Employee Rewards and Recognition

People Stay Where Their Work Is Noticed.

ApplaudIQ turns recognition into a programme that runs every day, not once a year. Milestones reward themselves, peers recognise each other in Slack and Teams, and employees choose from 5,000+ gift cards through RedeemStack.

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Recognition Fails When It Depends on Memory

Managers forget anniversaries. Praise gets lost in a busy inbox. Year-end gifts arrive too late to matter. Leadership has no way to see whether any of it works.

The cost of getting it wrong is measurable.
68%

Of employees say recognition improves their likelihood of staying.

Source: SHRM
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Performance increase attributable to employee recognition.

Source: Meta-analysis
56%

Say recognition helps with the recruitment of new talent.

Source: SHRM
70%

Of employees value personalised recognition above all other forms.

Source: O.C. Tanner

A Recognition Programme That Runs Itself

It Never Forgets.

Birthdays, work anniversaries and milestones trigger rewards on the right day, synced from your HRMS.

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It Lives Where Work Happens.

Employees recognise each other inside Slack and Microsoft Teams, so appreciation becomes a daily habit.

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It Shows Leaders What Works.

Real-time analytics, leaderboards and a wall of appreciation show where recognition is happening and where it is not.

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The Moment of Truth

Recognition Software Built by a Rewards Company

ApplaudIQ is a product of The Reward Store. Every reward is fulfilled through RedeemStack, our own redemption platform, with 5,000+ gift cards across 100+ countries, so the employee who earned it can actually use it.

Mobile Recharges

Convenient mobile and utility recharges that keep recipients connected.

Prepaid Cards

Flexible cards usable at multiple retailers, giving recipients the freedom to choose.

Curated Gift Boxes

Thoughtfully assembled boxes with themed items, ideal for special occasions.

Memorable Experiences

Unique travel and event experiences that create lasting memories.

Gift Cards

Cards for specific stores or platforms, giving access to curated products and services.

Flight Bookings

Book flights with British Airways, Qatar Airways, Air India and Etihad.

Hotels

Hotel bookings with Taj, Marriott, Holiday Inn, Hyatt, ITC and more.

Customised Benefits

Tailored rewards such as company merchandise, lunch with a leader or lounge access.

Recognise Every Moment That Matters

From the first day to the farewell, ApplaudIQ covers the full employee journey with eleven reward occasions.

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Employee Onboarding

Welcome new joiners with a reward that sets the tone from day one.

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Festive Rewards

Celebrate festive seasons with rewards employees can choose for themselves.

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Performance Based Rewards

Recognise results as they happen and link effort directly to reward.

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Perks and Promotions

Celebrate career steps with perks that make promotions memorable.

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Long Service Rewards

Thank loyal employees for the years they have given to your company.

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Retirement and Exit Rewards

Send people off with a reward that reflects their contribution.

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Rewards for Personal Occasions

Remember birthdays and personal milestones without relying on a manager to remember.

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Milestone Rewards

Mark anniversaries and achievements automatically as they arrive.

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Peer to Peer Rewards

Let colleagues recognise each other and build a culture of appreciation.

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Referral Rewards

Reward employees who bring great people into your company.

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Sales Incentives

Motivate sales teams with rewards tied to targets and results.

Built for Leaders Who Own the Outcome

Executive Impact

CXOs and Founders.

Protect the talent you spent years building with a programme that runs on automation, not manager memory.

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People Operations

HR Leaders.

Run recognition across every team and region from one platform, and show leadership what it delivers.

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Everyday Experience

Employees.

Choose the reward you actually want, from gift cards and flights to hotel stays.

5,000+ redemption options via RedeemStack

People Who Loved Our Service.

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See What Recognition Could Do for Your Retention
In a short demo, we will show you how ApplaudIQ handles your occasions, connects to your HRMS and fits your reward mix.
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FAQs

Q1. What is ApplaudIQ and what does it do?

ApplaudIQ is an employee rewards and recognition platform by The Reward Store. It allows companies to automate milestone rewards, enable peer-to-peer recognition, issue performance-based incentives, and manage a global rewards catalogue, all integrated with your existing HRMS.

Q2. How is ApplaudIQ different from just giving employees gift cards?

ApplaudIQ adds structure, automation, personalisation, and visibility. It enables peer recognition, tiered rewards, automated milestone delivery, manager-led awards, and real-time analytics — none of which ad-hoc gift cards can deliver at scale.

Q3. Does ApplaudIQ integrate with our existing HR systems?

Yes. ApplaudIQ integrates with Darwinbox, Zoho People, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR, and other major HRMS platforms via API, plus Slack and Microsoft Teams.

Q4. What rewards can employees redeem on ApplaudIQ?

Gift cards from 5,000+ global brands, hotel and flight bookings, prepaid cards, mobile recharges, travel experiences, curated gift hampers, and customised company merchandise.