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Xoxoday Empuls supports fully configurable point expiry rules, including fixed-date, rolling, and no-expiry options, allowing organisations to align rewards lifecycles with their fiscal calendar and recognition program structure.
Xoxoday Empuls gives HR and rewards administrators complete control over how and when employee points expire. Rather than enforcing a single global rule, Xoxoday Empuls surfaces three distinct expiry models that can be applied independently at the program level — making it practical for organisations of any size to align their rewards calendar with operational and budgetary realities. Fixed-Date Expiry With fixed-date expiry, points are set to expire on a specific calendar date regardless of when they were awarded. This model suits organisations operating on a defined fiscal or performance year. For example, an HR team can configure all spot-award points issued between January and December to expire on 31 March, keeping the rewards budget clean and encouraging employees to redeem before year-end. Rolling Expiry Rolling expiry ties the expiration window to the individual award date rather than a shared calendar milestone. Administrators define a custom duration — commonly 180 days or 365 days from issuance — so each employee’s redemption window starts the moment they receive recognition. This model works well for always-on peer recognition programs where award timing is continuous and unpredictable. No-Expiry Configuration For milestone-based or tenure programs — such as work anniversaries or long-service awards — Xoxoday Empuls supports a no-expiry setting that allows employees to accumulate points indefinitely. This removes time pressure from high-value, infrequent recognitions and reinforces that the organisation values sustained contributions over the long term. Program-Level Flexibility Different expiry rules can be applied to different recognition programs within the same Xoxoday Empuls instance. A common configuration has spot-award points expiring in six months while service-award points carry no expiry date. This granular control is especially valuable when your organisation runs multiple concurrent programs — for example, a peer recognition program, a manager-nominated award, and a values-based initiative — each with their own redemption urgency and budget cycle. For organisations using Workday or SAP SuccessFactors as their system of record, Xoxoday Empuls integrates with these platforms so that recognition events and milestone triggers stay in sync with existing HR workflows, ensuring expiry configurations behave consistently across systems. Automated Expiry Alerts Xoxoday Empuls sends automated reminder notifications to employees as their points approach expiry. These alerts encourage timely redemption, reduce point wastage, and improve the perceived value of the recognition program. Administrators do not need to manually track balances or trigger communications — the reminder cadence is handled automatically by the platform. Learn more: [Xoxoday Empuls Help Centre — General](

How does Empuls manage point allocation and redemption for R&R?

Learn how Xoxoday Empuls calculates and distributes points across peer, manager, and automated recognition programs.

Can employees redeem points for gift cards, vouchers, or prizes?

Explore the catalogue redemption options available to employees, including gift cards, experiences, and charitable donations.