Workmates EX by HR Cloud vs. HeyTaco

Workmates is your all-in-one solution for employee communication, engagement, and recognition. Foster collaboration across your organization with tools that connect employees, whether they’re in the office, remotely, or in the field. Increase engagement and morale with polls, social feeds, and peer recognition, giving every employee a voice and fostering a sense of belonging. The kudos system allows employees to recognize peers for achievements, with top contributors showcased on leaderboards, encouraging ongoing appreciation and collaboration.

HeyTaco is employee recognition that lives inside Slack and Microsoft Teams. Every team member gets 5 tacos a day to give to teammates. Mention a colleague, add a 🌮, and say thanks. The shoutout appears right in the channel for everyone to see. There's no new app to log into and nothing to learn. Recognition happens where work already happens. The daily limit is on purpose. It keeps appreciation spread fairly across the team, stops favoritism, and turns a thank-you into a daily habit instead of something that happens once a quarter.