KaBoon Blog
Articles and insights on building a workplace culture where appreciation, teamwork, and recognition thrive.
Employee Recognition Programs: How to Build One That Works
How to build an employee recognition program in 10 steps, with program types, budget benchmarks, real examples, mistakes to avoid, and a 90-day launch plan.
HeyTaco Alternatives: 7 Slack Recognition Tools Compared (2026)
Looking beyond HeyTaco? Compare 7 Slack recognition tools on pricing, features, and fit, including Bonusly, CultureBot, Wrenly, Assembly, Kudos, Nectar, and KaBoon.
9 Best Employee Recognition Software Platforms Compared (2026 Buyer's Guide)
Compare 9 employee recognition software platforms on pricing, features, and fit, like Kaboon, HeyTaco and more. Includes a buyer's checklist and FAQs.
Employee Appreciation Messages: 100+ Examples You Can Actually Use
100+ employee appreciation messages and templates for every situation, from quick Slack thank-yous to anniversaries. Plus the research on what makes thanks land.
Employee Recognition Ideas: 50+ Ways to Recognize Your Team (That Actually Work)
50+ employee recognition ideas for every team and budget, backed by Gallup and McKinsey research. Free, remote, peer-to-peer, and milestone ideas included.
Workplace Leaderboards: Why Resets Keep Recognition Fun
Permanent recognition leaderboards put the same people on top and discourage everyone else. Here's what the research says, and why resets keep recognition fun.
How to Reduce Employee Turnover: 12 Proven Strategies
Learn how to reduce employee turnover with 12 research-backed strategies, from stay interviews to manager training and recognition. Includes a 90-day action plan.
Why Employees Leave: The Real Reasons (And How to Fix Them)
Discover the real reasons employees quit, and why it's rarely just about money. Learn what actually drives turnover and how to fix it.
Employee Engagement Strategies for Remote Teams: How to Keep People Connected
Proven employee engagement strategies for remote and distributed teams. Move beyond games and forced fun to build genuine connection and engagement.
Celebrating Wins: A Playbook for Acknowledging Everyday Achievements
A practical playbook for managers to celebrate wins consistently. Learn what counts as a win, how to acknowledge it, and why it matters more than you think.
Introvert-Friendly Recognition: Making Celebration Work for Everyone
Learn how to make recognition inclusive for introverts and neurodivergent team members. Strategies for celebrating contributions in ways that feel genuine, not forced.
The HR Playbook: 5 Systems to Replace One-Off Recognition
Build scalable recognition systems that replace random one-off celebrations. Learn 5 proven frameworks for making recognition consistent, intentional, and cultural.
Building Values-Driven Culture: From Words on a Wall to Actions
Learn how to build a values-driven culture where company values are lived daily, not just posted on a wall. Strategies, examples, and the role of recognition.
Building a Recognition Program on a Startup Budget
Learn how to build an effective employee recognition program without breaking the bank. Practical strategies and low-cost tools for early-stage startups.
Quiet Quitting Starts Here: The Connection Between Recognition and Retention
Discover the real cause of quiet quitting and why recognition is the solution. Learn how lack of appreciation drives disengagement and what to do about it.
16 Slack-Based Team Building Activities That Actually Work
Discover 16 proven Slack team building activities that boost engagement and culture without awkward forced fun. Real activities for remote and hybrid teams that work.
Slack Employee Recognition: How to Build a Culture of Appreciation
Learn how Slack employee recognition programs work, improve retention by 35%, and boost engagement. Discover strategies, statistics, and best practices for recognizing team members where they collaborate daily.
We Just Launched KaBoon on Product Hunt
Discover how KaBoon brings gamified employee recognition to Slack. Read about our Product Hunt launch and how we're transforming company culture with peer awards, leaderboards, and values-driven recognition.
How KaBoon Started: Turning Recognition Into a Game
The story behind KaBoon. How a simple Harry Potter-themed recognition experiment at a 150-person tech company inspired us to rebuild employee recognition from scratch.
The Best Slack Apps for Employee Rewards
Compare Slack reward apps: KaBoon (optional rewards), HeyTaco, Bonusly & more. Learn why recognition-only programs work and when to add rewards.
Employee Recognition Software for Tech Companies: The Slack Integration Advantage
Discover the best Slack-integrated employee recognition software for tech teams. Compare KaBoon, HeyTaco, Kudos & others. Learn why peer recognition reduces turnover and boosts engagement.
How Company Values Become Real
Learn how to tie employee recognition to company values to actually embed culture. See why value-tagged recognition works better than posters.
Why Peer Recognition Beats Top-Down Praise Every Time
Peer recognition is 35% more effective at retention than top-down praise. Learn why colleagues recognizing colleagues builds stronger culture and real belonging.
Why Your Recognition Program Gets Stale
Recognition programs lose momentum fast. Discover how seasonal resets keep leaderboards fresh, re-engage teams, and celebrate new winners every cycle.
KaBoon is Launching: Join Us in Shaping Peer Recognition for Slack
KaBoon's beta is live. Try Slack-native peer recognition, team competition, and customizable culture. Join us in building what's next.
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