> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help-empuls.xoxoday.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Empuls help center

> The Empuls Help Center — guides for recognition programs, surveys, social intranet, employee perks & benefits, and integrations for both admins and employees.

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Empuls is a holistic employee engagement platform that helps organizations connect, recognize, and reward their people. Whether you're an HR admin setting up your first award program or an employee redeeming points for a gift card, this Help Center guides you through every feature.

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  <Card title="Recognition & Rewards" icon="trophy" href="/admin/programs/awards-core-values">
    Set up awards, run nomination campaigns, automate milestone gifts, and manage your rewards catalog.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Surveys" icon="clipboard-list" href="/admin/surveys/create-surveys">
    Run eNPS, pulse, lifecycle, and custom surveys to capture the voice of your employees.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Social Intranet" icon="users" href="/employees/socials/social-intranet">
    Build community through groups, polls, announcements, and a personalized activity feed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrations" icon="plug" href="/admin/user-authentication/sso-overview">
    Connect Empuls to your HRMS, SSO provider, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and more.
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## Get started

Pick your role to follow the right path.

### I'm an Employee

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to Empuls">
    Access Empuls at your organization's URL using your company email, SSO provider (Google, Microsoft, Slack), or a custom SAML 2.0 identity provider. See [Log in to Empuls](/employees/getting-started/log-in).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete your profile">
    Add a profile photo, bio, skills, and hobbies so colleagues can connect with you. Your profile is your digital identity on the platform.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore recognition">
    Appreciate a colleague with a peer award, join a group, or check the leaderboard to see who's leading in engagement points.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Redeem your points">
    Visit the rewards shop to browse gift cards, merchandise, experiences, and charitable donations across 100+ countries. See [Redeem Your Earned Points](/employees/redemption/redeem-points).
  </Step>
</Steps>

### I'm an Admin

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to Empuls">
    Access Empuls at your organization's URL using your company email, SSO provider (Google, Microsoft, Slack), or a custom SAML 2.0 identity provider. See [Log in to Empuls](/employees/getting-started/log-in).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up your workspace">
    Configure your organization settings, branding, and user permissions to prepare Empuls for your team.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add employees and teams">
    Import your employee directory, organize teams, and set up SSO or SAML integration for seamless access. See [Manage Employees](/admin/user-management/manage-employees).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first award program">
    Design award types, define core values, set up nomination workflows, and launch your recognition program. See [Set Up Awards](/admin/programs/awards-core-values).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Popular guides

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  <Card title="Log In" icon="right-to-bracket" href="/employees/getting-started/log-in">
    First-time login and SSO setup
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Employees" icon="user-group" href="/admin/user-management/manage-employees">
    Add, update, and offboard employees
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set Up Awards" icon="award" href="/admin/programs/awards-core-values">
    Configure award types and core values
  </Card>

  <Card title="Run a Pulse Survey" icon="chart-bar" href="/admin/surveys/enps-pulse">
    Launch your first eNPS or pulse survey
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mobile App" icon="mobile" href="/employees/getting-started/mobile-app">
    iOS and Android app for on-the-go engagement
  </Card>

  <Card title="MS Teams Integration" icon="comments" href="/admin/integrations/collaboration/microsoft-teams">
    Recognize colleagues without leaving Teams
  </Card>
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