Connected employee intake.
Online, 24/7 Phone Reporting, and text reporting each create a WorkplaceYou report that enters the same employer process.
Compare approaches
Choose the right approach.
See how a standalone platform compares with in-house processes, HRIS or HCM tools, and hotline-only programs.
Four approaches
Four common paths.
In-house
Email, forms, spreadsheets
HRIS / HCM
Built-in or add-on
Hotline only
Incident channel
WorkplaceYou
Standalone platform
Category comparison
Compare the essentials.
A practical view of how each approach is typically used.
| Capability | In-houseEmail, forms, spreadsheets | HRIS / HCMBuilt-in or add-on | Hotline onlyIncident channel | WorkplaceYouStandalone platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated employee entry | Varies | Varies | Included | Included |
| Concerns, ideas, feedback + questions | Varies | Varies | Limited | Included |
| Anonymous + identified reporting | Varies | Varies | Included | Included |
| Online + phone + text reporting | Varies | Varies | Limited | Included |
| Assignment + outcome record | Manual | Varies | Limited | Included |
| Leadership insight | Manual | Varies | Limited | Included |
| Separate from HCM | Varies | No | Included | Included |
| No custom build required | No | Varies | Included | Included |
A clearer path to anonymity.
Employees can submit without an HCM login or employee email. Separation supports trust, while employer configuration and practices still matter.
Not tied to one HCM.
WorkplaceYou can remain in place when your HRIS or HCM changes, so the reporting channel and history do not have to move with it.
See when a standalone platform may fit
Independence can simplify continuity and access.
A standalone platform may fit organizations that want a dedicated employee entry, online, 24/7 phone, and text intake, a connected employer workflow, and reporting history that does not depend on one HCM or a custom-built internal process.
Category descriptions are general. Compare specific products, configurations, and service terms during evaluation.