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At Camunda, we believe that recognition is more than just acknowledging good work. It's about celebrating the unique contributions, behaviours, skills, and achievements of our Camundi that drive our company's success. We define recognition as the genuine expression of appreciation for behaviours, efforts, and results that align with our F.A.I.T.H. values and support our strategic goals.
CamundiKudos is Camunda's framework for meaningful recognition, is designed to create a positive flywheel effect where appreciation becomes a natural, integral part of our daily interactions.
Our Approach: Frequent, Timely, and Value-Aligned
- Timely: Given promptly after the behavior or achievement occurs
- Specific: Clearly linked to a particular action, skill, or result
- Personalized: Tailored to the individual's preferences and contributions
- Value-aligned: Connected to our Focus, Ambition, Integrity, Talent, and Humor (F.A.I.T.H.) values
- Meaningful: Delivered with authenticity and a clear understanding of the impact
Through this program, we aim to:
- Reinforce our F.A.I.T.H. values as the cornerstone of our culture
- Celebrate standout achievements and behaviors that accelerate our annual goals
- Foster a culture of appreciation and motivation across our global remote team
- Attract, retain and engage talent to empower Camunda’s long-term success.
CamundiKudos offers a range of recognition opportunities, from peer-to-peer shout-outs to significant awards for high impact contributions.
Why Recognition Matters to All of Us:
In our fast-paced, globally distributed work environment, recognition plays a crucial role in connecting us, motivating us, and reinforcing our shared purpose. Whether you're a manager looking to empower your team or an individual contributor seeking to understand your impact, recognition is a powerful tool that benefits us all.
For Managers:
Recognizing your team members can:
- Boost team morale and productivity
- Reinforce desired behaviors and outcomes
- Strengthen team cohesion and loyalty
- Provide clear guidance on what excellence looks like
- Support talent retention and development
For Individual Contributors:
When your efforts are acknowledged and appreciated, it:
- Boosts your motivation and job satisfaction
- Provides clear feedback on what you're doing well
- Strengthens your connections with colleagues and managers
- Enhances your sense of purpose and alignment with Camunda's goals
- Supports your professional growth and career development
We call these benefits our "emotional salary"—the non-monetary rewards that make our work deeply satisfying and meaningful. At Camunda, we believe this emotional connection to our work and our team is just as important as financial compensation.
By actively participating in recognition, whether giving or receiving, we all contribute to creating a more engaged, connected, and high-performing workplace. It's a win-win that elevates both individual experiences and our collective success.
Award Guidelines:
Note: If a spot recognition/exceptional achievement award is submitted, but approvers request the award category or justification be updated or expanded, only a single re-submission will be permitted.
Detailed Guidelines Overview
A] Shoutouts:
Description: | Shoutouts are designed for real-time, peer-to-peer or manager-to-direct recognition, or recently following the action of a Camundi to acknowledge and reinforce positive behaviours, actions, or accomplishments that demonstrate Camunda's F.A.I.T.H. values in day-to-day work. |
Purpose: | Recognize and reinforce behaviors and achievements that exemplify our F.A.I.T.H. values and create meaningful impact for the team, department, or company |
Frequency: | Ongoing, as deserving actions or behaviours are observed |
Eligibility: | All Camundi are eligible to give and receive Shoutouts. We encourage all managers to regularly celebrate their directs |
Nomination Criteria: | Scope: Contributions within the employee's regular job scope that go above and beyond expectations Impact: Positive impact on the individual, team, or department's productivity, morale, or collaboration |
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Award Mechanism: | Shoutouts are shared in the dedicated #shoutouts Slack channel |
Process: | Have a look here for guidance on giving shoutouts! Consider using a template to make your shoutout even more personalized! Here are some templates to inspire you! "I want to give a huge shoutout to @[Name] for demonstrating incredible [F.A.I.T.H. value] in [specific situation/project]. Your [specific action/behavior] made a big impact on [result/outcome]. Thank you for your amazing contribution! "@[Name], your [specific skill/talent] shone through in [project/task]. The way you [specific action/achievement] showcased your [F.A.I.T.H. value] and directly contributed to [team/company goal]. Kudos on a job well done!" |
B] Spot Recognition Awards: Live as of May 23rd!!
Description: | Spot Recognition Awards are ad-hoc manager nominations that acknowledge significant contributions or achievements that align with Camunda's values and goals, and have a notable impact on team or department objectives. |
Purpose: | Acknowledge significant contributions or achievements that demonstrates behaviours aligned to Lean Camunda and F.A.I.T.H values This award is not for:
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Frequency: |
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Value (gross):EUR/USD/GBP | 200 |
Eligibility: | All Camundi are eligible to receive Spot Recognition Awards, as nominated by their manager |
Nomination Criteria: | Scope: Consistent demonstration of F.A.I.T.H. values through actions and achievements that positively impact team or department objectives Impact: Significant, measurable impact on team or department performance, efficiency, or goal achievement |
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Award Mechanism: | Announcement in team meeting and payout via payroll in the next available cycle post approval |
Process: | Manager request:
Approval Flow:
Management:
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C] Exceptional Achievement Awards:
Description: | Organizational Excellence | Recognize significant achievements that transform how Camunda operates, competes, or delivers value to customers or our teammates. These awards celebrate work that creates lasting impact across multiple teams and directly advances our goal of category leadership |
Strategic Excellence | Major achievements that significantly advance Camunda's strategic goals, such as expanding our market presence, driving operational excellence, or enhancing our global remote team's | |
Collaborative Excellence | Notable achievements that drive meaningful improvements or results across multiple teams or departments, contributing to Camunda's continuous growth and success. | |
Purpose: | Recognize extraordinary achievements that have a substantial, cross-functional impact and significantly advance Camunda's strategic objectives as a business This award is not for:
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Frequency: |
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Value: (gross)EUR/USD/GBP | Organizational Excellence | 4000 |
Strategic Excellence | 2000 | |
Collaborative Excellence | 750 | |
Eligibility: | All Camundi are eligible to receive Exceptional Achievement Awards, as nominated by their manager | |
Nomination Criteria: | Organizational Excellence | Scope: Achievements that fundamentally change Camunda's market position or how we operate as a company. These contributions create substantial, measurable impact that enhances our category leadership and will benefit Camunda for years to come. Impact: Creates lasting company-wide transformation with clear metrics of success. |
Strategic Excellence | Scope: Strategic projects or innovations that involve multiple departments and deliver substantial, measurable results aligned with Camunda's key objectives. Impact: Significant, quantifiable impact on Camunda's performance, efficiency, or competitive position, such as entering new markets, optimizing critical processes, or implementing impactful employee engagement initiatives. | |
Collaborative Excellence | Scope: Cross-functional initiatives or projects that involve several teams and deliver tangible, measurable benefits for the involved areas. Impact: Considerable, demonstrable impact on the performance, collaboration, or goal achievement of the involved teams or departments, such as improving key metrics, streamlining workflows, or fostering innovation. | |
Examples (not exhaustive and all levels are available across all departments): | Organizational Excellence |
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Award Mechanism: | Awards are personal, and we do not expect managers to announce these or share broadly. Payout will take place via payroll in the next available cycle | |
Process: | Manager request:
Approval Flow:
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D] One Goal Awards: Launching in January 2025 for our inaugural kickoff week!
Description: | Individual One Goal Award | One Goal Awards celebrate Camundi who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing our category leadership journey through clear focus, 'do what it takes' mindset, ethical excellence, and measurable business impact. These awards recognize individuals who exemplify Lean Camunda principles while driving substantive contributions to our success. Ten awards are presented annually across departments to honor outstanding individual achievements. |
Team One Goal Award | The prestigious team award recognizes a cross-functional team that made exceptional progress toward our category leadership goal through collaborative excellence. This award celebrates teams who exemplify how effective cross-functional collaboration, clear focus on our one goal, and pragmatic execution can drive significant business impact. Through their collective efforts, these teams demonstrate how Lean Camunda principles in action can transform our market position or significantly propel us forwards. | |
Purpose: | At Camunda, we share one clear goal: to lead the business orchestration and automation technology ("BOAT") category. The One Goal Awards celebrate teams and individuals who exemplify excellence in driving us toward this objective while embodying our Lean Camunda principles and F.A.I.T.H values. These awards are distinct from other programs within our CamundiKudos framework - while Spot Recognition and Exceptional Achievement recognizes ongoing excellence throughout the year, One Goal Awards specifically celebrate substantial contributions to our category leadership journey. | |
Frequency: | These awards take place annually, aligned with our Camunda Kickoff week. | |
Value: (gross)EUR | Individual One Goal Awards | 2000 |
Team One Goal Award | 5000 (split equally among members) | |
Eligibility: | Who Can Nominate?
Role Eligibility
Level Distribution Target
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What makes a winning individual/team? | Individual One Goal Awards | What Makes a Winning Individual?
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Team One Goal Award | For the purposes of this recognition program, a team is defined as:
Examples include:
What Makes a Winning Team?Cross-Functional Excellence
Category Leadership Impact
Lean Camunda Principles in Action
Measurable Business Impact
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Nomination Criteria: | Individual One Goal Awards | Justification: (± 400 words)
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Team One Goal Award | Justification: (± 500 words)
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Award Mechanism: | Nominations are open to all Camundi, will be short listed by L-group, and then final decisions are made by SLT. The announcement of the winners will take place on the last night of the annual Kickoff | |
Process: | Complete the nomination for a team/individual using this form: Nomination Form - One Goal Awards 2025TimelineDecemberWeek of December 20:
JanuaryWeek of January 2 (1.5 weeks):
Week of January 15:
Week of January 22:
Kickoff Week (January 27-31):
Selection ProcessThe selection process follows a two-tier approach to ensure fair representation and recognition across Camunda while maintaining high standards for impact and achievement. Selection Committee Structure and tasks
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