Recognition is one of the simplest and most powerful tools for shaping culture. But too often, recognition lives in disconnected systems, invisible to managers, ignored by peers, and detached from performance data. When that happens, even the most well-meaning programs fail to deliver lasting value. To be truly impactful, recognition needs to be seen. It needs to be timely, contextual, and part of the daily employee experience. That is why Semos Cloud embeds recognition directly into SAP SuccessFactors, making it visible on the homepage, reflected in the employee profile, and connected to the moments that matter. From Standalone to Seamless Semos Cloud’s Total Rewards solution integrates natively into SAP SuccessFactors, placing recognition where it belongs, in the flow of work. Employees can easily send and receive appreciation using the Recognition tile directly on the SuccessFactors homepage. This tile opens a guided recognition experience powered by company values and award categories, making it simple for anyone to celebrate contributions, large or small. Once a recognition is sent, the impact does not stop there. The recipient’s recognition becomes visible in their SAP Employee Profile under a dedicated section titled “My Awards.” These moments accumulate over time, forming a living record of contributions, peer feedback, and cultural alignment, all in the same place managers already visit for performance reviews and check-ins. This embedded visibility is not just convenient. It reinforces that recognition matters. It turns appreciation into an everyday habit and makes it easier for managers to understand, remember, and build on what their people are achieving. Why This Matters When recognition is embedded into SAP SuccessFactors, it becomes part of your core people infrastructure. That shift leads to measurable business outcomes. Recognition is no longer forgotten. It is stored and surfaced inside the profile alongside goals, feedback, and development history. Managers gain real context. Recognition tied to behaviors and contributions enhances performance discussions and makes it easier to support promotion decisions. Employees feel seen regularly. Not just at review time, but in the moment they deliver value. In organizations that have deployed embedded recognition through Semos Cloud, HR teams have reported higher usage rates, stronger manager participation, and a significant lift in perceived fairness and transparency. Because the tools are right in front of them, employees use them. And because the data is always visible, it gets used strategically. What the Employee Sees Versus What HR Configures This recognition experience is both simple for users and powerful for administrators. For employees: The “Recognize a Peer” tile is always present on the homepage. Sending recognition takes under a minute and can include value tags, messages, and optional reward points. For HR and admins: Recognition categories, nomination workflows, reward tiers, and approval logic are all managed through the Semos Cloud Admin Center. Admins can define visibility rules, set eligibility policies, and ensure equity across departments or regions, all while operating from within their SAP data ecosystem. Because the data is pulled from SAP Employee Central, recognition is always aligned with organizational structure. Whether an employee is promoted, transferred, or reclassified, recognition flows adjust accordingly with no manual rework required. Reimagine the Employee Experience Layer for SAP SuccessFactors explore integration Customer Spotlight: SAP Appreciate SAP itself uses Semos Cloud to power its internal recognition program, SAP Appreciate. With more than one hundred thousand employees across one hundred forty countries, SAP needed a peer-to-peer recognition solution that could scale globally, align with its culture, and integrate seamlessly into the SAP SuccessFactors environment. SAP Appreciate is fully embedded into the SAP SuccessFactors homepage and Employee Profile, making recognition instantly accessible and always visible. Employees can recognize one another in just a few clicks, guided by company values and behaviors. The impact of each recognition is tracked, reflected in performance insights, and celebrated across the organization. Since implementing SAP Appreciate: More than 85% of employees have actively engaged in the program Tens of thousands of recognitions are exchanged monthly Managers use recognition data to support calibration and coaching SAP has strengthened cultural alignment and increased motivation across regions Recognition at SAP is no longer episodic. It is habitual. And it is visible at every level of the organization. Read the Full Case Study Creating a Culture of Appreciation at Scale Recognition is not a perk. It is a signal. It tells employees what behaviors matter, how their work contributes to the bigger picture, and whether or not their efforts are truly seen. When recognition is buried in disconnected tools, it loses power. But when it is embedded into SAP SuccessFactors through Semos Cloud, it becomes culture-defining. With Semos Cloud’s native integration, organizations can: Embed recognition into the SAP homepage and employee profile Automate visibility, reporting, and alignment to company values Reduce friction and increase consistency across countries and business units Reinforce appreciation as a daily behavior, not an HR program For organizations looking to strengthen culture, increase retention, and recognize impact more effectively, it starts with meeting employees where they already work. Discover how leading enterprises are turning SAP SuccessFactors into a true employee experience engine. get playbook Final Thoughts Recognition should not be hidden. It should not be difficult to give or hard to see. When it is embedded inside SAP SuccessFactors through Semos Cloud, it becomes effortless for the employee sending it, the peer receiving it, and the manager acting on it. That is how recognition becomes strategy. And that is how culture is built, one visible moment at a time. Discover how embedded recognition can drive culture and performance Request demo Related posts Turnkey Success: Getting Started with Semos Cloud Inside SAP SuccessFactors read more Feedback Intelligence and SAP SuccessFactors: Turning Feedback into a Growth Engine read more Communication Without the Gaps: Reaching Every Employee Inside SAP read more
