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.
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.
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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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
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.
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!
News
Sep 23, 2026
Kudos® ranked first for Best Results, Best Usability and Easiest to Use in Enterprise, and earned Leader or High Performer status in every customer segment.
CALGARY, AB — Sept. 23, 2026 — Kudos®, the employee recognition and rewards platform built to help organizations create stronger, more connected workplace cultures, today announced it earned 100 badges in G2's Fall 2026 reports. The badges represent 23 distinct awards earned across the Enterprise, Mid-Market and Small-Business segments. Earlier this year, Kudos ranked No. 16 out of 1,893 companies on G2's 2026 Best Canadian Software Companies list.
Eleven of the 100 badges earned are first-place finishes, meaning Kudos was rated highest of any product in the category. Categories include:
"Our customers earned this recognition for us," said Muni Boga, President and CEO of Kudos. "Accolades like Best Results, Best Usability and Easiest to Use are based on feedback from the people who are on the platform every day, which makes them especially meaningful. Organizations from SMBs to global enterprises use Kudos to acknowledge the hard work of hundreds of thousands of people building stronger workplace culture."
Kudos Experiences Gains Across Enterprise, Mid-Market and Small-Business
Beyond the first-place finishes, Kudos earned 43 Leader, 42 High Performer and four Momentum Leader badges in G2's Fall 2026 reports, spanning Enterprise, Mid-Market and Small-Business.
The company's largest customers run the Kudos recognition platform across enterprises with tens of thousands of employees in key vertical industries, including healthcare, manufacturing and financial services.
The Momentum Leader badges, in Employee Recognition, Rewards and Incentives, Employee Engagement and Employee Experience, follow the October 2025 launch of the Kudos Next Generation platform, built around elevated user experience, automated recognition workflows, audience segmentation, decentralized budget management and AI-assisted recognition.
"Our customers are at the centre of everything we build, and these results demonstrate the business value that Kudos delivers," said Daniel Shapiro, Chief Product Officer at Kudos. "Best Usability, Best Results and Best Estimated ROI come straight from the people using the software every day. These results push us to keep delivering."
To learn more about Kudos®, visit kudos.com.
Media Contact: Margaux Morgante, Director, Marketing & Communications, press@kudos.com
Notes to editors
G2 scoring methodology: https://documentation.g2.com/docs/research-scoring-methodologies
G2 2026 Best Canadian Software Companies list: https://www.g2.com/best-software-companies/canada
Additional 2026 recognition for Kudos:
News
Apr 20, 2026
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.”
What Spaces Includes
For more information visit kudos.com/platform/spaces
Media Contact: Margaux Morgante, Director, Marketing & Communications, press@kudos.com
News
Feb 3, 2026
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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:
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.
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Customer-Driven Awards Highlight Real-World Impact
In addition to leadership placements, Kudos received multiple customer-led awards from trusted software review platforms, including:
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:
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:
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
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.
We also know that experience comes in many forms, that skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. If you see a role you’re interested in but don’t have the exact experience or skillset we are looking for – we still strongly encourage you to apply. After all, we’re looking for someone who is innovative and loves collaboration as much as we do.
