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Overview

Zest provides a comprehensive HR software solution that improves employee engagement and aligns teams for collective success. While some users note that back-office tasks like campaign setup and survey edits may feel click-heavy, its powerful, all-in-one platform and AI-driven analytics make it a compelling choice for building a robust culture.

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4

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Zest Specifications

Employee Information Management

Recruitment And Applicant Tracking

Performance Management

Attendance And Time Tracking

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What Is Zest?

Zest is an AI-powered human resources (HR) platform designed to enhance employee engagement, performance, and retention. It provides a unified digital suite for managers and HR teams to address key challenges like high turnover and low motivation. Through features like customizable surveys and objectives and key results (OKR) tracking, the software helps organizations centralize HR data, save time on administrative campaigns, and connect strategic goals with daily operations, boosting overall profitability and performance management.

Zest Pricing

The software provides tailored pricing for its three plans, with costs varying based on company size, selected modules, and contract duration. Trial access may be available depending on specific project requirements. Here are the plans:

  • Start: Custom pricing
  • Expand: Custom pricing
  • Full Suite: Custom pricing
Request a personalized Zest pricing quote for your business today.

Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

Zest Integrations

The platform integrates with several third-party applications:

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Who Is Zest For?

Zest software is ideal for a wide range of industries and sectors, including:

  • Banking and insurance
  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Public sector
  • Services-based

Is Zest Right For You?

Zest is an ideal fit for mid-market to enterprise-level organizations that view human capital as a strategic asset for driving business outcomes. Its standout strength is its integrated, all-in-one suite that connects employee feedback directly to performance metrics and strategic goals. If an organization is looking to move beyond basic surveys and build a comprehensive feedback culture that fosters collective success, Zest provides the sophisticated, AI-enhanced tools necessary to achieve that transformation. With clients like Celio and EDF Energy, the software is also GDPR compliant and ISO 27001, SOC 1, and SOC 2 certified.

Still doubtful if Zest software is the right fit for you? Connect with our customer support staff at (661) 384-7070 for further guidance.

Zest Features

One of the notable Zest features is ‘ZEST AI’. This tool leverages artificial intelligence to analyze qualitative data from open-ended survey responses. ZEST AI performs thematic and sentiment analysis to automatically identify key trends and sensitive comments, providing managers with deeper insights without the need for manual data processing.

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This functionality allows organizations to collect continuous employee feedback through customizable pulse surveys, engagement meters, and daily mood tracking. It provides real-time data and actionable insights, enabling managers to identify priorities, understand motivation levers, and proactively address workplace issues.

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Zest facilitates strategic alignment by allowing teams to define, track, and manage OKRs within the platform. This tool helps connect individual and team objectives directly to overarching company goals, improving transparency and boosting both individual and collective performance throughout the organization.

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The platform modernizes performance management by replacing cumbersome annual reviews with simplified, continuous check-ins and configurable interviews. It streamlines the evaluation process for onboarding, offboarding, and professional development, saving significant administrative time and fostering more regular, meaningful dialogue between managers and employees.

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This tool promotes a collaborative culture by enabling employees to give and receive feedback from peers, managers, and direct reports. It helps build psychological safety and collective intelligence, allowing for a more holistic view of performance and identifying developmental opportunities across the company.

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Pros And Cons of Zest

Pros

  • Simplifies performance review processes

  • Offers customizable survey templates

  • Compatible with remote and hybrid teams

Cons

  • The engagement meter may default to older results, causing slight confusion

  • The analysis page needs frequent scrolling for full results

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Anonymous

Mid Market, 51-100 employees

4.0
January 2023

Excellent Platform for Team Culture

Pros

I really appreciate how clean and interactive the interface looks, plus the whole gamification approach with questionnaires makes everything feel engaging. It's very easy to use and honestly, seeing my company invest in this kind of employee wellbeing tool really builds my confidence in their commitment to us.

Cons

In smaller teams, it's tricky to tell if the anonymity features actually work. Like if I mark myself as anonymous but there's only three of us, my manager will probably figure out who wrote what easily. Especially when not everyone chooses to stay anonymous.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Zest software is well-suited for various industries and sectors, such as banking and insurance, retail, healthcare, the public sector, and service-based organizations.

Yes, Zest offers an API.

The software follows a tiered pricing model, with costs depending on company size, chosen modules, and contract length. Trial access may be offered for qualifying projects. Contact us to request a personalized Zest cost quote based on your institution's requirements.

Yes, Zest offers a mobile app for both Android and iOS users.

The platform provides support via email, phone, FAQs, webinars, whitepapers, and demo.

The software supports 23 languages, including English, Indonesian, French, and German.

The platform supports integration with several third-party applications, including Slack, Office 365, Okta, BambooHR, and Personio.