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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Float Resource Management

    Score6.2 out of 10
    N/AFloat is a resource management software that helps users to keep projects profitable, workloads sustainable, and distributed teams in sync. It offers a live view of a team’s capacity, utilization rates, and skills so that users can assign the best person for the job and keep project work on track.

    $6

    per month per user

    Iris HR Software

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AIris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR, acquired by Iris Software Group April 2016) is an HR suite.

    $1.50

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Float Resource ManagementIris HR Software
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $6
    per month per user
    Pro
    $10
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    Standard
    $1.50
    per month per user
    Plus
    $2
    per month per user
    Pro
    $3.50
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Float Resource ManagementIris HR Software
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Prices are in British Pounds.
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    Features
    Float Resource ManagementIris HR Software
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Float Resource Management and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    Float Resource Management
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Float Resource Management and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    Float Resource Management
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Float Resource Management and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    Float Resource Management
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Float Resource Management and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    Float Resource Management
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Float Resource Management and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    Float Resource Management
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Float Resource Management and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    Float Resource Management
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Float Resource Management and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    Float Resource Management
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Float Resource Management and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    Float Resource Management
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Float Resource Management and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    Float Resource Management
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Float Resource Management and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    Float Resource Management
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Float Resource Management and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    Float Resource Management
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Float Resource ManagementIris HR Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Float Resource ManagementIris HR Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Pixel Paddock, LLC (Float)
    I would definitely recommend everyone to use Float, It's easy and friendly to use. Performance-wise as well it is great. Really helps in streamline and scheduling resources and their utilization. Its reporting feature is great, Shows all projects for a particular resource or all resources for a particular project. It's a go-to tool for management.
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    IRIS Software Group
    Our staff is kept updated with more company policies and we are able to track their holiday and sick days much better. The help and support of their contact support are super good. They reply super fast and are very kind. Also, their sales department isn't pushy like other services they are very knowledgeable and kind.
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    Pros
    Pixel Paddock, LLC (Float)
    • Assigning task
    • Maintaining Holidays
    • Reports on Project or resource
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    IRIS Software Group
    • It's simple. I really appreciate that the layout of Octopus HR isn't something I have to question. I know where to look for something because it's clearly labeled, that's more than I can say for a lot of other HR systems I've seen.
    • Support. If I ever have a question about setting something up, or if something goes wrong, they're always on top of it. For instance, I had no idea how to set up employee photos on our accounts. I tweeted them and they responded right away, I'm based in LA and they're a UK company, I was impressed that they were able to respond right away. They make sure their customers are taken care of.
    • Great self guide. If there's ever an ordinary question I need answered their "Octopus Guide" is very thorough and walks you through everything.
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    Cons
    Pixel Paddock, LLC (Float)
    • More mobile friendly
    • Scrolling through x and y dimension is bit confusing
    • I have been using Float for a long time and no more cons I can think of.
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    IRIS Software Group
    • initial scope/setup support (outside of template)
    • Contacting support can be difficult
    • case sensitive username for end users (email addresses have to match exactly)
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Pixel Paddock, LLC (Float)
    No answers on this topic
    IRIS Software Group
    Employees don't complain about it! If anything they've commented on how nice of a tool it is to have.
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    Usability
    Pixel Paddock, LLC (Float)
    Float is great for Project management and resource management. It is helping us work more effectively. It's a great planning tool. Smooth to understand and start working on. It has great integration with Slack, Google calendar. It has made Assigning and scheduling very easy for future projects with time management. Reporting is very easy and data extraction is too. It is also good in monitoring weekly/monthly and quarterly allocation of resources
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    IRIS Software Group
    Iris HR Software is a stable and fairly intuitive product which has had a positive impact on our organisation. We have had some support issues but generally feel we've had a positive experience and our personnel and finance teams have benefitted from this process structure. Whilst contacting the correct Iris HR Software support channel has been our biggest issue once we have established contact our tickets have been raised and resolved promptly.
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    Support Rating
    Pixel Paddock, LLC (Float)
    Float helps in planning upcoming projects and helps in availability management for the resource to be able to assign. The creation of resources with roles helps in assigning and formulation a proper team for a project. It shows us the capacity and work hours of resources and helps us in leave management as well as scheduling time off. Teams utilization is been made very convenient by this tool.
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    IRIS Software Group
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    IRIS Software Group
    I would say the pricing is good but it could be better. Also, the customer service is amazing they do such a great job and you can tell they know what they are doing. Visually it is very easy to use and looks very professional. It is a quick set up and they do their best to give you what you want and need.
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    Return on Investment
    Pixel Paddock, LLC (Float)
    • Float supports many integration
    • Easy to assign and divide tasks
    • Great project planning tool
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    IRIS Software Group
    • Our staff is super happy with the service
    • Huge improvement
    • Looks quite professional
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