Changelog
New updates and improvements to Doozy
Tracks: Introductions, Channels & More
Since launching Tracks, we've been adding powerful new capabilities based on your feedback. Here's what's new.
Individual Introductions Step
Automatically connect new hires with teammates as part of their onboarding journey. The new Introductions step lets you:
- Introduce users to their manager, specific peers, or random team members
- Choose between all at once or staggered delivery (e.g., one introduction per week)
- Create shared Slack DMs with context about why they're being introduced
This is perfect for buddy programs, cross-team networking, or ensuring new hires meet key stakeholders during their first weeks.
Send Messages to Channels
The Message step now supports posting to Slack channels, not just individuals. Announce new hires to a team channel, share updates with a department, or post training completions to a manager's channel.
Department Filters for Triggers
When using the "User Joined" trigger, you can now filter by department. Only users in specific departments will be added to the track—great for role-specific onboarding or department-specific training programs.
Manager Filter
A new trigger filter lets you create tracks specifically for managers. Build dedicated manager onboarding tracks or leadership development programs that only activate for people with direct reports.
Scheduled Track Delivery
Run tracks on a schedule. Whether it's quarterly compliance training or monthly pulse checks, you can now set tracks to run at specific times and intervals.
CSV Progress Export
Export detailed progress data for any track as a CSV. Each row shows a user's status, completed steps, timestamps, and any failure reasons—essential for compliance reporting and program analysis.
Learn more about Track triggers and step types.
Introducing Tracks
We're thrilled to announce the launch of Tracks — a powerful new way to automate onboarding, training, and any recurring process directly in Slack.
What Are Tracks?
Tracks are automated workflows that guide users through a series of steps. Think of them as programmable journeys you design once and Doozy runs automatically. Each track consists of steps that execute at the right time — sending messages, delivering quizzes, collecting feedback, scheduling introductions, and more.
Build With Steps
Tracks are built from modular step types that you can combine in any order:
- Message — Send personalized messages with dynamic variables like
{{user}}and{{manager}} - Quiz — Test knowledge with interactive, scored quizzes
- Poll — Collect quick feedback with single-question polls
- Survey — Gather detailed insights with multi-question surveys
- Delay — Add time gaps between steps (hours, days, or weeks)
Trigger Automatically
Choose how users enter your tracks:
- User Joined — Start automatically when someone joins your workspace
- Manual — Add specific users when you need precise control
- Schedule — Run at specific times for recurring programs
Track Progress
Monitor completion rates, see who's in progress, and identify where users get stuck. Export detailed CSV reports for compliance and audit purposes.
Common Use Cases
Tracks work brilliantly for new hire onboarding, 30/60/90 day check-ins, compliance training, manager enablement, and any process you want to automate and measure.
Learn more about creating your first Track and explore all available step types.
Enhanced Shoutouts with Slash Commands and Export
Shoutouts just got a major upgrade. Recognize great work instantly from any Slack channel and keep a record of all recognition across your organization.
Quick Recognition with Slash Commands
Send a shoutout from any channel using:
/doozy shoutout
Then write your message with an @mention:
You've done some great work this week @sarah, well done!
Rich Formatting
Shoutouts now support:
- Emojis 🎉 to add personality
- Links to reference specific work
- Custom formatting however you like
Export for Performance Reviews
All shoutouts are tracked and can be exported as a CSV file. This is invaluable for:
- Performance review preparation
- Tracking recognition trends
- Identifying top contributors and recognizers
Access shoutout history and export at Doozy > Shoutouts.
Best Practices
- Be specific about what you're recognizing
- Make it public in a team channel
- Recognize promptly while the work is fresh
- Always @mention the recipient
Polls and Surveys
Introducing Doozy Polls and Surveys—our most requested feature, now available for everyone. Gather feedback, make decisions, and measure sentiment without leaving Slack.
Polls vs Surveys
| Feature | Poll | Survey |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | Single question | Multiple questions |
| Best for | Quick decisions, pulse checks | Comprehensive feedback |
Question Types
Build polls and surveys with a variety of question formats:
- Multiple Choice: Single or multiple selection
- Scale: 1-5 or 1-10 rating scales
- Emoji: Visual feedback with 5 emoji options
- Employee NPS: Measure promoters, passives, and detractors
- Open Ended: Free-text responses for qualitative feedback
Flexible Targeting
Send polls and surveys to:
- Slack channels or channel members
- Individuals or groups
- New hires
- Managers or their reports
Instant Polls
Need quick feedback? Use the slash command directly in Slack:
/doozy poll "Question?" "Option1" "Option2" "Option3" anonymous
Analytics and Export
View real-time results and export responses to CSV for further analysis. Control who can see results—creator only or all participants.
Introduction Analytics and Reporting
Understand the impact of your introduction programs with comprehensive analytics that show exactly who's connecting and how.
View Match Details
Access detailed information about each Roulette round:
- Who was matched: See every pairing or group created
- Match status: Track whether meetings were scheduled
- Participation rates: Understand engagement across your organization
To view matches, navigate to Doozy > Introductions > ⋮ > View Matches > Show Groups.
Export Rich Data
Download CSV reports containing match data enriched with information from your HRIS:
- Employee department and team
- Manager information
- Calendar status
- Meeting scheduling details
This data is invaluable for measuring program effectiveness and reporting on connection initiatives.
Analytics Dashboard
Team and Enterprise plans include access to the analytics dashboard showing:
- Total groups matched
- Number of introductions made
- Meetings scheduled
Explore introduction analytics | View the analytics dashboard
Redesigned Doozy Video Rooms
We've rebuilt Doozy video rooms from the ground up to deliver a more reliable and enjoyable meeting experience across all devices.
What's Improved
- Enhanced reliability: Fewer connection issues and smoother performance
- Better mobile experience: Fully optimized for phones and tablets
- Consistent quality: Improved video and audio across different network conditions
Everything You Love, Still Included
Doozy video rooms continue to offer the interactive features that make virtual meetings engaging:
- Built-in games: Play together during team socials
- Live quizzes: Host trivia with real-time scoring
- Icebreakers: Spark conversation with prompts and activities
- Real-time reactions: Emojis and GIFs to keep things fun
When to Use Doozy Rooms
Doozy video rooms are perfect for:
- Roulette introduction meetings
- Team social events
- Interactive training sessions
- Any meeting where you want built-in engagement tools
You can always choose other meeting platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) for Doozy introductions if preferred.
New Manager Role for Delegated Administration
We've introduced a new Manager role that provides the right level of access for team leads and people managers without exposing sensitive administrative functions.
Role Permissions
| Role | Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Admin | Full access—billing, integrations, user management, all activities and Tracks |
| Manager | Schedule activities, create Tracks, manage team dates, view analytics |
| Member | Participate in activities, schedule personal quizzes, surveys, and celebrations |
| Disabled | Cannot participate in activities (not billed) |
What Managers Can Do
- Schedule quizzes, surveys, polls, and icebreakers
- Create and manage Tracks for onboarding and workflows
- Update team member dates (birthdays, anniversaries)
- View Doozy analytics and reporting
What Managers Cannot Access
- Billing and subscription management
- User role assignments
- Integration configuration
- Account-level settings
This separation ensures team leads can independently manage their team's engagement activities while maintaining appropriate access controls.
Time Off Announcements
Never wonder who's out of office again. Doozy's Time Off Announcements automatically share absence information with your team, powered by your HRIS data.
How It Works
Doozy syncs time off data from your HRIS and posts summaries to Slack on a schedule you choose:
- Every weekday: Daily updates showing who's out today
- Every Monday: Weekly summary of absences for the week ahead
Flexible Delivery Options
Choose who receives time off announcements:
- Post in channel: Share in a team or company channel
- Channel members: Send via DM to each member of a channel
- Group members: Deliver to members of specific groups
- Individual: Send to a specific person (great for assistants or team leads)
What's Included
Each announcement shows:
- Who is out of office
- Type of time off (vacation, sick leave, etc.)
- Expected return date
Rich Text Introductions for Quizzes
Quizzes can now include a rich text introduction that appears before the first question, helping you set the stage for participants.
What You Can Include
The introduction field supports rich text formatting, allowing you to:
- Explain the purpose of the quiz
- Provide instructions or rules
- Set expectations for time limits or scoring
- Add motivation or context for learning-focused quizzes
- Include relevant links or resources
Why Introductions Matter
A well-crafted introduction helps participants understand:
- What to expect: How many questions, how long it will take
- Why it matters: The purpose behind the quiz (fun, learning, assessment)
- How to engage: Any special instructions or expectations
This is especially valuable for onboarding quizzes, training assessments, and team-building activities where context enhances the experience.
Location-Based Matching in Doozy Roulette
Doozy Roulette now considers employee location when creating matches, enabling both local connections and cross-location networking.
Location Matching Options
With your HRIS connected, you can configure Roulette to:
- Same location: Match people in the same office for potential in-person meetups
- Different locations: Connect people across offices to build relationships in distributed teams
Powered by Your HRIS
Location data is automatically synced from your HRIS—no manual data entry required. Doozy uses this information alongside other matching preferences to create meaningful connections.
Ideal Use Cases
- Hybrid teams: Help people in the same office find time to meet in person
- Global organizations: Break down geographic silos by connecting colleagues across regions
- Office culture: Strengthen local team bonds with regular in-person introductions