Employees have a lot of fun with Bucketlist. There are many fun recognitions they post on the feed. We like the flexibility to use it for company awards. If we need to reward an employee for an achievement, it gives us a way to do that quickly. We also like how it integrates with Slack.

We have had Bucketlist for about three years. We purchased it to reward and recognize employees. We wanted a system that allowed peers to reward peers, managers to reward employees, and the company to provide larger rewards (for anniversaries, birthdays, etc.).

The only con I see with Bucketlist is not directly related to the tool itself but to the nature of the rewards. The rewards need to be included in employee income, so we must download the transactions and apply them as imputed income on employee paychecks.

Since it’s taxable, we occasionally get questions from employees. We could resolve this by grossing up, but that would be an additional expense.

We have not used other tools for comparison. We have looked into alternatives but did not see significant differences, so we cannot provide a definitive comparison.

First, determine the budget you will allow for employee spending. The platform has a base cost, but the employee reward budget must also be considered to understand the total cost. Account for headcount changes. Consider how the income will be integrated into employee paychecks.

Bucketlist has added the Slack feature, additional award options, and more fun ways for employees to recognize each other.

I think Bucketlist is good for any organization.

I appreciate several features of Bucketlist. The activity feed allows me to easily track the recognition others receive. The platform’s user-friendliness is impressive, and the customizable marketplace caters to our specific requirements. I also enjoy exploring the leaderboard and celebrating people’s achievements. Bucketlist’s customizability enables the platform’s look to mirror our brand and image. The web-based interface resembles a typical internet or intranet page.

Among various platforms, none matched the level of customization that Bucketlist provides for our company's Culture, Values, and Reward structure. Additionally, their service, which includes building our system and a hands-on approach during the launch, was unparalleled compared to others. Comparable features at a more budget-friendly price.

I have used the tool for three years and found the system working efficiently. Being able to share positive stories about colleagues’ good deeds in a way that doesn’t embarrass them but is accessible to all members of the company—especially those who wouldn’t typically hear about individual daily acts of kindness—is invaluable. In my experience, this recognition, whether through points or not, fosters a sense of appreciation and well-being.

Bucketlist could enhance its platform by introducing a few key features. Firstly, allowing users to save their location preferences would eliminate the need to repeatedly filter redemption options by location.

Secondly, a comprehensive recognition history page would be valuable, displaying all recognitions received by an individual.

Lastly, when a customer service query is raised, providing a reference number or saving a copy of the query would facilitate efficient follow-up, especially if customer support response times were not as prompt.

Although my suggestion may seem less enthusiastic, I still want to discuss it. When I search for 'Bucketlist' on Google, I encounter numerous unrelated results, with very few relevant to the features that Bucketlist provides. In my opinion, improving the SEO would help Bucketlist stand out in Google search results, making it more accessible.

I appreciate the user-friendly experience. The entire process, from sending recognition to redeeming points, is straightforward to navigate. I also enjoy the playful details like GIFs and emojis, which add a touch of whimsy and meaning to the words and points awarded.

It is easy to customize and use for all businesses and personal use. It is cheap and has no effects of overwhelming. We all want to give recognition and encouragement to our fellow teammates, and this makes it so easy while putting them in a running feed so that everyone can share in the positivity and motivation.

The admin page has been customized in many colors and this has changed many things.

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I feel the ease of sending employees rewards is my number one pro of the program. Keeping my team excited and motivated is great. Also, not having to use multiple programs for each task is wonderful. I feel remembering milestones and birthdays is important to my staff and this has very little room for error.

My company was using other software programs to set reminders of anniversaries and birthdays. We then would have a separate email program to send recognition awards. It was a hassle and very time-consuming. It was also easy to make errors because of not having a streamlined program.

I feel that sometimes, the number of options in awards can be overwhelming. The news feed could be organized by department, which would make it geared to that area of the company. I also think being able to make the recognition public to all staff could be motivating to everyone.

Bucketlist was incredibly easy to use, and I feel it is one of the better programs out there. It also is cost-effective and great for time management. I feel that fewer steps taken daily increase HR productivity and keep my team hyped up to do better. It is a great way to encourage staff members to do their best while feeling valued.

I would recommend doing their own research as to whether this program fits their company's needs. They offer a free trial, which I highly recommend utilizing. I feel this program is a wonderful tool, and my advice would be to purchase it.

They are constantly updating their system, adding new tools, and making it easier to navigate.

Tech companies and really, any office with staff members.