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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ELMO Software

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AELMO 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

    Namely

    Score7.2 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
    Pricing
    ELMO SoftwareNamely
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ELMO SoftwareNamely
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    ELMO SoftwareNamely
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    ELMO Software
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    66%
    Would buy again
    58 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    71%
    Delivers good value for the price
    50 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    69%
    Happy with the feature set
    61 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    54%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    30 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    61%
    Implementation went as expected
    36 Answers
    Features
    ELMO SoftwareNamely
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ELMO Software and Namely
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    11 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Namely
    7.0
    143 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Employee demographic data8.09 Ratings7.7132 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.78 Ratings7.130 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.27 Ratings7.0132 Ratings
    Organizational charting8.38 Ratings4.6134 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.88 Ratings6.3129 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.65 Ratings8.382 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings7.9138 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ELMO Software and Namely
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    8.1
    5 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Namely
    6.9
    127 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Pay calculation8.25 Ratings9.0111 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors8.14 Ratings5.553 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.03 Ratings8.1109 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.03 Ratings8.9113 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.23 Ratings4.1100 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.83 Ratings6.657 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings6.057 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ELMO Software and Namely
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Namely
    7.4
    124 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Approval workflow8.53 Ratings6.5121 Ratings
    Balance details8.53 Ratings7.1116 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.595 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ELMO Software and Namely
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    10 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Namely
    8.3
    141 Ratings
    3% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.05 Ratings8.5129 Ratings
    Update personal information8.010 Ratings9.1140 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.26 Ratings7.5127 Ratings
    Employee recognition7.66 Ratings7.8116 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings8.4134 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ELMO Software and Namely
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Namely
    8.2
    121 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Report builder7.56 Ratings8.5117 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.76 Ratings8.5112 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.84 Ratings7.574 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ELMO Software and Namely
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    7 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Namely
    6.7
    116 Ratings
    16% below category average
    New hire portal8.26 Ratings8.7110 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools7.44 Ratings4.885 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ELMO Software and Namely
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    8 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Namely
    4.1
    96 Ratings
    64% below category average
    Individual goal setting8.28 Ratings3.194 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.08 Ratings3.172 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.38 Ratings4.189 Ratings
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings6.086 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ELMO Software and Namely
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.6
    10 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Namely
    5.9
    107 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Performance plans7.710 Ratings4.696 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans7.710 Ratings2.268 Ratings
    Review status tracking6.78 Ratings7.695 Ratings
    Review reminders7.79 Ratings7.698 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency8.29 Ratings7.485 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ELMO Software and Namely
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.4
    7 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Namely
    5.9
    21 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools7.96 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking7.66 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search6.45 Ratings5.921 Ratings
    Candidate development7.96 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ELMO Software and Namely
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.5
    5 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Namely
    8.8
    6 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Job Requisition Management7.84 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.74 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media7.32 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting6.82 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.82 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking7.53 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts7.94 Ratings8.66 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ELMO Software and Namely
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    -
    Ratings
    Namely
    5.9
    53 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings5.953 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    ELMO SoftwareNamely
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    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ELMO SoftwareNamely
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    7.9
    (145 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (15 ratings)
    8.4
    (71 ratings)
    Availability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.6
    (8 ratings)
    8.0
    (27 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (85 ratings)
    Configurability
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ELMO SoftwareNamely
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ELMO Software
    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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    Namely
    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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    Pros
    ELMO Software
    • 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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    Namely
    • 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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    Cons
    ELMO Software
    • 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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    Namely
    • 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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    Likelihood to Renew
    ELMO Software
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    Namely
    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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    Usability
    ELMO Software
    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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    Namely
    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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    Support Rating
    ELMO Software
    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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    Namely
    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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    Implementation Rating
    ELMO Software
    I was not involved
    Incentivized
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    Namely
    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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    Alternatives Considered
    ELMO Software
    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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    Namely
    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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    Professional Services
    ELMO Software
    Did not use
    Incentivized
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    Namely
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    ELMO Software
    • It has been helpful
    Incentivized
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    Namely
    • 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.
    Incentivized
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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.