StaffCircle

Pros

I like how easy to use it is. I like the noticeboard and the notification section.
Also as a manager I like the team section - looking up employees, saving 1-1 forms, approving holiday, etc.
I like the time off section. Clear and easy to use.
I also like the quick check in sentiment section.
I also like using it as a platform for Staff internal comms.

Cons

Not all staff engage with it which makes it frustrating. The internal comms posts only get a few likes each time which is a shame.
Most people internally use Teams so they see StaffCircle as just another thing to remember to check. I keep mine open every day so I can pop on, but a lot of people don't use it.

Pros

It creates a seamless avenue for managing my holidays and reduced back and forth between myself and management.

Cons

Nothing so far as a new user. It has been less than a year of usage now and there has been no issues yet.

Pros

The constant stream of information that the company can display, even if you can't absorb it all at once you can look back through the stream to catch up.

Cons

It can sometimes seem a lot of information and sometimes it is not easy to jump to what you are looking for.

Pros

I like being able to see and give whole company updates easily. I also like being able to give rewards and see rewards that have been given to my team. I think it is a very useful tool for managing performance and kpi's and performing reviews.

Cons

So far I don't really have anything i dislike about staff circle. Although we do not use all the features currently.

Pros

The communications section as it acts like a little social media page for the employees of the Society. It's a great way to keep informed of what is going on and it looks nice as well rather than just having everything emailed to you.

Cons

The communications from the system can sometimes be hit and miss.

Pros

I liked the fact its user friendly. A lot of senior staff would not be very good with technology and when they use staff circle they find it very easy to use.

Cons

there is no mobile app for staff members to download. This means people without a laptop at home struggle to use this outside of work

Pros

simple to use and accurate and precise, quick access.

Cons

not easy when there are 2 managers in one branch to access the same things.

Pros

I can see eveyone on holiday on a particular date. I can also see all of my holidays in one view, absences are also easy to access as well as next-of-kin profile which i can edit anytime.

Cons

I like everything about the portal. It is fantastic

Pros

- Amazing customer support
- smooth UI
- functional software, covers all use cases

Cons

- Hardly anything, there are no cons that come to mind

Pros

Easy to set up new users, facilitate a variety of reports and easy to post staff news.

Cons

Some features can be better, for instance, adding Objectives to a staff member it's a tedious task.. can we not have the option to tick boxes and then add time period at once for all?

Pros

Easy to post content and notify the relevant people.

Cons

There is no application for iPhone (that I can see).

Pros

Staff circle is flexible and very configrable so you can have different teams with different permissions and access to relevant questions in the reviews. We can link peoples objectives to overall company goals or strategies which is really important. Also the skills assessments and skills gap analysis is very useful.

Cons

it used to be quite complicated to use because its so configurable but they lauched a new search and menu system which is much easier and quicker to use now

Pros

good for sharing communications between all employees in the organisation

Cons

sometimes having different boards for business messages, social messages can lead to some things being missed

Pros

It is easy to use when booking holiday and the sections allow me to keep up to date with what is important for me.

Cons

There isn't anything I would look to improve

Pros

StaffCircle is a great communication tool for distributing news letters and information within the business. The ability to book holiday and create reviews works well.

Cons

Can be a bit clunky when inputting overtime. Must be willing to spend time learning how the system works.

Pros

I like being able to find majority of what I need in one platform and not have to go to multiple sites to book holiday, have a review, read comms etc.

I also like the navigation around the platform and look forward to seeing the new style when we updated the UI.

Cons

It would be helpful to make the communication editor a bit smoother. Easier use of adding in interactive PDF/File/Sites and uploading your own videos from Sharepoint and not just rely on YouTube.

Pros

It allows your direct reports to express areas of support required prior to the meeting which allows for the meeting to be better planned.

Cons

It could be more user friendly, some aspects are harder than needed to navigate.

Pros

The platform is easy to navigate but few people in an organisation will need to access all of the features so I don’t know what they do

Cons

Experience of using site is dull, completing weekly surveys is quick but there’s no interaction with the platform so it doesn’t fit seamlessly into the schedule

Pros

It si reasonable easy to use; the support is always excellent - once a ticket is raised it is dealt with all the way thorough and followed up.

Cons

Some things are not so great to report on

Pros

The communication from the team during setup and implementation has been brilliant. The platform itself allows to take internal comms and HR admin to the next level without being too complex to use.

Cons

The ability to embed own videos into communication posts.

Pros

It's easy to navigate and great for live company updates and news, as well as identifying who is responsible for different areas within the organisation.

Cons

Needs & Objectives. It's quite clunky in certain areas and noticed that when I change the progress made on an objective it doesn't save.

Pros

Attention to detail and customer service.

Cons

I can't always alter items on my own, sometimes updates impact my profiles functionality.

Pros

Staff circle is easy to use and accessible by everyone in the business. It allows for internal interaction, performance reviews and internal communications. With the internal communications, I like the features of being able to interact with posts made.
I also like that it can be accessed from my mobile device, so i dont have to go onto my work laptop to access all info i require.

Cons

Some features such as booking holiday/ amending holiday can be harder to work with.

Pros

User functionality, very user friendly. Easy to access different pages and is attractive to look at. Holds a lot of useful resources making my day-to-day easier.

Cons

I'd like to see an auto-save option rather than manual save.

Pros

Easy to navigate and book holidays off.

Cons

There is no app on the app store to download on phone