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.