Case Study
How Sched used BuddiesHR to celebrate wins and create a positive culture while not having an HR team
Sched has been using BuddiesHR apps since July 2024 to automate celebrations and build the company culture they dreamed of.
In this case study, we'll dive into the challenges they faced before implementing BuddiesHR,why they decided to install the apps (and what were the criteria) and finally what are the business benefits.
In this case study, we'll dive into the challenges they faced before implementing BuddiesHR,why they decided to install the apps (and what were the criteria) and finally what are the business benefits.
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💡 Key takeaways
Value for purchase is top notch.
Lightened some of the administrative hurdle by automating things especially while not having an HR team
Employee feedback is positive, they love the celebrations and the Kudos.
The gamification and visibility to the team helped create stickiness and good habits
🚨 The challenge
1. What issues were you trying to fix when you found BuddiesHR?
Marvin, ceo at sched.com
CEO at Sched.com
« We wanted to build a culture intentionally; not just wing it. BuddiesHR helped us turn that intention into something we could actually follow through on. »
We wanted to reduce manual work we were already doing, increase communication and accountability, etc.
2. How did you notice these issues?
We were spending a lot of time doing things manually that could be automated and now BuddiesHR does that for us.
3. What impact did it have on the business?
It freed up my time and encourages the kind of behaviors and culture we want.
4. What was the trigger that made you search for a solution?
We were spending more and more time on company culture things like birthday and work anniversaries for example.
🌟 Solution and implementation
1. To fix the issues listed above, what were you looking for? What were the criteria?
#1Connected with Slack
#2Automated
#3Delegatable
2. The main reason that made you purchase?
#1 Functionality was exactly what we wanted
#2 Cost Efficient
#2 Cost Efficient
🚀 Results
Culture is more positive
Wins are celebrated systematically
Free up time
Appreciation for teamwork is more visible
Sched team
1. Did BuddiesHR fix the problem described above? How?
Yes! It allowed me to automate the processes and free up time while we still run effectively without an HR team.
2. How has the business changed after using BuddiesHR?
More celebration of wins and positive feelings of appreciation for teamwork.
3. How was the ease of implementation? (how did it make their life easier?)
Relatively easy but requires some maintenance for some apps (we're currently using Billy Birthday, Alfy Matching, Clappy Kudos, Linky Directory, Pulsy Survey and Stany Standup).
4. What impacts did it have on the HR team?
Less time spent on manual processes. Better company morale.
4. Did you receive feedback from the employees?
Employees love it!
🙌 Final thoughts
Sched’s experience with BuddiesHR is a powerful example of how even a fully remote team without a formal HR department can build a thriving, appreciative culture.
By automating celebrations and recognition, Marvin and the Sched team created a scalable, fun, and values-driven approach to employee engagement.
With apps like Billy Birthday, Clappy Kudos, and Pulsy Survey, Sched doesn’t just save time, it strengthens team morale, encourages positive behaviors, and ensures everyone feels seen and celebrated.
The result? A happier team, a stronger culture, and more time for leadership to focus on what really matters.
By automating celebrations and recognition, Marvin and the Sched team created a scalable, fun, and values-driven approach to employee engagement.
With apps like Billy Birthday, Clappy Kudos, and Pulsy Survey, Sched doesn’t just save time, it strengthens team morale, encourages positive behaviors, and ensures everyone feels seen and celebrated.
The result? A happier team, a stronger culture, and more time for leadership to focus on what really matters.
