything with positive energy and enthusiasm. A Kudosian works hard, works smart, has fun, and genuinely cares about their coworkers.

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The team enjoys aBBQ at the Kudos Hub main office in Calgary, AB.

Who we are

A SaaS-based company that makes employee recognition simple and meaningful. We believe everyone deserves to experience a culture of recognition.

At Kudos, we value happiness and well-being. We celebrate differences and devote time, energy, and resources to build an environment where all team members can speak openly, be courageous, try new things, and bring their whole, authentic selves to work.

Kudos Recognized as One of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures

Canada's Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures is a national program that recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations that exemplify excellence in building high-performing cultures that drive results.

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The team enjoys aBBQ at the Kudos Hub main office in Calgary, AB.

Checking the Kudos wall helps me keep in touch with what everyone else is working on, achieving, and having fun with! Everything about Kudos is people-centric – this naturally encourages you to rethink how you manage that balance if you weren’t previously lucky enough to work in this kind of environment

Mélanie Beaudry Desjardins,
Product Manager

My experience here has been phenomenal. I've loved my time at Kudos so far and I would highly recommend that others take any opportunity they get to work here. I love coming into the office to see all my favourite co-workers and getting to know some new people. Also, the flexibility with hours makes it super easy to get my work done when and how I want.

Scout Sackley,
Account Executive

There is a strong and unique culture here, – it is welcoming, friendly, supportive, and goal-oriented. I get to connect and engage with my team and other teams frequently. Sharing messages of appreciation and gratitude positively impacts my personal life. A huge benefit that takes place in the summer is Half Days on Fridays. Kudos is a remarkable and ambitious company with great people leading it: there is innovation and creativity in all areas, so be prepared to fully step in and be a part of it!

Rondik Haji,
Sales Development Representative

Some of the benefits of working at Kudos

Competitive salary

Robust benefits package

Regular recognition and rewards

Growth opportunities

Health & wellness spending account

Parental leave program

Distributed work model

Learning & professional development funds

Half-day Fridays in the summer

A Leader in Recognition

InfoTech Top Rated 2025
InfoTech Data Quadrant Champion 2025
InfoTech Emotional Footprint Champion 2025
Top Business Software
G2 Best Relationship Winter 2026
G2 Highest User Adoption Small Business Winter 2026
G2 Best Usability Winter 2026
G2 High Performer Enterprise Winter 2026
G2 Regional Leader Canada Winter 2026
G2 Leader Winter 2026
WorkTech Winner 2025
Slashdot
SourceForge Leader
SourceForge Customers Love Us
SourceForge User Reviews
Software Suggest Market Leader
Software Advice Frontrunners
Capterra Shortlist
InfoTech Top Rated 2025
InfoTech Data Quadrant Champion 2025
InfoTech Emotional Footprint Champion 2025
Top Business Software
G2 Best Relationship Winter 2026
G2 Highest User Adoption Small Business Winter 2026
G2 Best Usability Winter 2026
G2 High Performer Enterprise Winter 2026
G2 Regional Leader Canada Winter 2026
G2 Leader Winter 2026
WorkTech Winner 2025
Slashdot
SourceForge Leader
SourceForge Customers Love Us
SourceForge User Reviews
Software Suggest Market Leader
Software Advice Frontrunners
Capterra Shortlist

It’s easy to see why Kudos employees love their jobs

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Apr 20, 2026

Kudos Introduces the Next Generation of Spaces: A New Way for Employees to Connect, Contribute, and Belong

Kudos Introduces the Next Generation of Spaces: A New Way for Employees to Connect, Contribute, and Belong Kudos Introduces the Next Generation of Spaces: A New Way for Employees to Connect, Contribute, and Belong
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A new feature in the award-winning Kudos platform that brings workplace culture to life.

CALGARY, AB, April 14, 2025 -- Kudos®, a leading employee recognition, rewards, and culture platform, today introduced the next generation of Spaces, a new community feature that gives employees a place to connect, share, and build belonging inside their organization.

Spaces is now available in Kudos. The feature builds on the power of recognition by creating a dedicated place for employees to connect around shared moments, interests, and experiences. Together, recognition and Spaces transform individual moments into a visible, collective culture employees can actively participate in.

A Place for Community to Take Shape at Work

Organizations today are investing in building strong, inclusive cultures, but belonging is hard to build when there is no shared place for community to grow. Culture ends up scattered across various channels, intranets, and side conversations, making it difficult for employees to see and experience the bigger story of their organization.

Kudos Spaces gives employees a home for that community inside Kudos. From internal newsletters and wellness communities to culture committees and office events, Spaces gives every employee a way to participate in culture, not just observe it.

“Most companies talk about the importance of culture, but people rarely experience it in a consistent way,” says Muni Boga, CEO of Kudos. “Spaces makes culture visible and accessible, so everyone can feel the connection and belonging that leads to exceptional work.”

Green Thumb Club in Kudos Spaces


What Spaces Includes

  • Wall Feeds for each Space: Each Space has a live, scrollable feed where members can post updates, stories, and photos.
  • Comments and Reactions: All users can comment on and react to content across every Space, supporting real conversation and engagement.
  • Albums Within Spaces: Albums now live inside individual Spaces, so photos and media stay organized within the communities they belong to.
  • Pinned Posts: Administrators can pin important posts to the top of any Space's feed so key updates stay visible.
  • Notifications and Subscriptions: Employees can subscribe to the Spaces they care about and receive updates without the noise of a company-wide feed.
  • Granular Permissions: Admins can control content creation at the Space level, choosing between open contribution or admin-only publishing.

For more information visit kudos.com/platform/spaces

Media Contact: Margaux Morgante, Director, Marketing & Communications, press@kudos.com  

News

Feb 3, 2026

Kudos Earns 20+ Industry Awards as Employee Recognition’s Business Impact Gains Industry Validation

Kudos Earns 20+ Industry Awards as Employee Recognition’s Business Impact Gains Industry ValidationKudos Earns 20+ Industry Awards as Employee Recognition’s Business Impact Gains Industry Validation
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More than 20 third-party awards validate Kudos’ leadership in usability, adoption, and customer impact.

CALGARY, AB — [February 3, 2026] — As employee recognition continues to evolve from a “nice-to-have” perk into a measurable business strategy, Kudos®, the employee recognition and rewards platform trusted by organizations worldwide, has earned widespread industry recognition for its product excellence, customer satisfaction, and market leadership.

The awards follow Kudos’ recent release of its Employee Recognition Trends Report, which found that recognition is directly linked to improved engagement, productivity, andretention. Together, the research and third-party validation reinforce a clear shift in how organizations are using recognition to drive business outcomes.

“These awards reflect a broader change we’re seeing across HR and leadership teams,” said Muni Boga, President and CEO at Kudos. “Recognition is no longer just about boosting morale — it’s about enabling performance, reinforcing values, and delivering measurable results for both employees and the organization.”

The industry recognition follows the recent release of the upgraded Kudos platform, designed to help organizations turn employee recognition into a measurable, scalable driver of engagement, productivity, and retention.

 

Leadership Recognition Across HR Technology Platforms

Kudos was named a Leader across multiple categories in G2’s Winter 2026 Reports, including:

  • Leader – Employee Recognition Software
  • Regional Leader – Canada
  • High Performer –  Enterprise
  • Best Usability
  • Highest User Adoption – Small Business
  • Best Relationship

This recognition is based on verified customer reviews and reflects strong satisfaction, ease of use, and consistent adoption across organizations of varying sizes.

Kudos also earned Slashdot’s “Users Love Us” badge and was named a Slashdot Leader (Winter 2026), recognizing high ratings from IT and business professionals.

Customer-Driven Awards Highlight Real-World Impact

In addition to leadership placements, Kudos received multiple customer-led awards from trusted software review platforms, including:

  • SourceForge Leader (Winter 2026)
  • SourceForg “Customers Love Us” Award
  • SourceForge Top Rated – Winter 2026
  • Capterra Shortlist – Employee Recognition Software (2025)
  • Software Advice FrontRunners (2026)
  • GetApp Category Leader (2025)

These awards are based on direct customer feedback and signal consistentvalue delivered across implementation, adoption, and long-term use.

 

Recognition for Product Excellence and Market Leadership

Kudos was also acknowledged by analyst and industry organizations forits product innovation and market impact, including:

  • Info-Tech Emotional Footprint Champion (2025)
  • Info-Tech Data Quadrant Champion (2025)
  • Info-Tech Top Rated Award (2025)
  • SelectHub Top Performer – Employee Recognition Software (2025)
  • G2 Market Leader (2025)
  • Global 1000 Software Award Winner (2026)
  • HR Technology “Best in Class” Award Finalist

Collectively, these honors reinforce Kudos’ ability to deliver an intuitive employee experience alongside enterprise-grade functionality.

 

Recognition Beyond Technology

In addition to product and market awards, Kudos was recertified as on eof Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, highlighting the company’s commitment to building strong, values-driven workplaces — both for its customers and internally.

 

Recognition as a Proven Business Strategy

The awards align with findings from Kudos’ recent research, which shows organizations using employee recognition strategically report:

  • 84% improved employee engagement
  • 67% increased productivity
  • 40% improved employee retention

As organizations face growing pressure to improve performance without increasing headcount or spend, Kudos continues to help leaders turn recognition into a scalable, measurable business advantage.

Contact:

Margaux Morgante, Director, Marketing & Communications, Kudos
press@kudos.com

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Nov 18, 2025

16 New Organizations Recognized in the 2025 Kudos Best Culture Awards

16 New Organizations Recognized in the 2025 Kudos Best Culture Awards 16 New Organizations Recognized in the 2025 Kudos Best Culture Awards
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Calgary, AB — [Nov 18, 2025]Kudos®, the leading employee recognition and engagement platform, is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Best Culture Awards, celebrating organizations that go above and beyond to create outstanding workplace cultures rooted in recognition, connection, and impact.

Now in its 5th year, the Best Culture Awards honor organizations that exemplify the power of recognition in driving engagement, belonging, and performance. Winners are selected based on a detailed evaluation of their culture practices, employee engagement strategies, and demonstrated impact on their people and business outcomes.

“Our research shows that organizations with strong recognition cultures see higher engagement, lower turnover, and stronger performance,” said Muni Boga, President and CEO of Kudos. “The 2025 Best Culture Award winners exemplify this connection, proving that appreciation is one of the most powerful drivers of success.”

This year’s cohort includes a mix of first-time honorees and returning winners who successfully recertified their recognition-driven cultures, demonstrating an enduring commitment to employee appreciation and engagement excellence.

“It’s inspiring to see so many organizations not only achieving but maintaining exceptional workplace cultures year after year,” continues Boga. “Our recertified winners demonstrate that a great culture isn’t built overnight but rather sustained through consistent appreciation, transparency, and care for people.”

2025 Winners

Culture of the Year

·     Evara Health

Culture Leader Award

·     ArchWell Health

·     Brandtech+ (formerly OLIVER+)

·     Calgary Public Library (Recertified)

·     Camlin Group

·     De Lage Landen Financial Services (DLL) (Recertified)

·     ENGIE North America (Recertified)

·     HUB International Great Plains (Recertified)

·     KidsPeace

·     Meals on Wheels America

·     MTN Group

·     North American Stainless

·     Pillar Properties (Recertified)

·     Premier Community HealthCare Group

·     Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (Recertified)

·     Santen

·     United Bay Community Credit Union (Recertified)

·     Uvalde Memorial Hospital

·     Western Financial Group (Recertified)

Culture Innovator Award

·     California Credit Union

·     Capital Farm Credit

·     Cityblock Health

·     Courser

·     D&W Fine Pack

·     EMS Management & Consultants

·     Field Fastener

·     GameU (Recertified)

·     Liliʻuokalani Trust (Recertified)

·     Make-A-Wish America (Recertified)

·     Michigan Farm Bureau (Recertified)

·     Multi Media LLC

·     Niterra North America Inc. (Recertified)

·     Orion Lending

·     Quorum Software

·     SCM Insurance Services Ltd. (Recertified)

·     Telix Pharmaceuticals

·     ZeroFox

To learn more about the Best Culture Awards and explore this year’s winners’ stories, visit https://www.kudos.com/kudos-awards.

Kudos continues to support and celebrate companies that prioritize strong workplace culture and recognize its direct impact on organizational success.


Discover how Kudos can transform your organization’s culture at www.kudos.com

From entry-level to senior leadership, our primary goal when hiring is ensuring that our values and ideals align with those of the people we hire.  

Teamwork pushes us towards our common goals and allows us to execute work aligned with our vision.

We work hard together, but we make sure to have fun together too!

We communicate clearly and frequently. We actively listen. We celebrate wins and share challenges.

We choose happiness daily by practicing gratitude, compassion, and by sharing positive energy with each other.

Kudos team socializing on office patio

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