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Workvivo Features

What are the features of Workvivo?

Platform Basics

  • Performance Benchmarking
  • Reporting & Dashboards

Platform Content

  • Employee Pulse Surveys
  • Survey Customization

Platform Additional Functionality

  • Peer Recognition
  • Social Feedback Portal

Information Distribution

  • News Feed
  • Notifications
  • Email
  • Multi-Channel Sharing

Employee Engagement

  • Employee Generated Content
  • Confirmation
  • Comments
  • Inline Translation
  • Administrative Access

Technology Glossary Features

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Customization

Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. This feature was mentioned in 1047 Workvivo reviews.
94%
(Based on 1,047 reviews)

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. This feature was mentioned in 993 Workvivo reviews.
93%
(Based on 993 reviews)

Internationalization

Based on 995 Workvivo reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
94%
(Based on 995 reviews)

User, Role, and Access Management

Based on 1039 Workvivo reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
95%
(Based on 1,039 reviews)

Performance

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. This feature was mentioned in 1051 Workvivo reviews.
95%
(Based on 1,051 reviews)

Mobility

As reported in 1040 Workvivo reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
94%
(Based on 1,040 reviews)

Reporting

Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. 1016 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
94%
(Based on 1,016 reviews)

Dashboards

As reported in 1045 Workvivo reviews. Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.
94%
(Based on 1,045 reviews)

Platform Basics

Performance Benchmarking

Based on 1103 Workvivo reviews. Compare survey results to industry benchmarks to locate key areas for improvement. Evaluate survey results at either a high-level or individual employee level.
94%
(Based on 1,103 reviews)

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. 1119 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
93%
(Based on 1,119 reviews)

Interoperability

Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. 1085 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
94%
(Based on 1,085 reviews)

Reporting

As reported in 664 Workvivo reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
95%
(Based on 664 reviews)

Dashboard

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. This feature was mentioned in 689 Workvivo reviews.
95%
(Based on 689 reviews)

Performance

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. 680 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
96%
(Based on 680 reviews)

Platform Content

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. This feature was mentioned in 1124 Workvivo reviews.
95%
(Based on 1,124 reviews)

Survey Customization

Customize various components of surveys, including individual questions, distribution frequency, audience size, and anonymity. This feature was mentioned in 1113 Workvivo reviews.
94%
(Based on 1,113 reviews)

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. This feature was mentioned in 1103 Workvivo reviews.
95%
(Based on 1,103 reviews)

Science-based templates

Provides content templates built by academics and/or practitioners and leverage science and research. 1065 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
93%
(Based on 1,065 reviews)

Automation

Automates some or all operation related tasks. This feature was mentioned in 652 Workvivo reviews.
95%
(Based on 652 reviews)

File Sharing

Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders. This feature was mentioned in 664 Workvivo reviews.
94%
(Based on 664 reviews)

Content Library

Based on 674 Workvivo reviews. Provides users with a pre-built library of useable content.
95%
(Based on 674 reviews)

Platform Additional Functionality

Employee Segmenting

Segment employees according to factors such as location, demographics, and position. Distribute surveys and filter survey results according to employee segments. This feature was mentioned in 1103 Workvivo reviews.
95%
(Based on 1,103 reviews)

Goal and Challenge Creation

As reported in 1103 Workvivo reviews. 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.
95%
(Based on 1,103 reviews)

Peer RecognitionView full feature definition

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Based on 1145 Workvivo reviews. 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.
96%
(Based on 1,145 reviews)

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. This feature was mentioned in 1132 Workvivo reviews.
95%
(Based on 1,132 reviews)

Integrations

Integrates with business solutions such as HRIS systems and social tools. This feature was mentioned in 642 Workvivo reviews.
94%
(Based on 642 reviews)

Mobility

Based on 658 Workvivo reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
95%
(Based on 658 reviews)

Corporate Discounts

As reported in 631 Workvivo reviews. Corporate discount platforms provide employees with access to discounts on products and services.
93%
(Based on 631 reviews)

Employee Engagement

Provides employee survey and feedback features. This feature was mentioned in 676 Workvivo reviews.
97%
(Based on 676 reviews)

Rewards

As reported in 654 Workvivo reviews. Provides flexible and easy-to-manage employee reward options.
95%
(Based on 654 reviews)

Information Distribution

News Feed

Based on 1267 Workvivo reviews. Allows information to be distributed via a scrolling news feed.
95%
(Based on 1,267 reviews)

Newsletter

Based on 1091 Workvivo reviews. Allows information to be distributed via newsletter.
94%
(Based on 1,091 reviews)

Notifications

As reported in 1265 Workvivo reviews. Allows information to be distributed via push notification.
94%
(Based on 1,265 reviews)

Email

As reported in 1236 Workvivo reviews. Allows information to be distributed via email.
94%
(Based on 1,236 reviews)

Multi-Channel Sharing

Allows administrators to deliver information through multiple channels at once. This feature was mentioned in 1201 Workvivo reviews.
94%
(Based on 1,201 reviews)

Employee Engagement

Employee Generated Content

As reported in 1252 Workvivo reviews. Able to share pictures, videos or external articles, and users can participate in the communication if authorized
95%
(Based on 1,252 reviews)

Confirmation

Allows employees to confirm that they have received or read a piece of content. This feature was mentioned in 1206 Workvivo reviews.
94%
(Based on 1,206 reviews)

Comments

Allows employees to leave comments on posts within the application. This feature was mentioned in 1262 Workvivo reviews.
95%
(Based on 1,262 reviews)

Inline Translation

As reported in 1175 Workvivo reviews. Automatically translates information via machine translation.
94%
(Based on 1,175 reviews)

Administrative Access

Based on 1177 Workvivo reviews. Allows administrators to set permissions within the application.
94%
(Based on 1,177 reviews)

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. This feature was mentioned in 345 Workvivo reviews.
93%
(Based on 345 reviews)

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. 343 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
92%
(Based on 343 reviews)

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.). This feature was mentioned in 342 Workvivo reviews.
90%
(Based on 342 reviews)

Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

Content Moderation

As reported in 104 Workvivo reviews. Helps administrators ensure content is compliant with company policies by providing tools to monitor and moderate user-generated content.
92%
(Based on 104 reviews)

Polls & Surveys

Enables users to create and conduct polls and surveys to gather employee feedback and opinions. 102 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
95%
(Based on 102 reviews)

Content Management

Provides cloud-based storage to manage, organize, and store information and documents. 105 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
95%
(Based on 105 reviews)

Analytics & Reporting

Administrators have access to analytics and reporting tools to monitor platform usage, engagement, and impact of ESN on the organization. This feature was mentioned in 103 Workvivo reviews.
93%
(Based on 103 reviews)

User Management

Based on 105 Workvivo reviews. Enables administrators to create, edit, and deactivate user profiles as well as assign different roles and permissions based on user responsibilities.
95%
(Based on 105 reviews)

Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

Gamification

Incorporates gamification elements such as badges, rewards, and leaderboards. 105 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
91%
(Based on 105 reviews)

Community Building

As reported in 106 Workvivo reviews. Enables users to create groups or communities for the purpose of connecting on shared interests or goals.
93%
(Based on 106 reviews)

Knowledge Sharing

Based on 106 Workvivo reviews. Allows users to upload, share, and collaborate on a variety of documents and file types.
93%
(Based on 106 reviews)

User Generated Content

Allows users to create and share content via posts, comments, and discussion forums. This feature was mentioned in 106 Workvivo reviews.
93%
(Based on 106 reviews)

Administrative Tasks - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms

Training & Learning Modules

Distributes and manages access to training and educational modules. 68 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
92%
(Based on 68 reviews)

Health & Safety Policies

Based on 67 Workvivo reviews. Enables administrators to enforce health and safety policies, such as COVID-19 testing and workplace safety instructions.
93%
(Based on 67 reviews)

Onboarding & Offboarding

As reported in 67 Workvivo reviews. Allows workers to access onboarding and offboarding materials through the platform.
94%
(Based on 67 reviews)

Surveys & Feedback

Allows administrators to distribute surveys and analyze feedback from workers. 66 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
96%
(Based on 66 reviews)

Employee Services

Based on 65 Workvivo reviews. Gives employees access to employee services , such as PTO requests and pay summaries.
96%
(Based on 65 reviews)

Knowledge Management

As reported in 67 Workvivo reviews. Allows administrators to upload and manage documents and files within the platform.
95%
(Based on 67 reviews)

Communication Features - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms

Group Messaging

As reported in 67 Workvivo reviews. Enables users to message each other in designated groups, whether public or private.
91%
(Based on 67 reviews)

Private Messaging

As reported in 68 Workvivo reviews. Users can communicate in a private, one-on-one manner.
91%
(Based on 68 reviews)

Announcements

Based on 68 Workvivo reviews. Allows company-wide and targeted announcements to ensure workers receive relevant communications.
95%
(Based on 68 reviews)

Emergency Notifications

Administrators can send out mass emergency notifications to everyone, designated groups, or individuals. 65 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
92%
(Based on 65 reviews)

Operations - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms

Shift Scheduling

Includes shift scheduling features, allowing managers to create, distribute, and update shift schedules easily. This feature was mentioned in 66 Workvivo reviews.
90%
(Based on 66 reviews)

Insights & Analytics

Provides performance insights and other analytics by individual, team, or region. This feature was mentioned in 66 Workvivo reviews.
92%
(Based on 66 reviews)

Task Management

Based on 67 Workvivo reviews. Schedules and assigns tasks for employees and provides productivity insights for managers.
90%
(Based on 67 reviews)

SOPs & Documentation

Based on 67 Workvivo reviews. Provides written, step-by-step instructions for workers as well as task-related documents.
90%
(Based on 67 reviews)

Core Features - Employee Experience Software

Employee Lifecycle Management

Manages the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit surveys, providing actionable insights and customization. This feature was mentioned in 225 Workvivo reviews.
93%
(Based on 225 reviews)

Communication

Aids in knowledge management and the crafting of company branding and messaging. This feature was mentioned in 229 Workvivo reviews.
95%
(Based on 229 reviews)

People Analytics - Employee Experience Software

Action Plan

Based on 231 Workvivo reviews. Data analysis leads into creating HR initatives and policies with measurable outcomes.
92%
(Based on 231 reviews)

Productivity

Based on 226 Workvivo reviews. Directly measures and finds ways to optimize workplace productivity.
93%
(Based on 226 reviews)

Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software

Digital Experience Management

Integrates with the IT technologies and workflow to optimize and manage omnichannel digital experiences. This feature was mentioned in 227 Workvivo reviews.
94%
(Based on 227 reviews)

Benchmarking

As reported in 227 Workvivo reviews. Allows access to industry research, benchmarking, and other comparison whether through internal functionality or partnership with third-party.
92%
(Based on 227 reviews)

Employee Listening

As reported in 223 Workvivo reviews. People analytics include features capable of impelmenting an advanced employee listening strategy.
93%
(Based on 223 reviews)

Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software

Performance Management

Includes native feedback functionality like OKRs, 360 feedback, continuous improvement, or other performance management tools. This feature was mentioned in 227 Workvivo reviews.
93%
(Based on 227 reviews)

Learning

Based on 225 Workvivo reviews. Guides employee growth through suggested content, skill building, or other learning initiatives and programs.
93%
(Based on 225 reviews)

Team Building

Provides gamified team building or informal socialization features to help people bond and communicate. This feature was mentioned in 226 Workvivo reviews.
94%
(Based on 226 reviews)

User Experience & Accessibility - Employee Communications

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. This feature was mentioned in 340 Workvivo reviews.
91%
(Based on 340 reviews)

Branded Experience

As reported in 343 Workvivo reviews. Provides customizable web platform for colors, fonts, company branding etc.
92%
(Based on 343 reviews)

Personalized Ux Experience

As reported in 341 Workvivo reviews. Targets content based on profiles, attributes, communications needs, etc. Able to personalize end-users' content view based on preferences and interests.
91%
(Based on 341 reviews)

Audience Management & Creation

As reported in 343 Workvivo reviews. Creates segmentation groups and communication audiences to target messages, content, features access, etc.
92%
(Based on 343 reviews)

Content Distribution - Employee Communications

Newsfeed

Displays application newsfeed content in an engaging and modern manner. This feature was mentioned in 339 Workvivo reviews.
92%
(Based on 339 reviews)

Newsletter Engine

Based on 340 Workvivo reviews. Allows for reaching employees through the Integrated newsletter builder via email
92%
(Based on 340 reviews)

Multi-Channel Sharing

As reported in 341 Workvivo reviews. 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.
92%
(Based on 341 reviews)

Additional Features - Employee Communications

Emergency Notifications

As reported in 341 Workvivo reviews. 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.
90%
(Based on 341 reviews)

Analytics

Based on 340 Workvivo reviews. 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.
90%
(Based on 340 reviews)

Integrations

Connects with API access, low-code/no-code connectors, as well as integrations with intranet, HRIs, Microsoft Teams, Slack etc. 339 reviewers of Workvivo have provided feedback on this feature.
91%
(Based on 339 reviews)