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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    HRdirect Smart Apps

    Score7 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    HRdirect Smart Apps is an HR Management software solution from HRdirect, a a division of ComplyRight, Inc., dedicated to developing and delivering “Solutions for Smart Employers” since 1985. The vendor says HRdirect supports business managers at more than 500,000 locations with essential employee management and compliance tasks. HRdirect Smart Apps aims to help users work efficiently and affordably. The vendor's goal is to simplify complex processes and free employers from compliance…N/A

    Namely

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/ANamely is an end-to-end HR, benefits, and payroll solution for mid-sized businesses. The cloud-based platform can be used to manage the entire HR process.N/A
    Pricing
    HRdirect Smart AppsNamely
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HRdirect Smart AppsNamely
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsNO PER EMPLOYEE PRICING, NO BUNDLED FEATURES. JUST $60 A YEAR PER APP. Simple Pricing, No Matter How You Slice It Only use the Smart Apps that best fit your unique needs and pay the same, low price for each one: just $60 a year. It's easy to add more at any time, too - either as your needs change or as our solutions expand.
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    Community Pulse
    HRdirect Smart AppsNamely
    Considered Both Products
    ComplyRight
    No answer on this topic
    Vensure Employer Services
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    66%
    Would buy again
    59 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    72%
    Delivers good value for the price
    51 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    70%
    Happy with the feature set
    62 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    54%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    31 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    62%
    Implementation went as expected
    37 Answers
    Features
    HRdirect Smart AppsNamely
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Namely
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Namely
    9.7
    144 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Employee demographic data10.01 Ratings8.0133 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.01 Ratings10.031 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)10.01 Ratings10.083 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings10.0139 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings10.0133 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings10.0135 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings10.0130 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Namely
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    157% below category average
    Namely
    10.0
    125 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Approval workflow1.01 Ratings10.0122 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings10.0117 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings10.096 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Namely
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Namely
    7.2
    142 Ratings
    14% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information10.01 Ratings10.0130 Ratings
    Update personal information10.01 Ratings10.0141 Ratings
    View company policy documentation10.01 Ratings7.0128 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings2.1117 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings7.0135 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Namely
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Namely
    7.8
    122 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Report builder1.01 Ratings8.0118 Ratings
    Pre-built reports1.01 Ratings8.0113 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.574 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Namely
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    Namely
    6.5
    117 Ratings
    21% below category average
    New hire portal1.01 Ratings8.0111 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools1.01 Ratings5.086 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Namely
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Namely
    9.2
    128 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings10.0112 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings10.054 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings10.058 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.0110 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings10.0114 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings10.0101 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings6.657 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Namely
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Namely
    5.9
    53 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings5.953 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Namely
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Namely
    6.3
    97 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings5.087 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings3.194 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings10.073 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings7.090 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Namely
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Namely
    6.3
    108 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings5.097 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings5.069 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings7.096 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings7.099 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.485 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Namely
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Namely
    5.9
    21 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Candidate search00 Ratings5.921 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Namely
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Namely
    8.8
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings8.66 Ratings
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    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HRdirect Smart AppsNamely
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.6
    (146 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (72 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.0
    (28 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (85 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HRdirect Smart AppsNamely
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ComplyRight
    UPDATE 3/20/2020: I initially gave HRDirect a "0" recommendation due to all the issues we had with the PTO Module. However, since purchasing the Harassment Training Module ($90), this product is the best value for the money and puts us in compliance with mandated requirements. It is easy to use and well-presented. At this point in time, with the issues and frustration level of all our employees, managers, and payroll department, it would be difficult for me to recommend this app as suitable in any scenario. However, should HRdirect fix the issues and get the app to perform as it was originally designed, it would be a great product for a small to medium company that has limited resources yet wants a good product for the money. In our experience, the new hire portal did not appear to be functioning properly; our new hires were not able to access the blank documents. They could see them but not open them (PDFs).
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    Vensure Employer Services
    Namely is aesthetically very pleasing and navigates like other social media platforms which can be appealing to potentially a remote workforce who interacts more online than in person. Unfortunately, it did not serve our population well as we are primarily manufacturing where people are not as interested in utilizing the HRIS for interactions when they would rather connect in person.
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    Pros
    ComplyRight
    • Initially, you were able to see all activity and drill down for details.
    • It was easy-access for all our employees in the 7 states we operate in.
    • It provided tracking for the managers.
    • Payroll had access to all PTO requests.
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    Vensure Employer Services
    • Namely has helped with our COVID sick leave response. It has made a major difference both with the weekly payroll and the 941 tax filing
    • Keeping track of our multiple PTO plans. Thank goodness for Namely, I have shredded my old PTO spreadsheets.
    • Employees like the convenience of the cell phone app. As a payroll administrator, I like the Geo Tracking tool where I can see where some are when the clock is in or out.
    • The flexibility inside of the payroll system both as you are finalizing an employee profile and when you are processing payroll is a major advantage.
    • The reports I get out of Namely in Excel format work well for me.
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    Cons
    ComplyRight
    • HRdirect performed an upgrade in 2019 and that's where things went awry.
    • You could no longer drill down through the calendar to see the details - i.e. Doctor's appointment, illness, childcare issues, vacation, etc.
    • Previous year PTO requests were not archived and you now had to scroll through hundreds of PTO requests to see the most current.
    • Previous PTO requests were listed oldest to most current, resulting in much frustration trying to locate specific ones.
    • The print option was not longer functional.
    • The online help request form was no longer accessible.
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    Vensure Employer Services
    • Limits to custom reporting
    • No direct feed for Ohio Workers Comp (now a manual process on our end)
    • No option to place an employee on Leave of Absence and exclude them from payroll while they are "inactive"
    • No option to suppress certain deductions for certain pay types (i.e. allow 401K for commissions but block remaining deductions - also now a manual process to uncheck the suppress box for 401K for each commission check)
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ComplyRight
    As previously described, there are too many unresolved issues.
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    Vensure Employer Services
    Administrators and employees love Namely. It is very easy to use and streamlined. Employees stay engaged with news feed updates and enjoy all the self service options. The time cards are very easy to access and clocking in and out for non-exempt employees is a breeze. Namely is part of our family.
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    Usability
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Vensure Employer Services
    It is very simple to use for myself, the HR team, and our employees. I find the payroll process very user-friendly. Reporting is simple to navigate and produce the required information requested. I know our employees enjoy the self-service feature and use it on a regular basis, which saves me time.
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    Support Rating
    ComplyRight
    Due to the fact that we were patient for more than 6 months with no resolution in sight, we decided to end our relationship with HRdirect for PTO tracking. 3/20/2020: We have purchased the Harassment Training Module. Excellent product with great value for the money.
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    Vensure Employer Services
    Namely platform has pretty good support: knowledgeable and relatively fast response times. Namely Payroll and Namely Benefits are very much depending on the quality of the support agent or CSM: we have had knowledgeable and attentive ones, but also ones that have provided erroneous information or failed to respond to urgent asks in a timely manner
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    Implementation Rating
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Vensure Employer Services
    Implementation was a bit complicated and our company had to carry most of the weight. It often felt like our implementation manager was giving us extra work that she did not want to do herself. It also took much longer than expected - I believe almost 2 months. I believe our company carried a bit too much of the weight.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Vensure Employer Services
    The reason I continued to choose Namely at multiple employers is due to the continuity of employee experience. And the features have continued to grow since I initially onboarded in 2014. Also, through the years, I have had terrific benefits teams. The customer service has been the worst part of the experience outside of the benefits team.
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    Return on Investment
    ComplyRight
    • Initially, HRdirect was proving to be an excellent tool, and we were getting a quick turnaround on small issues. However, the upgrade messed things up on our accessibility, with no resolution in sight.
    • Harassment training module is excellent.
    Incentivized
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    Vensure Employer Services
    • We were able to transition to a fully digital onboarding process which saved us hours in time per new hire and made the process smoother for the new hire.
    • Namely is our first HRIS and has helped the HR department to find data and information quickly.
    • Namely helped us digitize our performance management process which the company undergoes on an annual basis.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    HRdirect Smart Apps Screenshots

    Screenshot of EMPLOYEE RECORDS
Smarter, Centralized Employee Management

 - Directory & Records
 - Employee Self-Service
 - Document StorageScreenshot of ATTENDANCE CALENDAR
Take Control of Employee Attendance

 - 12-Month Calendars
 - Absence Code Management
 - Absence NotesScreenshot of I-9 & W-4
Ease the Burden of Completing I-9 and W-4 Forms

 - Onboarding Workflow
 - Guided I-9 & W-4 Forms
 - History & Audit TrackingScreenshot of JOB APPLICATION
Smart Hiring Begins Before the Interview

 - Compliant Questions Library
 - Customizable Application
 - Online Application LinkScreenshot of PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
Your Guide to an Effective Disciplinary Program

 - Employee Warning Notices
 - Discipline History
 - Action Plan DocumentationScreenshot of TIME OFF REQUEST
Let Employees Handle Time Off Requests for You

 - Employee Time Off Requests
 - Supervisor Approval Workflow
 - Attendance Calendar Sync

    Namely Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Namely employee dashboard. This creates a central hub to access payroll and benefits info, share announcements, celebrate milestones, and navigate everything HR, from a desk or on the go.Screenshot of Namely Payroll, which is backed by automation and built-in compliance.Screenshot of the Onboarding interface, for new hires.Screenshot of the Applicant Tracking interface, which supports processes from job posting to onboarding with tools for hiring teams and candidates.Screenshot of the Benefits Administration interface, which supports open enrollment, plan changes, and employee elections.Screenshot of the Workforce Management interface. From here, viewers can track time, manage schedules, and handle complex workforce needs.