ELMO Software vs. Frontline HCM (Aesop Online)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ELMO Software
Score 9.0 out of 10
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ELMO Software (ASX:ELO) is a cloud-based solution that helps thousands of organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to manage their people, process and pay. ELMO solutions span the entire employee lifecycle from ‘hire to retire’. They can be used together or stand-alone, and are configurable according to an organisation’s unique processes and workflows.N/A
Frontline HCM (Aesop Online)
Score 7.8 out of 10
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Pricing
ELMO SoftwareFrontline HCM (Aesop Online)
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ELMO SoftwareFrontline HCM (Aesop Online)
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
ELMO SoftwareFrontline HCM (Aesop Online)
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
ELMO Software
7.9
Ratings
1% above category average
Frontline HCM (Aesop Online)
7.0
Ratings
11% below category average
Employee demographic data8.00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.70 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management7.80 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.60 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
ELMO Software
8.1
Ratings
2% above category average
Frontline HCM (Aesop Online)
-
Ratings
Pay calculation8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
ELMO Software
8.5
Ratings
6% above category average
Frontline HCM (Aesop Online)
9.6
Ratings
18% above category average
Approval workflow8.50 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Balance details8.50 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
ELMO Software
7.9
Ratings
2% below category average
Frontline HCM (Aesop Online)
6.8
Ratings
17% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information8.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.20 Ratings6.10 Ratings
Employee recognition7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
ELMO Software
7.7
Ratings
3% above category average
Frontline HCM (Aesop Online)
8.1
Ratings
8% above category average
Report builder7.50 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.70 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data7.80 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ELMO Software
7.8
Ratings
1% below category average
Frontline HCM (Aesop Online)
8.0
Ratings
1% above category average
New hire portal8.20 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools7.40 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ELMO Software
7.8
Ratings
2% below category average
Frontline HCM (Aesop Online)
-
Ratings
Individual goal setting8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ELMO Software
7.6
Ratings
3% below category average
Frontline HCM (Aesop Online)
7.0
Ratings
11% below category average
Performance plans7.70 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking6.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
ELMO Software
7.4
Ratings
5% below category average
Frontline HCM (Aesop Online)
10.0
Ratings
25% above category average
Create succession plans/pools7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search6.40 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Candidate development7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
ELMO Software
7.5
Ratings
3% below category average
Frontline HCM (Aesop Online)
-
Ratings
Job Requisition Management7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting6.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
ELMO SoftwareFrontline HCM (Aesop Online)
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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8.1
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Likelihood to Renew
-
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9.0
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Usability
8.0
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9.0
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Availability
8.2
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8.0
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Performance
-
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10.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.6
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9.0
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In-Person Training
-
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10.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
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9.0
(0 ratings)
Configurability
4.5
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
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7.0
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Product Scalability
6.4
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10.0
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
7.3
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9.0
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Vendor pre-sale
7.3
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10.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ELMO SoftwareFrontline HCM (Aesop Online)
Likelihood to Recommend
The performance review process is clear and easy to complete, for both employee and manager. I have experienced this in both roles, with my own staff, and undergoing my own review with my manager. I haven't experienced scenarios where it is less appropriate, I think our HR department customised the software well to our needs.
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Frontline is well suited for an organization such as a school district where teachers sometimes need to put in for a substitute at the last minute or especially early in the morning. The system also helps with substitutes in picking up the jobs when a teacher puts in an absence.
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Pros
  • Has extensive courses library (theory and video library).
  • Very responsive, resourceful and efficient support team.
  • Stuff survey - great range of available templates.
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  • Easily submission process. Select the day you need to schedule on the listed calendar, mark the type of request, and submit.
  • Works on different digital devices including phones, tablets, and computers.
  • Easily track your balances by looking at your account history.
  • Delete requests you have already submitted.
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Cons
  • Help seems unavailable.
  • A guide or how-to would be extremely appreciated - I haven't found any, at least for user level.
  • User interface could follow a more standard/familiar approach.
  • Some panes should be collapsible (e.g. the right "Work Flow" area, which gives very little help).
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  • Teachers cannot cancel their own absence. We have to ask the office staff to do so. This is irritating when an absence must be canceled (Due to a canceled professional development, for example).
  • Sometimes absences go unfilled. It would be great if AESOP could have a roster of qualified substitutes to cover absences.
  • You cannot assign your absence to a particular substitute if you know he or she is available and a good fit for your absence.
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Likelihood to Renew
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Long time customer with Frontline Absence Management. Product support has been excellent, integrations easy to work with, & suite of products mesh together well.
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Usability
Once I learned the specific way of doing things, the software became very logical and ergonomic. It is easy to use and is an excellent resource for many of the specific tasks required for my role, especially in relation to staff onboarding and management. It is also excellent as a resource for my own personal HR information.
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While we have had minor issues logging in as our organization has its own login page, the site and its application are very easy to use. So long as members of a group log in through the appropriate page, navigating and using this site is quite easy. With the transition from Aesop to Frontline, the page also seems to have worked through any glitches found with the previous page and its app.
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Reliability and Availability
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There have been several times the system was unavailable. When there has been an issue, Frontline HAS NOT notified us....which has been disappointing.
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Performance
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No issues reported by end users of slow or not loading pages.
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Support Rating
I am not sure whether you are asking how the learning & development team rates ELMO Software or how ELMO supports our team when issues arise with the software? It is not my decision to purchase the software nor am I involved with the maintenance of the software.
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Due to our organization having its own page, the support needed from Aesop or Frontline has been limited. However, individuals who need support from this site have found their interactions with tech support to be quick and easy. Frontline employee responses are timely and very helpful, providing quick and knowledgeable support.
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In-Person Training
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Our Implementer/Trainer was a product line expert. He (Connor) walked us through every step with confidence and explained everything in detail. Frontline provided written documentation, cut-n-paste emails to staff, and a test environment for us to play in. We were able to test unique scenarios without actually sending emails, notifications, alerts to staff. This was very useful.
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Implementation Rating
I was not involved
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Our Frontline implementer was an expert in the field & knew the product in & out. We had very little issues going live.
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Alternatives Considered
Aspen is more straightforward in creating a course of personal development recognized by our industry, but your ELMO Software is generally easier to use. As the workforce in our company is very often built by the majority of people with basic academic background education, IE they often have only just completed year 10... it is very important your element of making it easy to understand, using simple words and clear explained multiple choices in the final quiz
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Frontline seems to be the industry standard for this software in the education industry. I am not familiar with any competitors or what was evaluated prior to implementing Frontline. For it to be the industry standard, I would assume that its cost is fair in relation to competitors and that the onboarding process is simple.
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Scalability
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Our district has approximately 300 substitutes & 1,800 employees. Size has never been an issue with Absence Management. There are other districts much larger using Absence Management with no problems
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Return on Investment
  • It has been helpful
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  • Old technology that needs to be updated
  • It is a web based system, unless you want to pay for the app which is a waste of money
  • Does not offer a global view of all activity such as new assignments, cancelled assignments and modified assignments.
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