# Best Employee Engagement Software - Page 23

## How Many Employee Engagement Software Products Does G2 Track?

**Total Products under this Category:** 585

### Category Stats (Aug 2026)

- **Average Rating:** 4.52/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **Top Trending Product:** TalentHR (+3.83%) - Among all products in this category, TalentHR recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month

_Last updated: August 01, 2026_

## How Does G2 Rank Employee Engagement Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 148,000+ Authentic Reviews
- 585+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.

## G2 Grid® for Employee Engagement Software
 ![G2 Grid® for Employee Engagement Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=17634&focus%5B%5D=116295&focus%5B%5D=20433&focus%5B%5D=39249&focus%5B%5D=40682&focus%5B%5D=17633&focus%5B%5D=21084&focus%5B%5D=40874)

Highlighted products: Workhuman Social Recognition, Workvivo, Connecteam, HiBob HRIS, Awardco, Achievers, Culture Cloud by O.C. Tanner, and Vantage Circle.

Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=workhuman-social-recognition&focus%5B%5D=workvivo&focus%5B%5D=connecteam&focus%5B%5D=hibob-hris&focus%5B%5D=awardco&focus%5B%5D=achievers&focus%5B%5D=culture-cloud-by-o-c-tanner&focus%5B%5D=vantage-circle)

**Sponsored**

### Workvivo

Workvivo HQ gives Comms, HR, and IT teams an AI-powered employee experience no traditional intranet can match. With HQ Agent helping every employee find trusted answers and take action in seconds, and Seer turning employee feedback and sentiment into actionable intelligence, Workvivo is the missing link in your AI transformation strategy, driving adoption by making AI useful, accessible, and engaging for every employee. HQ Agent brings conversational and agentic AI into the daily flow of work. Employees can ask questions in natural language, receive concise answers grounded in trusted company sources, search across connected workplace content, and complete everyday tasks without navigating multiple systems. AI-powered summaries, enterprise search, federated knowledge, third-party data connections, and governance controls help organizations make workplace AI useful, secure, and accessible to every employee. AI is also embedded across internal communications and employee engagement. AI Compose helps teams create, personalize, translate, and optimize content, while Catch Me Up gives employees fast, relevant summaries of important updates. AI Podcasts and automated Employee Journeys help organizations deliver more engaging communications and guide employees through key moments such as onboarding, role changes, and promotions. Seer uses AI to transform employee listening into action. It brings together surveys, sentiment analysis, AI-powered comment analysis, engagement data, benchmarking, and workforce insights so leaders can understand what employees need, identify emerging issues, and respond faster. This connects employee voice directly to better communication, engagement, and business decisions. Built for frontline, hybrid, remote, and desk-based workforces, Workvivo acts as the AI-powered digital front door to work. Employees can access company news, conversations, recognition, documents, knowledge, workplace services, and essential tools through one intuitive experience across mobile, desktop, and digital signage—helping organizations drive AI adoption across the entire workforce, not just desk-based teams. Workvivo integrates with the technology organizations already use, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zoom, Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, Slack, Jira, Okta, and leading HRIS platforms. Trusted by global organizations including Amazon, Ryanair, Bupa, White Castle, and Motherson, Workvivo by Zoom is recognized by customers and industry analysts as a leader in employee engagement, intranet, and internal communications.

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### [Efectio](https://www.g2.com/products/efectio/reviews)

Efectio’s mission is to offer an innovative tool based on science and data. We want to help employees become engaged in their company’s culture, realize their potential, and for organizations – to succeed thanks to a productive and happy workforce. We believe that employee engagement is essential to any organization and needs to be addressed comprehensively. The Efectio platform motivates employees to learn important information about their company, set better goals, follow the team’s achievements, and get to know their colleagues better – promoting individual engagement in the organization and thus more excellent individual and overall productivity. When developing the Efectio tool, we based it on gamification. Gamification turns content (that might otherwise seem boring) into something interactive and fun. This method encourages employees to behave in a way that managers would like to see more, by using human enthusiasm to engage in games. Efectio uses a reward system to help evaluate employees’ achievements and promote further progress. Gamification fosters our natural desire for rewards by encouraging the brain to release dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and enhance positive feelings.

**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Efectio?

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Efectio?

- **Seller:** [Efectio](https://www.g2.com/sellers/efectio)
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** New York, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=cee3d3237d84cdf998a511fe0c9346a3e0566e0d37df5381cc81a30393b7acd4&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fefectio&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
3 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Large

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Efectio?

**["Great experience"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/efectio-review-4954319)**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

_— Laura P._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/efectio-review-4954319)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Efectio?

- [What is Efectio used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-efectio-used-for)

### [Ekko app](https://www.g2.com/products/ekko-app/reviews)

Ekko app is a mobile-first employee app designed for the workers who are hardest to reach - frontline, hourly, and deskless employees. With an intuitive interface built for high engagement and ease of use, Ekko app is trusted by 250+ companies and 50,000+ employees in Denmark and abroad. Modules include internal communications, work environment, reporting, and onboarding & training.

**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### Who Is the Company Behind Ekko app?

- **Seller:** [To Echo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/to-echo)
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** Ballerup, DK
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=81da57848c84f90eb1e3f1982c9b37a5c22f827ad8c12f72f450d372609ab44a&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fekkoapp&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
22 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 50% Medium, 50% Small

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Ekko app?

**["Easy Way to Connect with Colleagues"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ekko-app-review-13158682)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Verified User in Construction_

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ekko-app-review-13158682)

**["Ekko App Centralizes Remote Workforce Communication with Easy Customization"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ekko-app-review-13142634)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Ole B._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ekko-app-review-13142634)

### [Emojot EXM](https://www.g2.com/products/emojot-exm/reviews)

Emojot’s revolutionary emotion-based surveys provide a very appealing method to engage with employees to capture their feelings quickly and easily. These omnichannel touchpoint sensors can be deployed across employee journeys and yield high response rates. These easily customizable surveys can include standard metrics such as eNPS (employee Net Promoters Score) and can be aligned with a company's hierarchy to enable powerful insights. The sophisticated real-time analytics and dynamic alerts enable metrics-driven decision making and prompt actions to increase employee satisfaction.

**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Emojot EXM?

- **Performance:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **User, Role, and Access Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Dashboards:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Emojot EXM?

- **Seller:** [Emojot](https://www.g2.com/sellers/emojot)
- **Year Founded:** 2015
- **HQ Location:** San Jose, CA
- **Twitter:** @EmojotTALK  
619 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=76c5d846b3d85069cc2a4d7587606f70c40647fbcda22e9533fb79eb98fa2b2d&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Femojot-inc-%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
18 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Medium

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Emojot EXM?

**["Helpful system"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/emojot-exm-review-8780447)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Nethmini E._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/emojot-exm-review-8780447)

### [Employee Communications by Semos Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/semos-software-employee-communications-by-semos-cloud/reviews)

Employee Communications by Semos Cloud is an enterprise-grade solution that helps organizations reach every employee with targeted, personalized messages and surveys while reducing information overload. The platform ensures critical information reaches employees in corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, retail stores, or remote locations through their preferred channel: email, mobile app, SMS, or intranet, ensuring coverage for both desk and deskless teams Trusted by Fortune 500 companies such as including SAP, Big Y Foods, and OpenHealth, Employee Communications helped deliver over 80 million communications across diversified teams. SAP Certified, including SAP Business AI, the platform integrates natively with SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and Oracle HCM, keeping communications in the flow of work with secure, real-time data synchronization and no manual effort. What makes it different: Employee Communications is part of Semos Cloud's People and Culture Intelligence platform. Every communication becomes a data point revealing which messages resonate, which teams are informed, and where engagement gaps exist. By connecting communication data with performance, feedback, and workforce data, the platform delivers actionable intelligence. The result: Communication insights that improve reach, relevance, and organizational alignment.

**Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Employee Communications by Semos Cloud?

- **Performance:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **User, Role, and Access Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Dashboards:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Employee Communications by Semos Cloud?

- **Seller:** [Semos Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/semos-software)
- **Year Founded:** 2014
- **HQ Location:** Lewisville, Texas
- **Twitter:** @SemosCloud  
968 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=38c51d71e2b08360484b0bc806af54cb598aa47b6ad25047aca82cf95fe732d6&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F10802157%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
122 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Large

#### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Employee Communications by Semos Cloud?

_AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_

##### Pros

- Users appreciate the **built-in analytics** of Employee Communications, simplifying the process of obtaining valuable statistics.
- Users appreciate the **efficient communication options** and integrated analytics, enhancing outreach and ease of access to data.
- Users appreciate the **communication efficiency** of Semos Cloud, enabling broad reach and integrated analytics for better insights.
- Users value the **broad connectivity options** of Semos Cloud, enabling seamless communication with all employees, including deskless workers.
- Users appreciate the **convenience of broad communication options** , allowing seamless engagement with all employees, including deskless staff.

##### Cons

- Users express frustration with **editing difficulties** , especially unable to modify campaigns after posting, impacting their workflow.
- Users face challenges with **image issues** causing long creation times and difficulty editing campaigns post-publication.
- Users are frustrated by the **limited customization** options, especially regarding post-editing after campaign publication.
- Users are frustrated by the **limited editing capabilities** after posting campaigns, hindering timely updates and adjustments.
- Users are frustrated by the **inability to edit campaigns** after posting, impacting their ability to manage content effectively.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Employee Communications by Semos Cloud?

**["Modern, Broad-Reach Platform with Built-In Analytics"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/employee-communications-by-semos-cloud-review-11967826)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— Verified User in Retail_

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/employee-communications-by-semos-cloud-review-11967826)

### [Enculture](https://www.g2.com/products/enculture/reviews)

Transform Your Culture. Empower Your People. Enculture is a modern employee engagement and culture transformation platform designed for organizations that want to drive measurable business outcomes through better workplace culture. Built specifically for CHROs, HR leaders, and business heads, Enculture helps you uncover what truly influences performance, alignment, and retention across your teams. In today’s competitive environment, talent retention, productivity, and innovation are directly linked to the strength of your organizational culture. Yet many companies still rely on generic surveys or outdated tools that offer limited visibility. Enculture changes that by offering deeper, more continuous insights into employee sentiment, leadership effectiveness, psychological safety, and team alignment, all tailored to your company’s unique context. With Enculture, HR teams can: Get precise cultural diagnostics using research-backed frameworks Monitor engagement and alignment trends across departments and roles Identify early signals of disengagement before they affect business outcomes Equip managers with team-specific insights that lead to better conversations and decisions Implement targeted culture initiatives based on real data Enculture is ideal for organizations at every stage, whether you are a growing startup, managing a turnaround, or scaling a large enterprise. The platform is grounded in over two decades of HR consulting expertise from NamanHR and is already trusted by leading companies across healthcare, pharma, manufacturing, financial services, and infrastructure. Our goal is to help you move from instinct to insight, from fragmented efforts to strategic action. Enculture enables you to manage culture the same way you manage performance,cwith clarity, accountability, and impact. If you are looking to build a high-performance, values-driven organization where people thrive and grow, Enculture is the partner that can get you there. Because culture is not just an HR initiative. It is a business advantage waiting to be unlocked.

**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### Who Is the Company Behind Enculture?

- **Seller:** [Enculture](https://www.g2.com/sellers/enculture)
- **Year Founded:** 2021
- **HQ Location:** Hyderabad, IN
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=c6827f29a62ad17831c7663ef85cced9a48f1460141cd8bff7c090c8a888a36d&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fencultureai&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
18 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Medium

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Enculture?

**["Helped us track and improve retention and productivity"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/enculture-review-11258336)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Verified User in Education Management_

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/enculture-review-11258336)

### [Enerjoy](https://www.g2.com/products/enerjoy/reviews)

Enerjoy is an employee performance platform which empowers the employee's experience, contributing directly to improving the company's bottom line results. Enerjoy is an AI based web app that increases employee's motivation by providing unique challenges, adapted to each employee's drives and abilities.

**Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### Who Is the Company Behind Enerjoy?

- **Seller:** [Enerjoy](https://www.g2.com/sellers/enerjoy)
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** NY, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=828a96d5d4ba5d49ac72a01c5d0ac9a1d4ba6fc13003b5a1699f7cebeeb4450c&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fenerjoy%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
5 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Medium

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Enerjoy?

**["Motivated Sales Employees"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/enerjoy-review-5119320)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— Verified User in Education Management_

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/enerjoy-review-5119320)

### [Evergrow](https://www.g2.com/products/evergrow/reviews)

Evergrow is an innovative employee engagement platform designed to unify recognition, rewards, wellness, and eco-action into a seamless, affordable solution. By integrating these core features, Evergrow helps businesses of all sizes enhance employee motivation, boost productivity, and contribute positively to the environment. Key Features and Functionality: - Performance Recognition: Facilitates instant, one-click recognition of employees' achievements, milestones, and contributions, fostering a culture of appreciation and teamwork. - AI-Personalized Rewards: Offers a vast catalog of over 10 million rewards, including merchandise from top brands, gift cards, travel experiences, and more, tailored to individual preferences. - Wellness Tracking: Encourages healthy lifestyles by integrating with fitness trackers, allowing employees to earn points for wellness activities and participate in team challenges. - Savings and Discounts: Provides access to extensive discounts on travel, merchandise, gift cards, and local services, helping employees save on everyday expenses. - Surveys and Feedback: Simplifies the process of gathering employee feedback and conducting surveys, promoting continuous improvement and engagement. - Eco-Action Initiatives: Links every transaction to environmental action by funding the planting of native trees worldwide, directly contributing to global reforestation efforts. Primary Value and Solutions: Evergrow addresses the challenges of employee retention, motivation, and corporate social responsibility by offering a comprehensive platform that: - Enhances Employee Engagement: By recognizing and rewarding employees effectively, Evergrow boosts morale and fosters a positive workplace culture. - Promotes Health and Well-being: The wellness tracking feature encourages employees to adopt healthier lifestyles, leading to increased productivity and reduced absenteeism. - Supports Financial Well-being: Access to discounts and savings helps employees manage their finances better, contributing to overall job satisfaction. - Advances Environmental Responsibility: By integrating eco-action into daily operations, Evergrow enables companies to make a tangible impact on the environment, aligning with corporate sustainability goals. In summary, Evergrow offers a holistic approach to employee engagement by combining recognition, rewards, wellness, and environmental action into a single, user-friendly platform, thereby driving organizational growth and positive societal impact.

**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### Who Is the Company Behind Evergrow?

- **Seller:** [Carlton One Engagement](https://www.g2.com/sellers/carlton-one-engagement)
- **Year Founded:** 1989
- **HQ Location:** Markham
- **Twitter:** @CarltonOne  
368 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=92e3d8d4d2e47e846c1831f1e8dce041688d9f604d91de7ebccbc7b51acbbf76&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fcarltonone&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
236 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Medium

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Evergrow?

**["Best for any workplace"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/evergrow-review-10263484)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Amit ._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/evergrow-review-10263484)

### [Friday Pulse](https://www.g2.com/products/friday-pulse/reviews)

Friday Pulse measures and improves team happiness and culture, providing real-time, actionable data that improves key metrics such as productivity, staff retention and creativity. Friday Pulse's edge as a people platform is our specific methodology. Developed by Nic Marks, award-winning statistician and TED speaker, our unique blend of short weekly check-ins, combined with quarterly deeper dives, will help you build engaged, high-performing teams.

**Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Friday Pulse?

- **Performance:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **User, Role, and Access Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Dashboards:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Friday Pulse?

- **Seller:** [Friday Pulse](https://www.g2.com/sellers/friday-pulse)
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** London, GB
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=9f21bc32e4d1dd8a841d93a8133d30dd3927b54729b81ea5505ab7e35f2991f2&secure%5Burl%5D=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Ffridaypulse&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
13 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Medium

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Friday Pulse?

**["Useful only if there will be actions made upon results given."](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/friday-pulse-review-7733220)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— Claudia Mirel L._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/friday-pulse-review-7733220)

### [GAIS](https://www.g2.com/products/gais/reviews)

GAIS is an employee engagement and workplace well-being software platform that helps organizations collect, analyze, and act on employee feedback. It is used by HR teams, managers, and business leaders to run surveys and assessments that measure engagement, job satisfaction, and factors that influence the work environment. GAIS is designed for organizations that want a structured way to understand employee experience, identify development areas, and support follow-up actions across teams and departments. Companies use GAIS to manage employee engagement surveys, pulse surveys, workplace assessments, and leadership or management feedback within one system. The platform supports both ongoing and periodic feedback processes, giving organizations a way to monitor trends over time and compare results across different parts of the business. GAIS has a survey model as research-based and focused on helping organizations measure workplace well-being in a practical and repeatable way. GAIS also provides reporting and analysis tools that help users interpret results and decide on next steps. This makes it relevant for organizations that want more than data collection alone and need support for follow-up and organizational development. Key capabilities in GAIS include: - Flexible surveys and assessments for employee engagement, pulse feedback, workplace well-being, and leadership evaluation - Reporting tools with individual and company-level views to help users understand results across teams and departments - Action-planning features that support follow-up work after survey results are collected - Analytics features such as eNPS, benchmarks, and heatmaps for identifying trends and comparison points - Organizational management tools that help companies manage survey activities across larger structures and multiple groups.

**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### Who Is the Company Behind GAIS?

- **Seller:** [GAIS](https://www.g2.com/sellers/gais)
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** Aarhus, DK
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=78e3c574c823fa0594b19579c7a66dfdb2a6afcc70142fdb4cb811092f4e79bf&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fgaisdk%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
23 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Medium

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of GAIS?

**["User-Friendly platform that delivers valuable insights"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/gais-review-13002630)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Anne K._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/gais-review-13002630)

### [Glue](https://www.g2.com/products/glue-2023-05-18/reviews)

Glue is a leading employee engagement company that empowers distributed teams to stick together. Through an AI-powered connection algorithm, HR and People leaders understand and act on the relationships within their organizations. Glue's platform also utilizes Meetups, Events, and Pulse surveys to build connections that further drive retention.

**Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Glue?

- **Performance:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **User, Role, and Access Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Dashboards:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Glue?

- **Seller:** [Glue](https://www.g2.com/sellers/glue)
- **Year Founded:** 2019
- **HQ Location:** Seattle, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=909b3fcdd53ed173adac9b6e544c6c7dd8a355fdf64ec0c974afc0e80e730802&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Ftrymystery&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
31 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Large

#### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Glue?

_AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_

##### Pros

- Users appreciate the **easy implementation** of Glue, enhancing collaboration and centralizing discussions effortlessly.
- Users appreciate how Glue enhances **employee engagement** by facilitating effective collaboration and centralizing discussions for remote teams.
- Users value the **effective collaboration** facilitated by Glue, enhancing remote teamwork and centralizing discussions seamlessly.

##### Cons

- Users find the **learning curve challenging** , especially compared to more affordable and user-friendly options available.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Glue?

**["Ultimate tool for Seamless Team Collaboration - Glue"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/glue-review-10637500)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— Charukant ._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/glue-review-10637500)

### [Grapevine Surveys](https://www.g2.com/products/grapevine-surveys/reviews)

Grapevine is an online survey tool for web surveys & email surveys. Our online survey software makes it easy to gather valuable employee feedback through a wide variety of employee surveys.

**Average Rating:** 3.0/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### Who Is the Company Behind Grapevine Surveys?

- **Seller:** [Grapevine Surveys](https://www.g2.com/sellers/grapevine-surveys-4d603808-3a81-4549-a9ad-570adc42bcad)
- **HQ Location:** Canada
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=e49aec843501c3d700ff7182c95ba09399bc0cf0ee205c34cce289089c38f615&secure%5Burl%5D=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fgrapevine-surveys&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
1 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Small

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Grapevine Surveys?

- [What is Grapevine Surveys used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-grapevine-surveys-used-for)

### [Hoick - EmployeeMX](https://www.g2.com/products/hoick-employeemx/reviews)

EmployeeMX is a software that helps organizations collect feedback from employees and track their experiences every single day throughout their employment. This data can be used to improve employee satisfaction, engagement, and productivity. It collects feedback from employees in a variety of ways, including surveys, polls, and open-ended feedback. This feedback is then used to create a comprehensive view of the EX. Organizations can use this data to identify areas where they can improve, such as employee satisfaction with their role, workspace, manager, or well-being.

**Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Hoick - EmployeeMX?

- **Performance:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **User, Role, and Access Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Dashboards:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 9.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Hoick - EmployeeMX?

- **Seller:** [Hoick](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hoick-540d867b-2ad9-4b55-8579-81075bc7c153)
- **Year Founded:** 2020
- **HQ Location:** Dubai, AE
- **Twitter:** @HoickMX  
9 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=9e269ae3857361039a99a5673d476f6b8a42f26b7f3f08d0cf2d875a018976b2&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fmxhoick%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
11 employees on LinkedIn®
- **Ownership:** Private

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Medium

#### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Hoick - EmployeeMX?

_AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_

##### Cons

- Users find the lack of a demo preview a significant **time-consuming issue** that hinders the decision-making process.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Hoick - EmployeeMX?

**["Nice software saas like Service Now"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/hoick-employeemx-review-11687427)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— Tony P._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/hoick-employeemx-review-11687427)

### [iTacit](https://www.g2.com/products/itacit/reviews)

iTacit is the frontline digital workplace and training system you're looking for. iTacit transforms the challenges of today’s tight labor market into a platform for success. Our end-to-end software connects frontline teams, equips managers, and provides a window into your employee’s perspective. Delivering more than you expect, iTacit simplifies every step of the employee journey — from onboarding to off-boarding — through a personalized, modern work experience. Not just software; iTacit is a partner for your digital transformation.

**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 2

#### How Do G2 Users Rate iTacit?

- **Performance:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **User, Role, and Access Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind iTacit?

- **Seller:** [iTacit Healthcare](https://www.g2.com/sellers/itacit-healthcare)
- **Year Founded:** 2011
- **HQ Location:** Fredericton, CA
- **Twitter:** @iTacitInc  
752 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=923bff8ed680a7cfc8d94f9a962e200963d31c50c8771ba2687c954f23a19031&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fitacit-inc-%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
28 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 50% Medium, 25% Large

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of iTacit?

**["Great Initiative"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/itacit-review-10014800)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— Verified User in Construction_

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/itacit-review-10014800)

**["iTacit Review"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/itacit-review-9967395)**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

_— Verified User in Information Technology and Services_

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/itacit-review-9967395)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About iTacit?

- [What is iTacit used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-itacit-used-for)

### [JiGSO](https://www.g2.com/products/jigso/reviews)

JiGSO Listen is a web-based employee engagement software that helps HR teams add members, receive feedback, track team performance, and make data-driven decisions. JiGSO Listen gives you a library of validated questionnaires to get an objective view on the real drivers of team performance and team climate. To get a clear overview of what is going on in your teams, you get a dedicated dashboard for every team with instant insights and clear metrics, always up-to-date and fully transparent. So teams can have an honest dialogue and take full ownership of the results. JiGSO Listen gives you tailored learning advice and recommended actions for every team, powered by a recommendation algorithm. So teams can bridge the knowing-doing gap and take measurable steps towards better performance and more trust. Teams can immediately use the instantly-tailored action plans to create psychological safety, work on cohesion and foster an inclusive team culture.

**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### Who Is the Company Behind JiGSO?

- **Seller:** [JiGSO](https://www.g2.com/sellers/jigso)
- **Year Founded:** 2018
- **HQ Location:** Antwerp, BE
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=0180e685b086b0279850e5fe79b8f0f30eac72e28b801a3cdabf78e46ecd3655&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fjigso&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
9 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Large

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of JiGSO?

**["Excellent tool to pulse team health and performance"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/jigso-review-6939518)**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

_— Verified User in Government Administration_

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/jigso-review-6939518)

### [Lead Honestly](https://www.g2.com/products/lead-honestly/reviews)

Have the Best 1 on 1 Meetings Improve your 1 on 1 meetings with simplified scheduling, recommended questions, and automated reminders.

**Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 1

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Lead Honestly?

- **Performance:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **User, Role, and Access Management:** 3.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Dashboards:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Lead Honestly?

- **Seller:** [Leadhonestly](https://www.g2.com/sellers/leadhonestly)
- **HQ Location:** Chicago, US
- **Twitter:** @leadhonestlyco  
101 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=bf210e8f2d9ca8048731b7b990709c846caeba342123f9f2a85844f596b787db&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flead-honestly&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
2 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 100% Small

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Lead Honestly?

**["Gain insights into your employees and colleagues and have better one-on-one meetings"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lead-honestly-review-1832083)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— Gordon W H._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lead-honestly-review-1832083)

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Researched and written by [Grace Savides](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/grace-savides)

Updated April 9, 2026

Employee engagement software helps organizations solicit and track employee feedback, recognize achievements, and promote positive activities, enabling HR teams to draw actionable insights from employee sentiment and foster a culture of recognition and wellbeing.

### Core Capabilities of Employee Engagement Software

To qualify for inclusion in the Employee Engagement category, a product must:

- Enable users to conduct employee pulse surveys to gauge employee satisfaction
- Allow users to design and distribute custom pulse surveys
- Organize and maintain data collected from pulse surveys for reporting purposes
- Promote employee recognition through internal communication channels

### Common Use Cases for Employee Engagement Software

HR departments use [employee engagement software](https://learn.g2.com/best-employee-engagement-software) to monitor workforce sentiment and drive recognition programs across the organization. Common use cases include:

- Running regular pulse surveys to measure employee satisfaction and engagement levels
- Supplementing or replacing traditional performance review processes with continuous feedback loops
- Promoting company-wide employee recognition to support morale and retention

### How Employee Engagement Software Differs from Other Tools

Employee engagement software is most commonly implemented in HR departments as either a standalone solution or a supplement to the traditional performance review process. While some HR management suites may include engagement features as part of an integrated suite, dedicated employee engagement platforms provide deeper pulse survey capabilities, question libraries, and recognition tools that general HR systems do not prioritize.

### Insights from G2 on Employee Engagement Software

Based on category trends on G2, pulse survey flexibility and real-time sentiment reporting stand out as key strengths. These platforms deliver improved visibility into employee morale and increased participation in recognition programs as primary outcomes of adoption.

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## How Do You Choose the Right Employee Engagement Software?

### What You Should Know About Employee Engagement Software

### Employee engagement software buying insights at a glance

[Employee engagement software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement) helps organizations build cultures of recognition, connection, and motivation by giving employees and managers structured ways to acknowledge contributions, track sentiment, and act on feedback at scale. As distributed and hybrid work environments become the norm, employee engagement platforms have shifted from a nice-to-have to a core retention and culture investment, particularly for organizations where workforce morale and belonging directly influence productivity, turnover, and customer outcomes. 

The best employee engagement software combines peer-to-peer recognition, rewards and redemption programs, pulse surveys, and manager tools into a single platform that reinforces company values and keeps employees visible and valued across teams, geographies, and roles. Buyers evaluating this category often also consider [Employee Recognition](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-recognition) and [Internal Communications](https://www.g2.com/categories/internal-communications) software when scoping their people and culture stack.

Buyers across healthcare, financial services, technology, consumer services, and automotive deploy employee engagement tools to reduce voluntary turnover, improve manager-to-employee communication, and make recognition a consistent organizational habit rather than a top-down, infrequent event. Common use cases include peer recognition and shoutouts tied to company values, milestone and anniversary awards, points-based reward catalogs with gift card redemption, pulse and eNPS surveys, and performance feedback processes. 

Organizations that adopt employee engagement platforms consistently report stronger recognition culture, improved morale scores, and reduced administrative burden on HR teams that previously managed reward fulfillment manually. The best employee engagement software integrates with existing [Core HR](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Performance Management](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), [Onboarding](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), and [Team Collaboration](https://www.g2.com/categories/team-collaboration) platforms, making compatibility and ease of adoption key selection criteria alongside reward catalog breadth and recognition feature depth.

Pricing in this category typically scales by number of employees, with most vendors offering per-seat monthly or annual pricing. Recognition-only platforms tend to be more affordable, while full-suite tools that include surveys, [performance management](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), and [Core HR](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr) integrations command higher rates. Many platforms charge separately for reward point budgets or for gift card fulfillment, which can significantly increase total program costs at scale. Enterprise buyers should factor in implementation support, SSO, and [Payroll](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll) and [Benefits Administration](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration) integration requirements, and the internal administration time needed to configure recognition programs, manage award approvals, and generate engagement reporting.

### Top 5 FAQs from software buyers

- What is employee engagement software, and how does it differ from a standard HR or people management platform?
- What features should I look for in the best employee engagement software for a distributed or hybrid workforce?
- How do employee engagement tools measure and track employee sentiment over time?
- How do employee engagement platforms handle peer-to-peer recognition and manager-driven reward programs?
- How long does implementation take, and what level of admin effort is required to configure and maintain an employee engagement platform?

G2’s top-rated employee engagement software, based on verified reviews, includes  [Workvivo](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews), [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews), [Achievers](https://www.g2.com/products/achievers/reviews), [HiBob HRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/hibob-hris/reviews), and [Deel](https://www.g2.com/products/deel/reviews). [(Source 2)](https://company.g2.com/news/g2-winter-2026-reports) 

### What are the top-reviewed employee engagement software on G2?

[Workvivo](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews)

- **Number of Reviews:** 1893 
- **Satisfaction:** 99
- **Market Presence:** 80
- **G2 Score:** 90

[**Connecteam**](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews)

- **Number of Reviews:** 1004 
- **Satisfaction:** 99 
- **Market Presence:** 80 
- **G2 Score:** 90

[Achievers](https://www.g2.com/products/achievers/reviews)

- **Number of Reviews:** 1163 
- **Satisfaction:** 100 
- **Market Presence:** 78 
- **G2 Score:** 89

[HiBob HRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/hibob-hris/reviews)

- **Number of Reviews:** 992 
- **Satisfaction:** 86 
- **Market Presence:** 91 
- **G2 Score:** 89

[Deel](https://www.g2.com/products/deel/reviews)

- **Number of Reviews:** 714 
- **Satisfaction:** 92 
- **Market Presence:** 85 
- **G2 Score:** 89

**Satisfaction** reflects user-reported ratings, including ease of use, support, and feature fit. ([Source 2](https://www.g2.com/reports))

**Market Presence** scores combine review and external signals that indicate market momentum and footprint. ([Source 2](https://www.g2.com/reports))

**G2 Score** is a weighted composite of Satisfaction and Market Presence. ([Source 2](https://www.g2.com/reports))

Learn how G2 scores products. ([Source 1](https://documentation.g2.com/docs/research-scoring-methodologies?_gl=1*5vlk6s*_gcl_au*MTAwMzU5MzUxLjE3NjM0MTg0NzYuNjY0NTIxMTY0LjE3NjQ2MTc0NzcuMTc2NDYxNzQ3Nw..*_ga*NzY1MDU0NjE3LjE3NjM0NzQ3ODM.*_ga_MFZ5NDXZ5F*czE3NjYwODk1MTMkbzY3JGcxJHQxNzY2MDkyMjQyJGo1NyRsMCRoMA..))

### What I Often See in Employee Engagement Software

#### **Feedback Pros: What Users Consistently Appreciate**

- **Peer-to-peer recognition feeds create company-wide visibility for individual contributions and team wins**
- _“I primarily use Workvivo to enhance communication, recognize my peers, and stay updated on organizational news in one place. I love how it bridges the communication gap within my team, allowing me to give shout-outs to deserving colleagues and see them recognized throughout the organization. The platform not only provides essential communication and recognition tools but also infuses the workplace with fun. I enjoy participating in annual surveys, playing games and quizzes, and having the option to select year-end gifts, which keeps the work atmosphere enjoyable and engaging. Overall, these features make Workvivo a valuable tool for maintaining a positive and cohesive team environment, and I am very likely to recommend it to others.”_ -  [Vinay Dohare](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews/workvivo-review-12028560), Workvivo Review
- **Points-based reward catalogs with gift card redemption give employees tangible, flexible incentives**
- _“Achievers has been an incredibly helpful tool in fostering a culture of appreciation within our organization. The platform makes it effortless to identify peers and leaders in real time, whether on the desktop site or the mobile app. The points-based rewards system is flexible and motivating, allowing teammates to choose from a wide variety of gift cards, merchandise, and experiences.”_- [Verified User](https://www.g2.com/products/achievers/reviews/achievers-review-11916814), Achievers Review 
- **Intuitive interface and fast initial setup reduce onboarding friction for both admins and employees**
- _"I really like Connecteam's mobile-first, all-in-one approach that brings scheduling, time tracking, communication, task management, and basic HR tools into a single, intuitive app for deskless teams. It significantly reduces operational complexity and ensures frontline employees stay informed without relying on email or desktops. I also appreciate how it provides managers with real-time visibility and control while remaining easy to adopt, scalable, and cost-effective for growing organizations. The initial setup is straightforward, with guided workflows and an intuitive interface that help reduce onboarding friction. I think it delivers strong value for organizations with deskless or frontline teams by simplifying scheduling, time tracking, communication, and daily operations in a unified platform."_ - [Harish Thiyagarajan](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews/connecteam-review-12218180), Connecteam Review 

#### **Cons: Where Many Platforms Fall Short**

- **Reward catalog gaps and regional gift card availability limit program value for globally distributed teams**
- _"The reward catalog could offer more variety, particularly for global teams. It would also be helpful to have greater flexibility in customizing recognition templates and aligning categories with our product goals or sprint themes."_ - [Verified User](https://www.g2.com/products/matter-app/reviews/matter-review-11320924), Matter Review 
- **Mobile app experience lags behind desktop with inconsistent navigation and occasional performance issues**
- _"There are a few areas where it can be improved,, such as multiple notifications and the mobile app experience. Streamlined navigation, simplify menu buttons, add a navigation bar at the bottom, improve load times, reduce app crashes."_ - [Kalesh Kumar](https://www.g2.com/products/workhuman-social-recognition/reviews/workhuman-social-recognition-review-12132186), Workhuman Social Recognition Review 
- **Reporting and analytics configuration is complex, making it difficult to extract specific engagement data without manual effort**
- _"What I dislike about Assembly is that the reporting and analytics could be more detailed and customizable. It would be helpful to have more insights into engagement trends over time — such as which teams are most active, who’s being underrecognized, and how recognition aligns with performance. Sometimes it feels like we’re missing out on data that could help us better support our team."_ - [Valgleison Ferreira](https://www.g2.com/products/assembly-565e902c-c3a6-4f3d-8205-034864f4288a/reviews/assembly-review-11464204), Assembly Review 

### My Expert Takeaway on Employee Engagement Software

Employee engagement software delivers its greatest value when organizations treat it as a culture system rather than a recognition tool. The best employee engagement software enables consistent, values-aligned recognition that spans the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding milestones to peer shoutouts to manager-driven awards, rather than operating as an annual or ad hoc program. Platforms in this category earn strong usability scores, reflecting how far the category has come in prioritizing accessibility. When both frontline employees and senior leaders can participate in recognition without training, adoption takes hold faster, and the cultural impact compounds over time.

High-performing teams across healthcare, financial services, and consumer services use employee engagement platforms to operationalize recognition as a daily habit rather than a quarterly initiative. The most effective deployments tie recognition directly to company values and behaviors, making it easy for managers and peers to call out specific contributions rather than sending generic praise. Teams in industries with high turnover rates, retail, healthcare, and hospitality, report the strongest ROI from engagement tools, where even modest improvements in recognition frequency correlate with measurable reductions in voluntary attrition. HR leaders in these verticals consistently highlight the ability to surface real-time sentiment data alongside recognition activity as a key operational advantage, allowing them to intervene with at-risk teams before turnover becomes a lagging indicator. Teams in high-growth organizations also frequently pair engagement platforms with [Applicant Tracking Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/applicant-tracking-systems-ats) and [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software) to create a connected talent lifecycle, from candidate experience through day-one onboarding into ongoing recognition and retention programs.

Two patterns stand out across high-growth buyers. First, enterprise teams with globally distributed workforces place significant weight on reward catalog breadth and regional availability, a limitation that repeatedly surfaces in reviews of platforms with strong domestic recognition features but limited international redemption options. Second, organizations that integrate employee engagement tools directly into [team collaboration](https://www.g2.com/categories/team-collaboration) platforms like Slack or Microsoft Teams see substantially higher participation rates, because recognition happens in the same environment where work gets done rather than requiring a separate login. 

Employee engagement tools that live outside daily workflows tend to see adoption decay after launch unless HR actively drives participation. Organizations managing frontline or shift-based workforces also benefit from pairing engagement platforms with [Workforce Management](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management) and [Corporate LMS](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems) tools to connect recognition with learning milestones and development programs. Quality of support scores well across the category, which matters because successful program design, configuring recognition tiers, point budgets, and value tags, requires meaningful vendor guidance that off-the-shelf documentation alone cannot replace.

### Employee engagement software FAQs

#### **What are some top tools for improving employee engagement?**

Improving employee engagement requires consistent visibility into how employees feel, structured recognition workflows, and tools that are easy for both managers and employees to adopt and sustain.

Some of the top-rated employee engagement tools on G2 include:

- [Workvivo](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews) — An internal social network with recognition, surveys, and communications built in for distributed teams.
- [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) — A mobile-first platform built for frontline and deskless workforces, combining recognition, communications, and scheduling.
- [Lattice](https://www.g2.com/products/lattice-lattice/reviews) — Connects engagement surveys, performance management, and goal tracking in a single platform for HR teams.
- [WorkTango](https://www.g2.com/products/worktango/reviews) — Pairs recognition and rewards with continuous listening tools so HR teams can act on sentiment data in real time.
- [Culture Amp](https://www.g2.com/products/culture-amp/reviews) — A dedicated employee experience platform known for survey science, engagement benchmarking, and manager effectiveness tools.

The best employee engagement software combines recognition, feedback, and rewards into a platform that HR teams can sustain without heavy ongoing administration.

#### **What are the best tools for measuring and tracking employee satisfaction?**

Measuring employee satisfaction requires tools that go beyond annual surveys — buyers typically look for platforms that capture real-time sentiment, track trends across teams and departments, and surface actionable data without overwhelming HR with manual analysis.

Platforms commonly used for measuring and tracking employee satisfaction include:

- [Culture Amp](https://www.g2.com/products/culture-amp/reviews) — A dedicated employee experience platform known for its survey science, Culture Amp provides engagement benchmarks, manager effectiveness scores, and attrition risk indicators that connect satisfaction data to business outcomes.
- [Quantum Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/quantum-workplace/reviews) — Provides employee engagement surveys, pulse tools, and analytics dashboards built specifically for HR teams that need to track satisfaction trends across departments, locations, and tenure bands.
- [Leapsome](https://www.g2.com/products/leapsome/reviews) — Combines continuous feedback, pulse surveys, and performance data in a single platform, giving HR teams a connected view of employee sentiment alongside goal progress and manager effectiveness.
- [Workvivo](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews) — Combines social recognition feeds with engagement analytics, giving HR teams visibility into participation rates, recognition frequency, and overall sentiment across the organization.
- [Energage](https://www.g2.com/products/energage/reviews) — Specializes in employee listening and workplace culture measurement, offering benchmarked survey data that helps HR leaders understand how their satisfaction scores compare to industry peers.

#### **Which are the top platforms for combining recognition and rewards programs?**

Recognition without rewards can feel hollow, and rewards without recognition can feel transactional. The most effective employee engagement platforms combine both into a single experience — where meaningful acknowledgment is tied to tangible incentives that employees actually want.

Platforms frequently evaluated for combined recognition and rewards programs include:

- [Achievers](https://www.g2.com/products/achievers/reviews) — One of the most widely reviewed platforms in this category, Achievers pairs peer-to-peer recognition with a broad reward catalog including gift cards, merchandise, and experiences, all accessible through a single points-based system.
- [Workhuman Social Recognition](https://www.g2.com/products/workhuman-social-recognition/reviews) — Focuses specifically on making recognition meaningful and social, with reward redemption tied to a global catalog and program analytics that track recognition culture over time.
- [Vantage Circle](https://www.g2.com/products/vantage-circle/reviews) — Offers a combined recognition and rewards platform with a strong focus on catalog breadth and regional availability, making it well-suited for globally distributed workforces where local redemption options matter.
- [Bonusly](https://www.g2.com/products/bonusly-bonusly/reviews) — Provides a peer-to-peer recognition and rewards platform with a points-based system, integrations with popular HR and communication tools, and a reward catalog that employees can access directly from their existing workflows.
- [Nectar](https://www.g2.com/products/nectar/reviews) — Combines recognition, rewards, and company value reinforcement in a lightweight platform designed for mid-sized organizations that want high adoption without heavy implementation requirements.

#### **Which platform integrates employee feedback with performance management?**

Organizations looking to connect employee sentiment with performance workflows typically evaluate platforms that unify feedback, goal tracking, and review cycles in a single system rather than managing them separately.

Some platforms commonly used for integrating feedback with performance management include:

- [Lattice](https://www.g2.com/products/lattice-lattice/reviews) — Connects engagement surveys, performance reviews, and OKR tracking in one platform so managers can act on feedback within their existing performance workflows.
- [Leapsome](https://www.g2.com/products/leapsome/reviews) — Combines pulse surveys, continuous feedback, and goal tracking, linking sentiment trends directly to individual development and performance cycles.
- [Culture Amp](https://www.g2.com/products/culture-amp/reviews) — Links engagement data with performance reviews and manager effectiveness tools, helping HR teams understand how satisfaction drives retention and performance outcomes.
- [PerformYard Performance Management](https://www.g2.com/products/performyard-performance-management/reviews) — Focuses specifically on structured feedback workflows tied to formal performance review and evaluation cycles.
- [Keka](https://www.g2.com/products/keka/reviews) — Integrates employee feedback, performance management, and engagement surveys in a single HRIS, well-suited for mid-market organizations managing all three functions in one place.

#### **What is the best employee experience software for remote teams?**

Remote teams face specific engagement challenges that on-site programs were never designed to solve — physical distance reduces spontaneous recognition moments, manager visibility into employee wellbeing is lower, and participation in engagement programs depends entirely on digital accessibility.

Platforms commonly used by remote and distributed teams include:

- [Workvivo](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews) — Originally built for remote-first organizations, Workvivo functions as an internal social network with recognition, surveys, and communications built in, making it one of the most purpose-built platforms for keeping distributed teams connected.
- [Motivosity](https://www.g2.com/products/motivosity/reviews) — Combines recognition, manager effectiveness tools, and community features in a platform designed to replicate the social fabric of an office for teams that work remotely or across multiple locations.
- [Assembly](https://www.g2.com/products/assembly-2021-12-09/reviews) — Provides a recognition and engagement hub with strong workflow automation and integrations, helping remote teams build consistent recognition habits without requiring heavy HR administration.
- [Sociabble](https://www.g2.com/products/sociabble/reviews) — Focuses on employee communications and engagement for distributed workforces, combining internal news feeds, recognition, and advocacy tools in a platform built for teams spread across geographies.
- [Blink](https://www.g2.com/products/blink-blink/reviews) — Designed specifically for frontline and deskless workers, Blink provides a mobile-first engagement experience that connects remote and field-based employees to company communications, recognition, and HR tools without requiring desktop access.

#### **Which employee experience platform offers mobile app access?**

For organizations with frontline, retail, healthcare, or field-based workforces, mobile app access is a baseline requirement. If employees cannot access recognition and engagement tools from their phones, participation rates drop quickly.

Some platforms known for strong mobile app experiences include:

- [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) — Built mobile-first for frontline and deskless workers, with a full-featured app covering recognition, scheduling, communications, and surveys.
- [Blink](https://www.g2.com/products/blink-blink/reviews) — Designed specifically for field-based and shift workers, Blink provides a mobile-only engagement experience connecting employees to recognition, HR tools, and company communications.
- [Workvivo](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews) — Offers a mobile app that replicates the full desktop experience, including recognition feeds, surveys, and internal communications for distributed teams.
- [Vantage Circle](https://www.g2.com/products/vantage-circle/reviews) — Provides a mobile-accessible recognition and rewards platform with push notifications for recognition moments and reward redemption on the go.
- [WorkJam](https://www.g2.com/products/workjam/reviews) — A frontline employee platform with strong mobile functionality covering shift management, recognition, training, and communications in a single app built for hourly workers.

### Sources

1. [G2 Scoring Methodologies](https://documentation.g2.com/docs/research-scoring-methodologies?_gl=1*5ky9es*_gcl_au*MTY2NDg2MDY3Ny4xNzU1MDQxMDU4*_ga*MTMwMTMzNzE1MS4xNzQ5MjMyMzg1*_ga_MFZ5NDXZ5F*czE3NTUwOTkzMjgkbzQkZzEkdDE3NTUwOTk3NzYkajU3JGwwJGgw)
2. [G2 Winter 2026 Reports](https://company.g2.com/news/g2-winter-2026-reports)

Researched By: [Grace Savides](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/grace-savides)

Last updated on March 16, 2026