[ Oak Engage Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/oak-engage/reviews) [ Oak Engage Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/oak-engage/reviews) # Oak Engage Features ##### ## Platform (65) 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. Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Training Management Track employee/learner's progression through training programs Goal Management Allows employees to set and manage work or career related goals Feedback Management Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service Action Management Detailed plan including steps, milestones, assignments, and timeline needed to complete a project, strategy or goal Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Benefits Dashboard Use a dashboard to view benefits that are selected by employees or offered by employers Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Feedback Management Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service Performance Management Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems Recruitment Management Tools to find, assess, and hire suitable candidates for a job within an organization Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Training Management Track employee/learner's progression through training programs Calendar Management Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Employee Management Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks Orientation Workflow Management Create orientation programs for new employees or students Task Management Create, manage and track all task activities and progression HR Management Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management Help Desk Management Managing service requests, incidents, IT issues & support with a ticketing system Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Payroll Management Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Job Description Management Create, share, and manage the distribution of job descriptions/duties Social Media Integration Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Assessment Management Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests Social Media Integration Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Third-Party Integration Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features Initiative Management Create and manage internal campaigns to improve company culture or business strategy. Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Community Management Enable students, customers or employees to engage with each other in a particular space online or offline Employee Referral Management Manage and track employee referrals for open job positions Candidate Management Build, track, and maintain relationships with candidates Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Communication Management Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Advertising Management Manage advertising space and its sales within your network or publication Application Management Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates Email Management Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps Job Management Manage and track all job information and associated tasks Discount Management Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions Pipeline Management Track the progress of long term goals, campaigns, and opportunities, for sales, projects, business ventures etc. File Management Create, save, and store files Job Management Manage and track all job information and associated tasks Data Storage Management Manage and store data in a database Compensation Management Manages compensation such as salary, bonus, and benefits processes, aligning with policies Employee Management Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks Job Application Management HR Management Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management Competency Management Catalog, manage, and develop employee skill sets Performance Management Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Job Description Management Create, share, and manage the distribution of job descriptions/duties Evaluation Management Create, share, and manage the distribution of job descriptions/duties Show More ##### ## Platform Basics (3) Performance Benchmarking Compare survey results to industry benchmarks to locate key areas for improvement. Evaluate survey results at either a high-level or individual employee level. 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 (5) 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. Customizable Templates Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Show More ##### ## Platform Additional Functionality (6) 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. Employee Portal Online portal where employees can access and track their own information Surveys & Feedback Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success Show More ##### ## Information Distribution (7) 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. Mass Notifications Send messages to multiple recipients at the same time Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Show More ##### ## Employee Engagement (11) 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.). Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Real-Time Chat Engage in direct, instant messaging with customers, users, etc. Live Chat Ability to chat online in real time Show More ##### ## User Experience & Accessibility - Employee Communications (17) 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. Newsletter Management Create and update newsletter content to increase engagement Content Management Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving Email Management Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps Visitor Management Allow organizations to streamline the check-in process for visitors. Communication Management Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Screensaver Management Create/control content and visuals for deployment on multiple screensavers Calendar Management Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Knowledge Management Gather, organize, share, and analyze knowledge in terms of resources, documents, and people skills Task Management Create, manage and track all task activities and progression Campaign Management Create a collection of marketing actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze campaign results Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks File Management Create, save, and store files Show More ##### ## Content Distribution - Employee Communications (4) Newsfeed Displays application newsfeed content in an engaging and modern manner. Newsletter Engine Allows for reaching employees through the Integrated newsletter builder via email 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. File Sharing Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more Show More ##### ## Additional Features - Employee Communications (4) 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. Social Media Integration Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Employee Communications (3) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Multi-Language Manage and support multiple languages Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Employee Intranet (3) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Personalization Adjust communications based on previous interactions or personal preferences Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (116) Real-Time Reporting Active reporting of data and metrics Customizable Branding Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Rewards Program Point or incentive based programs loyalty programs designed to increase customer engagement Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Learning & Development Facilitate training materials that help employees grow and progress in their positions Social Engagement Process of communicating with an online community and measuring the effectiveness of activity Chat/Messaging Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system Customizable Questions Tailored or customizable questions for more targeted and relevant data collection Customizable Reports Alter the layout and content of reports Commenting/Notes Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view Engagement Tracking Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Employee Profiles Centralized storage for employee data, records, and performance metrics Question Library Pre-written repository of questions that can be reused within a course or for assessment or interviews Gamification Games or game-like elements to track progress and reward accomplishments Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time Performance Metrics A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Scoring Automatically calculate score after the assessment AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Offboarding Closing out contracts by reviewing contract/project completion, finalizing payments, and ensuring terms and compliance as been achieved Visual Analytics Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data Employee Onboarding Process of familiarizing new employees with the company, their position, and responsibilities Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Employee Database Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository Event Calendar A list of events with their respective dates Live Streaming Live stream to multiple devices simultaneously Digital Signage Digital displays use technologies such as LCD, LED, projection and e-paper Chat/Messaging Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system Employee Directory Access names, contact information, and roles of employees in a centralized repository Single Sign On Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once Audience Targeting Identify a particular segment of population based on specific criteria and customize your efforts to attract their attention Customizable Branding Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Employee Communities Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Audio/Video Messaging Record and send audio and/or video files by online message or chat Collaboration Tools Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Surveys & Feedback Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Quizzes Brief assessments used to measure knowledge and skills AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Scheduled Messaging Send individual or bulk text messages at predetermined times Read Receipts Ability to see if recipient has viewed/opened the message Multi-Channel Communication Allows communication with customers or users via multiple channels such as phone, email, live chat, etc. Secure Data Storage Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Space Reservation Manage the reservation of workspaces Customizable Templates Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Compliance Tracking Track and report regulatory data to either internal management or external stakeholders Employee Engagement Tools to improve and measure employee satisfaction and involvement Real-Time Updates Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Employee Onboarding Process of familiarizing new employees with the company, their position, and responsibilities Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Customizable Forms Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Employee Database Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository Tagging Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes Discussions/Forums Online forums/groups where users can ask questions, share ideas, best practices, etc. Document Storage Store and organize documents in a centralized system Drag & Drop Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Role-Based Permissions Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Commenting/Notes Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view Employee Photos Store photos of employees Activity Tracking Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Transcripts/Chat History View messages sent by both parties during the chat conversation Mobile Alerts Notifications via mobile devices Engagement Tracking Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product Blogs Allows users to publish blogs on social site @mentions An @mention is a way to tag or notify a specific person about a message/post Collaboration Tools Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Activity/News Feed Continuous profile-based stream of news and activity Employee Communities Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Task Management Create, manage and track all task activities and progression Employee Portal Online portal where employees can access and track their own information Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Surveys & Feedback Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success Multi-Language Manage and support multiple languages Engagement Tracking Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Active Directory Integration Integrates with Active Directory Discussions/Forums Online forums/groups where users can ask questions, share ideas, best practices, etc. Wiki An informational database that allows users to add, delete, or revise content Event Calendar A list of events with their respective dates Calendar Management Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Single Sign On Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once File Management Create, save, and store files AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Customizable Branding Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Org Chart Creation Create and design org charts that include an organization's structure information, contact information, illustrations, and more Employee Database Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository Employee Profiles Centralized storage for employee data, records, and performance metrics Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Blogs Allows users to publish blogs on social site Policy Management Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Drag & Drop Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Content Library Centralized repository to store content and assets Knowledge Base Management Manage a repository of information that includes articles, FAQs, or tutorials used for self-service support Private Network Private network of devices, such as a WAN or LAN, that is only accessible to authorized users and not the public Tagging Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes Real-Time Notifications Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Customizable Templates Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Chat/Messaging Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system Document Storage Store and organize documents in a centralized system Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Employee Onboarding Process of 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