# Intuitive, self-service experiences that keep work moving inside Core Empower employees, reduce HR bottlenecks, and protect data accuracy by enabling governed self-service inside Core. ### Modern, fast-growing, global businesses love Bob ## Self-service built into your HR platform ## Profile updates ### Accurate data without bottlenecks Employees update and request changes directly in Core. - Structured employee records - Role and job architecture - Skills and competency mapping - Reporting line relationships ## Approvals & requests ### Clear ownership and accountability Submit and approve requests inside one governed workflow. - Centralized submissions and approvals - Configurable approval paths - Real-time status visibility - Audit-ready approval history ## Mobile self-service ### Act from anywhere Complete tasks and approvals on the go. - Native iOS and Android apps - On-the-go task completion - Role-based mobile access - Designed for distributed teams ## Global experience ### Built for global teams Deliver a localized experience that supports global governance. - Multi-language, user-level preferences - Local date, time, and number formats - Regional naming conventions and address fields - Localized notifications and system messages ## Homepage & engagement ### Drive everyday adoption Keep work visible and connected in one place. - Company updates and announcements - New joiners, milestones, and celebrations - Peer-to-peer shoutouts and recognition - Quick access to tasks, links, and tools ## Do more with AI ### Product navigator Ask Bob to take you to the right place, reviews, goals, settings, no clicks, no searching. ### Growth coach Bob suggests confident, clear feedback rooted in your data, values, and team culture. ### Email composer Generate tailored email responses for outreach and follow-ups. ### Writing assistance Get support drafting performance feedback that is clear and effective. ### AI course suggestions (coming soon) Let Bob recommend relevant courses to employees based on their role and skills. ### 360° performance review summary Surface key themes, strengths, and growth areas from performance reviews with insights tied to company values and historical context. ### Goals and key results generator Generate meaningful goals and measurable key results based on company and team priorities to ensure better alignment. ### Slack integration Keep everyone aligned with AI analysis and takeaways delivered directly where you work. **Coming soon!** ## Why Self-service in Core? Built into Core, not bolted on Protects accuracy with clear guardrails Scales without adding HR overhead ### Don’t just take our word for it See how people embrace self-service to reduce friction and keep work inside Bob. One of the challenges of our previous system was a lack of integration with different tools. We wanted a tool with streamlined workflows, a stronger compensation module, and one that enables self-service. So we chose Bob because of its flexibility and the tools it provides, not only for our people team, but also for our managers. Dora Kocur, VP of Operations and Total Rewards, GoCardless ### Work better together See everything built on [Core](https://www.hibob.com/platform/core/) ## Explore how self-service strengthens employee experience and operational efficiency [How Bob impacts employee experience by empowering managers](https://www.hibob.com/guides/empowering-managers-improve-employee-experience/) Guide | 13 MIN READ [Ace the employee experience through self-service](https://www.hibob.com/blog/hr-self-service-boosts-experience/) Blog | 7 MIN READ [Cultivating exceptional employee experiences](https://www.hibob.com/guides/employee-experience/) Guide | 13 MIN READ ## **Frequently asked questions** ### Is self-service included in Core? Yes, of course. Self-service is built into Core, the foundation of Bob’s HR employee self-service software. ### Can I use Bob without Core? No. Core is required and serves as the foundation for all other products and suites. ### Is Bob available on mobile? Yes. Bob includes native iOS and Android apps as part of its employee self-service HR software experience. ### Does Bob support multiple languages and regions? Yes. Language, regional formats, and localized experiences are built into Core. ### Why is localization part of self-service? Because people don’t use systems that don’t feel familiar. Comfort drives adoption. ### **Ready to make work move without friction?** See how built-in self-service reduces friction and protects accuracy at scale.