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Breathe

Overview

What is Breathe?

Breathe in Horsham provides that their HR software is designed to be used effectively by people with no prior experience of HR from day one, and provides ongoing training and support as part of monthly subscriptions to help customers make…

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Pricing

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1-10 people

£12 / per month

Cloud
per business

11-20 people

£24 / per month

Cloud
per business

21-50 people

£61 / per month

Cloud
per business

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Details

What is Breathe?

Breathe is a people software that helps SMEs move their core people processes online. With both HR and rota management software's, Breathe boasts users among more than 10,000 UK-based businesses and charities. The vendor states Breathe is endorsed and recommended by a network of more than 500 partners.

Organisations that use Breathe include AgeUK, Huel, RocketMill, Big Issue, and The Wildlife Trust.

Breathe is available with a 14-day free trial.

Breathe Features

Human Resource Management Features

  • Supported: Employee demographic data
  • Supported: Employment history
  • Supported: Job profiles and administration
  • Supported: Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
  • Supported: Benefits information
  • Supported: Organizational charting
  • Supported: Organization and location management
  • Supported: Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)

Leave and Attendance Management Features

  • Supported: Approval workflow
  • Supported: Email notifications
  • Supported: Balance details
  • Supported: Travel absence management
  • Supported: Annual carry-forward and encashment

Employee Self Service Features

  • Supported: Employee login
  • Supported: View and generate pay and benefit information
  • Supported: Update personal information
  • Supported: Request time off
  • Supported: View job history
  • Supported: View company policy documentation
  • Supported: View company news and information
  • Supported: Employee recognition

Asset Management Features

  • Supported: Tracking of all physical assets

HR Reporting Features

  • Supported: Pre-built reports

Integration with other HR capabilities Features

  • Supported: Additional HR capabilities (talent management, LMS, etc.) supplied by same vendor

Performance Management Features

  • Supported: Performance plans
  • Supported: Performance improvement plans
  • Supported: Review status tracking
  • Supported: Review reminders
  • Supported: Multiple review frequency

Onboarding Features

  • Supported: Manager tracking tools

Performance and Goals Features

  • Supported: Corporate goal setting
  • Supported: Individual goal setting
  • Supported: Performance tracking

Recruiting / ATS Features

  • Supported: Job Requisition Management
  • Supported: Company Website Posting
  • Supported: Publish to Social Media
  • Supported: Applicant Tracking
  • Supported: Notifications and Alerts

Additional Features

  • Supported: Rota management
  • Supported: Shift scheduling
  • Supported: Timeclock
  • Supported: Online training platform
  • Supported: Expense tracking & management

Breathe Screenshots

Screenshot of the personal dashboard for every user, where users can access any area they might need.Screenshot of an additional dashboard called the HR Dashboard, which is a centralised hub for all HR needs that provides meaningful data. It is also used to automate administrative tasks, gain an overview of what’s coming up & keep on top of HR to-do’s.Screenshot of the a birds-eye view of who’s off and when with the holiday calendar. The Breathe calendar with Office 365 or Google calendar.Screenshot of the holiday dashboard, where teams gain visibility of their holiday allowance and days remaining. Here, teams can book holiday requests from anywhere, from any device, at any time.Screenshot of the performance management features helps recognise and reward people for their hard work. It is also used to track employee performance, arrange one-to-ones, manage annual appraisal meetings, and set goals or targets for staff to strive for.Screenshot of the company's organisation chart, which is visible at a glance.Screenshot of reports that help to make sense of HR information and ensure the actions are data-driven. Within Breathe, running reports on sickness, finance, time logs can be done.Screenshot of the Kudos feature, used to boost employee engagement and satisfaction by sending a team messages of recognition. Anyone in the company can send kudos to anyone else, letting HR know who’s really making an impact on the team.Screenshot of settings where Breathe can be customized.Screenshot of company document storage in the cloud, with unlimited online storage.Screenshot of the Learn module, to upskill and educate people on important topics.Screenshot of a report into holiday usage across a company, used to visualise how much holiday has been taken against the company's holiday year - individually, by department or as a company.Screenshot of useful articles and guides on how to use the system.Screenshot of a recruitment module used to create and share new vacancies and track applicants.Screenshot of an individual user profile, including everything from personal information and contact details, to job details and personal notes.

Breathe Videos

What is the Breathe Culture Pledge?
What is Breathe HR?
Breathe HR's Holiday Management feature
Breathe HR's Sickness and Absence Management feature
Breathe HR's Employee Performance Management feature
What is Breathe Rota, Time & Attendance?
Customer case study - Small Batch Coffee Roasters

Breathe Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesUnited Kingdom
Supported LanguagesEnglish
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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

BreatheHR is a user-friendly software that simplifies HR processes and saves valuable time for HR professionals. Users appreciate the centralized hub it provides for accessing information, updates, and documents related to team holidays and holiday entitlement. They also find it useful for recording and reviewing reports on sickness and other relevant areas. BreatheHR helps in keeping employee data safe and managing it more effectively, reducing administrative paperwork and simplifying holiday bookings. It has been praised by users for streamlining the holiday approval process, aiding in monitoring one-to-one meetings, and efficiently managing annual leave for staff working different shifts and with varying holiday allowances. The software offers features such as document storage, reminders for annual reviews and other important events, and a rota system with time clocks. It provides a transparent record of staff information, assisting in managing absence, holidays, and one-to-one meetings efficiently. Users have experienced time savings, appreciate the insights provided, and find it convenient for self-serving holiday bookings, tracking one-to-one meetings, and accessing the organization chart. BreatheHR offers a secure and accessible location for storing personal data and important documents, improving the holiday application and approval process, and facilitating remote access to information. It has freed up time for HR professionals to be more productive, easily find documents, and have everything they need in one place for clients and employees. The software has been problem-free, providing a secure and efficient way to manage HR processes online, aiding in tracking attendance, sickness patterns, and personal learning objectives. BreatheHR offers an easy and universal way to manage leave and sickness, simplifies onboarding, and is cost-effective for scaling up businesses. Managers find it helpful for managing their teams, keeping track of team holiday calendars, ensuring efficient work scheduling.

In summary, BreatheHR solves the problem of scattered employee data by providing a centralized location for all information. It improves employee engagement by offering a convenient and user-friendly platform to access HR records and documents. With features such as document storage, reminders for important events, and a rota system, it streamlines processes for managing holidays, one-to-one meetings, and absence. The software not only saves time for HR professionals but also enhances accountability, site security, and timesheet management. Users appreciate the simplicity and ease of use that BreatheHR brings to HR management, replacing outdated methods and providing a fast and organized central HR system.

User-Friendly and Intuitive: Users overwhelmingly find BreatheHR to be very user-friendly and intuitive. Many reviewers have stated that the platform is easy to navigate and understand, allowing staff to quickly grasp how to use it without the need for extensive training. Simplicity of the System: The simplicity of BreatheHR is highly valued by users. Its straightforward design enables easy navigation and quick access to relevant information when needed. This feature has been praised by multiple reviewers as it saves time on administrative tasks and makes managing HR processes more efficient. Cloud-Based Accessibility: The cloud-based accessibility of BreatheHR on any device is highly convenient according to many users. They appreciate being able to access the software from anywhere, making it easier for employees to manage their own holiday and sick leave, track objectives, training, documents, and other employee information conveniently.

Difficulties with Leave and Contracted Hours: Some users have found it challenging to link contracted hours with annual leave and update them across multiple job roles. They mention that the process of inputting working patterns/hours and leave entitlement is time-consuming. Lack of Human Interaction: Users have expressed frustration when trying to speak to a person instead of a bot at times. They feel that the lack of human interaction can be impersonal and less helpful in resolving their queries. Login Issues and Unenticing Dashboard: Several users have mentioned having to log in twice, which they find inconvenient. Additionally, they find the dashboard unenticing and not visually appealing. Other notable cons mentioned by users include difficulties in setting up notifications for trigger points for sickness, strange holiday calculations, inability to import staff payslips, need for marking off multiple expenses together instead of individually, lack of HR specialism reflected in platform's functionality, inconsistencies and messy workarounds for basic problems, limited customization options and desire for more training modules, desire for repeated notifications until an area has been updated appropriately, lack of integration with other programs such as expenses section not linking into another program, cumbersome restrictions on working and holiday patterns.

Users recommend trying the free trial of Breathe to determine its suitability for managing HR needs in small organizations and not-for-profits. Breathe is considered user-friendly and easy to administer, making HR tasks more efficient. It is recommended as a cost-effective solution for people management in SMEs. However, some users suggest that Breathe may not be as effective for larger organizations with more advanced needs.

Users also praise Breathe as a great platform for day-to-day HR support, finding it more user-friendly compared to other systems they have used. It is recommended as an affordable and easy-to-use way to streamline HR processes in small to medium-sized companies. Breathe covers all primary aspects of HR management and is particularly suitable for companies that are just starting to use HR software. However, as companies grow and require more advanced features, users suggest considering other options.

Breathe is highly valued by users in small organizations and not-for-profits due to its usefulness and cost-effectiveness. It saves time and effort and is easy to administer. Users suggest providing more flexibility in developing features such as Kudos and reports to adapt to potential remote working needs.

Additionally, users recommend making use of the expenses function provided by Breathe, which helps save time and ensures accuracy. They find the function for HR policies useful as a reference point. The holiday submission process and calendar are also deemed effective for team coordination. Users also appreciate the training request form for written confirmation of requests.

Overall, users recommend Breathe as a valuable solution for small organizations and not-for-profits, but caution about its limitations for larger organizations with more complex requirements.

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Breathe does exactly what I need

Rating: 10 out of 10
September 09, 2022
RM
Vetted Review
Verified User
Breathe
4 years of experience
I use Breathe to log time off in lieu and to request and manage my holidays. I also view my 121's from my Line Manager and also log training
  • Manages holiday entitlement
  • Manages TOIL requests
  • Delivers company announcements
  • Holds vital information about me and my role
Cons
  • More detail of TOIL requests would be better
  • It would be nice if it linked to Outlook for logging training for staff
  • It would be nice if it could integrate with another H & S software package I use
I can request and check holiday with ease and see company announcements very quickly
  • Holiday management
  • Company announcements
  • Data security of personal information
Human Resource Management (7)
28.571428571428573%
2.9
Employee demographic data
N/A
N/A
Employment history
100%
10.0
Job profiles and administration
100%
10.0
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
N/A
N/A
Organizational charting
N/A
N/A
Organization and location management
N/A
N/A
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Leave and Attendance Management (3)
100%
10.0
Approval workflow
100%
10.0
Balance details
100%
10.0
Annual carry-forward and encashment
100%
10.0
Employee Self Service (5)
60%
6.0
View and generate pay and benefit information
N/A
N/A
Update personal information
100%
10.0
View job history
100%
10.0
View company policy documentation
N/A
N/A
Employee recognition
100%
10.0
Asset Management (1)
N/A
N/A
Tracking of all physical assets
N/A
N/A
HR Reporting (1)
N/A
N/A
Pre-built reports
N/A
N/A
Integration with other HR capabilities
N/A
N/A
Performance Management (5)
20%
2.0
Performance plans
100%
10.0
Performance improvement plans
N/A
N/A
Review status tracking
N/A
N/A
Review reminders
N/A
N/A
Multiple review frequency
N/A
N/A
Succession Planning
N/A
N/A
Onboarding (1)
N/A
N/A
Manager tracking tools
N/A
N/A
Performance and Goals (3)
N/A
N/A
Corporate goal setting
N/A
N/A
Individual goal setting
N/A
N/A
Performance tracking
N/A
N/A
Recruiting / ATS (5)
20%
2.0
Job Requisition Management
N/A
N/A
Company Website Posting
N/A
N/A
Publish to Social Media
N/A
N/A
Applicant Tracking
N/A
N/A
Notifications and Alerts
100%
10.0
  • I am just a user, so this is not relevant to me
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