Teamflect allows admins to temporarily disable the “New Recognition” button across the platform. This feature is particularly valuable during structured programs—such as award nominations, peer voting cycles, or performance review periods—when HR teams want to maintain consistency, fairness, and focus across all employee feedback channels. Even when new recognitions are disabled, all previous recognitions remain visible to users, preserving recognition history while pausing new submissions.
Step-by-Step: Disable New Recognitions
Step 1: Open the Admin Center
Click the “Admin Center” icon in the top-right corner.
Ensure you have admin permissions to modify module settings.
Step 2: Go to the Recognitions Module
In the Admin Center sidebar, select Modules → Recognitions.
You’ll see a list of configuration options related to the recognition system.
Step 3: Disable the “New Recognition” Feature
Locate the toggle labeled “Prevent sending new recognitions.”
Switch it on to disable new recognitions.
✅ The “New Recognition” button will be hidden for all users.
🔍 Note: Previously sent recognitions will still appear in each user’s profile and the company feed.
When to Disable the “New Recognition” Button
Internal Voting or Awards Programs
Temporarily hide the recognition function to direct all attention to structured nomination or award voting processes.Performance Review Periods
Prevent recognition during critical evaluation windows to ensure review decisions are based on consistent documentation and objective performance data, not recent praise alone.
HR Use Cases
🏆 1. Internal Awards or Nomination Programs
During formal award campaigns or nomination rounds, HR can disable regular recognitions to ensure all employee attention and engagement flow toward the official program.
📊 2. Performance Review Periods
Temporarily disable recognitions while review cycles are in progress to keep the evaluation process unbiased and grounded in documented performance metrics rather than recent informal praise.
🕓 3. Cultural or Organizational Shifts
When introducing a new recognition framework, HR may pause recognitions to realign criteria, tone, and frequency before relaunching the program company-wide.
Final Thoughts
The ability to disable new recognitions gives HR and admins precise control over employee engagement rhythms within Teamflect. It helps ensure structured evaluation and recognition processes align with organizational priorities and timing.
When you’re ready, simply toggle the feature off again to reopen recognition flow and celebrate your team’s achievements.