# Employee Check-In Digital touch-points increase productivity and boost morale. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published May 31, 2017 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/employee-checkin ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Employee Check-In trend? **Employee Check-In:** As increased touch-points with employees can prevent disquietude and lead to improved performance and motivation, busy employers look for streamlined tools that can help them gage the temperature of their team without taking up too much time. Through digital check-ins, bosses can keep tabs on how employees are feeling and performing, and are able to adjust accordingly, without employees feeling micromanaged. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 4, 2016 to Jun 25, 2017 - Published: May 31, 2017 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Employee Check-In trend ### Digital Employee Check-Ins As employers increasingly utilize digital tools to check-in with their employees, there is a growing need for streamlined and efficient solutions that allow for monitoring without micromanagement. ### Real-Time Satisfaction-Measuring Services As measuring employee and customer satisfaction becomes increasingly important to businesses, there is a growing demand for real-time measurement tools that allow for proactive action based on feedback. ### Employee Engagement Platforms To address disengaged workers and their impact on productivity, companies are turning to employee engagement platforms that provide opportunities for anonymous feedback, idea sharing, and peer recognition. ## What the Employee Check-In trend means for industry ### For Human Resources The utilization of digital check-in tools, real-time satisfaction-measuring services, and employee engagement platforms have the potential to revolutionize human resource management and optimize workforce performance. ### For Productivity Software The development of applications such as RescueTime, which allows workers to manage their time efficiently and optimize their work habits, represent a significant opportunity for the productivity software market. ### For Customer Service As exemplified by HappyOrNot, companies that prioritize customer satisfaction measurement and effectively utilize real-time feedback tools can gain a significant advantage in the highly competitive customer service industry. ## Workshop question In regards to office culture, how does your team remain motivated? Is there a new system you could implement to gamify day-to-day productivity? ## Trend signals for Employee Check-In Trend score 2.5 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 29%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 38% - Activity: 29% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Employee Check-In trend 5 featured examples from Oct 4, 2016 to Jun 25, 2017. - [Satisfaction-Measuring Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customer-and-employee-satisfaction): HappyOrNot's Alerts Measure Customer and Employee Satisfaction (Category: Business) Implication: The customer satisfaction measurement industry can benefit from incorporating HappyOrNot's Real Time Alerts feature into their services, allowing businesses to proactively improve… - [Employee Engagement Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/employee-engagement-platform): Startup Sensient Makes it Easier to Keep Your Team Members Happy (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer an employee engagement platform that integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise software solutions, such as HR management systems and… - [Mood-Tracking Workforce Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-workforce): 'MoodForce' Helps to Create a Happy Workforce by Tracking Moods (Category: Tech) Implication: Using mood-tracking apps can help HR professionals identify and resolve issues related to employee satisfaction and overall company culture. - [Hourly Worker Scheduling Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staff-schedule): 'Staffjoy' Can Create a Staff Schedule and Send Employees Texts (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in developing workforce management solutions that cater specifically to hourly workers and their scheduling needs. - [Daily Activity Reporting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rescuetime): The RescueTime App Aims to Enhance Employee Productivity (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market software solutions that help businesses boost employee productivity and achieve better results. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)