Meta4 PeopleNet vs. SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Meta4 PeopleNet
Score 7.0 out of 10
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Meta4 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
SilkRoad Onboarding
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
SilkRoad Onboarding is a component of the SilkRoad Life Suite platform. It includes functionality for onboarding, including electronic offer support, retention during Mergers & Acquisitions, and offboarding personnel. It is optimized for enterprise organizations.N/A
Pricing
Meta4 PeopleNetSilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Meta4 PeopleNetSilkRoad Onboarding
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Top Pros
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Features
Meta4 PeopleNetSilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
2 Ratings
11% below category average
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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Ratings
Employee demographic data7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.2
1 Ratings
26% below category average
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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Pay calculation6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.3
1 Ratings
25% below category average
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
-
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Approval workflow7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.2
2 Ratings
12% below category average
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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View and generate pay and benefit information8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
2 Ratings
8% below category average
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
-
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Report builder7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
1 Ratings
12% above category average
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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New hire portal9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
10% above category average
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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Corporate goal setting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
12% above category average
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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Performance plans9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
1 Ratings
13% above category average
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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Create succession plans/pools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
15% above category average
SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
-
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Job Requisition Management9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Meta4 PeopleNetSilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
7.0
(18 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(3 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
7.1
(4 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
4.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Meta4 PeopleNetSilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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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SilkRoad
I like the idea of RedCarpet. If it was fully functional for us, I really think it would be a great tool to use. However, the lack of response and the response time itself in tech support is definitely a downfall for our company
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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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SilkRoad
  • Employee Task Management: Red Carpet provides a customized welcome portal and system for task management, based upon each employee's location, role, department, etc. It allows the organization to build chronological tasks to complete on the front end, which seamlessly flows through as each are completed.
  • Streamlined Process: During the development process, it causes the employer to re-think its current onboarding process, forms, reason and timing for completing tasks, etc. This results in not only creation of electronic forms, but also an improved overall process.
  • Monitors workflow: Through visible tasks/colors on the back end, as well as reporting features, HR administrators and Managers/Supervisors can easily see where each employee is in their new hire process. Quickly view what tasks remain incomplete, as well as if an individual/team is causing a delay in the process.
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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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SilkRoad
  • They have made major improvements to the user interface while we have been a customer but still have some work to do in this space.
  • On the employee onboarding portal; some of the functionality could be more robust (ie: Broader Font Library; more customizable skin).
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Usability
Cegid
No answers on this topic
SilkRoad
It takes a lot of training and reading up on the processes in order to use it, but once you've had a lot of trial and error, you figure out the system quickly. Once you put together a user guide specific for your company's use of the product, it's easier for new employees to use RedCarpet and understand the different functions within it.
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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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SilkRoad
Support is adequate. They are about the same, and the expected turn around time is acceptable in the industry standard. We have no complaints with customer support. The tracking system is good and allows for updates to issues, so there are generally no questions where the case may sit with engineering or application support.
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Implementation Rating
Cegid
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SilkRoad
SilkRoad's training/demo video was viewed well prior to beginning implementation. HR Team did not remember details and the video was not sufficient enough to understand all of the features within the system in order to communicate needs to the vendor/implementation expert. Implementation should have been walked through, step by step, by the vendor and each section of their required spreadsheet and the development of the portal should have been explained in depth.
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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
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SilkRoad
We have previewed several onboarding platforms, but none has come close to the quality and flexibility of SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet). Prehire task management allows each department to do what they do best to prepare for the new hire's first day. Keys, computer access, and office spaces are prepared in advance, so each new hire feels valued.
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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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SilkRoad
  • Positive impact to ROI, we don't have hard numbers for overall but just in time spent on chasing paperwork I would say we save a minimum of 20 minutes per new hire and we hire 600+ people/year.
  • We save an unknown amount on properly completed I9 forms since the system doesn't let you make errors that were always common on paper forms.
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