Other Features
Spotlight
The Spotlight feature in Wazo is designed to shine a light on employees who are making a significant impact within the organization. Unlike everyday recognitions, Spotlights are reserved for standout contributions that go above and beyond — such as leading a critical project, exemplifying company values at an exceptional level, or demonstrating strong leadership during challenging times. Spotlight moments are public and celebratory in nature. They not only recognize individual excellence but also serve as inspiration for others across the company, reinforcing a culture of high performance and appreciation.
User Guide
Navigate to an employee’s profile and click on the 'Spotlight' tab in the navigation bar.At the top of the Spotlight page, view employee details including photo, role, tenure, about, and contact info.Check the Recent Activity panel for live updates like recognitions, comments, and growth conversations.Review Awards, Badges, and Recognitions sections for a full record of achievements.Explore the Journey Timeline to see career progression, promotions, and role changes.Use the Insights Panel to view contribution trends over time, with filters for deeper analysis.Check the Hierarchy View to understand the employee’s team and leadership structure.Analyze Pulse Activity through a calendar visualization of daily engagement levels.
How it Helps
- Elevates key contributions by making exceptional work visible across the organization.
- Ensures standout efforts receive recognition that might otherwise go unnoticed.
- Inspires others by showcasing real examples of excellence and high performance.
- Builds pride and appreciation for spotlighted employees, strengthening their connection to the organization.
- Reinforces company culture by promoting behaviors and mindsets aligned with organizational values.
Use Case
Recognizing Leadership During a Crisis
When the IT department faced a major system outage, a mid-level engineer took charge, coordinated the response team, and restored services within hours — minimizing client impact. The manager nominated them for a Spotlight, highlighting their leadership, calm under pressure, and cross-team collaboration. The recognition was posted company-wide and referenced during quarterly all-hands meetings, rewarding the employee while setting a standard for proactive leadership.
Impact
For Employees: Being in the Spotlight boosts morale, personal brand visibility, and internal reputation.
For the Organization: Strengthens company values, motivates excellence, and nurtures a culture where contributions are celebrated. Over time, Spotlights create an archive of success stories — a living showcase of what excellence means at the company.
Panels
Awards & Badges
Displays all awards and badges earned, highlighting strengths and recurring achievements.
- Click 'View All' in Awards or Badges sections to explore full details of recognitions.
Recognitions & Journey
Showcases peer-to-peer and manager recognitions, along with a timeline of career progression.
- Review recognitions for impact messages.
- Follow the Journey Timeline to understand career growth over time.
Insights & Pulse
Provides visual graphs for Awards, Recognitions, and Badges over six months, plus a calendar of daily engagement.
- Filter the Insights panel for specific date ranges.
- Check Pulse markers (green/yellow/red) to assess consistency of activity.
Hierarchy View
Maps the employee’s organizational position, including managers and direct reports.
- Use the hierarchy view to understand team structure and leadership connections.
Why is it useful
- Provides a holistic view of an employee's excellence, not just isolated achievements.
- Strengthens performance reviews and career conversations with data and timelines.
- Boosts employee brand visibility inside the organization.
- Encourages peer inspiration by showcasing standout contributions.
- Helps managers and HR recognize and nurture high-potential talent.