Brett Hellman

Brett Hellman is the CEO of Matter, dedicated to crafting a product that makes work more joyful and meaningful. He’s passionate about designing tools that help teams feel recognized, valued, and engaged.
Employee Recognition
Celebrate Teammates with a Kudos Award [2024 Guide]
Give your team the recognition they deserve with a kudos award. Reward their hard work and dedication with an award designed to recognize excellence.
Brett Hellman
Sep 30, 2024
4 Min Read
Employee Recognition
20+ Kudos Card Ideas [2024 Guide]
Give your colleague a special recognition with a kudos card. Show your appreciation and gratitude for their hard work with this unique way of saying thank you.
Brett Hellman
Sep 30, 2024
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
Achieve More With Team Kudos [#1 Guide in 2024]
Reward the hard work of your team with team kudos ! Giving team kudos is the perfect way to recognize and motivate employees for their hard work and dedication.
Brett Hellman
Sep 30, 2024
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
Kudos Synonyms to Help You Show Appreciation [2024 Guide]
This post features kudos synonyms: learn new ways to express appreciation and gratitude! Explore our list of alternatives to "thank you" and discover creative ways to show your appreciation.
Brett Hellman
Sep 30, 2024
4 Min Read
Matter Updates
Employee Rewards by Matter on Slack & Microsoft Teams!
Today's the day! Matter is officially launching Rewards with the goal to supercharge Feedback Friday (team recognition ritual).
Brett Hellman
Jan 25, 2023
2 Min Read
Leadership
How to Praise an Employee and Why It Matters in 2024
How to praise an employee for a job well done and better productivity in the workplace.
Brett Hellman
Jan 9, 2023
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
Why Is Peer-to-Peer Recognition Important? [4 Reasons Why]
With so many great benefits, prioritizing peer recognition is essential in creating a successful business. Let's discuss the various ways in which peer recognition is important, and why your company should implement it.
Brett Hellman
Sep 30, 2024
6 Min Read
Performance Management
Everything to Know About Peer Review Templates in 2024
Peer reviews are an excellent way for people on your team or in your industry to give constructive feedback about your products and services. This article discusses the metrics that should be considered when making a peer review feedback template and provides links to templates from leading industries. There are also software resources that can help you create a professional-looking template that won't take hours of work!
Brett Hellman
Oct 1, 2024
7 Min Read
Employee Feedback
Peer Review Feedback Forms (+10 Writing Strategies)
People want to get feedback on the job as often as possible, which means that the old way of giving annual or semi-annual reviews just won’t cut it anymore. Instead, the peer review process is a brilliant way to provide feedback on another individual's work in a timely fashion. 
Brett Hellman
Oct 4, 2024
7 Min Read
Employee Feedback
Peer Review Examples (+14 Phrases to Use)
Peer review feedback is a form of evaluative feedback that benefits both the person being reviewed and the reviewer. Unlike typical methods, this type of feedback focuses on strengths as well as areas for improvement. It may seem challenging at first, but it gets easier with practice! This article will go over some examples of what makes good peer review feedback, along with tips on giving it to remote teams.
Brett Hellman
Oct 4, 2024
6 Min Read
Employee Feedback
2024 Comprehensive Guide on Peer Review Feedback
Peer review feedback is a powerful tool for improving your workplace skills. In a nutshell, peer review feedback benefits both individuals and teams by enabling them to continually improve their skills, which also spells out good news for businesses that deploy it.
Brett Hellman
Oct 4, 2024
7 Min Read
Employee Recognition
Words of Appreciation for Coworker (5 Tips + 4 Benefits)
Expressing words of appreciation for coworkers is essential to creating good relationships with colleagues. Gratitude can create a positive workplace culture as well as make work more fun!
Brett Hellman
Sep 30, 2024
7 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Thank You Notes to Coworkers [15 Tips & Examples]
Writing a thank you note to coworkers for a gift or even for their contribution to a project is a great way to build positive relationships at work. The most important thing is to express sincere gratitude.
Brett Hellman
Oct 2, 2024
7 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Thank You Letter to Coworkers When Leaving a Job (5 Tips + Guide)
It’s always a good idea to send a thank-you letter to coworkers when leaving a job. This allows you to express your gratitude and depart on good terms!
Brett Hellman
Oct 2, 2024
6 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Thank You Letter to Coworkers [Examples + Tips]
If you’re questioning whether or not you should write a thank-you letter to coworkers, the answer is always yes! There are numerous benefits of showing gratitude at work, both for your coworkers and for yourself.
Brett Hellman
Oct 2, 2024
7 Min Read
Employee Engagement
Thank You Email to Coworkers [Examples + 7 Tips]
Sending a thank-you email to coworkers is an easy way to show your gratitude. Of course, there are pros and cons when sending a thank you email rather than a handwritten note.
Brett Hellman
Oct 2, 2024
7 Min Read
Leadership
How to Say Thank You to Coworkers [2024 Guide]
Knowing how to say thank you to coworkers can seem like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be! When you know what to look for, you’ll always find something to be grateful for at work and, with a little practice, you’ll be more comfortable expressing it.
Brett Hellman
Nov 26, 2021
7 Min Read
Employee Feedback
How to Send Feedback When You’re Collaborating Online
As we continue to transition our work lives to virtual settings, it's important to remember the power of collaboration! Here, we provide some tips to make it easier to work with your team, while working from home.
Brett Hellman
Oct 4, 2024
4 Min Read