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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    PeopleFluent

    Score7.9 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    PeopleFluent includes modules for recruiting, performance management, compensation, learning, succession, and vendor management, as well as workforce planning and diversity. These modules can be purchased separately or bundled, and integrate with other HR systems.N/A

    Schoox

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASchoox provides employee talent development, from new hire training to manager development programs, deliver the right content and courses to every employee in a social platform that keeps them engaged.N/A

    Varicent

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AFrom quotas to sales and compensation, Varicent helps revenue leaders in enterprise organizations chart a more effective, connected path to revenue by providing vital data, insights, and sales go-to-market planning tools.N/A
    Pricing
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    Editions & Modules
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    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequiredNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
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    Considered Multiple Products
    PeopleFluent
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    Schoox
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    80%
    Would buy again
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    92%
    Would buy again
    35 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    31 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    80%
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    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    36 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    77%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    81%
    Implementation went as expected
    25 Answers
    Features
    PeopleFluentSchooxVaricent
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of PeopleFluent and Schoox and Varicent
    Feature
    PeopleFluent
    8.0
    11 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Schoox
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    Varicent
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    New hire portal7.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.011 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance tracking and reporting8.08 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of PeopleFluent and Schoox and Varicent
    Feature
    PeopleFluent
    8.2
    11 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Schoox
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    Varicent
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    Corporate goal setting9.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subordinate goal setting9.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.09 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.09 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.09 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of PeopleFluent and Schoox and Varicent
    Feature
    PeopleFluent
    6.5
    11 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Schoox
    -
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    Varicent
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    Performance plans7.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan weighting4.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager note taking7.04 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans7.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rater nomination workflow7.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders7.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow restrictions5.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting7.08 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of PeopleFluent and Schoox and Varicent
    Feature
    PeopleFluent
    6.3
    8 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Schoox
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    Varicent
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    Create succession plans/pools7.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking6.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search6.08 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development6.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of PeopleFluent and Schoox and Varicent
    Feature
    PeopleFluent
    9.5
    8 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Schoox
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    Varicent
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    Job Requisition Management10.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting10.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media10.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting10.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customized Application Form10.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resume Management9.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention6.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate Search9.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking10.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration10.04 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation10.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Templates10.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Permissions9.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting10.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of PeopleFluent and Schoox and Varicent
    Feature
    PeopleFluent
    5.8
    2 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Schoox
    8.8
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Varicent
    -
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    Course catalog or library6.01 Ratings9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Player/Portal8.01 Ratings8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning content8.01 Ratings8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile friendly5.01 Ratings9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assignments5.02 Ratings9.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance management5.02 Ratings8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning administration5.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics5.01 Ratings9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social learning5.01 Ratings9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Course authoring00 Ratings8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications00 Ratings9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gamification00 Ratings7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning00 Ratings9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sales ICM
    Comparison of Sales ICM features of PeopleFluent and Schoox and Varicent
    Feature
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    Varicent
    6.7
    55 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Sales compensation plan creation00 Ratings00 Ratings7.148 Ratings
    Complex sales crediting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.548 Ratings
    Sales compensation process automation00 Ratings00 Ratings7.452 Ratings
    Incentive auditing/regulation compliance00 Ratings00 Ratings6.546 Ratings
    Sales compensation dashboards & forecasting00 Ratings00 Ratings6.447 Ratings
    Incentive modeling00 Ratings00 Ratings6.243 Ratings
    Agile incentive strategy00 Ratings00 Ratings6.538 Ratings
    ICM mobile visibility00 Ratings00 Ratings6.232 Ratings
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    SumTotal (legacy)
    Score7.9 out of 10
    iSpring LMS
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Everstage
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Cornerstone Galaxy
    Score8.1 out of 10
    Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
    Score7.4 out of 10
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    Score9.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    PeopleFluentSchooxVaricent
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (31 ratings)
    8.7
    (37 ratings)
    7.3
    (67 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    -
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    4.8
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    7.5
    (3 ratings)
    7.1
    (34 ratings)
    7.0
    (59 ratings)
    Availability
    -
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    -
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    5.2
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    -
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    5.8
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    6.8
    (6 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
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    7.7
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    7.7
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    6.8
    (6 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    -
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    5.2
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    4.3
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    Product Scalability
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    6.8
    (58 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
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    5.9
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
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    5.9
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    PeopleFluentSchooxVaricent
    Likelihood to Recommend
    PeopleFluent
    PeopleFluent has eliminated the use of paper reviews. It is also eliminated the use of scanning, emailing or interoffice mail. It is a great tool for communication and I highly recommend it. However, in some ways, the product can be improved. Some processes are tied to each other and could function in tandem. For example, while completing the self-review, the employee has to capture multi-raters. If self-review is submitted without listing multi-rater names then multi-rater review has to be captured separately on paper. In my opinion, these two processes can be different. Multi-raters should be added/removed/modified after submitting self-review.
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    Schoox
    We have special locations that work differently and I have recommended this to them. Even for locations set up differently, it still applies. Because everything can be personalized to fit the need of the user. These locations have become so adept at it that they have become admins themselves so they can implement their ideas immediately. I have yet to come across a scenario where this is not appropriate
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    Varicent
    For the use cases we have at the bank, ICM is a perfect solution. For any bank or institution that has similar requirements, ICM would be a perfect solution. But I also think for any use case that has any sort of incentives based on Sales done, this would work amazing, as both Calculations and reports are handled by ICM very well; it's an all-in-one solution, I feel like.
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    Pros
    PeopleFluent
    • It was very easy to go through resumes, choose the people you wanted to interview and set up the interviews.
    • It is great at keeping track of people that have come through hiring process in the past so you do not waste time on those that have already been declined or are sent in by multiple vendors.
    • The handling of time sheets and expense reports is very easy to manage.
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    Schoox
    • Ease of use - this product is so easy to use! Building courses, curriculum, tracking, etc.
    • Tracking - we FINALLY have a way to track tests and completion of courses! An absolute LIFESAVER.
    • Accessibility - it seamlessly works on all platforms (iPads, computers, cell phones).
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    Varicent
    • Flexibility - Varicent is not template based. You can implement the model specifically for your organisation.
    • Scalability - Since it is not stick to templates you are able to expand the model for other domains as well.
    • Reporting - Several ways of reporting are possible and each has their own benefit/purpose.
    • Strong/Powerfull Calculation Engine delivering fast results/speed to insight
    • User Interface is minimized to what you need and is not showing off all the functions it can "also" do
    • Strong audittrail
    • Appears to be almost unlimited in what you are able to create
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    Cons
    PeopleFluent
    • The interface is a little confusing. I'm not sure if it's something that can be fixed in implementations, or if it's inherent to PeopleFluent, but there are almost too many tabs asking for too much information. A lot of it can be repetitive as well.
    • Changing your password/resetting your password seems to be nightmarish. It requires an organization ID as well as security questions, and forces you to reset your password far too often. I really dislike that feature.
    • Honestly, PeopleFluent itself looks pretty outdated. I feel as though the entire application really needs a facelift to be more current.
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    Schoox
    • User accounts: HotSchedules Train has each user in the system by first and last name which is a great tool but this becomes a problem when you have more than one person in your company with the same first and last name. Maybe they should identify by email instead of name so accounts of users with the same name do not merge together.
    • Copying Course or Test: Throughout the system you see the option to copy a course or a test but then the only place you can "paste" is within that same course or test. If I am creating two different courses or test that are similar it would be easy to use this function if it were designed a little better. Instead to "copy" a quiz you need to add all questions to a pool. In order to "copy" a course you would need to just create a new one from scratch.
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    Varicent
    • As [the] model gets more and more transactional data, the calculation time increases. This should/can be handled internally with better model optimization.
    • Migrating from one env to other sometimes is challenging. There can be better 'Alerts' or 'Explanation' provided to handle it or at least to give a hint of the error.
    • For managers viewing their rep's report, the access part can be made easier. It should be linked to Payee hierarchy and access can be done automatically.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    PeopleFluent
    PeopleFluent continues to develop an already high quality product and works to continually improve the user experience. The different modules integrate well, and the administrative functions are easy to understand and perform resulting in less time spent with KTLO functions. They provide world class customer service and work hard to keep you engaged as a customer.
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    Schoox
    No answers on this topic
    Varicent
    Customer support from IBM is impeccable. They are quick to respond and they don't nickel and dime you for every request you make. Their goal is to ensure your success and as a user, I really feel like they listen to my concerns. That's not to say there are no problems. All software has its issues, but I don't feel like those issues fall on deaf ears.
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    Usability
    PeopleFluent
    PeopleFluent seems to have all the functionality one would need, but it can be a bit overwhelming. Depending on the client implementation, it can be downright confusing and not intuitive. My 6 rating comes from the fact that it seems like the system can be configured to actually be confusing and not make sense. I think a VMS should be set up not to allow a customer to configure it in such a way as to not really work, or to allow users to circumvent steps. I also really don't like the "organization key" that needs to be entered every time you log in. Why is a login and password good enough for 99% of the systems out there, but PeopleFluent requires an extra field?
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    Schoox
    The training necessary for the managers and trainers is minimal. The system is very intuitive and HotSchedules customer support is the best support team I have ever dealt with. They are quick to respond and keep you informed through the whole process. As for new hires, you just put them in front of a tablet or computer and they just go. Our trainees have better retention and they much prefer to go through the training on-line then having to read pages of documents.
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    Varicent
    Any calculations can be implemented as there are hardly any limitations on complexity. However, online real-time usability is lacking - a simple user enters, and the system calculates work in a way that it is in the browser and hence still needs overnight to be properly reflected in the batch calculations and backend tables.
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    Reliability and Availability
    PeopleFluent
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    Schoox
    No answers on this topic
    Varicent
    Never went down in last 3 years that I worked with it (every hour of the day basically). That is a 10 in my book.
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    Performance
    PeopleFluent
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    Schoox
    No answers on this topic
    Varicent
    All is fast, but with API's it is sometimes slower due to the application we are pulling data from. Reports are loaded directly or within seconds and our reports are very detailed with many columns and rows.
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    Support Rating
    PeopleFluent
    I would rate this ATS system a 9 as there's some room for improvement as mentioned prior. I really love the design and its functionality buttons and the way I can integrate it with other systems. I would really love to see a more detailed reporting metrics long with super candidate filters when searching profiles.
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    Schoox
    No answers on this topic
    Varicent
    Giving a 10 would suggest there is no room for improvement. I don't feel like their support is perfect. However, I have never met another team that was more dedicated to making sure we get what we want and need.
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    In-Person Training
    PeopleFluent
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    Schoox
    No answers on this topic
    Varicent
    The training was good in general with a nice trainer as well. But, the training could be better if it is more focussed on our process/data etc.
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    Online Training
    PeopleFluent
    No answers on this topic
    Schoox
    No answers on this topic
    Varicent
    There is a learning portal with many videos about navigation, creating reports and managing your model.
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    Implementation Rating
    PeopleFluent
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    Schoox
    No answers on this topic
    Varicent
    Test test test. Make sure that the product is calculating everyone 100% correctly. DO NOT accept a 70% pass rate as some companies would like to have you believe is acceptable. This means conducting thorough testing by providing 100% of all expected results, but it will be worth it when you know that the compensation plans are working entirely as expected.
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    Alternatives Considered
    PeopleFluent
    Its great, its very versatile and stacks up very well against the competition. In terms of usability and ease of use, anyone can quickly learn how to use PeopleFluent. Again, the faults against the system would be when a client who is running the tool customizes it to their liking. Not to mention it's a very popular tool that i have had the pleasure of working in twice now with two different organizations.
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    Schoox
    We did not use Wisetail, but we went through several weeks of training calls when we were deciding between that LMS and Schoox. We selected Schoox because of the integration with HotSchedules, something we already used, and the ongoing ease it would provide in shifting job codes and new roles within the organization
    Incentivized
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    Varicent
    In 2015, we used a scorecard containing 80 attributes in our review of Oracle, Callidus, and Xactly & Varicent. Oracle did not have true self serve capabilities- programming was heavily required, not intuitive, out of the box functionality was limited. Callidus & Xactly could not provide us a demo using our data, statements could not be sent out in bulk form, difficulty in importing/exporting to CRM. Varicent excelled in most areas and was the clear winner.
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    Scalability
    PeopleFluent
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    Schoox
    No answers on this topic
    Varicent
    It is very scalable and adaptable to changing complexities of calculations and business rules under a variety of different scenarios. It does not get full points because in large data loads the time needed to calculate and import the data increases exponentially and may cause issues related to timing potentially.
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    Return on Investment
    PeopleFluent
    • I do believe that goal setting and the workflow of following up, going through the process yearly is as good as you make it. If you set good goals, or help your team make good goals then the experience can go well. Otherwise it's just another thing that an employee is doing to make their manager happy.
    • I am not sure the cost of the product, but if it is really expensive I am not sure that we are getting fully what we should be for what the product offers. Make sure you are using what is offered.
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    Schoox
    • It has made it possible for all workers to take part in fruitful and efficient training.
    • Referral and instruction provided by employers and coworkers. Every member of the team and trainer can access it at any given moment in time.
    • Suitable for all training tests once again.
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    Varicent
    • Compliance - with a central system used for calculation incentive payments and commissions, we are able to provide reports and data showing every detail of how payments are calculated and why they are justified. We can also identify anomalies and outliers.
    • Integration with our payroll system is seamless. Except for regular pay, nothing goes to payroll without going through ICM. The process for paying incentives/bonuses/commissions is now very structured and efficient.
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    ScreenShots

    PeopleFluent Screenshots

    Screenshot of PeopleFluent Talent Management DashboardScreenshot of Recruiting DashboardScreenshot of Compensation DashboardScreenshot of Performance DashboardScreenshot of Analytics Dashboard

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    Varicent Screenshots

    Screenshot of Varicent providing clarity and transparency to sellers, helping them to find answers faster and have confidence in compensation plans.Screenshot of Tools for sellers that help them align strategic initiatives, and that help them understand which deals will help them win.Screenshot of Varicent ICM model compensation plans that display the financial impact of changes. Its ability to more accurately forecast commission payouts with “what-if” assumptions, users can budget more effectively for sales compensation costs, manage target total compensation for sales representatives and assess plan effectiveness.Screenshot of Shareable information sent to the right people to drive the right results.