



Virgin Pulse activity summary




Supported Operating System(s):
Web browser (OS agnostic)Virgin Pulse is a cloud-based employee wellbeing solution for businesses to promote a healthy lifestyle, improve workforce practices, and increase engagement among employees. Key features include health coaching, medical and condition management, wellbeing engagement, and digital therapeutic interventions.
Virgin Pulse’s real-time program analytics module allows administrators to extract employee data such as biometrics, health assessments, platform usage, habits, interests, and activities from different sources and perform analysis to gain insights. Employees get access to a personalized dashboard, which provides annual care tips, custom reports with preventive guidance for illnesses and health situations, regular alerts on healthy habits, and more.
Virgin Pulse activity summary
Supported Operating System(s):
Web browser (OS agnostic)Average User Ratings
Overall
Ease-of-use
3.5
Value for money
3.5
Customer support
2.5
Functionality
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
Not likely
Very likely
April 2019
Daryl from Wilson Language Training
Company Size: 51-200 employees
Industry: E-Learning
Time Used: Less than 12 months
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
4.0
April 2019
Helps Focus on Health and Fitness
I benefit from this app because it makes me aware of how sedentary I am at my job and it entices me to get up and move to earn rewards.
Pros
I love that this software allows me to keep track of my health and fitness along side my FitBit! Not to mention it's set up through my employer and we can earn up to $400 annually for participating!
Cons
There seems to be a few discrepancies when it comes to getting points toward your total score. Some of the tasks you can complete to earn points don't always work. My co-workers and I have noticed that I'll get points for completing a task and they will complete the same task and won't get the points. Other than that, I highly recommend!
April 2020
Anonymous
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Time Used: Less than 12 months
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
3.0
Functionality
4.0
April 2020
A platform with a well-executed vision that it has changed my behaviors.
I believe this platform delivers an engaging user experience, and based on my experience, the different applications have changed me for the better. Wellness is more critical than ever in today's environment, and this application keeps me logged in and engage in changing my life.
Pros
In comparison to other platforms intended for employee wellness, Virgin Pulse is easy to navigate, and most importantly is very easy to understand my rewards for using each application. Wellness challenges are engaging, and I enjoy logging in every day! The integration with multiple applications for nutrition and wellbeing has helped me eat better and reduce my stress. As a user, I like how I can track my progress and rewards in one location. The web integration to the nutrition application Zipongo is well implemented, and my spouse and I enjoy browsing for new recipes and planning our meals.
Cons
Navigating to other applications in the web platform is easy; however, using different applications in the mobile iOS app is confusing and challenging to navigate. As a user, I don't understand when do I need to enter my credentials for Virgin Pulse vs. the integrated applications like Zipongo or Whil.
Reasons for Switching to Virgin Pulse
Corporate directive
November 2018
Anonymous
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
3.0
Functionality
3.0
November 2018
Virgin Pulse Review
It's great.
Pros
This is a great resource to help achieve health goals, especially if your employer is assisting you in reaching them through the financial gains. It is easy to use, and provides a lot of motivating and helpful information with the daily cards and whil.
Cons
The capabilities differ on the mobile site vs. desktop version. There are some things I prefer to do on the website when I can. Often times, my fit bit will not track my steps and I have to manually sync them.
September 2020
Rachel from Kaplan Test Prep
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees
Industry: Higher Education
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
5.0
Functionality
4.0
September 2020
Good Way to Keep Track of Your Steps and Monitor Your Health
I have enjoyed using Virgin Pulse to keep track of my healthy habits and steps and to enhance my overall health.
Pros
Virgin Pulse allows me to monitor my steps and healthy habits and to receive helpful health information customized to my needs. I am daily challenged to be a better, healthier person.
Cons
At times, the application fails to function and I am unable to get all of the information for the day entered. If I do not enter the health information for that day on that day, there is no way to do so at a later time.
February 2019
Risa from Bottom Line
Company Size: 51-200 employees
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Time Used: Less than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
4.0
Functionality
5.0
February 2019
Great Gamification of Wellness
At my organization, we use Virgin Pulse as a way to support our wellness initiative. The challenges are fun and it's a great accountability tool for wellness and fitness. It does a great job gamifying the process and providing inspiration to continue.
Pros
- Easy to use their step tracker and link other fitness trackers - Challenges with colleagues are a fun way to hold each other accountable - Challenges outside of our company are also fun ways to build teams and camaraderie - There's a focus on 'wellness' in a broad sense, encouraging participants to view it in a holistic way (e.g. exercise, healthy habits, daily cards that show tips to a well-rounded and healthy life, sleep tracking, nutrition, etc.)
Cons
I have no complaints about Virgin Pulse, except I wish there were rewards past 18,000 points!