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Onboarding, performance, & learning management software

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Cognology overview

What is Cognology?

Cognology is a cloud based HR system for companies with 50 to 20,000 employees. It is designed to help customers automate people management processes including onboarding, performance and learning. The software has been developed from the ground up so that modules work seamlessly for HR, managers and employees.

Cognology integrates with other systems such as HRIS, Payroll, Recruiting, Activate Directory, Single Sign-On and more.

Cognology Performance Management employs the latest agile technology for regular check-ins and real time feedback. It includes goal tracking, competency and capability management, reporting and automated tracking.

Cognology Onboarding combines ease of use for new hires with automation and tracking for HR. The system is fully configurable and integrates with recruiting and payroll systems. All the HR forms are included along with easy to edit templates. Includes a contract manager, tracking, reminders and workflow.

Other modules include Learning Management, 360 Degree Feedback, Talent Profiling, Succession Planning and Employee Profiles.

Key benefits of using Cognology

  • Cognology's flexible performance management system includes a built-in designer which enables companies to configure the platform to suit their unique needs, without any technical skills.

  • Organizations can send personalized welcome messages along with information about history, strategy, culture, values and purpose of the company, including videos, slideshares, and FAQs.

  • Get 360 degree feedback from peers, team members, customers and managers along with feedback reports to help analyze groups to discover common strengths and development needs.

  • Tools for talent management allow managers to visualize and manage each employee's performance and potential within the organization.

  • Cognology’s enterprise social network provides a portal for employees to build a recognition culture, send kudos to team members, crowdsource questions, and get real-time feedback.
  • Starting price

    5 /
    per month

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    Cognology’s user interface

    Ease of use rating:

    Cognology reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7

    /5

    24

    Positive reviews

    96

    %

    Rating breakdown
    • Value for money
    • Ease of use
    • Features
    • Customer support
    • Likelihood to recommend9.29/10
    Rating distribution

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    Pros
    “Very good from investigating our options to implementation all interaction with the team is positive.”
    KM

    Kathy M.

    Human Resources & Quality Coordinator

    “It's extremely user friendly and easy to navigate; integrates with our other systems and offers interactive opportunities for teams to communicate with each other and their manager.”
    JL

    JENNIFER L.

    HR ADVISOR

    “Cognology were able to make our manual system look and feel just like it had electronically - they did a great job and all managers and employees have found it easy to use.”
    rr

    roger r.

    Director

    Cons
    “Exceptional, I am just regretful that I did not start using this software earlier.”
    KG

    Kristie G.

    Senior Human Resource Business Partner

    “Sign off process is a little confusing. Folder management is also a bit clunky.”
    KC

    Kerrie C.

    Executive Manager People and Operations

    “We had some initial problems when setting up the system, however these were taken into account and often addressed in the next upgrade.”
    PJ

    Penny J.

    Human Resources Director Australia

    Who uses Cognology?

    Based on 24 verified user reviews.

    Company size

    Small Businesses

    Enterprises

    Midsize Businesses

    Top industries

    Construction
    Human Resources
    Individual & Family Services
    Nonprofit Organization Management
    Others

    Use cases

    Onboarding
    Performance Management System
    Learning Management System
    Employee Goal Setting
    Online HR

    Cognology's key features

    Most critical features, based on insights from Cognology users:

    Employee onboarding
    Learning management
    Applicant tracking
    HR management
    Reporting & statistics
    Customizable templates

    All Cognology features

    Features rating:

    Performance review management
    Employee database
    Electronic signature
    Ratings/Reviews
    Rater selection
    Question library
    Pulse surveys
    Progress tracking
    Performance metrics
    Performance management
    Performance appraisal
    Peer appraisals
    Orientation workflow management
    Ongoing performance tracking
    Onboarding
    Mobile learning
    Mobile access
    Learning paths/tracks
    Job description management
    Course tracking
    Workflow management
    Weighted performance measures
    Training management
    Third-Party integrations
    Tests/Assessments
    Task management
    Talent management
    Surveys & feedback
    Survey/Poll management
    Succession planning
    Social learning
    Skills assessment
    Self service portal
    Self assessment
    SCORM compliance
    Role-Based permissions
    Review cycle tracking
    Reporting/Analytics
    Reminders
    Real-Time data
    Course management
    Corporate/Business
    Continuous feedback
    Compliance management
    Competency management
    Collaboration tools
    Calendar management
    Benchmarking
    Asynchronous learning
    Assessment management
    Approval process control
    Appraisal History
    API
    Anonymous feedback
    Alerts/Notifications
    Activity tracking
    Activity dashboard
    360 degree feedback
    Individual development plans
    Goal setting/tracking
    Gamification
    Feedback management
    Employee profiles
    Employee portal
    Employee management
    Employee handbook
    Email reminders
    Electronic forms
    eLearning companies
    Document management
    Data import/export
    Dashboard
    Customizable reports
    Customizable questions
    Customizable forms
    Customizable fields
    Customizable branding

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    User opinions about Cognology price and value

    Value for money rating:

    To see what individual users think of Cognology's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

    “Very good from investigating our options to implementation all interaction with the team is positive.”
    KM

    Kathy M.

    Human Resources & Quality Coordinator

    “It's extremely user friendly and easy to navigate; integrates with our other systems and offers interactive opportunities for teams to communicate with each other and their manager.”
    JL

    JENNIFER L.

    HR ADVISOR

    Cognology support options

    Typical customers

    Freelancers
    Small businesses
    Mid size businesses
    Large enterprises

    Platforms supported

    Web
    Android
    iPhone/iPad

    Support options

    Phone Support
    Knowledge Base
    Email/Help Desk
    Chat
    FAQs/Forum

    Training options

    In Person
    Documentation
    Webinars
    Live Online
    Videos

    Cognology FAQs

    Q. What type of pricing plans does Cognology offer?

    Cognology has the following pricing plans:
    Starting from: $5.00/month
    Pricing model: Subscription
    Free Trial: Available

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    Q. Who are the typical users of Cognology?

    Cognology has the following typical customers:
    Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Public Administrations, Small Business


    Q. What languages does Cognology support?

    Cognology supports the following languages:
    English


    Q. Does Cognology support mobile devices?

    Cognology supports the following devices:
    Android, iPad, iPhone


    Q. Does Cognology offer an API?

    Yes, Cognology has an API available for use.


    Q. What other apps does Cognology integrate with?

    Cognology integrates with the following applications:
    MYOB Acumatica, SmartRecruiters, KeyPay, MYOB PayGlobal, MYOB Greentree, Sage People, ADP GlobalView Payroll, Employment Hero, JobAdder


    Q. What level of support does Cognology offer?

    Cognology offers the following support options:
    Phone Support, Knowledge Base, Email/Help Desk, Chat, FAQs/Forum

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