Human Resources - Kazoo is Live for SRS

Dear SRS colleagues,

It is officially here — the Kazoo online recognition platform is now available and you can start using it right away to recognize staff in your department and across the Strategic Resources & Support (SRS) Division. Pat O’Rourke, our Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer, established the SRS Employee Engagement Task Force to address findings from the most recent engagement survey. That team is currently launching a recognition program for the entire SRS division called Kazoo.

The platform is accessible anytime by going tohttps://colorado.kazoohr.com/ or using the Kazoo app on iOS or Android. 

We encourage you to log in to explore the platform. Send your first recognition to someone who has recently exemplified integrity, inclusive excellence, innovation, collaboration or good communication. If you are a supervisor, send specific and timely words of appreciation to your direct reports. The more of us who send recognition to others, the more visible our successes become.

How to post your first note of recognition today: 

To log in: 

1. Visit https://colorado.kazoohr.com/
2. Log in with your IdentiKey

To send recognition: 

1. Click on the “Send Recognition” button on the top of the Activity Feed. 
2. Search for recipients by typing their name in the recipients field. 
3. Type your recognition message.
4. Assign a points per person value. Your points to send balance is available on the right side in the “Your Wallet” tile.
5. Complete the remainder of the form and select “Send Recognition.” 

You can also give any post a "High Five" and add 5 rewards points to it. 

Tips to give effective ACTS of recognition: 

• Appropriate: Public recognitions sent through Kazoo will be visible on the department and division’s Kazoo feed for all users within that group. Kazoo also allows a private recognition setting that is viewable only by the recipient of recognition.  
• Consistent: Over time, consistent recognition creates a culture of appreciation and connection. 
• Timely: Don’t wait until the end of the month or quarter.  Recognize in the moment to ensure the acknowledgement is connected to the positive behavior.
• Specific: Give detail! What did the employee do that is deserving of recognition, and what was the positive impact?  

Visit the CU Boulder Kazoo webpage for more information and FAQ’s. If you have additional questions, please contact CampusHR@colorado.edu for assistance.