SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet) vs. TalentReef

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SilkRoad Onboarding
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
SilkRoad Onboarding is a component of the SilkRoad Life Suite platform. It includes functionality for onboarding, including electronic offer support, retention during Mergers & Acquisitions, and offboarding personnel. It is optimized for enterprise organizations.N/A
TalentReef
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
talentReef is a recruitment and talent management system optimized for service-sector workforces. talentReef emphasizes its support for regulatory compliance, automated workflows, and mobile accessibility across its functions for recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management.N/A
Pricing
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)TalentReef
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SilkRoad OnboardingTalentReef
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)TalentReef
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)TalentReef
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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Ratings
TalentReef
6.5
14 Ratings
12% below category average
New hire portal00 Ratings6.214 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings6.214 Ratings
Compliance tracking and reporting00 Ratings7.113 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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Ratings
TalentReef
8.0
3 Ratings
10% above category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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Ratings
TalentReef
6.0
8 Ratings
13% below category average
Performance plans00 Ratings2.24 Ratings
Manager note taking00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings2.34 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings8.24 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings6.95 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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Ratings
TalentReef
6.8
15 Ratings
7% below category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings8.014 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings9.913 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings4.013 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings9.915 Ratings
Customized Application Form00 Ratings2.315 Ratings
Resume Management00 Ratings8.011 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings1.414 Ratings
Candidate Search00 Ratings5.215 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.115 Ratings
Collaboration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Email Templates00 Ratings8.09 Ratings
User Permissions00 Ratings7.014 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings8.012 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings7.114 Ratings
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User Ratings
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)TalentReef
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(18 ratings)
7.1
(15 ratings)
Usability
7.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.1
(4 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
4.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)TalentReef
Likelihood to Recommend
SilkRoad
I like the idea of RedCarpet. If it was fully functional for us, I really think it would be a great tool to use. However, the lack of response and the response time itself in tech support is definitely a downfall for our company
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TalentReef
I rarely give 10/10, mainly because I have learned that that we can always learn new things and to grow. Thus, I feel that same applies to Talent Reef. While I struggled a bit in the beginning to use this application, It is probably that struggle that has made me a better user for being so persistent at using it. Now that I have more than just the basics I think for any size company the functionality of the program will work for them.
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Pros
SilkRoad
  • Employee Task Management: Red Carpet provides a customized welcome portal and system for task management, based upon each employee's location, role, department, etc. It allows the organization to build chronological tasks to complete on the front end, which seamlessly flows through as each are completed.
  • Streamlined Process: During the development process, it causes the employer to re-think its current onboarding process, forms, reason and timing for completing tasks, etc. This results in not only creation of electronic forms, but also an improved overall process.
  • Monitors workflow: Through visible tasks/colors on the back end, as well as reporting features, HR administrators and Managers/Supervisors can easily see where each employee is in their new hire process. Quickly view what tasks remain incomplete, as well as if an individual/team is causing a delay in the process.
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TalentReef
  • We've been with talentReef nearly 2 years and our last 2 account managers have been great! Support was a concern right after we converted, but we were able to gain an account rep and began weekly calls until all the holes were plugged in.
  • Linking ATS data and onboarding data eliminates the need for the applicant/new hire to enter the same information twice.
  • We're now receiving system emails regarding upcoming new releases, which is helpful.
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Cons
SilkRoad
  • They have made major improvements to the user interface while we have been a customer but still have some work to do in this space.
  • On the employee onboarding portal; some of the functionality could be more robust (ie: Broader Font Library; more customizable skin).
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TalentReef
  • If any organization is looking to use TalentReef, I would suggest they make sure they have a project lead. TalentReef is a customizable platform that can be used to help your business. Your business will only get the full use out of the program if someone from within leads the project and communicates what they need from TalentReef. TalentReef can provide the basic needs, but the true value comes when you customize the program.
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Usability
SilkRoad
It takes a lot of training and reading up on the processes in order to use it, but once you've had a lot of trial and error, you figure out the system quickly. Once you put together a user guide specific for your company's use of the product, it's easier for new employees to use RedCarpet and understand the different functions within it.
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TalentReef
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Support Rating
SilkRoad
Support is adequate. They are about the same, and the expected turn around time is acceptable in the industry standard. We have no complaints with customer support. The tracking system is good and allows for updates to issues, so there are generally no questions where the case may sit with engineering or application support.
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TalentReef
We have had very few issues with talentReef, but when we did they were resolved quickly and in a timely manner.
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Implementation Rating
SilkRoad
SilkRoad's training/demo video was viewed well prior to beginning implementation. HR Team did not remember details and the video was not sufficient enough to understand all of the features within the system in order to communicate needs to the vendor/implementation expert. Implementation should have been walked through, step by step, by the vendor and each section of their required spreadsheet and the development of the portal should have been explained in depth.
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TalentReef
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Alternatives Considered
SilkRoad
We have previewed several onboarding platforms, but none has come close to the quality and flexibility of SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet). Prehire task management allows each department to do what they do best to prepare for the new hire's first day. Keys, computer access, and office spaces are prepared in advance, so each new hire feels valued.
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TalentReef
TalentReef has a better interface than SnagAJob, but that is just about it. SnagAJob did a very good job in applicant flow, however, they also advertise for other companies during the application process which is a major downside to their system. Newton is far superior not only with pricing but in support and functionality. After only 60 days with the system, I could not imagine going back to TalentReef ever again.
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Return on Investment
SilkRoad
  • Positive impact to ROI, we don't have hard numbers for overall but just in time spent on chasing paperwork I would say we save a minimum of 20 minutes per new hire and we hire 600+ people/year.
  • We save an unknown amount on properly completed I9 forms since the system doesn't let you make errors that were always common on paper forms.
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TalentReef
  • The impact in terms of I-9's and E-Verify being completed accurately and quickly is immense. It is tough to put a price or ROI on avoiding any legal complications.
  • All of our corporate locations now "speak the same language" in terms of applicants and new hire on-boarding.
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