PerkUp is a global gifting platform that enables companies to send personalized gifts and premium swag to employees, enhancing engagement and retention. By automating the distribution of rewards for milestones such as birthdays and anniversaries, PerkUp improves workplace culture and morale while eliminating shipping and customs fees across over 80 countries.
Funding
$1.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many companies struggle to efficiently manage employee recognition and rewards programs, especially across globally distributed teams. Traditional methods often involve manual processes, leading to delays, inconsistencies, and difficulties in tracking program effectiveness. Furthermore, ensuring that rewards are culturally relevant and desirable across different regions presents a significant challenge.
Solution
Gifted provides a centralized platform for automating and managing employee recognition and rewards on a global scale. The platform enables companies to send personalized gifts, gift cards, and premium swag to employees for various milestones and achievements, fostering a culture of appreciation and boosting engagement. Gifted streamlines the entire gifting process, from selection and personalization to delivery and reporting, while also handling international shipping and customs complexities. By integrating with HRIS and other business systems, Gifted automates workflows and ensures that employee data is always up-to-date, simplifying program administration and improving overall efficiency.
Target Audience
Gifted primarily targets HR departments, people operations teams, and sales and marketing leaders looking to improve employee engagement, retention, and overall workplace culture through strategic gifting and recognition programs.
Features
- Global gifting catalog with access to over 3,500 gift card brands and curated physical gifts in 150+ countries
- Automated gifting campaigns for birthdays, work anniversaries, and other milestones
- Custom swag shop for branded merchandise with on-demand and bulk ordering options
- Integration with HRIS platforms like BambooHR, Rippling, and Workday for seamless data synchronization
- Comprehensive reporting and analytics dashboard to track gifting activity and program ROI
- Recipient choice, allowing employees to select gifts they truly want
- Support for spot bonuses and sales incentives (SPIFs) to reward specific achievements
- Tools for client gifting and market research incentives