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Peer-to-Peer Recognition That's Fun and Meaningful
HeyTaco's peer-to-peer recognition feature lets teammates recognize each other in real time, directly inside Slack and Microsoft Teams.
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Recognition, Right Where Work Happens
HeyTaco seamlessly integrates with Slack and Microsoft Teams, making recognition a natural part of daily conversations. By embedding appreciation into the tools teams already use, HeyTaco makes giving recognition effortless, fun, and a lasting habit. This works because recognition feels more meaningful when it comes from the people you work with every day.
Why HeyTaco Works
In short: HeyTaco makes peer-to-peer recognition easy by letting teammates give recognition instantly, publicly, and in the tools they already use.
- Gamification That Drives Engagement — Recognition should be fun! HeyTaco's game-like elements encourage participation and make appreciation feel rewarding.
- Meaningful, Not Just Frequent — A daily taco limit ensures that each recognition moment is intentional and valuable.
- Seamless Integration — HeyTaco lives inside Slack and Microsoft Teams, making it effortless to give and receive appreciation.
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5 Rules for Effective Peer Recognition
- Be Specific Don't just say "thanks," say why.
- Be Timely Recognize the win the moment it happens.
- Make it Public Visibility scales the impact.
- Include Everyone Bridge the gap between departments.
- Focus on Values Tie praise to your company's core pillars.
What Teams Say About Employee Engagement with HeyTaco
It's simple, but meaningful—being able to give a taco with a quick message of thanks or recognition helps build a stronger, more positive culture without feeling forced.
DeAnna R., QA Manager
I love how HeyTaco encourages peer-to-peer recognition in a lighthearted and engaging way. It has strengthened our team culture and helped everyone feel appreciated.
Daniel Alberto J., Fraud Analyst
It's simple, fast, and creates an instant boost in morale. People love getting acknowledged publicly, and the taco format makes it feel fun rather than forced. It's especially great in remote teams where spontaneous praise is harder to give. It also encourages a culture of gratitude.
Samantha G., Proposal Manager
It is a quick and easy way to show recognition and celebrate teammates. Initially, I thought it might be cheesy, but when you are able to acknowledge more wins throughout the organization, they quickly become meaningful.
Elaina C., Compliance Manager
It's low-effort, high-impact culture-building — and honestly, our Slack would feel weirdly empty without it.
Abhinav P., Solutions Engineering
It's brought us closer together as a team, and that's priceless. It also brings more awareness to what everyone's doing, which is another big plus!
Steven B., QA Automation Engineer
How Peer Recognition Stickers Build a Stronger Company Culture
While tacos are perfect for daily appreciation, some moments deserve an extra special touch. Enter HeyTaco Stickers—high-impact recognition for standout contributions.
Super Taco
Presented in recognition of greatness, to all those who embody an exceptional level of awesomeness.
2 Unlocked
Give Sticker
Taco Trophy
Pay tribute to an outstanding individual who brings joy into our lives by bestowing them with the ultimate taco recognition hardware.
5 Unlocked
Give Sticker
Taco Tree
Behold the enchanting power of six scrumptious tacos that delight the taste buds and forge a deeper connection, adding more sparkle to our lives.
15 Unlocked
Give Sticker
Taco Box
Life is like a box of tacos, meant to be shared with glee, when given spreads happiness, like salsa on a tortilla spree.
5 Unlocked
Give Sticker
Taco Bouquet
To show your gratitude with a gift that's both tasty and neat, a taco bouquet is hard to beat.
5 Unlocked
Give Sticker
Ghost Sauce
Let's give a shout-out to those who add a sprinkle of delight to our day, they make life more flavorful in every way.
1 Unlocked
Give Sticker
Jalapeño Sauce
Hot sauce for the soul, a mouthwatering burst of cheer, will lift others up, making great things appear.
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Give Sticker
Taco Confetti
Taco confetti, let's unite, and all celebrate and take a big bite, but beware, the confetti's sneaky flight, it may end up in your hair despite.
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Give StickerPeer-to-peer recognition is a core part of modern employee recognition and employee engagement programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is peer-to-peer recognition, and why does it matter?
Peer-to-peer recognition is when coworkers acknowledge and appreciate each other's efforts directly. It helps build a positive work culture, improves morale, and strengthens team relationships, especially in remote or hybrid environments.
Can I customize how peer recognition works for my team?
Yes! You can tailor the number of tacos people can give, encourage the use of taco tags for company values, and even create fun rewards in the Taco Shop. Teams often build rituals around giving tacos to fit their culture.
Can I adjust the taco giving limit to the weekly or monthly?
No, we only offer the daily giving limit. The daily giving limit encourages timely recognition, in the moment, when something remarkable is happening. What often happens with weekly and monthly limits is that people forget to give recognition, and then, at the end of the month, end up giving points to their friends. Trust us, we are speaking from experience :)
Is peer recognition just a popularity contest?
Not with HeyTaco. The focus is on sincere, message-based recognition—not just racking up points. Leaders can encourage thoughtful recognition, and teams can highlight both quiet contributors and high performers. What you recognize is what you get, so focusing on celebrating your recognition givers with the tacos given leaderboard emphasizes the importance of being a culture carrier.
What are the benefits of peer-to-peer recognition in the workplace?
Research indicates that it boosts employee engagement, reduces turnover, and fosters a stronger sense of belonging. Recognition from peers can be even more meaningful than from managers because it feels authentic and personal.
Can I track and report on peer recognition activity?
Absolutely. Admins can access dashboards and downloadable data to view trends in taco-giving, identify key value moments, and recognize the most appreciated teammates.
Do you need a big budget for peer recognition to work?
Not at all. Many teams don't use rewards at all, or if they do, they use nonmonetary employee rewards or team celebrations to drive engagement. If you are looking for reward ideas, check out our list of meaningful reward ideas, as shared by HeyTaco customers.
What makes HeyTaco different from other recognition tools?
It's built around fun, gratitude, and genuine appreciation—not forced participation or top-down awards. HeyTaco lives where work happens, so peer recognition becomes a natural part of your team's culture. HeyTaco is versatile and scalable; it is most often used as a full peer recognition program, with employee rewards connected to recognition, but HeyTaco's primary purpose is to build a culture of gratitude in the workplace by encouraging daily, meaningful, and authentic recognition.
Turn Recognition Into Daily Engagement
Bring more joy, connection, and appreciation to your team. See how a little gratitude can transform your culture in just 30 days.