Sending bonus sparks

One-off spark awards to celebrate moments the platform doesn't automatically capture.

Bonus sparks are one-off spark grants you can send to any packmate for any reason — a specific achievement, a moment of exceptional work, or anything else worth marking.

Sending bonus sparks

  1. 1Go to /admin/sparks (or find the "Send a thank-you" card in /admin/tools).
  2. 2Choose the packmate.
  3. 3Set the spark amount (50–200 is the typical range for a meaningful gesture).
  4. 4Add a short note (this appears as a mini-recognition on their profile).
  5. 5Send.

When to use bonus sparks

After a client save that involved extraordinary effort, when someone steps up during a team member's leave, for work anniversaries or tenure milestones, recognising effort invisible in the platform data (quiet mentors, behind-the-scenes work), or a team-wide bonus after a major milestone.

Team-wide bonus sparks

You can send bonus sparks to your entire pack at once. Useful for celebrating collective wins — everyone gets the same message and the same spark amount.

Top tips

Make the most of this feature

  1. 1

    Pair bonus sparks with a specific note — it's the note that makes it feel meaningful, not the number.

  2. 2

    Use bonus sparks for things you'd otherwise say in an all-hands but with more weight.

  3. 3

    Don't use bonus sparks to compensate for a lack of salary — they're a cultural gesture, not a pay substitute.

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