Government Recognition
Employee recognition built for public service
Civil servants keep communities running. Brighten helps agencies celebrate their dedication with recognition that's accessible, compliant, and easy to implement.
6.1%
federal employee quit rate (trending up)
Source: OPM
67%
of gov employees say recognition improves morale
Source: OPM Federal Employee Survey
$25K+
average cost to onboard a new federal employee
Source: OPM
Government & Public Sector-specific challenges Brighten solves
The challenge
Competing with private sector for talent
Government agencies struggle to match private sector salaries. Recognition becomes a critical tool for retaining experienced public servants who could earn more elsewhere.
How Brighten helps
Brighten helps you show employees their work matters. Peer recognition, values-based badges, and public shout-outs create a culture of appreciation that helps compensate for salary gaps.
The challenge
Procurement and compliance hurdles
Government purchasing processes are complex and slow. New tools need to meet accessibility standards, data residency requirements, and procurement guidelines.
How Brighten helps
Brighten's free tier lets you pilot with a small team before going through procurement. When ready to scale, transparent per-user pricing simplifies budget requests and approvals.
The challenge
Field workers and remote offices
Government employees work in offices, field locations, community centers, and remote sites. Many don't have regular access to desktop computers or corporate email.
How Brighten helps
Brighten is mobile-first and works on any device with a browser. No app installation required. Field workers can receive and send recognition from their phones between site visits.
Features government & public sector teams love
Brighten is designed for the realities of government & public sector — accessible, affordable, and ready in minutes.
Public service values badges
Create badges aligned with public service values — integrity, community service, innovation, collaboration, fiscal responsibility.
Accessibility compliant
Brighten is built with accessibility in mind. Screen reader support, keyboard navigation, and high-contrast modes serve all employees.
Department-level reporting
Track recognition across departments, offices, and divisions. Provide leadership with engagement data for workforce planning.
No desktop required
Field workers, inspectors, and community liaisons can participate from any mobile device. No app download needed.
Get started in 5 minutes
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No credit card. Free for up to 10 users.
Invite your team
Add team members via email or SSO. Connect Slack or Teams.
Start recognizing
Send your first shout-out. Watch engagement grow.
Your team deserves to be recognized
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