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# Karma Points

Reward good work done by the team through Karma points

### How does Karma works?

Karma Points is a feature designed to recognize and appreciate contributions across your organization. It helps highlight great work that might otherwise go unnoticed and fosters a culture of appreciation, motivation, and engagement.&#x20;

Team members can earn points for their efforts and redeem them for rewards defined by the organization.

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### How Karma Points Work

Team members earn Karma Points based on their contributions, such as:

1. Completing tasks or
2. When their efforts are recognized by their colleagues. For eg: going above and beyond for the organization or a team-member.

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These points accumulate over time and can be redeemed for rewards.

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### Why use Karma Points?

* Encourages recognition across teams
* Improves engagement and motivation
* Reinforces company values and behaviors
* Adds transparency to rewards and performance
* Creates a balanced system of appreciation and accountability
