Remote work: The impact on sustainability + the planet by Lindsay Nash | Oct 29, 2020 | ArticlesAt Award Force, we run 100% remotely. We’ve been doing so for almost seven years now, and not planning on changing any time soon. Not only do we love working remotely, but it also an action we take in alignment with one of our values: environmental sustainability.
Celebrating seven… and the importance of recognition by Lindsay Nash | Oct 2, 2020 | ArticlesIt’s our seventh birthday..plus more great news and a reminder on the importance of recognition.
September 2020 by Lindsay Nash | Sep 22, 2020 | Product updatesNew features You can now edit form field settings without leaving the form builder. Clicking the settings icon above a field will display a settings tray on the right-hand side of the screen that now contains all field configuration settings. Categories and tabs...
August 2020 by Lindsay Nash | Aug 26, 2020 | Product updatesNew features It's now possible for program managers to legally bypass user preferences when sending notifications in compliance with GDPR. You can now sort by values of Fields added to the Manage Entries list view. #timesaver Improvements Programs can now request...
6 Ways to minimise subjectivity in judging by Lindsay Nash | Aug 25, 2020 | Articles, BlogYour judges bring expertise and knowledge to the table, adding precious value to your program’s reputation and outcomes. But when it comes to judging entries, subjectivity can be a risk – your judges are human, and from time to time are subject to bias and conflicts of interest.
10 Features every awards manager should use to manage entries by Lindsay Nash | Aug 10, 2020 | ArticlesIf you’ve ever managed an awards program manually, you know just how time-intensive the whole process can be. Here are 10 features we think every awards manager should use to save time.
Feedback: a value add for your awards program by Lindsay Nash | Aug 3, 2020 | ArticlesFeedback is an important tool for any performance evaluation – and awards programs are no different. But how you offer it, the language you use and the method used to present it is important. Learn more.
July 2020 by Lindsay Nash | Jul 28, 2020 | Product updatesNew features You can now archive Score sets, in addition to entries and entire seasons. A new settings menu is now available, with: Settings grouped by function Improved visual design for easier and faster navigation, with customisable colour styling The main left...
The icing on the cake: badges + certificates in Award Force by Lindsay Nash | Jul 13, 2020 | Feature focusAn awards program wouldn’t be complete without badges and certificates. In Award Force, it’s easy to create aesthetic badges and certificates easily and make sure they are distributed at the right time and to the right entrants.
6 Reasons why you should consider a virtual live judging event by Lindsay Nash | Jun 29, 2020 | ArticlesThis year, we’ve all experienced a massive shift in business: the office cubicle turned into home office; live physical events turned virtual. But one thing we’ve learned – a live virtual judging experience can be better than a physical event. Here’s why.