Workhuman Social Recognition

It all starts with Workhuman's Social Recognition software.

by Workhuman · Employee Engagement & Culture

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Executive Summary

Workhuman Social Recognition is a data-powered tool for organizations to build a culture of appreciation and promote inclusivity. It enables peer-to-peer and manager recognition to fuel employee performance and social bonds.

Use Cases

  • Nominate colleagues for recognition
  • Automated career milestone celebrations
  • Promoting inclusivity
  • Building social bonds
  • Fueling employee performance

Features

Visibility

  • Workhuman iQ: Workhuman's core platform is peer-to-peer recognition that fuels culture, engagement, and productivity, supported by recognition-driven insights through Workhuman iQ.
  • Recognition Tracking: Enjoy unparalleled capability, visibility, and simplicity. From tracking and sharing program success to delegating and permissions, managing recognition and maximizing culture was never easier.
  • Culture Hub: A personalized recognition feed that curates the most relevant recognition moments for every employee, connecting recognition to values and strategic priorities through tabs including For You, Our Culture, Reward Stories, Celebrations, and
  • Reward Stories: Showcases how employees use recognition rewards, extending the impact of the original moment and inspiring further participation.

Intelligence

  • Recognition Advisor: Recognition Advisor : in-the-moment coaching that improves recognition quality. Workhuman states it "doesn't write messages for your people; it teaches them in real time what great recognition looks like"
  • Inclusion Advisor: Inclusion Advisor : the industry's first AI-powered DEI coaching tool, flagging biased language in recognition and suggesting inclusive alternatives in real time
  • AI Assistant: Recognition-specific AI powered by each customer's recognition data.

Support

  • Native mobile apps: Workhuman reports that redemption correlates with higher satisfaction and increased recognition participation.
  • Global Rewards Store: Enterprise rewards marketplace with $1B+ in annual sales.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Cloud-native SaaS, Multi-tenant cloud
Deployment
Cloud/SaaS
API Available
Yes

Infrastructure

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP

AI/ML Stack

  • NLP

Integrations

  • Microsoft Teams
  • Outlook
  • Slack
  • Workday

Security & Compliance

Certifications: ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701:2019, PCI DSS Level 3 merchant

Data Residency: Global options

Pricing

Model
Subscription
Starting Price
Contact sales
Target Customer
Mid-market to Enterprise

About Workhuman

Workhuman is an Irish multinational company providing cloud-based software (SaaS) that pioneers the human workplace. They offer solutions, primarily employee recognition software, to enhance the employee experience, reduce turnover, and increase satisfaction by fostering a positive company culture.

Founded: 1999 · Headquarters: Framingham, Massachusetts, USA · Employees: 1,001-5,000 · Private

Verified sources

Each of these facts was checked against the vendor page linked (2026-10-15).

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