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Admin Guide: How to Enable GIF Reactions in the Recognitions Module

Learn how to enable GIF comments in Teamflect Recognitions and boost employee engagement.

Written by Sue

Allow employees to add GIFs to comments on posted recognitions to make recognition conversations more engaging and expressive.

With this setting enabled, users can browse and search the Klipy GIF library and add a GIF to their comments on recognitions. Users can also include text alongside a GIF when leaving a comment.

How to Enable GIFs in Recognition Comments

Step 1: Go to the Admin Center

Visit admin.teamflect.com and open the Admin Center.

Step 2: Navigate to the Recognitions Module

From the left-hand menu, go to Modules > Recognitions.

Step 3: Enable GIF Comments

Find the setting labeled Allow sending GIFs in comments and toggle it ON.

Once enabled, users will be able to add GIFs when commenting on posted recognitions.

How Can End-Users Add a GIF to a Recognition Comment?

After the setting is enabled:

  1. Open the Recognitions module.

  2. Find the recognition you want to comment on.

  3. Open the comment field.

  4. Click the GIF option to open the GIF picker.

  5. Search for a GIF using a keyword or browse the available categories.

  6. Select a GIF to add it to your comment.

  7. Optionally, add text alongside the GIF.

  8. Send the comment.

📌 GIFs available through the picker are provided through Klipy, a third-party GIF provider.

✅ GIF Comment Options Users can search or browse the Klipy library, add one GIF to a recognition comment, and optionally include text.

❌ Limitations: Custom GIF uploads, multiple GIFs per comment, and GIFs in other modules such as Feedback or Onboarding are not supported through this setting.

Use Cases

GIF comments can help employees express reactions and appreciation in a more engaging and informal way.

Celebrate Achievements

Employees can use GIFs to celebrate a colleague's accomplishments and milestones.

Express Appreciation

GIFs provide a visual and fun way to show appreciation when commenting on a recognition.

Encourage Engagement

Adding GIFs to recognition comments can make conversations more interactive and encourage employees to participate.

Add Personality to Recognition

Employees can choose GIFs that match the tone of their response, making recognition conversations feel more personal and expressive.

Enabling Allow sending GIFs in comments gives your employees an additional way to engage with recognitions and celebrate their colleagues. Once enabled, users can browse the Klipy GIF library and add a GIF to their recognition comments, with the option to include accompanying text.

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