Employee Experience

Recognition

Recognize employees for demonstrating skills and competencies. Connect recognition to development and build a culture of appreciation.

Skills-Linked Recognition

When you recognize a colleague, tag the skill they demonstrated. Recognition becomes evidence of skill mastery.

Key Features

Recognition that means something

Peer-to-Peer Recognition

Anyone can recognize anyone. Build a culture where appreciation flows freely across the organization.

Skills Tagging

Link recognition to specific skills and competencies. Every kudos becomes evidence of skill demonstration.

Badges & Awards

Create custom badges aligned to your values and competencies. Celebrate milestones and achievements.

Social Feed

Public recognition feed celebrates wins across the organization. Optional privacy settings available.

Analytics

Track recognition patterns, identify under-recognized teams, and measure program effectiveness.

Integration

Send recognition from Slack, Teams, or email. Meet employees where they work.

Skills Connection

Recognition as skill evidence

When recognition is linked to skills, it becomes a form of peer validation for skill profiles.

Validated Skills

Skills that receive multiple recognitions have higher confidence scores in employee profiles.

SM
Sarah M. recognized James K.

"James did an amazing job leading the client presentation yesterday. His ability to handle tough questions and keep the room engaged was impressive!"

Presentation Skills Client Management
Impact: James's profile now shows peer validation for Presentation Skills and Client Management
Recognition Types

Multiple ways to appreciate

👏

Quick Kudos

Simple, fast appreciation for everyday wins

🏆

Value Awards

Recognize embodiment of company values

🎯

Skill Spotlights

Highlight exceptional skill demonstration

🌟

Milestone Celebrations

Work anniversaries, promotions, certifications

Benefits

Why skills-linked recognition?

For Employees

  • • Feel valued for specific contributions
  • • Build evidence of skill mastery
  • • Increase visibility across organization
  • • Support career advancement

For Organizations

  • • Improve engagement and retention
  • • Reinforce desired behaviors
  • • Gather peer validation data
  • • Build positive culture
Connected Recognition

Linked to competencies and values

Every recognition is tagged to specific competencies or organizational values, creating meaningful data for talent decisions.

  • Value Tags — Connect recognition to organizational values
  • Competency Tags — Link to behavioral competency framework
  • Skill Evidence — Recognition feeds skill profile validation
  • Performance Input — Aggregated recognition informs reviews

Recognition Analytics

Most recognized value this month

Innovation (78%)
Teamwork (65%)
Customer Focus (52%)

Trend Analysis

Track recognition patterns to understand culture evolution.

Program Types

Flexible recognition programs

Spot Recognition

Instant peer-to-peer recognition for everyday excellence. No approval needed.

🏆

Milestone Awards

Celebrate tenure, certifications, promotions, and project completions.

🎯

Performance Awards

Manager-nominated awards for exceptional performance and impact.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of recognition does WeSoar support?

WeSoar supports peer-to-peer recognition, manager recognition, milestone celebrations, and skills-based badges. Recognition can include points redeemable for rewards or be purely social.

Can we customize recognition categories?

Yes. You can define recognition categories aligned to your values and competencies. Custom badges and awards reinforce organizational culture and priorities.

How does recognition connect to skills?

When recognizing colleagues, employees can tag the skills demonstrated. This provides another source of skill validation and encourages skill development visibility.

Can we integrate with existing rewards programs?

Yes. WeSoar integrates with third-party rewards platforms and supports custom reward catalogs. Points can be converted to gift cards, experiences, or charitable donations.

Ready to build a recognition culture?

See how skills-linked recognition drives engagement and development.