Engagedly is an AI-powered talent management solution built to cover every aspect of workforce growth. With the support of Marissa, our AI SuperAgent, the platform helps mid-sized organizations tackle common challenges such as inconsistent reviews, misaligned goals, low engagement, and scattered learning experiences—turning these obstacles into opportunities for development.
AI-Powered Talent Transformation
Engagedly brings performance management, employee engagement, and learning into one connected platform. Guided by Marissa’s intelligence, organizations receive actionable insights and proactive suggestions that boost productivity while creating a culture of continuous growth.
Key Features with Marissa AI
Performance Reviews: AI-led assessments deliver fair, consistent, and transparent evaluations, improving employee trust, retention, and satisfaction.
Goal Setting & Alignment: Marissa recommends goals, aligns them with company strategy, and monitors progress in real time.
Employee Engagement: AI sentiment analysis uncovers morale issues and offers data-driven ways to strengthen engagement and reduce attrition.
Continuous Feedback: Smart nudges encourage regular feedback loops, helping managers and employees build stronger communication and growth habits.
Learning Management: AI-personalized learning paths streamline upskilling and development—no need for separate tools.
360-Degree Feedback: Enhanced analytics deliver deeper, well-rounded insights from peers, managers, and direct reports.
OKRs (Objectives & Key Results): Automated tracking and predictive insights keep teams aligned with organizational objectives.
Employee Recognition: AI identifies high performers and recommends timely recognition, reinforcing motivation and appreciation.
User Experience
Engagedly provides a clean, intuitive experience across desktop and mobile. With Marissa’s conversational interface, users interact naturally—transforming what used to be complex menus into straightforward, strategic conversations that drive intelligent action.
What Makes Engagedly Different
Engagedly is more than a standard HR platform—it’s an Agentic AI-powered talent engine. With Marissa at its core, organizations can:
Automate routine tasks, freeing leaders to focus on strategy.
Access predictive insights to solve issues before they become problems.
Build a culture of recognition, growth, and sustained high performance.
For mid-sized businesses looking to elevate their talent strategy, Engagedly with Marissa offers more than an upgrade—it delivers a true competitive edge.
User Experience: Feature-rich and scalable, though better suited to larger companies.
USP: Its strength lies in deep learning and development tools paired with performance management.
10. ClearCompany
ClearCompany is a talent management system with a strong emphasis on recruiting and performance alignment.
Key Features:
Applicant tracking and onboarding.
Performance review tools.
Goal alignment and feedback.
Engagement surveys.
User Experience: A straightforward interface with strong recruiting-performance integration.
USP: Unique for its recruitment + performance management blend, making it useful for growing companies.
Conclusion
While ADP Workforce Now is a strong HR platform, organizations in 2025 have no shortage of alternatives offering specialized tools, better integrations, or more intuitive user experiences.
Platforms like Engagedly, Lattice, and Leapsome stand out for employee-centric growth and continuous improvement.
PerformYard and 15Five excel at flexible, feedback-driven models.
Workday, BambooHR, and Cornerstone OnDemand deliver scalability and comprehensive HR functionality.
Culture Amp and ClearCompany focus on engagement, analytics, and alignment.
By carefully evaluating features, user experience, and unique value propositions, businesses can identify the ADP Workforce Now alternative that aligns best with their goals—and build a motivated, high-performing workforce.
Gabby Davis
Gabby Davis is the Lead Trainer for the US Division of the Customer Experience Team. She develops and implements processes and collaterals related to the client onboarding experience and guides clients across all tiers through the initial implementation of Engagedly as well as Mentoring Complete. She is passionate about delivering stellar client experiences and ensuring high adoption rates of the Engagedly product through engaging and impactful training and onboarding.