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Recognition (STARS + Success Stories)

Recognition (STARS + Success Stories)

Recognition highlights what good looks like.

It reinforces behaviors, celebrates wins, and keeps people connected to the work that matters.

In Dual Dash, Recognition is made up of two parts:

  • STARS
  • Success Stories

STARS

STARS are used to recognize individuals or small groups.

They capture moments where someone demonstrated strong performance or lived out company values.

What STARS Are Used For

STARS highlight:

  • Individual contributions
  • Day-to-day wins
  • Moments of great execution
  • Behaviors aligned with company values

How STARS Work

When sending a STAR, users can:

  • Select a recipient
  • Add a message describing what happened
  • Tag company values

STARS can be sent:

  • Manager to employee
  • Employee to employee
  • Executive to manager
  • Across teams

Recognition is not limited by role.

Why STARS Matter

STARS reinforce:

  • What behaviors are expected
  • What success looks like
  • What should be repeated

They create a steady flow of recognition across the organization.

Success Stories

Success Stories highlight broader impact.

They focus on moments that go beyond one individual.

What Success Stories Are Used For

Success Stories capture:

  • Team accomplishments
  • Organizational wins
  • Community involvement (e.g., Toys for Tots)
  • Leadership recognition
  • Customer testimonials
  • Major milestones

How Success Stories Work

Users can:

  • Create a story with a title and description
  • Share what happened and why it matters
  • Publish it for the organization to see

These stories are visible across the organization.

Why Success Stories Matter

Success Stories:

  • Highlight impact at a larger scale
  • Keep teams aligned with the bigger picture
  • Ensure important work doesn’t go unnoticed

They document the moments that define the organization.

Recognition Across the Organization

Recognition in Dual Dash is designed to flow in every direction.

  • Top-down
  • Bottom-up
  • Peer-to-peer

This creates a more complete and connected culture.

Why Recognition Matters

Recognition drives:

  • Engagement
  • Motivation
  • Alignment with company values

It ensures both results and behaviors are seen and reinforced.

What’s Next

Recognition highlights performance and impact.

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