[ SMG - S... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/smg-service-management-group/reviews) [ SMG - S... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/smg-service-management-group/reviews) # SMG - Service Management Group Features ##### ## Platform (68) 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. Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities 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 User Management Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Role-Based Permissions Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes 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 (7) 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 Peer-to-Peer Recognition Allows employees to praise one another in a social network-like feed visible to the whole organization Show More ##### ## Analytics (4) Net Promoter Score (NPS) Calculates net promoter score (NPS) using customer feedback data. Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Score Calculates customer satisfaction (CSAT) score using customer feedback data. Customer Effort Score (CES) Calculates customer effort score (CES) using customer feedback data. Gamification Provides gamification tools to incentivize employees to leverage customer feedback insights. Show More ##### ## Customization (11) Stakeholder Management Provides insight concerning engagement with various stakeholders in regards to customer feedback and experience. Multilanguage Support Allow users to create surveys and repond to customer feedback in a variety of languages. Multiple Branding Support Allows users to deploy surveys and intake feedback data for multiple brands. Vertical-specific Solutions Vendor provides industry- or role-specific experience management solutions. Customizable Branding Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Knowledge Management Gather, organize, share, and analyze knowledge in terms of resources, documents, and people skills Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Email Management Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps Feedback Management Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service Survey/Poll Management Create and administer polls and surveys Negative Feedback Management Identify, track, and respond to negative feedback Show More ##### ## Feedback Management (3) Tagging Tag content to organize and assign to specific departments or categories Segmentation Break down a population of users by demographics, sequence actions, time, and able to build custom segments. Custom Reports and Dashboards Allows users to easily build customized reports and dashboards. Show More ##### ## Feedback Analysis (3) Thematic Analysis Identifies key phrases, themes, and patterns within a given text Sentiment Analysis Outputs the sentiment (positive or negative) of a given text NPS/CSAT Scoring Measures and reports on NPS, CSAT, or other metrics over time Show More ##### ## Feedback Sources (4) Online Reviews Analyzes feedback from online reviews Surveys Analyzes feedback from surveys through built-in survey features or integrations with survey tools Social Media Analyzes customer feedback from social media Customer Service Channels Analyzes feedback sourced from integrations with customer service tools, such as help desks and live chat Show More ##### ## Generative AI (5) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Experience Management (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Social Media Integration Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Multi-Language Manage and support multiple languages Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (54) 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 Real-Time Reporting Active reporting of data and metrics Drag & Drop Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Surveys & Feedback Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success Dashboard Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics NPS Survey Structure Measuring and analyzing Net Promoter Scores to evaluate customer loyalty and satisfaction levels Customizable Forms Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information Visual Analytics Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Customer Segmentation Process of dividing customers into groups based on common characteristics Tagging Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes Customer Journey Mapping Visualize and analyze customer experience across all touchpoints and channels Text Analysis Process of extracting and classifying information from text, such as tweets, emails, product reviews, etc Customizable Reports Alter the layout and content of reports Real-Time Notifications Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems CRM Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system Multi-Channel Data Collection Collect information from multiple sources Multi-Channel Communication Allows communication with customers or users via multiple channels such as phone, email, live chat, etc. Customizable Fields Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases Real-Time Analytics Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Predictive Analytics Predict future 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