Social recognition needs to be a key component of employees and recognition systems. It should be integrated into employee rewards and recognition programs. The most important benefits are as follows: 1. Creates a Sense of Pride: Social recognition gives employees with a deep sense of pride in their work and enhances their self-worth significantly. 2. Feel Valued: Being recognized socially assures the employees that their peers value them enough to proudly highlight their contribution and their efforts on a public platform. 3. Feel Integrated: Peer-to-peer recognition ensures that the employees feel accepted, acknowledged, and appreciated for their hard work and contribution by their coworkers. 4. Inspires Others: Social recognition motivates other members of the workforce to higher levels of performance and to get recognized in a similar manner.