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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    PeopleStrategy

    Score10 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    PeopleStrategy provides small and mid-sized companies access to a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service, hire-to-retire HR platform featuring integrated Payroll, Human Resources, Employee & Manager Self-Service, Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Time & Attendance, Performance Management, Compensation Planning, Learning Management, Employee Engagement, Compliance, Reporting and Analytics. PeopleStrategy features a single, centrally located database for all employee,…N/A
    Pricing
    Iris HR SoftwarePeopleStrategy
    Editions & Modules
    Standard
    $1.50
    per month per user
    Plus
    $2
    per month per user
    Pro
    $3.50
    per month per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Iris HR SoftwarePeopleStrategy
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsPrices are in British Pounds.PeopleStrategy's pricing model is comprised of two primary components: a Per Employee Per Month fee for system usage, maintenance, and support and a one-time Implementation fee. Both components depend on the modules selected, the complexity of the setup, the interfaces required, etc. There are optional capabilities offered through 3rd parties which are priced separately. For companies that select to use PeopleStrategy's brokerage services, a personalized quote will be provided.
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    Features
    Iris HR SoftwarePeopleStrategy
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Iris HR Software and PeopleStrategy
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    PeopleStrategy
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Employment history8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Organizational charting8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Iris HR Software and PeopleStrategy
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    PeopleStrategy
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Pay calculation8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Iris HR Software and PeopleStrategy
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    PeopleStrategy
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Approval workflow9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Balance details8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Iris HR Software and PeopleStrategy
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    PeopleStrategy
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    19% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Update personal information9.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Employee recognition8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    View job history7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Iris HR Software and PeopleStrategy
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    14% below category average
    PeopleStrategy
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Iris HR Software and PeopleStrategy
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    PeopleStrategy
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Report builder9.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Iris HR Software and PeopleStrategy
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    6% above category average
    PeopleStrategy
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    New hire portal8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Iris HR Software and PeopleStrategy
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    PeopleStrategy
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Corporate goal setting9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Iris HR Software and PeopleStrategy
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    PeopleStrategy
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Performance plans8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Review status tracking8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Review reminders9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Iris HR Software and PeopleStrategy
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    PeopleStrategy
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Iris HR Software and PeopleStrategy
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    PeopleStrategy
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Job Requisition Management8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Iris HR SoftwarePeopleStrategy
    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
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Iris HR SoftwarePeopleStrategy
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Iris HR SoftwarePeopleStrategy
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    PeopleStrategy
    PeopleStrategy is an excellent product if an organization is growing in the right direction and wants to improve HR processes. The software has many different packages depending on the need and can be purchased separately if something in addition is decided in the future. This is a benefit because not all organizations may need all features right away.
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    Pros
    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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    PeopleStrategy
    • It was easy to navigate
    • Easy to read
    • Document upload was very easy and quick
    • User Access was really easy to manager and reset passwords.
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    Cons
    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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    PeopleStrategy
    • Certain functions cannot be integrated unless you have purchase that specific package
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    PeopleStrategy
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    Usability
    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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    PeopleStrategy
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    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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    PeopleStrategy
    ADP and Oracle are systems I have used and the GUI of Oracle even as antiquated as it is was vastly more efficient to work with than the people as well as system that PeopleStrategy claimed to be supporting. I didn't have any part in the selection of this system as it was in place before I was part of the team. We promptly began looking into all in one systems so that we could convert to a better experience for us as administrators and for the employees and their use. We ulitmatelt converted to ADP this year and even though the process was not as seemless as promised I would still take this process over using PeopleStrategy any time.
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    Return on Investment
    IRIS Software Group
    • Our staff is super happy with the service
    • Huge improvement
    • Looks quite professional
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    PeopleStrategy
    • PeopleStrategy has reduced errors and paper waste
    • Since using PeopleStrategy, we've maximized our time and streamlined processes
    • Through PeopleStrategy's services, our business has increased employee retention
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    ScreenShots

    PeopleStrategy Screenshots

    Screenshot of Configurable navigation bar to manage employeesScreenshot of Talent Acquisition: Configurable Career PortalScreenshot of Reporting Example: DashboardScreenshot of Configurable navigation bar to manage employees