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valido – the employee app

Secure internal corporate communications for your employees, customers, partners and suppliers.

Bulletin boards are no longer necessarily state of the art – when it comes to communication with employees. With powerful smartphones, tablets, desktops and notebooks, WLAN, BYOD and mobile connectivity, employees are more mobile than ever. Today, the digital workplace can integrate employees as a centralized, networked work environment that is available everywhere. The core of this is valido – the employee app & social intranet as a mobile workstation-independent system with activity streams, wiki, storage and chat functions. It enables a fast, dynamic and cross-departmental exchange that is largely free of hierarchies. No more e-mails, but forum contributions, which can all retrieve if necessary.

valido is the platform for introducing employees to mobile working and for securely connecting and making accessible those employees who were previously largely excluded from internal communication in the company without a computer workstation. Digital bulletin board, employee newspaper, main task lists, ISO standards, duty rosters, videos or links can be made available to employees individually for any number of departments and locations online and mobile, even on their own mobile devices / BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), GDPR-compliant.

valido – the key facts at a glance:

Internal communication on German servers (ISO27001)
security and data protection concept developed in cooperation with VR-Bank (EU-GDPR)
Native app and browser version
Closed platform for employees, teams, customers (Corporate Collaboration Tool)
Selected employee app packages
Internal communication on German servers (ISO27001)

For fast interaction and internal coordination, we use the same tools that have long been taken for granted in private communication.

In addition to the internal Enterprise-Wiki, all relevant functions of WhatsApp & Facebook are displayed in the employee app – encrypted – with the decisive advantage for you that all data of your company is located on German servers (ISO 27001/EU-GDPR) and no external marketing of your employee-generated data takes place!

A great advantage, in our opinion.

security and data protection concept developed in cooperation with VR-Bank (EU-GDPR)

The security and data protection concept for the employee app (Release 2018) was developed in cooperation with VR-Bank in accordance with EU-GDPR.

Your data lies within our closed system to 100% on servers in Germany and are cared for directly by us or lie on-premise on your server on request. We enable BYOD (bring your own device) in accordance with EU-GDPR.

When onboarding employees, in addition to the login data for comparison purposes, the devicesID´s of the smartphones or tablets automatically transmitted during installation are required, but not mobile numbers or e-mail addresses of the users.

The login to the employee app for iOS and Android is only possible with two-factor authentication (2FA), i.e. Touch-ID / Face-ID or PIN (for older mobile devices) as well as user name, password, matching device ID and customer key. Only 3 devices per user (e.g. iphone, iPad and PC) are allowed. For security reasons, the password will only be sent to the second device upon request by push or third device (PC) by e-mail.

For security reasons, in the browser version on the PC or mobile, user name and password must be entered before each login. After a defined timeout, the system automatically logs out.

For internal communication and use of the various valido modules, the system accesses the rights defined by the company for the respective company areas, locations, departments, groups and their users. Each user only sees what he is allowed to see or can only communicate with the persons who are activated for the user.

Saving documents to mobile devices is prevented by the system in the native app. If the status of a user is set to inactive by the company, the user no longer has access to the content of the employee app.

Read confirmations with time stamps can optionally be deactivated. All chats are encrypted and protected for the participants so that no other person outside the group can read the chats.

Regular updates with new features are automatic.

Native app and browser version

With valido you can reach all employees in realtime in your company, network them better and optimize your internal processes. Employees of “all generations” can be reached quickly online and mobile via the native employee app and brought up to a common and current level of knowledge – of course divided into individual locations, departments, service areas, hierarchy levels or logical groups. valido is the platform for secure digital communication and information in your company, both with your employees and with your customers, partners, suppliers, etc. The rights system allows you to easily determine who can see what at what time and who can communicate directly online and mobile with which contact person.

Optionally, newsfeeds can also be displayed for groups on browser-enabled TV/Info screens, e.g. in lounges.

By assigning rights, you can easily determine who can see what at what time or who can communicate directly online and mobile with which contact person within the closed system. The data, videos, etc. you set in the employee app are compressed by the system on the PC in original size and individually for each mobile device via device ID without loss of quality in order to minimize the data volume.

Closed platform for employees, teams, customers (Corporate Collaboration Tool)

valido is the platform for secure digital communication and information within your company, both internally with your employees and teams and externally with your customers, suppliers and partners.

With valido, you can give your relevant customer base secure and individual access to your internal platform. You can design your menu flexibly for each customer at any time. For each menu item you can create your own tiles in the desired look&feel of the customer and upload relevant content. Your customers can, for example, be kept up to date during the course of the project, contribute information and communicate individually with the contact person of your company 1:1 mobile and online. Thus you have bundled a secure channel (and not EMail, WhatsApp, SMS etc. parallel) on German servers for the documentation, communication and loyality of your customers.

Selected employee app packages

Choose one of our employee app packages according to your needs:

  • valido – the employee App for teams, small and medium sized companies – max. 40 users.
    Directly available in the App Store and Google Play Store and Browser-Version (test now 30 days for free).
    Various subscription versions from €34,-*/month plus VAT (*fix for 10 users via In-App purchase for iOS and Android with a minimum term of 1 month).
  • Employee app & Collaboration Tool Exclusive and Premium in your company’s Corporate Design (incl. setup, training, 365 days phone support).
    Provided by valido as a turnkey ENTERPRISE solution individualized according to the specifications of your company.
    Also ideal as a platform for secure interaction with your customers and suppliers.

Both packages also include a browser version for PCs, smartphones and tablets.
Your used data volume within the platform is unlimited.

Use valido – the employee app as a mobile workstation-independent system for your 30-day free test. The test (up to 3 users) is non-binding and ends automatically. Test now!

valido – Schindlerhof´s think tank – developed already in 2010 with focus on the EFQM model of the European Foundation for Quality Management the first employee app for the Schindlerhof as web app or 2014 as hybrid app as well as the 3rd generation (Release 2018) as native app, which was specially designed and developed for the operating system of the respective end device.

The system, which has been permanently further developed by valido together with the Schindlerhof team in practical use and has proven its worth in more than 500 medium-sized companies, corporations, cities and municipalities as well as medical institutions in 8 countries, is available online and mobile or as a native app for smartphones and tablets. It can also be interactively linked with the tools CIP/Idea Management (Ideas & Suggestions for Improvement) and MAX Employee Feedback System from the MAX Toolbox to support transparency, networking, mobile communication and optimal services.

Schindlerhof, four-time winner of the highest German quality award (LEP) and the highest European quality award (EFQM European Excellence Award) as well as Germany’s best employer at Great Place to work 2013 and 2018 – across all industries up to 500 employees, is also a special prize winner in knowledge & competence thanks to the valido employee app.

valido – the employee app & social Intranet encompasses the following modules:

News / favorites
Activity Streams / Newsfeeds
Information / Enterprise Wiki
Chats / Messenger
Connection of external apps
Employee directory
Settings / security
Calendar / Synchronisation
ENTERPRISE solutions
News / favorites

News section & bell

In the news area, the system automatically in real time generates the latest posts for you at a glance. This module dynamically displays the latest notifications, information, chat messages and calendar entries that have just been created for you personally or that are intended for groups to which you belong. By clicking on the news item, you will be taken directly to the current post.

You can call the menu using various methods. Either via the menu button, via the tabs or with a finger swipe to the left or right.
The bell displays the latest posts from the “activity stream”, “Information” and “Chat” sections in chronological order. By “tapping” you get to the respective folder. New messages are marked with the “new” button. The bell shows the number of unread messages with a number.

As soon as you have received a push message or you are already inside the app, the bell will show you all the news that are intended for you personally. The new posts are all highlighted in color.

Favorites

Folders that are marked as favorites in the Information / wiki will also appear as favorites on the News page. Each employee can put together their own individual menu with relevant tiles and has the most important information at a glance.
Activity Streams / Newsfeeds

Newsfeeds like Facebook

Make sure your employees don’t miss out on the latest news, newsletters, employee magazines, videos or pictures with activity streams and push messages. The exchange of information is modelled on Facebook via posts on a timeline for the company as a whole, for individual teams, logical groups or locations. Your employees can access the streams you provide if they belong to the logical group.

Users can lib and comment. Contributions can also be fixed if you give the user the right to do so. Information can also be made available to customers, suppliers, partners, etc. in the login area, controlled by rights.

Read confirmation with time stamp

You always have an overview of which employees have read relevant information and when. If desired, you can also define rest periods for employees so that no push messages are generated during this period. Employees will be informed of all accumulated news as soon as they restart the app.
Information / Enterprise Wiki

Information / Corporate Wiki

Provide your employees with all relevant data and company information (bulletin board, work instructions, duty rosters, ISO standards, graphics, videos, links, etc.) for internal communication according to rights, for any number of company divisions, locations, departments, project groups permanently.
Your employees can access the internal company wiki online and mobile at any time (incl. full text search function – also within files).

You can design your menu flexibly at any time. For each menu item you can create your own tiles in the desired look&feel and upload relevant content. Your employees can access the company information provided by you, whereby each employee or division only sees what they should see.

If desired, you can predefine the provision of information and send individual push messages to your employees. Employees who work part-time, are in dual studies or on maternity leave, for example, can always call up current information about the company. The onboarding of new employees is also easy to implement. The statistics tool can be used to evaluate which information employees have read or only taken note of.

The data, videos etc. that you have entered in the employee app are compressed by the system via the device ID on the PC in their original size and individually for each mobile device without loss of quality in order to minimize the data volume used. The storage of documents is prevented by system technology. The folders/contents in the Information module are permanently displayed in the system.

Chats / Messenger

Chats like WhatsApp Messenger

Especially with the introduction of the EU-GDPR, the use of chat in the app is of great importance. You can easily exchange important information, texts, documents, photos, videos and voice messages online & mobile and conduct individual and group chats, similar to Whatsapp, but in a secure environment. A great advantage, in our opinion. As an admin, you can set group limits on who can chat with whom. Thus, chats with external target groups are also possible. All chats are protected by data protection laws so that no other person outside the group can read the chats. All posts are encrypted with the decisive advantage that all data is on German servers and no external marketing of your employee-generated data takes place!

Voice messages are automatically converted into text messages so that all articles, keywords etc. can be found via the full text search.
Optionally, you can upload additional files, photos and videos to your chat post. The data, videos, etc. you set in the employee app are compressed by the system via device ID on the PC in original size and individually for each mobile device without loss of quality in order to minimize the data volume used. The saving of documents is prevented by the system.

Connection of external apps

Connection of external apps

Documents from already used external apps such as Dopbox, PDF Expert, iCloud Drive etc. can be easily implemented into the app via the file upload and placed within the desired information areas – notifications, information or chat.
Employee directory

staff list

Here you will find contact data that employees themselves have approved, such as landline and mobile numbers, e-mail addresses or additional information, such as personnel number, cost center, location, etc.. You can call or email directly, etc. You can search directly for employees using the filter function.
Settings / security

Users and groups

In the settings you can individually create all relevant “groups” (departments, locations, customers) and “users” (employees, team members, contact persons of customers) for your company. Groups and users can be imported flexibly into the platform and updated and/or blocked at any time. For further use of the various valido modules (notifications, information and chats), the system accesses the groups you have defined, users within the groups and their rights.

Security

Login to the native employee app is only possible with fingerprint/eye scan and/or PIN as well as user name and password. For security reasons, the user’s device ID and the customer key are also compared. The storage of documents on mobile devices is prevented by the system. Only 3 devices per user (e.g. iphone, iPad and PC) are allowed. For security reasons, if requested by the user, the password is only sent to the second device by push or third device (PC) by e-mail. Regular updates with new features are automatic. In the online version, user name and password must be entered before each login for security reasons. After a timeout of 15 minutes, a logout occurs automatically.

Updates

The permanent further development of the system, new features, improvements and regular security updates take place automatically. New modules will initially be used at Schindlerhof, tested internally in practice and, if accepted by the team, implemented in the valido platform with updates for all companies.
Calendar / Synchronisation

Calendar (coming soon)

Enter all appointments for your company, locations, work sections and employees into the system (with individual rights including push notifications). For example, holiday applications can be filled out directly by employees (specifying their substitutes) and, after confirmation by the superior, automatically and transparently entered into the calendar. Participation in events is transferred directly to the calendar as well upon confirmation by the employee. Automatically synchronise calendar entries (including recurring ones) with the Exchange calendar.
ENTERPRISE solutions

Turnkey solutions according to your company's specifications (incl. setup, training, 365 days phone support)

employee app & Collaboration Tool EXCLUSIVE & PREMIUM App

App icon on mobile devices, branding of the charging and start screen in valido design (EXCLUSIVE) or in your corporate design (PREMIUM)

Individual login area in corporate design, menu, wording & languages

Direct linking / connection of own tools

Active directory interface

Server selection (optional)

Unlimited number of users

CIP/idea management*

employee feedback system*

E-Learning / checklists*

… and much more – start now!

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Made in Germany: Your data is stored within our information and work platform 100% on servers in Germany (ISO 27001/EU-GDPR) and are managed by us directly or lie on your server on request.

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Digital workplace

valido is your intranet for the pocket of your trousers to securely connect and reach even those employees who were previously largely excluded from internal communication in the company without a computer workstation. Your employees can also be integrated into the workstation-independent system with their own mobile end devices in compliance with EU-GDPR.

Maximum security. Ultimate functionality.

The security of your data is the highest priority! Your data are 100% stored on servers in Germany (ISO 27001 / EU-GDPR) and managed directly by us.

Tailored to meet your requirements.

Define your own groups in which you can communicate securely with employees, teams and customers in the chat and provide news feeds controlled by rights. You can also use valido to set up the internal corporate wiki for your users and to create a platform that enables you to communicate company-wide.

valido – the employee app
is modular and expandable!

Choose one of our employee app packages according to your needs: valido – the employee App for teams, small and medium sized companies (available in the App Store and Google Play Store) or Employee App EXCLUSIVE & PREMIUM (ENTERPRISE) customized in the look & feel of your company (available via link or QR code via enterprise stores). Both packages also include a browser version.

Expand your valido employee app with additional EFQM-related leadership and communication tools – CIP & MAX – from the MAX-Toolbox for your tailor-made solution. As a self-contained enterprise solution or publicly in the App Store.

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You are in good company

The idea of the employee app was born in 2010 in the Schindlerhof.
Over the years, we have continuously developed the system in practice.
The latest native employee app (Release 2018) was developed together with the VR Bank according to EU-GDPR.
We have already convinced many small and medium-sized companies as well as corporations across all industries – become a part of it.

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Prices and versions of valido – the employee app

Choose one of our employee app packages:

valido – the employee app for TEAMs, small and medium sized companies – directly available in the App Store and Google Play Store via In-App purchase (test now 30 days for free). The desired subscription version (10 to max. 40 users – minimum duration 1 month) is selected within the app via in-app purchase.

employee app EXCLUSIVE & PREMIUM in the look & feel of your company as turnkey ENTERPRISE solutions developed and customized by valido according to the specifications of your company.

Both packages also include a browser version.

 

 

 

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User max. 3 max. 40 unlimited unlimited
News
Team messenger
Team posts
Chat (bilateral)
Informations | Wiki
Calendar (EXCHANGE interface) coming soon coming soon
Groups
Staff directory
Events
Rest periods
Rights
Fingerprint login
RESTfull API | Active Directory interface
3rd-party app implementation
Branding within the login area in the company’s CI
Messenger for customers, suppliers, partners etc.
Information/posts for customers, suppliers, partners etc.
Enterprise app
Individual app icon
Branding splash and navigation screen as well as login in the company’s CI
Company and customer app (public area)
Individual solutions (forms, interfaces, links) By request By request
Data volume unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited
Store download By request

Prices

plus VAT, Including hosting, data backups, system updates & further developments
Setup (one-time) free free starting at 1.950,00 € starting at 2.950,00 €
License fee 30 days free
up to 3 employees
upgrade to PLUS via in app purchase 		up to 10 employees
€ 34,-/ month or
€ 168,- / 6 Month in App

up to 20 employees
€ 59,-/ month or
€ 336,- / 6 Month in App

up to 30 employees
€ 76,-/ month or
€ 420,-/ 6 Month in App

up to 40 employees
€ 84,25/ month or
€ 504,- / 6 Month in App

via in app purchase 		€ 79,- / Monat
up to 20 employees 		€ 99,- / month
up to 20 employees
License fee per month for additional employees (up to 1,000) € 0,75 each € 0,75 each
License fee per month for additional employee (1,001 – 5,000 employees) € 0,50 each € 0,50 each
License fee per month for additional employee (5,001 – 10,000 employees) € 0,20 each € 0,20 each
License fee per month per external user (with separate login) € 0,10 each € 0,10 each
License fee per month per external user (with separate login) € 0,05 each € 0,05 each
On-site support By request By request
Service & support E-mail and online-support 365 days E-mail and online-support 365 days Turnkey delivery/e-mail and telephone support 365 days a year Turnkey delivery/e-mail and telephone support 365 days a year
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Use valido – the employee app as a mobile workstation-independent system for your test 30 days without obligation and free of charge.
The test (up to 3 users) ends automatically.

Start directly in your browser or switch to the download of your mobile device.

valido – the employee app for teams, small and medium sized companies is available directly in the  App Store and Google Play Store.
The desired subscription version (10 to max. 40 users – minimum duration 1 month) is selected within the app via in-app purchase.

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Download Employee app for iOS
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valido – the employee app
from €34,-*/month or £30,-*

Make the employee app available to your employees, customers and partners conveniently online via a link or mobile via browser.

valido – the employee app up to 3 Users get your 30-day trial now! The test ends automatically.

Different subscription versions from €34,-*/month or £30,-* (minimum duration 1 month) via In-App purchase within the app (not in the browser).

Employee app, e.g. 10 Users fix: €34.00*/month or €168.00*/half-year in app *plus VAT.

Just register, create Customer key (min. 4 chars), user and content – communicate securely online & mobile.

The employee app can be successively expanded as well.

Blast off online now!
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valido – the employee app
from €34,-*/month or £30,-*

Make the employee app available to your employees, customers and partners conveniently as an iOS app in the App Store or via a link, mobile in Safari.

valido – the employee app up to 3 Users 30-day trial! The test ends automatically.

Different subscription versions from €34,-*/month or £30,-* (minimum duration 1 month) via In-App purchase within the app.

Employee app, e.g. 10 Users fix: €34.00*/month or €168.00*/half-year in app *plus VAT.

Just register, create Customer key (min. 4 chars), user and content – communicate securely online & mobile.

The employee app can be successively expanded as well.

Blast off now, mobile!

Go to the App Store here.
Download Employee app for Android

valido – the employee app
from €34,-*/month or £30,-*

Make the employee app available to your employees, customers and partners conveniently as an Android app in the Google Play Store or via a link, mobile in Safari.

valido – the employee app up to 3 Users 30-day trial! The test ends automatically.

Different subscription versions from €34,-*/month or £30,-* (minimum duration 1 month) via In-App purchase within the app.

Employee app, e.g. 10 Users fix: €34.00*/month or €168.00*/half-year in app *plus VAT.

Just register, create Customer key (min. 4 chars), user and content – communicate securely online & mobile.

The employee app can be successively expanded as well.

Blast off now, mobile!

Go to the Google Play Store here.
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...or use the employee app Exclusive and Premium, turnkey ENTERPRISE solutions individualized, in your Look&Feel and according to your company's specifications - since 2010 at the Schindlerhof and across industries at more than 500 companies in 8 countries already in practical use.

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valido – Schindlerhof’s think tank

We establish an optimum digital framework for excellent employee performance.

We have been developing new solutions since 2010 in the field of mobile employee and corporate communications for the Schindlerhof and more than 500 companies across various industries in 8 countries.

With a focus on the EFQM model of the European Foundation for Quality Management, we pursue the approach of developing creative online & mobile digital tools for companies with the MAX-Toolbox to connect existing technologies and people. New tools and features will initially be used at Schindlerhof, tested internally and, if accepted by the team, implemented at Schindlerhof or by our corporate customers.

“Creative digitalisation* leads to a new quality of relationships. Analogue and digital worlds enter into a symbiosis. They serve real human interests rather than economisation. Creative digitalisation can create spaces where what used to be separate is able to connect. Human communication and decisions play the leading role here” (*Matthias Horx – Institute for future).

“We do not let ourselves be led by technology, but we lead technology – to support transparency, networking, mobile communication and optimal services. Because Service Excellence will be an even more decisive USP for us in the future. Employees will be supported with our digital tools to give them more room to respond quickly, individually and warmly to their customers” (Klaus Kobjoll).

With its focus on employer branding, valido makes a very important contribution to strengthening the Schindlerhof employer brand. At Schindlerhof, all 70 employees are equipped with iPads to use the employee app. In 2018, more than 300 applicants applied for 10 trainee positions at Schindlerhof.

Further information: www.valido-group.com

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AWARDS

Ludwig Erhard Prize

The Schindlerhof is a four-time winner of Germany’s highest award for quality (German EFQM Excellence Index – Platinum).

European Excellence Award

The Schindlerhof is Germany’s first winner of the highest European award for quality. Winner & Special Prizes (Customer Focus and People Orientation) from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM): European Role Model on People Development and Involvement (with the MAX-Toolbox as an essential component).

Great Place to work

The Schindlerhof is Germany’s best employer of 2013 and 2018 across industries with up to 500 employees and also earned the “Knowledge & Competency” special award thanks to the valido employee app.

GPTW Europe 2018: 15th place in Europe across industries.
Europe’s best employer in the industry since 6 years.

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