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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

    Access PeopleHR

    Score5.9 out of 10
    N/AWith users among 7,000+ companies, Access PeopleHR is a cloud-based HR and payroll software designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Its features enable SMBs to manage their workforce and automate more of their HR processes.

    $3

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Meta4 PeopleNetAccess PeopleHR
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Starter
    £3
    per month
    Core
    £5.50
    per month
    Pro
    £8
    per month
    Elite
    £9.50
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Meta4 PeopleNetAccess PeopleHR
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details——
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    Community Pulse
    Meta4 PeopleNetAccess PeopleHR
    Considered Both Products
    Cegid
    No answer on this topic
    The Access Group
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    40%
    Would buy again
    2 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    40%
    Happy with the feature set
    2 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Meta4 PeopleNetAccess PeopleHR
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Access PeopleHR
    6.6
    7 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Employee demographic data7.02 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Employment history7.02 Ratings5.87 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.02 Ratings6.96 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.02 Ratings9.55 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.02 Ratings4.66 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.02 Ratings5.27 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.2
    1 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Access PeopleHR
    5.7
    5 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Pay calculation6.01 Ratings4.95 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors5.01 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration6.01 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management7.01 Ratings6.35 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.01 Ratings4.94 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Access PeopleHR
    6.1
    7 Ratings
    30% below category average
    Approval workflow7.01 Ratings6.27 Ratings
    Balance details7.01 Ratings6.07 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment5.01 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.2
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Access PeopleHR
    6.0
    7 Ratings
    32% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.02 Ratings5.77 Ratings
    Update personal information8.02 Ratings6.67 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.01 Ratings6.47 Ratings
    Employee recognition5.01 Ratings5.55 Ratings
    View job history8.02 Ratings5.97 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Access PeopleHR
    5.3
    7 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Report builder7.02 Ratings6.37 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings4.67 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.02 Ratings4.95 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    4% below category average
    New hire portal9.01 Ratings6.36 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    7.0
    5 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Corporate goal setting9.01 Ratings5.65 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.01 Ratings5.65 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    7.3
    6 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Performance plans9.02 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.02 Ratings5.25 Ratings
    Review reminders9.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings5.24 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate search9.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Candidate development9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    6.0
    6 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Job Requisition Management9.02 Ratings6.26 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.02 Ratings3.55 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.02 Ratings3.55 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.02 Ratings5.55 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.02 Ratings5.16 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    -
    Ratings
    Access PeopleHR
    7.3
    4 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.34 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Meta4 PeopleNetAccess PeopleHR
    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
    Meta4 PeopleNetAccess PeopleHR
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    4.6
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Meta4 PeopleNetAccess PeopleHR
    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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    The Access Group
    It's simple to use even for non-technical employees, making it very simple to install even for a workforce that hasn't grown up in the digital age, and for that People HR is the best option to fit in. I haven't got in any situation yet where I see People HR as less appropriate except Applications Tracking Systems as I have never worked on that module much.
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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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    The Access Group
    • Complex reporting is made easy through the reporting capabilities of the system. We have been using reports for the past year and absolutely trust the accuracy of the data produced. The reports are generated easily through the system and can be exported into an editable Excel spreadsheet which is great.
    • The self-service of data is great for freeing up HR time. Employees can update their personal information themselves quickly and easily.
    • The App is a great feature of People HR. A large proportion of our employees work in our warehouse and as such don't have their own computer at work. The app allows those employees easy access to the system on the go.
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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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    The Access Group
    • The UI could do with being more Up to date, i find it easy to use but is quite cartoon like.
    • More Details for skills is required, I have some certifications but the system does not recognise the Brand
    • Emails that are sent out could use an overhaul as they don't stand out as much as i think they should
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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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    The Access Group
    No answers on this topic
    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
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    The Access Group
    Prior to initially taking out our PeopleHR contract i reviewed many HR systems and PeopleHR seemed the best option as it seemed to have the most functionality for the best price. However that was many years ago now and since being a customer of PeopleHR and now going with Timetastic, i wouldn't recommend PeopleHR. The costs have increased substantially but there hasn't been any significant improvements in the software that we've seen/utilised. There's also a lot of system issues that seem to occur frequently. Not to mention the service has taken a total nosedive since PeopleHR were taken over by Access. Whilst Timetastic is a much more basic system and really just a holiday planner, the cost is cheaper than anything I've seen on the market. For the more HRIS functionality, we've opted to utilise our O365 and create a Sharepoint HR Management Site which is much more cost effecitve us and we can avoid having to deal with Access which is a huge plus
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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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    The Access Group
    • PeopleHR has reduced the amount of holiday queries coming through to the HR Team. This has saved us around 2 hours per week.
    • PeopleHR has increased visibility to line managers of their team and indirect reports for holiday / time management.
    • The ATS has enabled us to automate responses/templates to all candidates applying for roles, send updates, reject, invite to interview etc. in a much quicker time frame. This has reduced hours of work writing emails per week.
    • PeopleHR has given more responsibility and ownership to our managers to do their roles.
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