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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Access PeopleHR

    Score6 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
    NamelyAccess 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
    NamelyAccess PeopleHR
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    NamelyAccess PeopleHR
    Considered Both Products
    Vensure Employer Services
    No answer on this topic
    The Access Group
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    66%
    Would buy again
    59 Answers
    40%
    Would buy again
    2 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    72%
    Delivers good value for the price
    51 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    70%
    Happy with the feature set
    62 Answers
    40%
    Happy with the feature set
    2 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    54%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    31 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    62%
    Implementation went as expected
    37 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    NamelyAccess PeopleHR
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Namely and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Namely
    9.7
    144 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    6.6
    7 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Employee demographic data8.0133 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Employment history10.0139 Ratings5.87 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.031 Ratings6.96 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.10.0133 Ratings9.55 Ratings
    Organizational charting10.0135 Ratings4.66 Ratings
    Organization and location management10.0130 Ratings5.27 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)10.083 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Namely and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Namely
    9.2
    128 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    5.7
    5 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Pay calculation10.0112 Ratings4.95 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors10.054 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment10.058 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.0110 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Direct deposit files10.0114 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management10.0101 Ratings6.35 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.657 Ratings4.94 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Namely and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Namely
    10.0
    125 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    6.1
    7 Ratings
    30% below category average
    Approval workflow10.0122 Ratings6.27 Ratings
    Balance details10.0117 Ratings6.07 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment10.096 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Namely and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Namely
    7.2
    142 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Access PeopleHR
    6.0
    7 Ratings
    32% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information10.0130 Ratings5.77 Ratings
    Update personal information10.0141 Ratings6.67 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.0128 Ratings6.47 Ratings
    Employee recognition2.1117 Ratings5.55 Ratings
    View job history7.0135 Ratings5.97 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Namely and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Namely
    5.9
    53 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Access PeopleHR
    7.3
    4 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets5.953 Ratings7.34 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Namely and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Namely
    7.8
    122 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    5.3
    7 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Report builder8.0118 Ratings6.37 Ratings
    Pre-built reports8.0113 Ratings4.67 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.574 Ratings4.95 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Namely and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Namely
    6.5
    117 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Access PeopleHR
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    4% below category average
    New hire portal8.0111 Ratings6.36 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools5.086 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Namely and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Namely
    6.3
    97 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Access PeopleHR
    7.0
    5 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Corporate goal setting5.087 Ratings5.65 Ratings
    Individual goal setting3.194 Ratings5.65 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility10.073 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.090 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Namely and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Namely
    6.3
    108 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Access PeopleHR
    7.3
    6 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Performance plans5.097 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans5.069 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.096 Ratings5.25 Ratings
    Review reminders7.099 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.485 Ratings5.24 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Namely and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Namely
    5.9
    21 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Access PeopleHR
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Candidate search5.921 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Namely and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    Namely
    8.8
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    6.0
    6 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Job Requisition Management8.95 Ratings6.26 Ratings
    Company Website Posting8.85 Ratings3.55 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media8.85 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting8.95 Ratings3.55 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.85 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.95 Ratings5.55 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.66 Ratings5.16 Ratings
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    NamelyAccess PeopleHR
    Small Businesses
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
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    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
    NamelyAccess PeopleHR
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.6
    (146 ratings)
    4.6
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (72 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (28 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.5
    (85 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    NamelyAccess PeopleHR
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    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
    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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    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
    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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    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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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    The Access Group
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    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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    The Access Group
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    Support Rating
    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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    The Access Group
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    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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    The Access Group
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    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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    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
    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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    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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    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.

    Access PeopleHR Screenshots

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