Most common game-like effects in companies in the U.S. 2019

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Jessica Clement,
Jan 29, 2021
Gamification is used by businesses to motivate their employees and to positively influence their engagement and productivity. During a 2019 survey, 59 percent of employees stated that they were awarded points by an app or software at work.

Most common gamification elements in business in the United States as of 2019

CharacteristicShare of respondents
Badges 71%
Points 59%
Virtual or physical rewards 56%
Leaderboards 51%
Levels 47%
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August 2019

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Survey time period

2019

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526 employees

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