Kudosky
Recognition is everyday
Appreciation isn't saved for the annual party. People see and thank each other's work week after week.
- Peer recognition
- Small wins celebrated
In the age of AI, people are the edge.
An award for companies that build on their people.
While everyone races to automate, some companies double down on the humans who make the work matter. We notice them, and we give them something to show for it.
- Free, always
- Open to every company
- No Kudosky account needed
AI can do more of the work every month. What it can't copy is a team that trusts each other, feels seen and keeps growing. That's the human edge.
Why we started thisWe spend every day with HR teams who fight to keep work human. The companies doing it well deserve to be noticed, whether they use Kudosky or not.
The criteria
Four things we look for.
Not perks or ping-pong tables. How people are treated on an ordinary Tuesday, and whether AI makes that better or worse.
AI lifts people up
AI takes the busywork so people get time for what only they can do. A tool for the team, not a plan to replace it.
- Training with every rollout
- Honest about change
Leaders listen
Feedback goes somewhere. Teams are asked, heard, and can see what changed because they spoke up.
- Regular pulse checks
- Visible follow-up
People grow here
Careers move forward in the AI era, with time to learn, mentors who care and room to move inside the company.
- Learning time
- Internal moves
How it works
No entry form. Just the work.
There's no application season and no fee. We give the award whenever a company has clearly earned it.
- 1Spotted
Our team follows companies across Europe: careers pages, LinkedIn, case studies and the stories employees tell. Plus every nomination sent to us.
- 2Awarded
When a company clearly meets all four criteria, we award it, any time of year. Every honoree is numbered in order: #001, #002 and so on.
- 3Celebrated
Honorees get the badge, a certificate and a feature on this page, so candidates and customers can see what they've built.
Every December
Human Edge Company of the Year
Once a year, we pick the company from that year's honorees whose people story stood out the most. One winner, every year.
For honorees
Show candidates your people come first.
People check how a company treats its team before they apply. The badge links to your feature here, so anyone can see why you earned it.
The honoree kit
Everything to share it.
Free for every honoree, ready the day we announce.
- Website badgeNumbered and dated, linked to your feature.
- CertificateA print-ready PDF for the office wall.
- Announcement kitLinkedIn copy and visuals, ready to post.
- Your story, featuredA short profile of what you do for your people.
Nominations
Know a company that gets it?
Your own, a client's, or the one your friend won't stop talking about. Tell us what they do for their people. We read every nomination.
FAQ
Fair questions.
Does it cost anything?
No. There's no entry fee, no paid tier and no sponsorship package. You can't buy the award, which is the only way it stays worth having.
Do we have to use Kudosky?
No. Most honorees won't be Kudosky customers. The criteria are about how a company treats its people, not which software it buys.
Can we nominate our own company?
Yes. Self-nominations are welcome and judged by the same four criteria. A nomination is one signal among many. We also choose companies on our own.
When are awards given?
Year-round, whenever a company clearly meets the criteria. Every honoree is numbered and dated. Each December, one of that year's honorees is named Human Edge Company of the Year.
How do you decide?
Our team reviews public evidence against the four criteria: careers pages, employee stories, programs, how AI is introduced. Where we can, we talk to the people who work there.
How long can we show the badge?
For as long as you like. The badge carries the year it was awarded, so it stays true.
