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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Access PeopleHR

    Score9 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

    Sage HRMS

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/ASage HRMS is an HR management solution that integrates payroll, benefits, recruiting, employee self-service, and analytics capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    Access PeopleHRSage HRMS
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    £3
    per month
    Core
    £5.50
    per month
    Pro
    £8
    per month
    Elite
    £9.50
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Access PeopleHRSage HRMS
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    Access PeopleHRSage HRMS
    Considered Both Products
    The Access Group
    No answer on this topic
    Sage
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    40%
    Would buy again
    2 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
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    Happy with the feature set
    40%
    Happy with the feature set
    2 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Access PeopleHRSage HRMS
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Access PeopleHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    6.6
    7 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    5.5
    9 Ratings
    35% below category average
    Employee demographic data6.06 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Employment history5.87 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration6.96 Ratings1.39 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.55 Ratings7.99 Ratings
    Organizational charting4.66 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Organization and location management5.27 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.03 Ratings1.27 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Access PeopleHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    5.7
    5 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    4.8
    7 Ratings
    50% below category average
    Pay calculation4.95 Ratings6.17 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors4.05 Ratings4.04 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.01 Ratings6.92 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration4.05 Ratings2.16 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.02 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management6.35 Ratings3.06 Ratings
    Reimbursement management4.94 Ratings3.27 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Access PeopleHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    6.1
    7 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    1.2
    7 Ratings
    148% below category average
    Approval workflow6.27 Ratings1.26 Ratings
    Balance details6.07 Ratings1.27 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment6.06 Ratings1.06 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Access PeopleHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    6.0
    7 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    3.9
    8 Ratings
    70% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information5.77 Ratings4.18 Ratings
    Update personal information6.67 Ratings4.27 Ratings
    View company policy documentation6.47 Ratings1.16 Ratings
    Employee recognition5.55 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    View job history5.97 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Access PeopleHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    7.3
    4 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets7.34 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Access PeopleHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    5.3
    7 Ratings
    34% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    3.7
    8 Ratings
    68% below category average
    Report builder6.37 Ratings2.07 Ratings
    Pre-built reports4.67 Ratings1.28 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data4.95 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Access PeopleHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.0
    4 Ratings
    12% below category average
    New hire portal6.36 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.03 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Access PeopleHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    7.0
    5 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Corporate goal setting5.65 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting5.65 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.02 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Access PeopleHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    7.3
    6 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.8
    5 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Performance plans9.05 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.04 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Review status tracking5.25 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Review reminders8.03 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency5.24 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Access PeopleHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Candidate search7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Candidate development8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Access PeopleHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    6.0
    6 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.6
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Job Requisition Management6.26 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Company Website Posting3.55 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting3.55 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.03 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking5.55 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts5.16 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Access PeopleHRSage HRMS
    Small Businesses
    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
    Access PeopleHRSage HRMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.6
    (7 ratings)
    1.2
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Access PeopleHRSage HRMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    Sage HRMS is a software that fits in all organizations whether small or large and this makes it the most suitable HR solution as it will help you manage your workforce even if it may appear small. The software has analytics and reporting tools that are applicable in performance management where you will use them in assessing the productivity of your employees and plan on how to improve further as a workforce. It further helps in employee on-boarding, payroll management, and talent management
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    Pros
    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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    Sage
    • Ability to see history (like job history) easily at a glance.
    • Ability to make changes easily.
    • Organizing info in the employee record.
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    Cons
    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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    Sage
    • We changed our chart of accounts. The system does not allow you to change the numbering format, so we had to start over with new databases.
    • The tax return portion of the software does not file local taxes. We would definitely like to see this functionality in the future.
    • The payroll piece does not handle complicated move up and move downs for union pay. This could definitely be improved upon.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    The Access Group
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    I do not work with this software anymore, and I am not involved with the renewal of it. However, if I were, I would still suggest using it unless something better was introduced
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Sage
    Sage HRMS was very cost effective for a non-profit. It does all that we needed as a company and more. It also allows us to handle payroll ourselves instead of outsourcing [it].
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Sage
    • there can be a high ROI when processing payroll in house compared to outsourced. Not to mention the flexibility you gain.
    Incentivized
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