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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    HRadvocate (discontinued)

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AHRadvocate is a Human Capital Management (HCM) platform for the middle market, created by Neudesic, a technology services and software company. HRadvocate can either be licensed on-premises or subscribed to as SaaS. HRadvocate aims to enable organizations to streamline global HR processes and improve critical information workflows to better recruit, hire, retain and engage employees. Employees, managers and HR get real-time access to critical information and insights, anywhere, anytime.N/A

    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
    HRadvocate (discontinued)Iris HR Software
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Standard
    $1.50
    per month per user
    Plus
    $2
    per month per user
    Pro
    $3.50
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HRadvocate (discontinued)Iris HR Software
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Prices are in British Pounds.
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    Features
    HRadvocate (discontinued)Iris HR Software
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of HRadvocate (discontinued) and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    HRadvocate (discontinued)
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Employee demographic data10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Employment history10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Organization and location management10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of HRadvocate (discontinued) and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    HRadvocate (discontinued)
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Support for external payroll vendors9.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.01 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 HRadvocate (discontinued) and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    HRadvocate (discontinued)
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Approval workflow10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Balance details10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of HRadvocate (discontinued) and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    HRadvocate (discontinued)
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Update personal information10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    View company policy documentation10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Employee recognition10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    View job history10.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of HRadvocate (discontinued) and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    HRadvocate (discontinued)
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Report builder10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Pre-built reports10.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data10.01 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of HRadvocate (discontinued) and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    HRadvocate (discontinued)
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    New hire portal10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of HRadvocate (discontinued) and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    HRadvocate (discontinued)
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Corporate goal setting10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Individual goal setting10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility10.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of HRadvocate (discontinued) and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    HRadvocate (discontinued)
    9.4
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Performance plans9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Review reminders10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of HRadvocate (discontinued) and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    HRadvocate (discontinued)
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Candidate ranking10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Candidate search10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Candidate development10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of HRadvocate (discontinued) and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    HRadvocate (discontinued)
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Job Requisition Management10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Company Website Posting10.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of HRadvocate (discontinued) and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    HRadvocate (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    HRadvocate (discontinued)Iris HR Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HRadvocate (discontinued)Iris HR Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Discontinued Products
    It has 17 different features to help in [the] HR process. It helps management to keep track of the employees with a minimum workload. It also enhances the performance of Administrative staff. It increases motivation level while keeping live tracks.
    Incentivized
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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
    Discontinued Products
    • Training & Skills
    • Performance Management.
    • Succession Management
    • Time and attendance.
    Incentivized
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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
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    • It user friendly and easy to optimize onboarding process
    • The scalable platform helps optimize onboarding, talent management and HR processes
    • It performs very well in talent management and HR processes.
    • It has a huge beneficial for Administration
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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
    Discontinued Products
    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
    Discontinued Products
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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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    Alternatives Considered
    Discontinued Products
    Advocate preferred because of its advance 17 features and its performance.
    Incentivized
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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
    Discontinued Products
    • It increases the efficiency of administrative team.
    • Realtime monitoring helps employees to keep motivated.
    • Payouts system is very easy.
    • Easy to monitor attendance and leaves.
    Incentivized
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    IRIS Software Group
    • Our staff is super happy with the service
    • Huge improvement
    • Looks quite professional
    Incentivized
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