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Company Research Report: Blink Business Technologies



Company Overview



  • Name: Blink Business Technologies

  • Mission: To empower frontline workers every day by providing an employee super-app that connects the workforce—from the frontline to the front office.

  • Founded: No information is available

  • Founders: No information is available

  • Key People:

  • Ben Ponne, CEO, NEO

  • Nigel Cook, Director of HR and SHEQ, Medequip

  • Ron Harper, CEO & President, Shoji Power Canada

  • Headquarters:

  • London, England

  • Boston, USA

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Number of Employees: No information is available

  • Revenue of the Company: No information is available

  • Known For: Blink is known for its employee super-app that enhances internal communications, employee engagement, digital access, and provides analytics for frontline workforce.


Products



Blink Super-App


The Blink employee super-app connects the entire workforce, from the frontline to the front office, and enhances employee engagement and productivity.

Key Features:



1. Single Sign-On (SSO):
  • One-click access to all applications within Blink.

  • Secure SSO suitable for IT, security, and user needs.


2. Content Hub:
  • Centralized repository for policies, procedures, and guides.


3. News Feed:
  • Intuitive, engaging news feed to connect the organization.

  • Social media-style platform for equitable access and intel.


4. Secure Chat:
  • Seamless conversation platform for individual and group chats.

  • Integration with voice and video calling.


5. Digital Forms:
  • Creation and distribution of forms, data collection, and automation of processes.


6. Blink Assist:
  • Generative AI tool to create or improve posts.


7. Recognition:
  • Instant, personalized recognition through Blink Kudos.


8. Surveys:
  • Allows creation of single or multi-question surveys directly sent to employees.


9. Integrations:
  • Integrates existing tools to the frontline, enhancing software adoption.


10. Analytics:
  • Provides insights and data on teams to improve employee experience.


11. Employee Journeys:
  • Delivers personalized content paths to enhance onboarding and training experiences.


Recent Developments



New Partnerships and Features


  • Integration Partnerships:

  • Partnered with LineZero to facilitate Meta Workplace transition.

  • Improved internal communication channels, making integration seamless.


  • New Features:

  • Enhanced Blink Assist with AI-powered writing assistance and ML-based translation capabilities.

  • Improved analytics to provide actionable insights into employee turnover and sentiment tracking.


Intranet Customization


  • Developed specialized intranet solutions to meet the unique needs of the frontline workforce.

  • Personalized dashboards and targeted content delivery.


Customer Success Stories


  • Stagecoach:

  • Reduced employee turnover by 26%.

  • Achieved 20x increase in near-miss reporting through the Blink platform.


  • Elara Caring:

  • Solved staff turnover by increasing engagement; 95% reported feeling more connected.

  • Streamlined communication leading to a 96% recommendation rate for Blink.


  • JFE Shoji Power Canada:

  • Improved communication effectively, increasing employee engagement scores significantly.

  • Overcame recruitment challenges and significantly boosted employee retention.


Conclusion



Blink Business Technologies provides an innovative solution for workforce management, particularly for frontline workers. Their employee super-app connects employees, improves engagement, and provides essential tools for efficient operations. With strong emphasis on internal communications, digital access, and recognition, Blink stands out as a pivotal player in workforce engagement technology.