GUIDE Run A Clean Evaluation For Employee Recognition And Rewards Vendors This buyer’s kit gives HR, Total Rewards, and procurement teams everything they need to run a structured selection process for recognition platforms. Use it to define requirements, coordinate stakeholders, and choose a vendor based on data instead of gut feel. What's inside A needs assessment checklist and requirements matrix to capture objectives, KPIs, budget, timelines, and functional must-haves before you talk to vendors. A tips and best practices guide that shows you how to frame the business problem, involve IT, Finance, and leadership early, and avoid “tech first” traps. Ready-made stakeholder email templates to kick off the project, brief IT and Finance, and keep everyone aligned from shortlist to final decision. A vendor question guide plus a weighted scorecard template so you can compare platforms on integrations, security, UX, rewards catalog, analytics, and services using the same criteria. A step-by-step evaluation timeline and decision framework that covers internal prep, vendor outreach, deep-dive assessments, scoring, and final selection. Other Relevant Resources
