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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

    PeopleStrong

    Score10 out of 10
    N/APeopleStrong HCM is a cloud-based solution which provides visibility across the talent acquisition process creating a “kiosk-simple” experience designed to free up users and allow them to focus on important aspects like sourcing, managing candidates and stakeholder experience with smart sourcing, managing and reporting techniques. PeopleStrong HCM is aimed to simplify and automate the whole HR information system. The system offers users to manage a database of employees in a secure…N/A
    Pricing
    HRdirect Smart AppsPeopleStrong
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HRdirect Smart AppsPeopleStrong
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    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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    Features
    HRdirect Smart AppsPeopleStrong
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and PeopleStrong
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    PeopleStrong
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Employee demographic data10.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings6.93 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and PeopleStrong
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    157% below category average
    PeopleStrong
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Approval workflow1.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of HRdirect Smart Apps and PeopleStrong
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    PeopleStrong
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    8% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information10.01 Ratings9.43 Ratings
    Update personal information10.01 Ratings6.93 Ratings
    View company policy documentation10.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of HRdirect Smart Apps and PeopleStrong
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    PeopleStrong
    7.1
    3 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Report builder1.01 Ratings6.93 Ratings
    Pre-built reports1.01 Ratings6.93 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of HRdirect Smart Apps and PeopleStrong
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    PeopleStrong
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    22% above category average
    New hire portal1.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools1.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and PeopleStrong
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleStrong
    9.6
    3 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.12 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of HRdirect Smart Apps and PeopleStrong
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleStrong
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and PeopleStrong
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleStrong
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of HRdirect Smart Apps and PeopleStrong
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleStrong
    9.9
    2 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings9.42 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
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    HRdirect Smart AppsPeopleStrong
    Small Businesses
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    Infor Human Resources
    Score7.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HRdirect Smart AppsPeopleStrong
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.6
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HRdirect Smart AppsPeopleStrong
    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).
    Incentivized
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    PeopleStrong
    As we are all working online, and sometimes employees have to be on fieldwork PeopleStrong have the option of location-based check-in which makes it very convenient to ensure work is happening. Every document has to be verified and passed on in the software hence assuring no forgery is happening. As a user, I am able to set goals and achieve them, view my employment history definitely gives a sense of self-achievement too. The constant reminders ensure all assigned tasks are met and completed. I do not see any inappropriate instance, as this has been anything but very useful for our organization.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    PeopleStrong
    • Salary Slips are updated on the portal and a person can access those slips from the joining date also.
    • Calender provides a data of the events which are lined up through the company for the future time.
    • An Employee can check the leaves and the history of leaves applied in history
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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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    PeopleStrong
    • The user interface
    • Reduce workflow / approval is needed
    • Easier navigations
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ComplyRight
    As previously described, there are too many unresolved issues.
    Incentivized
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    PeopleStrong
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    PeopleStrong
    PeopleStrong is a great platform. When businesses optimize the use of PeopleStrong, they can drive long-term benefits such as talent retention, reduced administrative costs, and enhanced overall workforce performance, ultimately contributing to a strong return on investment that effectively implement and adopt the platform, leading to improved HR processes, cost savings, and enhanced employee engagement.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    PeopleStrong
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    PeopleStrong
    I haven't used any other platform other than Peoplestrong.
    Incentivized
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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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    PeopleStrong
    • Increase recruitment process
    • Saves time
    • Database management
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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