Having the appropriate human resource software can make all the difference in managing the tons of HR duties, but with an abundance amount of HR software programs it can be difficult to decide on the right one for your business. Some HR professionals may use the trial and error strategy to help them decide on the program that they feel works best for them, but doing this can be costly depending on the programs you use and/or how many tries it takes you to find “the right one.” Now, various business professionals may find that some programs work better for them than for others. Because of this, we have decided to give our readers a guide on what to look for in an HR software program along with a list of some existing programs that have had positive reviews.
To understand what you need to look for in a program, you must first understand the purpose of HR software. An effective program should be able to:
-Handle all administrative work
-Keep records on employees and tasks
-Provide tools for finding and retaining quality employees
In order to have a software that helps with the appropriate HR duties there are certain features to look for when doing research on them:
-Employee self-service
-Application tracking and screening
-Compensation and Succession Planning
-Collaboration tools
-Payroll and Benefits
-Performance Management
-Analytics
-Attendance Tracking
-Mobile Accessibility
Here is a list of some human resource programs that have received positive reviews:
-Zenefits
-People Matter
-BambooHR
-Namely
-SumHR
Need help deciding on a software? Call M&H Consulting for further advice!