Blueboard vs O.C. Tanner Comparison

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Blueboard

Employee Recognition Software

4.9 66 user ratings

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O.C. Tanner

Employee Recognition Software

4.8 296 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Blueboard is the world’s leading experiential recognition and rewards platform. The team of Blueboard believes that gift cards, points, cash creates zero meaning for employees. It provides a new way to recognise talent through their choice of experiential reward. From in-home experiences like building a DIY backyard greenhouse to indulging in world adventures, Blueboard offers one-of-a-kind adventure experiences for every employee across the globe. The platform sends rewards in less than 30 seconds. Blueboard has an extensive rewards menu that allows brands to choose the experiences that are meaningful. The platform’s dedicated concierge team handles all the logistics and planning for a personalised itinerary. Furthermore, it provides full visibility of the reward lifecycle that measures the engagement impact in real-time. Whether the employees have an outdated recognition program or none at all, the team of Blueboard is capable of inflicting real excitement and participation. Moreover, Blueboard’s trust teams help build a business case for successful launch and rollout. Its other products are President’s Clubs, Sales Incentives, Referral Incentives, etc. Read more

O.C. Tanner is an employee recognition software that helps organisations inspire and appreciate the great work done by their employees. The software enables users to encourage their employees to perform well and celebrate team and personal success over daily recognition. Users can even distribute service awards to celebrate the contributions of the team members. The facility of within team and organisation-wide event awards is also available with this software. In this way, users get to promote a positive environment across their organisation that ultimately supports overall growth. O.C. Tanner comes with an impact dashboard where organisations can see and track real-time data about their operations. They can set goals and help each other to accomplish them. O.C. Tanner is a great place where employees can celebrate their various life events, such as weddings, birthdays, babies, etc. that are worth celebrating. Finally, the software can also be integrated with Virgin Pulse enabling users to distribute rewards to employees for their well-being achievements. Read more

Pricing Options

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Offers Custom plan.

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Offers Custom plan.

SW Score & Breakdown

87% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

86%
Reviews

72%
Momentum

65%
Popularity

90%

94% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

96%
Reviews

75%
Momentum

66%
Popularity

97%

Features

Total Features	11 Features	17 Features
Common Features for All	Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Customization Helps to customize the system for use in industry-specific use cases Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Employee Discount and Perks Provides employees with access to a wide variety of consumer products and services at a special discount price Employee Segmentation Segregates the employees into small groups by defined criteria such as location, demographics, and position. Gamification Helps in applying game mechanics to the work environment for better collaboration and engagement Goal Management Helps in setting targets of a team or an individual and track progress to reach business objectives HRIS Integration Seamlessly connect with HRIS to automatically sync data and manage permissions Manager-to-peer Recognition Allowing managers to acknowledge, nominate, recognize and reward employees in the form of awards, digital badges, points, or messages Peer-to-Peer Recognition Allowing employees to acknowledge each other in the form of digital badges, awards, or messages Points and Rewards A points-based system that allows users to redeem the achieved points for a reward of their choice Pulse Surveys Helps managers to measure employee satisfaction and health of the company on a time-to-time basis Recognition Tracking Allows tracking the number and types of recognition that individuals, teams, departments, or the whole company gave or received in a given period Reporting (Analytics) Provides insightful reports and important business metrics to track and measure the outcomes and progress. Rewards & Recognition Helps to acknowledge the achievements, accomplishments of an employee, acquaintances, peers, team, and team members Social Recognition Broadcast individual recognition with team members and managers through a social network-esque feed or a built-in customizable web portal + 8 More - Show Less	Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Customization Helps to customize the system for use in industry-specific use cases Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Employee Discount and Perks Provides employees with access to a wide variety of consumer products and services at a special discount price Employee Segmentation Segregates the employees into small groups by defined criteria such as location, demographics, and position. Gamification Helps in applying game mechanics to the work environment for better collaboration and engagement Goal Management Helps in setting targets of a team or an individual and track progress to reach business objectives HRIS Integration Seamlessly connect with HRIS to automatically sync data and manage permissions Manager-to-peer Recognition Allowing managers to acknowledge, nominate, recognize and reward employees in the form of awards, digital badges, points, or messages Peer-to-Peer Recognition Allowing employees to acknowledge each other in the form of digital badges, awards, or messages Points and Rewards A points-based system that allows users to redeem the achieved points for a reward of their choice Pulse Surveys Helps managers to measure employee satisfaction and health of the company on a time-to-time basis Recognition Tracking Allows tracking the number and types of recognition that individuals, teams, departments, or the whole company gave or received in a given period Reporting (Analytics) Provides insightful reports and important business metrics to track and measure the outcomes and progress. Rewards & Recognition Helps to acknowledge the achievements, accomplishments of an employee, acquaintances, peers, team, and team members Social Recognition Broadcast individual recognition with team members and managers through a social network-esque feed or a built-in customizable web portal + 14 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Online	24/7 (Live rep) Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.9/5 66 user ratings	4.8/5 296 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 95.5% Very Good 3% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 1.5%	Excellent 85.5% Very Good 11.5% Average 2% Poor 0% Terrible 1%
User Sentiments	Personalized Reward Options, Excellent Concierge Service, Seamless Booking Process, Wide Variety of Experiences Limited Payment Options for Activities, Lack of Clarity on Experience Budgets, Limited Local Experience Options, Occasional Delays in Concierge Response	Excellent Customer Service, Fast Delivery, Ease of Use, Wide Variety of Gift Options Limited Gift Card Options, Product Availability Issues, Lack of Detailed Product Information, Slow Customer Support Response Time
Review Summary	The majority of users applaud the platform's ease of use and find it user-friendly. Its intuitive interface and simple setup process make it accessible to users of all technical abilities. Many users commend its features, highlighting recognition features like badges, awards, and shout-outs for boosting employee morale and engagement. The platform's reporting capabilities are also praised, providing valuable insights into employee recognition trends and the impact on team performance. Additionally, the customer support team receives positive feedback for their responsiveness and helpfulness.	Reviewers on G2 overwhelmingly praise the platform's user-friendliness, highlighting its intuitive interface and ease of use. They appreciate the comprehensive features and functionality, which cater to various recognition and reward program needs. Many users commend the platform's ability to streamline processes, improve communication, and enhance employee engagement. The platform's customization options are also lauded, allowing users to tailor it to their specific requirements. However, some users mention occasional technical glitches and the need for improved reporting capabilities. Overall, reviewers agree that the platform is a valuable tool for managing and executing recognition and reward programs effectively.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Blueboard Custom	O.C. Tanner Custom
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