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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    PeopleGuru™

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/APeopleGuru 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

    TriNet HR Plus

    Score6.4 out of 10
    N/AHR Plus (formerly Zenefits) is TriNet’s administrative services organization (ASO) solution, combining expert support and administration with a technology platform for HR, payroll, and benefits.

    $10

    per month

    Pricing
    PeopleGuru™TriNet HR Plus
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PeopleGuru™TriNet HR Plus
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequired$8 per employee per month
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    PeopleGuru™TriNet HR Plus
    Considered Both Products
    PeopleGuru™
    No answer on this topic
    TriNet
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    85%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    89%
    Would buy again
    88 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    82 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    12 Answers
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    90 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    63 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    75%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    68 Answers
    Features
    PeopleGuru™TriNet HR Plus
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of PeopleGuru™ and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.5
    13 Ratings
    19% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    135 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Employee demographic data5.812 Ratings6.5111 Ratings
    Employment history5.711 Ratings7.5106 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.710 Ratings6.0105 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.011 Ratings6.0110 Ratings
    Organizational charting4.49 Ratings5.5120 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.19 Ratings7.0122 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)6.99 Ratings7.5108 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of PeopleGuru™ and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    7.5
    12 Ratings
    6% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    7.2
    120 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Pay calculation7.712 Ratings8.0103 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.39 Ratings7.066 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration4.28 Ratings7.5108 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.211 Ratings7.5104 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management7.810 Ratings7.596 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.04 Ratings7.068 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings6.052 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of PeopleGuru™ and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.6
    11 Ratings
    19% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    118 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Approval workflow7.311 Ratings6.5116 Ratings
    Balance details5.911 Ratings6.0114 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment6.79 Ratings7.095 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of PeopleGuru™ and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    8.1
    13 Ratings
    0% above category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.9
    134 Ratings
    16% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information7.913 Ratings7.5128 Ratings
    Update personal information8.213 Ratings8.0134 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.810 Ratings7.0121 Ratings
    Employee recognition8.96 Ratings4.565 Ratings
    View job history7.99 Ratings7.5104 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of PeopleGuru™ and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.0
    5 Ratings
    30% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    7.0
    23 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets6.05 Ratings7.023 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of PeopleGuru™ and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.6
    13 Ratings
    13% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.3
    107 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Report builder5.913 Ratings6.0103 Ratings
    Pre-built reports6.313 Ratings7.5105 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.76 Ratings5.566 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of PeopleGuru™ and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    7.6
    10 Ratings
    4% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    114 Ratings
    19% below category average
    New hire portal7.910 Ratings7.5113 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools7.26 Ratings5.593 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of PeopleGuru™ and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    2.8
    43 Ratings
    95% below category average
    Corporate goal setting6.41 Ratings3.039 Ratings
    Individual goal setting7.22 Ratings3.042 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.21 Ratings2.137 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.32 Ratings3.039 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of PeopleGuru™ and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.4
    4 Ratings
    20% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    60 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Performance plans6.24 Ratings6.557 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans6.43 Ratings6.054 Ratings
    Review status tracking6.24 Ratings6.055 Ratings
    Review reminders6.43 Ratings7.055 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency6.53 Ratings7.051 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of PeopleGuru™ and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.1
    2 Ratings
    25% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    4.2
    25 Ratings
    60% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools5.51 Ratings2.021 Ratings
    Candidate ranking6.41 Ratings5.723 Ratings
    Candidate search6.32 Ratings4.625 Ratings
    Candidate development6.41 Ratings4.624 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of PeopleGuru™ and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.9
    6 Ratings
    11% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    4.9
    28 Ratings
    45% below category average
    Job Requisition Management7.15 Ratings5.122 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.65 Ratings6.118 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media6.33 Ratings5.116 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting6.44 Ratings5.118 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.12 Ratings3.220 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking6.25 Ratings4.219 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts6.75 Ratings5.525 Ratings
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    Zoho People
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    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
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    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    PeopleGuru™TriNet HR Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
    (13 ratings)
    6.5
    (144 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.5
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    6.4
    (2 ratings)
    6.5
    (35 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
    8.8
    (42 ratings)
    Online Training
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.6
    (13 ratings)
    8.8
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    PeopleGuru™TriNet HR Plus
    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.
    Incentivized
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    TriNet
    I think as a small business owner, this system gives peace of mind. When I'm onboarding an employee I can automatically integrate the process with Gmail and Quickbooks. I feel like they are always doing work in the background and I don't have to keep checking up on them or verifying the work that's been done
    Incentivized
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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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    TriNet
    • Payroll services in all 50 states, including payroll tax filings
    • Integrations with tools like QuickBooks, Google Workspace, Slack, and Human Interest (401(k))
    • Simple yet powerful mobile app for employees to access information including paystubs, benefits, and time off requests
    • Streamlined admin portal for People Ops professionals
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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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    TriNet
    • Support doesn't exist once you are a customer
    • Tax team has a 3-6 month response time
    • Poor Menu/Navigation structure
    • Fails to pay taxes on time, results in delinquency notices and fees
    • Glitchy UI, sometimes you need to wait a day or two for a section to work again
    • Feels like a perpetual beta product, nothing polished about it
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    Likelihood to Renew
    PeopleGuru™
    The software is cost-effective and exceeds our needs compared to the previous software.
    Incentivized
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    TriNet
    We've already renewed after our first year with Zenefits due to the cost savings, ease of administration, reduction in overhead required to perform HR functions, and the employees happily embracing and liking the software. I've found employees generally hate anything new, but we've had no complaints about Zenefits outside the first few weeks of getting used to it.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    PeopleGuru™
    The software is intuitive and user friendly.
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    TriNet
    It's extremely user friendly and customer service is super helpful. The app needed help a while back but it has greatly improved. There were issues with files being cut off, and when I was onboarded, it actually cut my offer letter off hiding important information. Since then, it's been fixed so they are continually improving.
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    Reliability and Availability
    PeopleGuru™
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    We have not experienced any application errors or unplanned outages in the two years I have been using this app. Sometimes there is a lag in the time keeping/ confirming your location, however, it quickly resolves itself within seconds and more often than not is an internet connection error
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    Performance
    PeopleGuru™
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    This app always loads extremely quickly and in a reasonable time frame. Like I said, when we do experience lags from this app, it is more often than not an internet connection error
    Incentivized
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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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    TriNet
    Not good at all. Basically I typically feel like they can solve the issue at hand. However, they take forever and it never feels like they really care. It can be frustrating that the agent will never speak with you on the phone or just give you their direct contact info so that you can continue to follow up on the same issue. Once they "close" the issue - you have to go back to the main customer service email or line again, even though it may be related to something you've contacted them about in the past
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    PeopleGuru™
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    Can't really say just because I would not know.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    PeopleGuru™
    The trainer was difficult to understand.
    Incentivized
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    TriNet
    It went through successfully.
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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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    TriNet
    Unfortunately I do not have any insights on the implementation of Zenefits as I was not employed with this company when Zenefits was introduced. Based on how effortless it is to use Zenefits, I wouldn't image there would be many issues with the implementation of Zenefits
    Incentivized
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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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    TriNet
    Zenefits has been a better tool for our purposes than Paychex Flex. While Zenefits is a fairly rigid tool without a lot of options for customization, Paychex has even fewer options for customization and their customer services is even more difficult to deal with
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    Scalability
    PeopleGuru™
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    It is very easy to use and does not require the end user to go to multiple sites to obtain many facets of HR/ Payroll information that the app offers
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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
    Incentivized
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    TriNet
    • California Meal Break Violations cost a full hour of each employees pay rate. If an employee clocks in 1 minute early it costs us at least 10.50 (minimum wage Ca, 15.00 in Los Angeles) which adds up quickly. We had 37 meal break violations when we first rolled it out. They need to add a feature that disallows them to clock in ahead of 30 minutes, or add a feature that shows them how long they've been on break.
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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, and awards.Screenshot of PeopleGuru HCM is delivered with client defined dashboards which can be configured and controlled by an employee and/or administrator to improve the employee experience and drive user adoption. All dashboards can be 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, which can be used to manage a large, dynamic workforce. Filter by different locations, departments, or other various structures.Screenshot of the employee portal, available either via mobile or self-service, where employees have access to their pay stubs, W-2s, compensation statements, and PTO management.Screenshot of PeopleGuru's Daily Feed- communication platform to engage, reward, recognize, and collaborate with people. With the Daily Feed, employees can communicate with work groups, use direct private messaging, and publish posts for their peers.

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