Employee Retention Software

Give River's gamified platform builds winning workplace culture

Increase retention, boost recognition, wellness, and personal growth and development for managers and employees. Build your winning team today in the game of good deeds.

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Why Companies Choose Give River

Build happier, healthier, high-performing teams through our innovative employee experience platform. Give River helps you create a culture of recognition, growth, and impact in just 5 minutes a day.

30% increase in employment engagement

85% Team Participation Rate

40% improvement in retention

Solutions

Smart Employee Recognition Ideas That Drive Results

Energize your team with meaningful peer-to-peer recognition that creates real impact. Our platform makes it easy to:

Share instant appreciation through "drops" of recognition
Celebrate wins with custom rewards and achievements
Create engaged teams through gamified recognition
Track recognition patterns and culture health
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Total Employee Development for Modern Teams

Foster continuous growth with our integrated learning platform:

Curated professional development content
Personal wellness micro-courses
Progress tracking and certifications
Gamified growth with rewards

Team Building Charity Activities with Impact

Turn recognition into real-world change through our unique charitable giving platform.

Simplified Corporate Charitable Impact
Team charitable challenges
Create Advocates and Ambassadors
Impact Dashboard
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Boost Engagement Through Gamification

Make work more meaningful with game mechanics that drive participation.

Team Building Activities
Milestones and Awards
Seasonal Challenges
Team Leaderboards

Employee Engagement Surveys & Data-Driven Insights

We provide customizable employee engagement surveys and comprehensive analytics to give.you actionable insights.  

Insights Dashboard
Quick pulse surveys and eNPS
River Guides
Robust Team Hub
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Fast, Effective,
5 Minutes a Day

Join forward-thinking companies building cultures their teams love.  

Why It Matters

The Give River Difference

Retain top talent and reduce turnover costs

Up to 50% lower turnover in teams with strong culture

Create fulfilled people with the drive to win

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Grow Informed, Engaged, High-Performing Teams

Foster collaboration and recognition to create top team culture

50%
Increase retention
1.5X
Performance

Create Community and Charitable Impact

Transformational team-driven social and civic engagement

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Fully integrated Employee Retention Software

Give River integrates with your existing communications and HRIS tools to provide a seamless experience.

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Backed by leading team culture research

Extensive research points the way towards building your championship team. Give River has integrated the most important factors into our comprehensive 5G Method.

Recognition

52% of employees are likely to stay at a job where they feel recognized regularly. With turnover costs estimated at up to 2x the employee’s salary, fostering recognition can significantly reduce these expenses.

Achievers Workforce Institute 2022

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Growth & Development

Research from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada suggests that, for every $1 spent on leader development, companies can expect $7 in return.  Further, Companies with effective leadership training programs report 22% higher productivity.

HR Daily Advisor;  McKinsey & Company

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Wellbeing Initiatives

90% of companies see a positive ROI from their wellness initiatives — the same amount that sees a positive return from other benefits such as health insurance.
Companies that focus on employee wellness report a 34% higher profit rate than their industry peers, linking wellness to productivity and loyalty.

American Psychological Association

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Social Impact

A recent study found that 76% of young employees consider a company’s social and environmental commitments when deciding where to work.  Furthermore, a better employee experience can help attract and retain top talent from Gen Z.

Cone Communications

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Engagement

Research by Gallup found that organizations with high employee engagement have 21% higher productivity, 22% higher profitability and 37% lower absenteeism compared to those with low employee engagement.

Gallup Meta-Analysis

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Customer Testimonials

Don’t take our word for it. Hear from the experts.

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Anne M. Mulcahy

Former CEO, Xerox

Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person—not just an employee—are more productive, more satisfied, more fulfilled. Satisfied employees mean satisfied customers, which leads to profitability.

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Kevin Kruse

Author, Employee Engagement 2.0

People want to be acknowledged for the contributions they make. Recognition isn't just a motivator; it’s a demonstration of respect and appreciation that strengthens an organization’s culture from the inside out.

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Adam Grant

Organizational Psychologist and Author

Kindness in the workplace isn’t just about creating a pleasant atmosphere; it’s about establishing trust, building relationships, and fostering collaboration. When kindness is part of the culture, engagement, creativity, and productivity all increase.

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Travis Bradberry

Co-author, Emotional Intelligence 2.0

Emotional intelligence in the workplace is a necessity. It helps us listen deeply, communicate effectively, and build the resilience needed to handle challenges. It’s the cornerstone of trust and team harmony."

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer a free trial?

Yes! All plans come with a complimentary 30 day free trial.

Will Give River work for my team?

We create a positive and productive culture in teams of all types: companies, communities, clubs and schools.  If your team values are aligned with our mission to build happy, healthy, high-performing teams, then Give River is for you.  Every team is unique, and that's why Give River is flexible, customizable, and includes onboarding and ongoing support from team culture experts.

How long does it take to see results?

Generally speaking, you can expect results within 1 month, with team members investing a few minutes per day, two to three days per week.  Our platform is designed to be efficient and non-disruptive to your workflow.

What is your satisfaction guarantee?

If you are unsatisfied for any reason, we will refund the cost of your subscription for 2 months.  Unlike many of our competitors, we offer monthly billing and no long-term contracts.

What does it mean to be an "employer of choice"?

Being an "employer of choice" means having a reputation as a desirable place to work, where top talent actively seeks to be employed.  It implies that the organization offers an attractive culture, competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that prioritizes employee well-being and development.Becoming an “employer of choice” is statistically shown create higher retention rates, better performance, and a stronger overall brand reputation.

How does Give River help our team become an "employer of choice"?

Give River is a platform designed to enhance employee fulfillment and create positive work environments. It achieves this by 1) cultivating positive workplace culture, 2) prioritizing wellness and growth with integrated learning, 3) enhancing engagement through gamification, 4) developing emotional Intelligence and mindfulness, 5) strengthening employer brand through community and charitable impact, and 5) providing hands-on guidance and support.
By addressing these key areas, Give River helps companies build happier, healthier, and more productive teams, ultimately leading to long-term success.

How quickly can we get Give River up and running for our team?

Ultimately, it depends upon the size of your team and your current tools (HRIS, communications technologies) and special considerations. Smaller teams can get setup in a couple of hours, and larger more complex teams will take longer. Your 1:1 customer support specialist will guide you through a clear Go Live Plan to minimize the effort needed and ensure the process is smooth and efficient.

How do we measure success with Give River?

You Admin Insights page tracks a number of key metrics to help you understand how Give River is working for your team. This includes overall engagement, employee sentiment, team member connections, and more.

What happens if my team doesn't use it?

It is common for teams to encounter challenges when adopting new habits and technologies. In fact, extensive research has shown that implementing new tools and technology often causes stress and are frequently unsuccessful. We have designed Give River with that awareness, and that is why our approach is remarkably effective.

Our clients experience greater than 80% engagement within the first month, and participation almost always grows from there.

However, if engagement is flagging, your support specialist will work with you to analyze the reasons and develop a plan to address them. It is typical for teams to go through an ebb and flow, and our platform is uniquely equipped to adapt to your team.

Does Give River integrate with our current HRIS or other technology?

We currently integrate with over a dozen common HRIS platforms, and are growing the list every day. We also integrate with Slack, MS Teams, and Outlook.

Our development team is fast and proficient at creating new integrations, and we look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.