Blink is an employee communication platform for your workforce that offers a digital news feed, a chat app, an online knowledge base, surveys, and more. I thought some of its features—like the newsfeed—were outstanding. Plus, I found it very easy to use—a big advantage for businesses that want to switch to a new communications platform quickly.
The drawback? Blink has limited functionality beyond its core features. It offers lackluster tools for employee recognition, limited flexibility for analyzing your company’s data, and no collaboration tools for internal communications teams. I wish it offered more depth in these areas, as well as more options for integrating with other popular workplace software platforms.
But overall, I think Blink is a solid option for small and medium-sized businesses that mainly need a newsfeed and employee chat. Larger companies that have internal communications teams or want an all-in-one workforce management solution may want to explore alternatives.
Key features:
Newsfeed: Stay connected with your workforce using a social media-style newsfeed.
Employee chat: Chat with employees individually or in groups, plus create dedicated channels for projects and departments.
Content hub: Create an online knowledge base and training center so employees can access important information from anywhere.
Surveys: Check in on employees using simple surveys with pre-made or custom questions.
Integrations: Integrate Blink with payroll, HR, communications, cloud storage, and project management software.
Pros ✅
– Seamless user interface on web and mobile
– Option to segment workforce into groups with personalized newsfeeds
– Private messaging and public chat channelsIntuitive surveys with color-coded analysis
– Strong security measures with support for identity management systems Cons ❌
– No collaboration tools for internal communications teams
– Very limited tools for employee recognition
– Limited integrations for productivity and project management software
Blink Pricing
Blink offers 2 pricing options:
Business (pricing by quote only): Includes all core features, pulse surveys, and 24/7 customer support.
Enterprise (pricing by quote only): Adds access to the Blink API, full survey capabilities, and integrations for SharePoint and Box.
