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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Meta4 PeopleNet

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AMeta4 PeopleNet is an all-in-one integrated HR Solution providing Core HR with personnel administration, total talent management, compensation management with payroll, as well as workforce management (time and attendance, analytics). Meta4 is a Cegid company (acquired late 2019).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
    Meta4 PeopleNetNamely
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Meta4 PeopleNetNamely
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Community Pulse
    Meta4 PeopleNetNamely
    Considered Both Products
    Cegid
    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
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    70%
    Happy with the feature set
    62 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    54%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    31 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    62%
    Implementation went as expected
    37 Answers
    Features
    Meta4 PeopleNetNamely
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Namely
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Namely
    9.7
    144 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Employee demographic data7.02 Ratings8.0133 Ratings
    Employment history7.02 Ratings10.0139 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.02 Ratings10.031 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.02 Ratings10.0133 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.02 Ratings10.0135 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.02 Ratings10.0130 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.01 Ratings10.083 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Namely
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.2
    1 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Namely
    9.2
    128 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Pay calculation6.01 Ratings10.0112 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors5.01 Ratings10.054 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration6.01 Ratings8.0110 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings10.0114 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management7.01 Ratings10.0101 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.01 Ratings6.657 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings10.058 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Namely
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Namely
    10.0
    125 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Approval workflow7.01 Ratings10.0122 Ratings
    Balance details7.01 Ratings10.0117 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment5.01 Ratings10.096 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Namely
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.2
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Namely
    7.2
    142 Ratings
    14% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.02 Ratings10.0130 Ratings
    Update personal information8.02 Ratings10.0141 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.01 Ratings7.0128 Ratings
    Employee recognition5.01 Ratings2.1117 Ratings
    View job history8.02 Ratings7.0135 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Namely
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Namely
    7.8
    122 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Report builder7.02 Ratings8.0118 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings8.0113 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.02 Ratings7.574 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Namely
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Namely
    6.5
    117 Ratings
    21% below category average
    New hire portal9.01 Ratings8.0111 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings5.086 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Namely
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Namely
    6.3
    97 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Corporate goal setting9.01 Ratings5.087 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.01 Ratings3.194 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.01 Ratings10.073 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.02 Ratings7.090 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Namely
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Namely
    6.3
    108 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Performance plans9.02 Ratings5.097 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings5.069 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.02 Ratings7.096 Ratings
    Review reminders9.01 Ratings7.099 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings7.485 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Namely
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Namely
    5.9
    21 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search9.01 Ratings5.921 Ratings
    Candidate development9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Namely
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Namely
    8.8
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Job Requisition Management9.02 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.02 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.02 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.02 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.02 Ratings8.66 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Namely
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    -
    Ratings
    Namely
    5.9
    53 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings5.953 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Meta4 PeopleNetNamely
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    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
    Meta4 PeopleNetNamely
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.6
    (146 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 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
    9.0
    (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
    Meta4 PeopleNetNamely
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cegid
    Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR is a very powerful HR tool with abundant features that could fulfill pretty much all the HR needs of a small to medium sized organization. It might be an overkill for very small businesses with less than 20 employees as its really geared towards larger organizations. It offers powerful tools to performance reviews as well as employee HR management tasks. One interesting feature is the ability for employees to perform self administrative tasks through the software which allows some automation of tasks. On the other hand, the program can be so feature rich that require an advanced user with data analytic skills to fully utility. Companies that use the software will need to have at least one manager procure training before utilizing its full range of features.
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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
    Cegid
    • Clean and easy navigation: it is very user-friendly and compared to other solutions I have utilized, there is a clear difference on how information is displayed and also ease of navigation and speed of response of the platform.
    • All modules are really integrated and it is so much power when there is a correlation between say the data displayed in Talent Management and the info seen on the C&B module for example from a performance and compensation perspective, visualizing info and being able to analyze it easier for decision making.
    • Customizable, in our case, we use the solution and enjoy the multiple benefits and efficiencies due to how data is organized and presented and the same time we have the advantage that the user interface is all customized to our own corporate brand/look and feel, color palette and graphical line.
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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
    Cegid
    • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can be a bit overwhelming for light users with limited experience.
    • The performance review features are extensive and require a highly skilled manager that work with data analytics
    • The program is not quite as strong in its recruitment features as other software offerings.
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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
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Cegid
    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
    Cegid
    It is excellent support so far, during implementation and also while live, the only reason why I am giving a 9 is because in some cases we could have had a quicker response or solution, but so far this doesn't look like an issue at all, and the vendor has been making sure we have what we need.
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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
    Cegid
    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
    Cegid
    Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR really shines as a flexible product capable of evolving with an organization's changing needs. Its robust features, cloud based architecture, and performance analysis help push the product ahead of some of its competitors. While not perfect, the software offers in-depth performance review functions and data analysis tools that show performance trends. With its self administrative tools, employees can help manage their own information, reducing workload for HR managers
    Incentivized
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    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
    Cegid
    • We now have a tool which is a single solution and connects our employee information for 5 countries and 30K + employees, a single source, talk about efficiency.
    • This is a big step in Digital Transformation, reducing times to complete several processes and also the use of paper forms.
    • Definitely, savings related to the number of solutions software wise that is now integrated and scalable with meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management.
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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.
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    ScreenShots

    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.