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
