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Product Updates - July/August 2025

Learn about the latest product updates from Empuls

Updated over 3 weeks ago

We’re excited to bring you the latest updates from Xoxoday Empuls, designed to enrich your experience and drive better engagement across your organization.

Here's what's new:

1.Introducing Reward Governance

Peer recognition is a powerful engagement tool, but without the right safeguards, it can lead to issues like reward swapping, repeated nominations, and favoritism.

The new Reward Governance feature, available as part of the Rewards Program, helps you:

  • Prevent reward exchanges: Stop employees from rewarding each other back and forth within the same cycle.

  • Limit repeated nominations: Avoid over-recognition of the same individuals to encourage broader participation.

  • Balance reward distribution: Ensure rewards are distributed fairly across the organization.

Each rule comes with flexible enforcement options: Audit, Advisory, or Restricted, so you can choose the level of control that fits your company’s needs.

2. Redesigned Home Page on MS Teams

The Xoxoday Empuls home page on Microsoft Teams has a fresh new look.
We’ve redesigned the Recognize and Redeem section to make recognition and reward redemption more intuitive, right within Teams. Improved navigation makes it easier for users to act quickly and find what they need.

3. Transfer Nominations for Exited Employees

Don’t let pending nominations get stuck when someone leaves. You can now transfer their nominations to another user, like their manager or a super admin, so the approval process keeps moving smoothly.

4. Monthly Usage Summary for Managers

Managers now get a clear monthly snapshot of team engagement on Empuls.

Key stats include:

  • Team members recognized and awards received

  • Awards and core values given by the manager

  • Gift and redemption activity

  • Engagement metrics like active users, posts, reactions, and celebrations

This summary helps managers stay connected and celebrate their team’s impact.


5. Micro-Engagement Workflow in Microsoft Teams

Boost team connection and recognition without leaving Teams. With new Adaptive Cards, you can now:

  • Congratulate colleagues instantly

  • Say Thanks when appreciated

  • Acknowledge tagged posts

These interactions sync automatically with the Xoxoday Empuls web platform to keep recognition flowing across your workspace.

6. Home Page Customization Options

Admins can choose from three different home page layouts to better align with your company’s culture and communication style. Each layout offers a unique way to showcase key information and engage employees.

Switching between layouts takes just a click and gives you the flexibility to adapt as your needs evolve.

7. More categories launched on Xoxoday Empuls marketplace

The reward store just got more exciting. Employees can redeem their points across a wider range of categories including experiences, flights, mobile recharge, lounge access, and charity donations.

More choice and more flexibility to make every reward feel more meaningful.

8. Feature in spotlight: Empuls Copilot

Want to recognize a teammate, redeem points, or view team insights?
Just ask Empuls Copilot and it’s done.

Copilot is your AI-powered assistant that helps managers, employees, and admins take instant action. No digging through menus or clicking around. Just chat and go.

Try it now: Go to Home > Copilot and see it in action.

Upcoming features:

Improved Navigation: A smarter UI with separate dashboards for admins and users to make navigation effortless.

⭐ Enhanced Reports: Faster access to key reports and insights with a revamped reporting experience.

⭐ Wellness Benefits: A new wellness category featuring health check-ups, OPD coverage, employee assistance programs, and more.

⭐Sales Incentives: The ability to run sales incentive programs directly within Empuls.

⭐Gamezone: Online games to boost platform engagement and keep things fun.

For any feedback or questions reach out to us at [email protected]

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