Firstup Features

Allows information to be distributed via a scrolling news feed.

Allows information to be distributed via newsletter.

Allows information to be distributed via push notification.

Allows information to be distributed via email.

Allows administrators to deliver information through multiple channels at once.

Able to share pictures, videos or external articles, and users can participate in the communication if authorized

Allows employees to confirm that they have received or read a piece of content.

Allows employees to leave comments on posts within the application.

Automatically translates information via machine translation.

Allows administrators to set permissions within the application.

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.

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.

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.).

Helps administrators ensure content is compliant with company policies by providing tools to monitor and moderate user-generated content.

Enables users to create and conduct polls and surveys to gather employee feedback and opinions.

Provides cloud-based storage to manage, organize, and store information and documents.

Administrators have access to analytics and reporting tools to monitor platform usage, engagement, and impact of ESN on the organization.

Enables administrators to create, edit, and deactivate user profiles as well as assign different roles and permissions based on user responsibilities.

Incorporates gamification elements such as badges, rewards, and leaderboards.

Enables users to create groups or communities for the purpose of connecting on shared interests or goals.

Allows users to upload, share, and collaborate on a variety of documents and file types.

Allows users to create and share content via posts, comments, and discussion forums.

Distributes and manages access to training and educational modules.

Enables administrators to enforce health and safety policies, such as COVID-19 testing and workplace safety instructions.

Allows workers to access onboarding and offboarding materials through the platform.

Allows administrators to distribute surveys and analyze feedback from workers.

Gives employees access to employee services , such as PTO requests and pay summaries.

Allows administrators to upload and manage documents and files within the platform.

Enables users to message each other in designated groups, whether public or private.

Users can communicate in a private, one-on-one manner.

Allows company-wide and targeted announcements to ensure workers receive relevant communications.

Administrators can send out mass emergency notifications to everyone, designated groups, or individuals.

Includes shift scheduling features, allowing managers to create, distribute, and update shift schedules easily.

Provides performance insights and other analytics by individual, team, or region.

Schedules and assigns tasks for employees and provides productivity insights for managers.

Provides written, step-by-step instructions for workers as well as task-related documents.

Provides a way for recipients to provide feedback directly.

Provides a variety of design elements and templates.

Allows users to embed a variety of content types to a newsletter, including videos, images, and links.

Multiple contributors can work on a newsletter simultaneously.

Personalizes content based on recipient, team, department, etc.

Has an archive to store and manage past newsletters.

Ensures the security and confidentiality of internal communications.

Provides granular control over user access and permissions.

Has features to ensure newsletter adheres to internal regulation and compliance requirements.

Integrates with other collaboration tools, such as intranets and employee communication platforms.

Manages the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit surveys, providing actionable insights and customization.

Aids in knowledge management and the crafting of company branding and messaging.

Data analysis leads into creating HR initatives and policies with measurable outcomes.

Directly measures and finds ways to optimize workplace productivity.

Integrates with the IT technologies and workflow to optimize and manage omnichannel digital experiences.

Allows access to industry research, benchmarking, and other comparison whether through internal functionality or partnership with third-party.

People analytics include features capable of impelmenting an advanced employee listening strategy.

Includes native feedback functionality like OKRs, 360 feedback, continuous improvement, or other performance management tools.

Guides employee growth through suggested content, skill building, or other learning initiatives and programs.

Provides gamified team building or informal socialization features to help people bond and communicate.

Contains fully branded mobile app that is available natively via different platforms. Has low bandwidth management to optimize communication between the application and servers.

Provides customizable web platform for colors, fonts, company branding etc.

Targets content based on profiles, attributes, communications needs, etc. Able to personalize end-users' content view based on preferences and interests.

Creates segmentation groups and communication audiences to target messages, content, features access, etc.

Displays application newsfeed content in an engaging and modern manner.

Allows for reaching employees through the Integrated newsletter builder via email

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.

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.

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.

Connects with API access, low-code/no-code connectors, as well as integrations with intranet, HRIs, Microsoft Teams, Slack etc.

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting