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 Need Guidance Choosing the Right Partner? If you’re moving forward with your evaluation, we’re here to help you get it right. Let’s have a quick call to review your goals, share benchmarks, and offer practical guidance based on what we’ve seen work best in similar organizations. let’s chat Words from Our Customers “We greatly appreciate the Semos Cloud team for helping us bring Hubbell’s culture of recognition to life… you’ve made it possible for our employees to feel valued and connected across the globe.” Garth Warner, Vice President Human Resources, Hubbell “Working with Semos Cloud marks an exciting next step in how we celebrate our people… Now, as we move toward launching a dedicated recognition hub, we’re shaping an experience where employees will be able to celebrate one another’s important moments in a more connected and visible way.” Darla Schroeder, SVP, HR, Ryan Specialty “Semos Cloud really stood out for us because the platform is designed to work hand in hand with SAP SuccessFactors… Throughout this journey, it has been a seamless collaboration built on a shared vision and a collective drive to make employee experience the center of this transformation.” Waqar Wajid, Head of Business Transformation, Al-Futtaim 1/3 Recognitions and Awards
