The Best HR Software for Small Businesses

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How HR software helps guide small businesses
Human resources isn’t always the first priority for small businesses. But without a strong HR department, small businesses may find it difficult to retain talent, manage staff and most importantly, grow successfully. This is where HR software comes in.
With HR software, small businesses and start ups can accomplish essential HR employee management tasks without the need for dedicated HR staff. From allowing employees to self-serve to monitoring absences, HR software gives you the tools to face common challenges, all whilst staying within budget and remaining compliant to UK law.

The key features of small business HR software
With a small business HR system, you’ll benefit from many helpful features to help streamline day to day operations. Here are four of the most important features.
How do I choose the right HR software for my SME?
No one HRM software is the same, especially when it comes to small businesses. They need HR software that can hit all of the core HR tasks, stay within budget and support them in growth when it’s needed.
By looking inwards at your business’s biggest needs and discovering the must-have features you require, you’ll be in a good position to compare and choose the best HR software for your small business. Visit our guide on choosing the right HR software to learn more.

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- HR essentials
- Digitise employee records
- Document Management
- Absence tracking
- Mobile App
- AI powered HR assistant
- Personalised dashboard
- Inclusive learning library
- Everything in Starter plus,
- Employee onboarding
- Expenses management
- E-Signatures
- Employee Communication tools
- Reward and Recognition platform
- Essential analytics
- Everything in Core plus,
- Employee performance management
- Timesheets
- Custom Survey Builder
- Everything in Pro plus,
- Customisable and automated workflows
- Automated processes
- Advanced analytics
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