[ Blink Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/blink-blink/reviews) [ Blink Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/blink-blink/reviews) # Blink Features ##### ## Platform (5) Customization Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. Integration APIs Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups. Dashboards Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline. Show More ##### ## Business Instant Messaging (6) File Sharing Allows users to send and open various file types. Notifications Notifies users when they have been contacted or tagged. Search Message content search capability. Mobile Application Software can be accessed through a downloadable mobile application. Web Application Software can be accessed through a downloadable desktop app or a cloud-based site. Integrations Application integrates with other outside software. Show More ##### ## Business Instant Messaging (2) Audio Conferencing Allows users to communicate via audio call. Video Conferencing Allows users to communicate via video call. Show More ##### ## Platform Basics (2) Reporting & Dashboards Survey results can be visualized and reported on in real time, with manager dashboards and automated reporting tools. Reports can be customized and distributed to aid in organizational improvement and employee performance reviews. Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. Show More ##### ## Platform Content (4) Employee Pulse Surveys Distribute short, customizable culture-focused surveys or polls to employees to measure the various factors of employee engagement, including job, environment, and pay satisfaction. Survey Customization Customize various components of surveys, including individual questions, distribution frequency, audience size, and anonymity. Goal and Challenge Creation Set professional and personal goals with customizable due dates and milestones within the system. Share these goals with other users and track and measure performance using built in tools. Science-based templates Provides content templates built by academics and/or practitioners and leverage science and research. Show More ##### ## Platform Additional Functionality (4) Employee Segmenting Segment employees according to factors such as location, demographics, and position. Distribute surveys and filter survey results according to employee segments. Goal and Challenge Creation Set professional and personal goals with customizable due dates and milestones within the system. Share these goals with other users and track and measure performance using built in tools. Peer Recognition Send and receive recognition in the form of digital badges, awards, or messages to colleagues, employees, and managers. Recognition is displayed in real time in the platform on a live activity feed. Social Feedback Portal Communicate with team members and managers through a built-in customizable web portal. Users can communicate 1 on 1 with each other, and can ask questions, share frustrations, and make suggestions with varying degrees of anonymity. Show More ##### ## Information Distribution (5) News Feed Allows information to be distributed via a scrolling news feed. Newsletter Allows information to be distributed via newsletter. Notifications Allows information to be distributed via push notification. Email Allows information to be distributed via email. Multi-Channel Sharing Allows administrators to deliver information through multiple channels at once. Show More ##### ## Employee Engagement (8) Employee Generated Content Able to share pictures, videos or external articles, and users can participate in the communication if authorized Confirmation Allows employees to confirm that they have received or read a piece of content. Comments Allows employees to leave comments on posts within the application. Inline Translation Automatically translates information via machine translation. Administrative Access Allows administrators to set permissions within the application. Content Interaction Has the ability for users to like and react to a post, comment and share visuals on posts, react to comments left by colleagues, and also tag colleagues if they think it would be interesting to share with others to read too. Surveys (global & local) Shares the option for users to answer surveys via the tool from wherever they are are. Has customization options of single, multiple choice, or open text answers, etc. Chat Create audience-based chat rooms to share news within their teams, and employees can create private chat rooms as well. Replicates the user experience of employee's favorite apps (e.g. WhatsApp, Messenger, Slack etc.). Show More ##### ## Core Features (4) Reports Creates reports on useage to measure effectiveness and useage. Gamification Includes either an interactive game or the ability to set up a social function. Connection Allows coworkers to get to know one another or bond over a shared activity. Creative Provides a space for employees and managers to showcase their creative and less serious sides. Show More ##### ## Additional Features- (3) Analytics Includes metrics or analytics to measure either engagement or the affect on performance. Virtual Office Comes with a virtual office or digital area for users to gather. Educational Comes with some educational component, as well as being entertaining. Show More ##### ## Interoperability (3) Images or Gifs Allows for users to share visual content such as multimedia, images, or gifs. Integration Integrates with an HRIS, Employee Engagement solution, or allows for the export of data. Recognition & Rewards Ties into employee recognition software or allows for gifts, rewards, or prizes. Show More ##### ## Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN) (5) Content Moderation Helps administrators ensure content is compliant with company policies by providing tools to monitor and moderate user-generated content. Polls & Surveys Enables users to create and conduct polls and surveys to gather employee feedback and opinions. Content Management Provides cloud-based storage to manage, organize, and store information and documents. Analytics & Reporting Administrators have access to analytics and reporting tools to monitor platform usage, engagement, and impact of ESN on the organization. User Management Enables administrators to create, edit, and deactivate user profiles as well as assign different roles and permissions based on user responsibilities. Show More ##### ## Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN) (4) Gamification Incorporates gamification elements such as badges, rewards, and leaderboards. Community Building Enables users to create groups or communities for the purpose of connecting on shared interests or goals. Knowledge Sharing Allows users to upload, share, and collaborate on a variety of documents and file types. User Generated Content Allows users to create and share content via posts, comments, and discussion forums. Show More ##### ## Administrative Tasks - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms (6) Training & Learning Modules Distributes and manages access to training and educational modules. Health & Safety Policies Enables administrators to enforce health and safety policies, such as COVID-19 testing and workplace safety instructions. Onboarding & Offboarding Allows workers to access onboarding and offboarding materials through the platform. Surveys & Feedback Allows administrators to distribute surveys and analyze feedback from workers. Employee Services Gives employees access to employee services , such as PTO requests and pay summaries. Knowledge Management Allows administrators to upload and manage documents and files within the platform. Show More ##### ## Communication Features - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms (4) Group Messaging Enables users to message each other in designated groups, whether public or private. Private Messaging Users can communicate in a private, one-on-one manner. Announcements Allows company-wide and targeted announcements to ensure workers receive relevant communications. Emergency Notifications Administrators can send out mass emergency notifications to everyone, designated groups, or individuals. Show More ##### ## Operations - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms (3) Shift Scheduling Includes shift scheduling features, allowing managers to create, distribute, and update shift schedules easily. Insights & Analytics Provides performance insights and other analytics by individual, team, or region. SOPs & Documentation Provides written, step-by-step instructions for workers as well as task-related documents. Show More ##### ## Core Features - Employee Experience Software (2) Employee Lifecycle Management Manages the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit surveys, providing actionable insights and customization. Communication Aids in knowledge management and the crafting of company branding and messaging. Show More ##### ## People Analytics - Employee Experience Software (1) Productivity Directly measures and finds ways to optimize workplace productivity. Show More ##### ## Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software (2) Digital Experience Management Integrates with the IT technologies and workflow to optimize and manage omnichannel digital experiences. Employee Listening People analytics include features capable of impelmenting an advanced employee listening strategy. Show More ##### ## User Experience & Accessibility - Employee Communications (4) Native Mobile Application Contains fully branded mobile app that is available natively via different platforms. Has low bandwidth management to optimize communication between the application and servers. Branded Experience Provides customizable web platform for colors, fonts, company branding etc. Personalized Ux Experience Targets content based on profiles, attributes, communications needs, etc. Able to personalize end-users' content view based on preferences and interests. Audience Management & Creation Creates segmentation groups and communication audiences to target messages, content, features access, etc. Show More ##### ## Content Distribution - Employee Communications (2) Newsfeed Displays application newsfeed content in an engaging and modern manner. Multi-Channel Sharing Publishes the content once on the platform and pushing it through to different comms channels. Pushes specific content based on rules to Microsoft Teams, displaying content inside SharePoint, etc. Show More ##### ## Additional Features - Employee Communications (3) Emergency Notifications Can activate a Must-Read or an Alert. Must-read will be content that a user is exposed to when they connect to the platform. Allows for alerts to appear in full screen and user will not be able to view the platform without reading the content and validating the dedicated button. Analytics Analyzes behavior data to understand performance of program via users, content performance of what content performs best, and video content performance determined by what videos have been seen and by who. Integrations Connects with API access, low-code/no-code connectors, as well as integrations with intranet, HRIs, Microsoft Teams, Slack etc. Show More ##### ## Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging (1) Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## AI - Business Instant Messaging (1) Content Generation Creates, assists, or automates the generation of text-based content within the platform. 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