The importance of timely notifications in governance

In any decision-making process, timely participation is critical. However, members often miss voting sessions due to busy schedules, lack of awareness, or forgetfulness. Without effective reminders, participation rates drop, leading to delayed or invalid decisions.

HandsUp’s Smart Notifications ensure that every member stays informed and engaged throughout the voting process. With automated reminders, manual admin-triggered notifications, and multi-channel delivery options, organizations can increase voter participation and maintain decision-making efficiency.

By leveraging automation and personalization, HandsUp guarantees that no vote is missed due to oversight.

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Key features

Automated reminders

Forget manual follow-ups—HandsUp automatically reminds members about upcoming voting sessions, ensuring maximum participation. With automated notifications, organizations can significantly reduce last-minute voting rushes and improve engagement rates.

Pre-scheduled alerts

– Notify users when a session opens, when it's about to close, and at key milestones.

Deadline reminders

– Ensure voters take action before time runs out.

Participation-based notifications

– Trigger reminders based on real-time voting activity.

Manual admin notifications

Sometimes, admins need to intervene to encourage participation. HandsUp allows administrators to send manual notifications when necessary. This feature gives organizations full control over participation levels, ensuring every decision-making session reaches quorum.

Send custom messages

– Remind specific groups or individuals.

Target non-participants

– Identify and reach out to those who haven’t voted yet.

Boost engagement in real-time

– Encourage immediate action with direct alerts.

Multi-channel delivery

Not everyone checks their emails regularly—some prefer workplace communication platforms. HandsUp enables multi-channel notification delivery to ensure members receive reminders where they are most active. With multi-platform support, HandsUp ensures maximum visibility and engagement across all user preferences.

Email alerts

– Keep users informed through their inbox.

Microsoft teams notifications

– Seamless integration with corporate communication workflows.

Slack reminders

– Notify members directly in Slack workspaces.

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Benefits of smart notifications

By implementing smart notifications, organizations can:

Increase participation rates

– Automated and manual reminders help members stay engaged.

Ensure timely decision-making

– Reduce delays caused by low voter turnout.

Improve user experience

– Members receive notifications through their preferred communication channels.

Reduce administrative work

– Automate routine reminders and reduce the need for manual follow-ups.

Enhance transparency

– Keep stakeholders informed at every stage of the decision-making process.