PeopleGuru vs. PeopleStrategy

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
PeopleGuru
Score 7.6 out of 10
N/A
PeopleGuru is a cloud-based Human Capital Management solution designed for mid-market organizations. From recruitment to retirement, PeopleGuru HCM manages the entire employee life cycle. PeopleGuru's single platform, single database, solution includes: HR, Payroll, Benefits Management, Onboarding, Recruiting, Reporting and Analytics, ACA Management, Salary Administration, Performance Management, and Social Collaboration Tools. In addition to PeopleGuru's next generation technology, PeopleGuru…N/A
PeopleStrategy
Score 10.0 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
PeopleGuruPeopleStrategy
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PeopleGuruPeopleStrategy
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredRequired
Additional DetailsPeopleStrategy'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
PeopleGuruPeopleStrategy
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru
6.8
13 Ratings
16% below category average
PeopleStrategy
10.0
2 Ratings
23% above category average
Employee demographic data6.912 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Employment history6.611 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.810 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.6.011 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Organizational charting5.89 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Organization and location management7.39 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.19 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru
7.4
12 Ratings
10% below category average
PeopleStrategy
10.0
2 Ratings
20% above category average
Pay calculation8.012 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment7.09 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Benefit plan administration5.68 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.311 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.710 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Reimbursement management7.64 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru
6.7
11 Ratings
20% below category average
PeopleStrategy
10.0
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Approval workflow7.111 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Balance details6.411 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment6.59 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru
7.6
13 Ratings
7% below category average
PeopleStrategy
10.0
2 Ratings
20% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.013 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Update personal information8.213 Ratings10.02 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.110 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Employee recognition7.46 Ratings10.01 Ratings
View job history7.39 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru
7.3
5 Ratings
8% below category average
PeopleStrategy
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets7.35 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru
6.3
13 Ratings
20% below category average
PeopleStrategy
10.0
2 Ratings
26% above category average
Report builder6.513 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Pre-built reports6.913 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data5.66 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru
7.2
10 Ratings
10% below category average
PeopleStrategy
10.0
1 Ratings
22% above category average
New hire portal7.310 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Manager tracking tools7.16 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru
7.1
2 Ratings
15% below category average
PeopleStrategy
10.0
1 Ratings
19% above category average
Corporate goal setting6.41 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting6.52 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.21 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance tracking7.32 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru
6.4
4 Ratings
23% below category average
PeopleStrategy
10.0
1 Ratings
22% above category average
Performance plans5.64 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance improvement plans6.93 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Review status tracking5.64 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Review reminders6.83 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Multiple review frequency7.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru
6.0
2 Ratings
28% below category average
PeopleStrategy
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
Create succession plans/pools5.51 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development6.41 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru
6.4
6 Ratings
19% below category average
PeopleStrategy
10.0
1 Ratings
25% above category average
Job Requisition Management5.75 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.55 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Publish to Social Media6.23 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting6.44 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.42 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Applicant Tracking5.45 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts6.05 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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Score 9.3 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 8.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
PeopleGuruPeopleStrategy
Likelihood to Recommend
7.6
(13 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
6.4
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.7
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
1.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.5
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
7.5
(14 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
PeopleGuruPeopleStrategy
Likelihood to Recommend
PeopleGuru
I'd say PeopleGuru is well suited for most businesses -- a more significant (200+ employees) company may want to use something with a sleeker design. This provider is willing to work with cannabis businesses, which is unusual for payroll providers now.
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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
PeopleGuru
  • One system for all human resource functions.
  • Easy ticketing function if you have an issue with the software.
  • Cost effective option.
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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
PeopleGuru
  • Position change future dating
  • Timecard reporting including approval (multiple reports to show timecard with approval)
  • W2 Reconciliation Reports (had to calculate wages to verify accuracy)
  • Benefit Plan effective dating & how it affects the deduction effective dating (results in payroll errors if not careful)
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PeopleStrategy
  • Certain functions cannot be integrated unless you have purchase that specific package
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Likelihood to Renew
PeopleGuru
The software is cost-effective and exceeds our needs compared to the previous software.
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PeopleStrategy
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Usability
PeopleGuru
The software is intuitive and user friendly.
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PeopleStrategy
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Support Rating
PeopleGuru
The customer service is great for the most part. There are a few issues with tax filings but overall I am pleased with the customer service provided by PeopleGuru.
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PeopleStrategy
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Online Training
PeopleGuru
The trainer was difficult to understand.
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PeopleStrategy
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Implementation Rating
PeopleGuru
The implementation process was cumbersome and stressful. It took an extremely long time to complete this process. We had to learn a lot on the fly because this was the first implementation for all of us. The process would have been a lot easier if there was a third party that could assist with a lot of the work required to transfer and verify data.
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PeopleStrategy
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Alternatives Considered
PeopleGuru
PeopleGuru is better than other cannabis-friendly payroll systems, like CheckWriters or MyPaperlessOffice (companies so small they were not available in your dropdown). It is not as good as bigger companies that are not cannabis-friendly, like ADP or Paylocity. ADP is super expensive but given the choice I would be with Paylocity over PeopleGuru.
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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
PeopleGuru
  • Less platforms that need to be managed or maintained
  • Less platforms to pay monthly or annual fees for
  • More costly than Gusto
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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

PeopleGuru Screenshots

Screenshot of A single employee profile panel stores all employee data including personal documents, PTO requests, banking, skills, certifications, awards, and more.Screenshot of PeopleGuru HCM is delivered with client defined dashboards which can be easily configured and controlled by an employee and/or administrator to improve the employee experience and drive user adoption. All dashboards can be easily exported to Excel.Screenshot of A user experience designed to help employees select the right benefits for themselves, family members, and dependents.Screenshot of The Employee Master makes it easy to manage a large, dynamic workforce. Filter by different locations, departments, or other various structures.Screenshot of Available either via mobile or self-service, employees have access to their pay stubs, W-2s, compensation statements, and PTO management.Screenshot of Unique to PeopleGuru is our Daily Feed- a modern day communication platform to engage, reward, recognize, and collaborate with your people. With the Daily Feed, employees can communicate with work groups, use direct private messaging, and publish posts for their peers.

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