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To configure a Standard Award,
Step 1: Begin by logging into the Vantage Rewards platform.
Step 2: Next, go to the Admin Dashboard. By default, you’ll land on the Vantage Rewards section. If needed, you can also access it by selecting Vantage Rewards from the top header bar within the Admin Dashboard.
Step 3: Now, click on Configuration in the left panel and select Award.
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Step 4: In the subsequent window, select the Standard Award option and fill in the required details such as,
- Name of the Award: Examples include “Stand-out Performer,” “Employee of the Month,” etc.
- Award Description: A brief overview of the award.
- Organizational Values: These will appear on the feed as hashtags.
- Award Group Name: For categorizing awards.
- Use the toggle button if you want a certificate to be included along with the Award.
- Based on your setup for the badges, either the Questions or Categories will be displayed:
Question Wizard: Select the responses to the corresponding questions to map the badge for easy filtering. You can create multiple combinations of responses for mapping. Simply click on the “Add another combination” button to input the responses and map the badge to additional combinations as needed.
Category: Choose the most relevant category that aligns with the badge being created. This helps in organizing and filtering badges effectively.
- Click on ‘Save & Proceed’ once the details are filled in.
Step 5: In the next window,
- Select the approver level between one level or two levels (if required) for the award. You can also enable auto-approval for a streamlined process without manual review.
- Select the approver according to the approver level selected.
- Set the denominations for the award.
- Select the country(s) where this award will be available.
- Specify grade group(s) eligible to nominate individuals for the award.
- Specify minimum eligibility of the receiver(s) of the award.
- Customize the visibility settings for the award. The feed post will be automatically generated based on the chosen visibility preferences, which will serve as the default for this award.
- Click on ‘Save & Proceed’ once the details are filled in.
Note:
- Use the toggle button to enable advanced filter options for the monetary awards.
- Activate the toggle button to enable self-nomination for the award.
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Step 6: In the next window, customize the award by choosing from the platform’s available icons and images, or upload your own custom image for a personalized touch.
Step 7: Finally click on Save to save the award.
The award has been created successfully!