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    Overview
    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

    Talentsoft

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ATalentsoft, now from Cegid (acquired July 2021) is a talent management suite consisting of Core HR capabilities (Talentsoft Hub), applicant tracking and recruiting (Hello Talent), corporate LMS, employee performance review and compensation management and planning, and requisite analytics. Also, Talentsoft Continuous Conversation is a team-centric solution that facilitates coaching conversations between managers and employees, by establishing a flexible OKR* and feedback approach across the…N/A
    Pricing
    HRdirect Smart AppsTalentsoft
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HRdirect Smart AppsTalentsoft
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    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 AppsTalentsoft
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Talentsoft from Cegid
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Talentsoft from Cegid
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Talentsoft from Cegid
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    157% below category average
    Talentsoft from Cegid
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Talentsoft from Cegid
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Talentsoft from Cegid
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Talentsoft from Cegid
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Talentsoft from Cegid
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Talentsoft from Cegid
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    Talentsoft from Cegid
    2.0
    1 Ratings
    114% below category average
    New hire portal1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools1.01 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Compliance tracking and reporting00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Talentsoft from Cegid
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Talentsoft from Cegid
    2.6
    2 Ratings
    95% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Subordinate goal setting00 Ratings3.02 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings4.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Talentsoft from Cegid
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Talentsoft from Cegid
    2.3
    2 Ratings
    100% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Plan weighting00 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Manager note taking00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings4.02 Ratings
    Rater nomination workflow00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Workflow restrictions00 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Talentsoft from Cegid
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Talentsoft from Cegid
    2.8
    1 Ratings
    83% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Talentsoft from Cegid
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Talentsoft from Cegid
    2.4
    1 Ratings
    99% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Customized Application Form00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Resume Management00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Candidate Search00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Collaboration00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Email Templates00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    User Permissions00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Talentsoft from Cegid
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Talentsoft from Cegid
    2.7
    1 Ratings
    89% below category average
    Course authoring00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Course catalog or library00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Player/Portal00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Learning content00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Mobile friendly00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Assignments00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Compliance management00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Learning administration00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Social learning00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HRdirect Smart AppsTalentsoft
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    2.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HRdirect Smart AppsTalentsoft
    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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    Cegid
    I think some of my problems with Talentsoft aren't so much the fault of the software as it is how my company is organized. I have to enter many different property levels so that a review gets created, I'm not certain that these fields are required by Talentsoft or by my corporate office. This software is not suited for companies where a segment of the employees do not have a company email address and/or access to a company computer
    Incentivized
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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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    Cegid
    • Having the reviews in Talentsoft makes it much easier for one person to manage the entire process from start to finish.
    • When an employee switches managers during the year, the delegation feature makes it very easy to have the previous manager add their input to the employees review.
    • Being able to have a daily import file from our HR system into Talentsoft helps in having the information in Talentsoft be current.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Cegid
    • Better integration with other tools in my opinion
    • Better import/export functionality in my opinion
    • Customisable reports
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ComplyRight
    As previously described, there are too many unresolved issues.
    Incentivized
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    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Cegid
    I think SuccessFactors is more flexible to customer needs when creating review templates and allowing access to goals year round. They also track changes for the goals. Talentsoft was selected by our corporate office before I started with the company.
    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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    Cegid
    • In my opinion, does not solve any real business problems
    • In my opinion, high cost with weak functionality
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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