ICYMI: New Features Added to Team Engine in 2024

The end of the year is a great time to reflect, both forward and backward. 

Last year, we integrated our platform with other HRIS & payroll software, built tools leveraging AI, and made a bunch of enhancements to our hiring and communication platform.

This year, we added WhatsApp as a new integrated communication channel, expanded our messaging automation capabilities, built another tool leveraging AI, and made a ton of enhancements to the hiring side of our workforce management platform. Keep reading for a breakdown of each of them.

WhatsApp Integration

Bridge communication gaps with employees using the popular WhatsApp platform.

With our WhatsApp integration, you can now connect with more employees in a way that’s accessible and familiar for field and seasonal workers. Many employees (especially H-2B workers) rely on WhatsApp for its compatibility with international numbers and ability to function over Wi-Fi, making it ideal for those without email, reliable phone service, or a US phone number. This integration supports essential features like group messages, announcements, and automated updates, all within the Team Engine platform. Ultimately, this integration ensures vital information is received, read, and acted upon by everyone, thus improving engagement, reducing misunderstandings, and strengthening relationships across your workforce.

Recurring Scheduled Messages

Automate communication with fully customizable recurring messages.

Team Engine now enables you to schedule messages to recur on any date and interval, bringing unmatched flexibility to employee communications. Whether it’s weekly safety reminders or annual review notifications, this feature automates routine messages to save time and ensure consistency. 

AI-Powered Survey Summarization

Transform employee feedback into actionable insights with AI-powered survey summaries.

Our AI survey summarization tool condenses employee survey responses into concise, easy-to-digest summaries. By identifying key themes and sentiments, it helps you quickly understand what matters most to your workforce while reducing the time spent analyzing feedback. With this tool, you can demonstrate to employees that their voices are heard and valued, leading to a more engaged and satisfied workforce.

Employee Directory Profile Photos 

Foster recognition, connection, and a sense of belonging within your workforce.

Upload photos of your employees to help leadership recognize and remember them, further creating a sense of appreciation and belonging amongst your staff. Just click the icon by their name on their profile to upload an image from your computer, or use a photo they've previously sent you via Team Engine.

Candidate Star Ranking System 

Rank applicants while pre-screening digital applications. 

This feature is designed to help you stay organized as you sort through a large stack of digital resumes. By assigning a star value after your initial review of the resume, you can rank the applicants without yet advancing them to the next stage. This also makes it easier to collaborate with teammates on applicant review and candidate selection directly within the Team Engine platform.

Custom Rejection Reasons

Gain deeper insights into hiring outcomes with custom rejection reasons.

This feature allows you to create customized, reusable reasons for rejecting candidates. By standardizing custom rejection data, you’ll more accurately track why candidates were not selected and identify patterns in your hiring process. This consistency in data collection leads to better insights for refining recruitment strategies.

“Send Now” Option for Status Change Automations

Communicate hiring decisions instantly with the “Send Now” feature.

Our “Send Now” option gives you complete control over time-sensitive candidate updates, allowing you to send immediate notifications instead of waiting for automations to kick in (which often include a short buffer of time to allow for last-minute edits or updates). 

Block Communication with an Applicant

Discontinue unwanted engagement and applications.

This blocking feature lets you restrict communication with certain applicants, whether due to inappropriate behavior or repeated reapplications. This ensures that you and your team can focus on serious candidates without unnecessary distractions. 

Mass Rejection Messages for Applicants

Close hiring loops efficiently with automated mass rejection messages.

When a job’s hiring status changes, our mass rejection messaging tool lets you notify all applicants at once. This ensures transparency while saving time on individual follow-ups. By promptly closing the loop with candidates, you’ll maintain a positive employer brand and set clear expectations, even when hiring pauses or positions are filled.

Print Capability for Applicant Information

Easily access physical records with printable applicant details.

Team Engine now includes a print feature to compliment our digital sharing tools. This functionality creates clear, well-organized printed versions of applicant information. While we always encourage using email for sharing candidate details, this option provides a convenient way to generate physical copies whenever necessary.

Need help with a specific problem not mentioned here? Looking for assistance to get some of these new features set up on your account? Have an idea for a new feature that would make your life easier? Send us an email today! (support@teamengine.io)