Brett Hellman

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 Feedback
2026 Guide on Continuous Employee Feedback
Continuous employee feedback can help you take your company culture to the next level and help you build a fully engaged, productive workforce that meets every goal.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
4 Min Read
Employee Feedback
Everything to Know About Employee Feedback Surveys in 2026
Sometimes the best tools are the ones right there waiting for you to use them. Here’s what has been keeping your employee feedback surveys from reaching their full potential- and how to change that.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Feedback
2026 Ultimate Guide to Manager Feedback Surveys [+7 Final Tips]
When you don’t have time to gather feedback in person, manager feedback surveys are an ideal way to gather actionable insights on your company’s employee experience.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
4 Min Read
Employee Feedback
Implementing & Evaluating Staff Feedback Survey [2026 Guide]
Staff feedback surveys can help you gain a better understanding of your workplace culture and staff dynamics, as well as give you actionable insights that can increase employee engagement and morale. Here’s how to do them.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
5 Min Read
Employee Surveys
2026 Complete Guide to Feedback Survey [All Biz Sizes]
Survey feedback can be an invaluable tool for data-driven employee experience management. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
May 28, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Recognition
9 High-Quality Kudos Images/GIFs & How To Use Them
Kudos images and Kudos gifs are fun ways to show appreciation at the office and add a little variety to your regular Kudos-giving. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Recognition
How to Gather and Give Kudos in 2026
If you’re wondering how to gather and give Kudos, this post is for you! You’ll be surprised how easy it turns out to be.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Recognition
16 Kudos Examples For Small/Large/Remote Teams
Kudos examples can provide the inspiration you what you need to get started writing kudos on your own. Whether you work at a small business, a large business, or on a remote team, you’ll find something that fits your situation.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 1, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Recognition
Where Does Kudos Come From? The Origin of Kudos
Where did the word Kudos come from? Here’s a look at the origin and etymology of this word.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Recognition
Top 5 Feedback Friday Tools in 2026
Learn how Feedback Friday tools help remote teams increase trust, happiness, and productivity in the workplace.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 1, 2026
6 Min Read
Matter Updates
Feedback Friday: A Fun Way to Engage Teams
Feedback Friday is a system where employees usually one person per department, provide feedback for other team members or departments on a recurring basis.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Feedback
8 Different Types of Peer Feedback Examples
While incredibly important, the act of giving feedback to peers can sometimes feel like a daunting task. That’s why today we’ll be going over various examples of peer feedback that you can try giving in your next peer feedback session.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
5 Min Read
Employee Feedback
6 Effective Tips for Giving Peer Feedback
While peer feedback seems relatively straightforward, there are many important do’s and don’ts to giving feedback to one’s peers in the workplace. Today we’ll be offering six tips on how you can give successful feedback to your peers.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
4 Min Read
Employee Feedback
9 Examples of Peer Feedback Questions
Peer feedback is one of the most effective ways to improve ourselves at work, though it can sometimes be difficult finding the correct way to approach feedback sessions. Here are nine great questions to ask in your next peer feedback session.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
May 28, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Feedback
How to Write Peer Feedback [7 Effective Tips]
Giving effective peer feedback can oftentimes be difficult, and if done wrong, can cause more bad than good. Today, we’ll be discussing how you can give effective feedback to your peers and hopefully create a more positive work environment.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Feedback
2026 Comprehensive Guide to Peer Feedback
Peer feedback can greatly help or hinder a business, depending on how employees go about it; if done correctly, it can greatly benefit the workplace and even boost employee performance. Learn more by reading our comprehensive guide to peer feedback.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Feedback
2026 Guide to Peer Feedback in the Workplace
Everything you need to know about peer feedback in the workplace -- why peer feedback is important, how to ask and receive it, and possible downsides to peer feedback.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
4 Min Read
Employee Feedback
10 Peer Feedback Templates For All Situations
Sometimes figuring out the proper way of going about peer feedback can be tricky -- that’s why today we’ll be discussing ten excellent peer feedback templates that you can use for your own business, and the benefits of each one.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
5 Min Read
Employee Feedback
The Importance of Giving Peer Feedback [5 Reasons]
Feedback between peers allows us as employees to learn from past mistakes and grow as workers together. Today we’ll take a deeper look into peer feedback, and discuss just how important it really is.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
4 Min Read
Employee Feedback
What is Peer Feedback? [2026 Explanation]
Peer feedback is constructive criticism between two peers, whether it be coworkers or fellow students in a classroom setting. In this article, we’ll dive deep into what peer feedback is, why it’s important, and why you should encourage it in your business.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
4 Min Read
Performance Management
Importance of Performance Management in 2026 [All Biz Sizes]
Benefits that employee performance management brings to a company and why its importance can affect overall performance.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
May 12, 2026
7 Min Read
Performance Management
9 Performance Management Examples [+10 Brand Examples]
Learn from ten top brands and 9 examples of performance management that you can implement in your business today.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
May 12, 2026
6 Min Read
Performance Management
Tracking Performance Management Metrics [2026 Guide]
Performance management metrics help you to make informed decisions for measuring employee performance, using indicator tools, similarly to other existing brands who do the same.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
May 13, 2026
7 Min Read
Performance Management
Performance Management Process in 2026
The performance management process identifies the organization’s performance objectives and measures how well employees are meeting these performance objectives using formal performance plans or informal feedback.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
May 12, 2026
6 Min Read
Performance Management
16 Performance Management Techniques & Ideas for 2026
Performance management techniques involve an ongoing, continuous development plan that employees have with their immediate superiors.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
May 12, 2026
7 Min Read
Performance Management
Top Performance Management Tools in 2026
Performance management tools are used to measure performance in an organization. They also track performance throughout the year so that managers can identify any problems before formal performance reviews begin.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
May 12, 2026
6 Min Read
Performance Management
‍What is Performance Management? [2026 Guide]
Performance management is how managers set employee goals, track their progress, hold them accountable for achieving those goals, and provide continuous feedback.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
May 12, 2026
7 Min Read
Performance Management
2026 Ultimate Guide to Performance Management
Performance management helps you monitor standards, evaluate performance, and make sound decisions. It is essential for growth, and it helps professionals attain the peak of their careers.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
May 12, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Rewards
Powering Your Team With a 360 Feedback Template [2026]
A 360 feedback template can make the process of introducing 360-degree reviews into your company easy and straightforward. Here’s a look at why you’ll want to do this, as well as some tips for successful implementation.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
May 6, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Feedback
What is 360 Degree Feedback, Anyway? [2026 Guide]
A lighthearted but informative look at what 360 feedback is and how you can harness its power in your organization.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Feedback
360 Degree Feedback Process [Managers & Remote Teams]
The process of 360-degree feedback begins with the development of a questionnaire and ends with a team that enjoys higher engagement, higher morale, and a better understanding of each other.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Feedback
How to Give 360 Feedback to Peers, Managers & Teams in 2026
All you need to know before you provide 360 feedback for your boss, your peer, or your team.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Feedback
Benefits of 360 Degree Feedback in 2026 [All Team Sizes]
360-degree feedback can be incredibly helpful for large businesses, small businesses, and remote workers alike! Here is a summary of the benefits of 360-degree feedback.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
6 Min Read
Employee Feedback
How to Choose a 360 Feedback Tool [2026 Guide]
A 360 feedback tool can be used to increase employee engagement, encourage employee development and revitalize the employee experience. Here’s how...
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Feedback
How To Write Effective 360 Feedback Questions [13 Examples]
Writing 360 feedback questions may not be easy, but a good understanding of the 360 process and survey philosophy can help you craft effective, easy-to-understand questions that elucidate all the info your company needs from their survey. Here we give you all you need to do just that.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Feedback
360 Feedback Examples [All Business Sizes]
360 feedback examples, sample responses to a 360-degree evaluation questionnaire, can be helpful to read through before writing your own survey. Here are feedback examples from small businesses, organizations, and remote teams.
Brett Hellman
Brett Hellman
Jun 12, 2026
7 Min Read