The HiFives Employee Reward and Recognition Platform have been developed based on 10+ years of research of employee rewards and recognition practices of 1000+ organizations. The platform combines industry best practices of employee rewards and recognition with cutting edge technology, and great end-user experience for organizations across industries, geographies, headcounts, and workforce profiles.
HiFives is an AI-powered Employee Rewards and Recognition (R&R) platform designed for enterprises and global organizations.
It stands out due to:
- AI-driven nudges and prompts for managers and leaders to recognize employees in real time.
- Specialized modules like Kaizen/Innovation, Safety Awards, and Spot Recognition, suited for large and complex workforces.
- Deep integration with tools like MS Teams, Slack, WhatsApp, HRMS/ERP, SSO/MFA.
- Enterprise-grade compliance (ISO 27001/27701, SOC-2 Type II, GDPR-aligned) and hosted on AWS with advanced security.
- Rich analytics and reporting, enabling HR and leadership to measure ROI, equity, and impact of recognition programs.
- Global reward options including gift cards in 25+ countries.
HiFives is designed for highly regulated industries and adheres to:
- ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security) and ISO 27701 (Privacy Information Management) certified.
- SOC-2 Type II attested with rigorous controls for access, change management, and incident response.
- GDPR-ready with clear data residency and processing policies.
- Hosted on AWS with RDS encryption (AES-256), MFA, CloudTrail, regular VAPT, and BCP/DR strategies.
Primary hosting is on AWS Mumbai region, with options to set up data residency in other geographies (e.g., UAE, EU) for compliance.
HiFives supports monetary and non-monetary recognition, including:
- Spot Awards, Milestone Awards, Innovation/Kaizen Awards, Peer-to-Peer Kudos, Safety Awards.
- Customizable award nomination, approval, and evaluation workflows.
- Configurable budgets and tax compliance for global operations.
Yes. HiFives offers:
- Mobile-first access, a WhatsApp bot, and seamless MS Teams/Slack recognition flows.
- Modules optimized for frontline employees (e.g., manufacturing, retail, logistics).
- Localized rewards catalogs
- Interface available in multiple languages.
HiFives provides:
- Role-based dashboards for HR, managers, and leadership.
- AI-driven insights on recognition patterns, inclusion, ROI, and engagement gaps.
- Exportable reports for compliance, audits, and board reviews.
HiFives offers:
- 10,000+ e-Gift cards in 25+ countries, of reputed local brands
- Instant, seamless redemption for employees in their local currency.
- Configurable for CapEx or OpEx budget models.
Yes. Employees can receive badges, wall-of-fame posts, points-based recognition, and social feeds for peer celebration.
HiFives provides out-of-the-box integrations with:
- Collaboration tools: MS Teams, Slack, WhatsApp, Workplace by Meta.
- HRMS/ERP: SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Darwinbox, PeopleStrong, Zoho People, etc.
- Identity & Access: SAML SSO, MFA, SCIM-based provisioning.
- APIs and Webhooks for custom integrations.
Typical implementation takes 3-6 weeks (depending on the scope and scale), including configuration, branding, integrations, testing, and training. HiFives provides dedicated onboarding and success managers.
HiFives offers:
- Dedicated account managers for enterprise clients.
- 24×7 priority support with defined SLAs.
- Access to a self-service knowledge base and training for admins.
Yes. HiFives supports:
- BU-level budget allocation and governance.
- Hierarchical approval flows.
- Multi-tier program management for global and regional R&R programs.
Pricing is typically per-employee per-year subscription (OpEx model), with tiered pricing based on scale.
CapEx-style models (one-time license + annual support) are available for specific use cases.
Global benchmarks suggest:
- Recognition can reduce voluntary attrition by 30-45%.
- Budgeting ~1% of payroll for recognition often delivers positive ROI within the first year.
- HiFives’ analytics enable measurement of recognition reach, manager adoption, and business impact.
HiFives is trusted by leading enterprises and GCCs such as:
Asian Paints, Aditya Birla Capital, Hindalco (Mahan Aluminium), Bajaj Finserv Health, Digit Insurance, Landmark Group (Max UAE), Volvo-Eicher, Times of India Group, and others.
HiFives is consistently featured in HR Tech award lists, recognized by SHRM, People Matters, BW People, and others as a leading enterprise R&R platform.
HiFives uses AI to:
- Prompt managers to recognize employees based on performance triggers.
- Analyze recognition patterns for bias, frequency, and inclusion.
- Offer intelligent suggestions for awards and messages.
HiFives invests continuously in:
- GenAI-powered personalization of recognition messages.
- Behavioral nudges for DEI, wellness, and engagement.
- Expanding global integrations and compliance frameworks.