Zendesk for Employee Service Features
Incident Management (5)
Automate Ticket Routing
Routes tickets automatically to the appropriate user.
Ticket Prioritization
Prioritizes tickets based on factors configured by the user.
Ticket Notifications
Notifies the IT team when a ticket needs action.
Knowledge Base
Provides a forum for answers to common questions.
Knowledge Base/Ticket Integration
Integrates knowledge base articles into a ticket.
Reporting (3)
Dashboards
Displays important metrics relating to performance.
Time Tracking
Tracks time worked on a ticket.
Surveys
Provides surveys to measure employee satisfaction.
Access & Usability (4)
Mobile
Enables access to service desk features via mobile device.
Self Service
Enables employees to view the status of their tickets.
Active Directory
Provides a directory of all users within an organization.
Multi-Channel Access
Enables access to service desk features through multiple channels such as email, phone, or the portal.
Administration (3)
Change Management
As reported in 13 Zendesk for Employee Service reviews.
Tools to track and implement required IT changes in a system.
Asset Management
Based on 11 Zendesk for Employee Service reviews.
Tools to organize and manage all IT assets within an organization.
Reports & Analytics
Based on 14 Zendesk for Employee Service reviews.
A means to view and analyze a large amount of data in order to gain business insights.
Service Desk (3)
Help Desk
Based on 16 Zendesk for Employee Service reviews.
A place for users to submit tickets when they require IT help.
Incident Reports
15 reviewers of Zendesk for Employee Service have provided feedback on this feature.
Reports based on IT incidents so IT members can prioritize high risk issues and maintain a record of problems and how often they occur.
Process Workflow
This feature was mentioned in 14 Zendesk for Employee Service reviews.
The ability to create flowcharts and other means to outline specific processes to ensure that all requirements are met.
Customization (2)
Customization
Provides a customizable soltution that HR professionals can adjust to suite the organization's needs.
HR Integrations
Integrates with core HR software to access employee information.
HR Content (3)
Knowledge Management
A place to create articles with important information about processes and other crucial information that is easily accessible by employees.
Content Delivery
Tools to create and deliver content throughout an organization.
Document Management
The ability to organize and manage a variety of documents.
Logistics (3)
Security
Secure solution so administers can maintain access rights and security.
Employee Portal
Employee portal lets employees log into the system to access all company and employee information.
AI
Uses AI processes to automate workflows by developing a comprehensive HR-knowledge base.
Management (14)
Ticketing Platform
Tools that help create and manage a ticketing platform that facilitates cross-departamental communication.
Single Sign-On
The ability to sign onto a platform once and access a variety of software solutions without needing to sign into each one individually.
Business Process Management
Tools to create and organize business process flowcharts and documentation.
Self-Service
Web-based or intranet self-service portal enables employees to submit service requests.
Dashboard & Reporting
Dashboard and reporting on HR activities with workforce analytics capabilities.
Reporting
Provides graphics, dashboards, and general reporting around IT service, assets, and incidents.
Administration Console
Provides administrative tools for routine maintenance, upkeep, and tracking.
Access Management
Gives administrators control over user privileges and accessibility for IT assets.
Asset Management
Gives administrators control over hardware and software resource allocation and tracking.
Policy Dictation
Controls policies and configurations across business applications and hardware.
Central Dashboard
Provide immediate insights, information, and updates on IT assets from a central dashboard.
Asset Policy Management
Design and implement custom or pre-built policies for asset management, onboarding, and maintenance.
Risk Management
Implement risk management policies, and push policy updates to various assets across a business network.
Integrations
Integrate with other software solutions, such as spend management and software asset management.
Functionality (4)
Ticketing System
Provides a service desk for users to submit tickets for IT-related issues.
Performance Logging
Tracks action-by-action asset performance with machine- or human-readable logs.
Alerting
Creates alerts when tracked assets encounter errors or performance issues.
Automation
Automates repetitive tasks associated with IT service operations and maintenance.
Asset Inventory (5)
Hardware Asset Inventory
Create an inventory of a company's hardware assets.
Software Asset Inventory
Create an inventory of a company's software assets.
Cloud Asset Inventory
Create an inventory of a company's cloud assets.
Mobile Asset Inventory
Create an inventory of a company's mobile assets.
Asset Discovery
Detect new assets as they enter a network and add them to asset inventory.
Platform Basics (3)
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Dashboard
Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Platform Content (2)
Automation
Automates some or all operation related tasks.
File Sharing
Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Platform Additional Functionality (3)
Integrations
Integrates with business solutions such as payroll, workforce management, POS systems, etc.
Forecasting
Forecasts scheduling needs based on important KPIs.
Task Management
Provides task prioritization and management abilities.
Generative AI (4)
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.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
Automation - AI IT Agents (2)
Document Processing
Allows users to automate the handling, processing, and management of documents.
Feedback Collection
Provides users the ability to automate the collection and analysis of feedback from customers, employees, or other stakeholders.
Autonomy - AI IT Agents (4)
Adaptive Responses
Allows the AI agent to learn from interactions and adapt its responses accordingly.
Task Execution
Provides the AI agent the ability to execute tasks without requiring constant user input.
Independent Decision Making
Provides an AI agent that is able to make decisioning independently.
Problem Solving
Allows the AI agent to identify and resolve issues without user intervention.
IT Ticket Management - AI IT Agents (5)
Ticket Status Updates
Provides users with automated updates on ticket progress and resolution timelines.
SLA Monitoring
Enables the AI agent to track service level agreements and ensure timely ticket resolution.
Ticket Categorization
Enables the AI agent to classify and prioritize tickets based on issue type and urgency.
Ticket Assignment
Allows the AI agent to route tickets to the appropriate team or individual for resolution.
Automated Ticket Creation
Allows the AI agent to automatically generate tickets from user inquiries or issues.
IT Support Automation - AI IT Agents (5)
Knowledge Base Utilization
Enables the AI agent to retrieve and apply solutions from an IT knowledge base.
Workflow Automation
Enables the AI agent to automate repetitive IT tasks, such as password resets or software installations.
Real-Time Troubleshooting
Allows the AI agent to diagnose and resolve IT issues without human intervention.
User Self-Service Assistance
Provides users with instant, automated guidance to resolve common IT problems.
Proactive Issue Detection
Allows the AI agent to identify and address potential IT issues before they escalate.
Agentic AI - Service Desk (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Google Workspace Communication Tools (1)
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Agentic AI - IT Asset Management (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives




