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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Proliant

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AProliant provides a cloud-based human capital management solution designed to simplify payroll and HR processes, improves accuracy, and ensures industry compliance. Proliant is an all-in-one solution for workforce and talent management across the entire employment life cycle. Specializing in payroll, Proliant helps users pay people accurately, on time, and without risk from the IRS, supporting tax filings, contractor payments, and unlimited payroll runs. Proliant also streamlines…N/A

    SilkRoad Onboarding

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ASilkRoad Onboarding is a component of the SilkRoad Life Suite platform. It includes functionality for onboarding, including electronic offer support, retention during Mergers & Acquisitions, and offboarding personnel. It is optimized for enterprise organizations.N/A
    Pricing
    ProliantSilkRoad Onboarding
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    ProliantSilkRoad Onboarding
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    ProliantSilkRoad Onboarding
    Considered Both Products
    Proliant
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    SilkRoad
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    83%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    83%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    80%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
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    Features
    ProliantSilkRoad Onboarding
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Proliant and SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
    Feature
    Proliant
    8.3
    5 Ratings
    6% above category average
    SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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    Ratings
    Employee demographic data8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history8.65 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.25 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Proliant and SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
    Feature
    Proliant
    9.6
    5 Ratings
    19% above category average
    SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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    Ratings
    Pay calculation9.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.84 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Proliant and SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
    Feature
    Proliant
    8.1
    5 Ratings
    1% above category average
    SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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    Approval workflow9.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details7.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment7.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Proliant and SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
    Feature
    Proliant
    8.4
    4 Ratings
    4% above category average
    SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information8.74 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition7.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Proliant and SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
    Feature
    Proliant
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    21% above category average
    SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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    Tracking of all physical assets10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Proliant and SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
    Feature
    Proliant
    8.5
    5 Ratings
    13% above category average
    SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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    Report builder7.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports8.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Proliant and SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
    Feature
    Proliant
    9.3
    4 Ratings
    16% above category average
    SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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    New hire portal9.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Proliant and SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
    Feature
    Proliant
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    1% above category average
    SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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    Individual goal setting8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Proliant and SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
    Feature
    Proliant
    9.2
    2 Ratings
    16% above category average
    SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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    Performance plans9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Proliant and SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
    Feature
    Proliant
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    21% below category average
    SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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    Create succession plans/pools8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Proliant and SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
    Feature
    Proliant
    4.0
    1 Ratings
    64% below category average
    SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet)
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    Job Requisition Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Zoho People
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    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ProliantSilkRoad Onboarding
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (5 ratings)
    7.0
    (18 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.1
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ProliantSilkRoad Onboarding
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Proliant
    This is solely based on two things: the fact that we have been unable to have issues fixed after more than a year of dealing with them AND since a key contact for us left we are unable to get a fast turnaround on many questions unless we contact the person who handles our payroll. I like the platform and it's easy to use, but when it's not functioning how we need it to, that's a problem. I still cannot see what my actual PTO balance is on my dashboard (the same for three other employees). This is an issue.
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    SilkRoad
    I like the idea of RedCarpet. If it was fully functional for us, I really think it would be a great tool to use. However, the lack of response and the response time itself in tech support is definitely a downfall for our company
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    Pros
    Proliant
    • Fantastic customer service!!
    • Well implemented products.
    • Well rounded choices for all HR needs.
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    SilkRoad
    • Employee Task Management: Red Carpet provides a customized welcome portal and system for task management, based upon each employee's location, role, department, etc. It allows the organization to build chronological tasks to complete on the front end, which seamlessly flows through as each are completed.
    • Streamlined Process: During the development process, it causes the employer to re-think its current onboarding process, forms, reason and timing for completing tasks, etc. This results in not only creation of electronic forms, but also an improved overall process.
    • Monitors workflow: Through visible tasks/colors on the back end, as well as reporting features, HR administrators and Managers/Supervisors can easily see where each employee is in their new hire process. Quickly view what tasks remain incomplete, as well as if an individual/team is causing a delay in the process.
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    Cons
    Proliant
    • I cannot get RPO to be changed to how it needs to be for our business needs (when T&L employees move to salaried, for example). I have had several meetings regarding this and it still is not fixed -- more than a year later
    • Slow response from employee.helpdesk@proliant.com often leads me to send messages to payroll administrator for response
    • I believe we are paying for some added services; I do not know what these services are and I've asked on several occasions to have someone contact me about this.
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    SilkRoad
    • They have made major improvements to the user interface while we have been a customer but still have some work to do in this space.
    • On the employee onboarding portal; some of the functionality could be more robust (ie: Broader Font Library; more customizable skin).
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    Usability
    Proliant
    Super user friendly!
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    SilkRoad
    It takes a lot of training and reading up on the processes in order to use it, but once you've had a lot of trial and error, you figure out the system quickly. Once you put together a user guide specific for your company's use of the product, it's easier for new employees to use RedCarpet and understand the different functions within it.
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    Support Rating
    Proliant
    No answers on this topic
    SilkRoad
    Support is adequate. They are about the same, and the expected turn around time is acceptable in the industry standard. We have no complaints with customer support. The tracking system is good and allows for updates to issues, so there are generally no questions where the case may sit with engineering or application support.
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    Implementation Rating
    Proliant
    No answers on this topic
    SilkRoad
    SilkRoad's training/demo video was viewed well prior to beginning implementation. HR Team did not remember details and the video was not sufficient enough to understand all of the features within the system in order to communicate needs to the vendor/implementation expert. Implementation should have been walked through, step by step, by the vendor and each section of their required spreadsheet and the development of the portal should have been explained in depth.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Proliant
    Proliant is the only payroll software I have used, and I don't plan on changing that anytime soon. It gives me everything I need in simple, easy-to-use software. If I have questions they have quality customer service. I get calls weekly to change to other payroll services, and I don't consider changing because there is no need to change - I have everything I need here. Proliant does exactly the job I am looking for it to do.
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    SilkRoad
    We have previewed several onboarding platforms, but none has come close to the quality and flexibility of SilkRoad Onboarding (RedCarpet). Prehire task management allows each department to do what they do best to prepare for the new hire's first day. Keys, computer access, and office spaces are prepared in advance, so each new hire feels valued.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Proliant
    • All of my employees use the app on a regular basis and love it.
    • Proliant has helped us solve tax issues our last payroll company could not
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    SilkRoad
    • Positive impact to ROI, we don't have hard numbers for overall but just in time spent on chasing paperwork I would say we save a minimum of 20 minutes per new hire and we hire 600+ people/year.
    • We save an unknown amount on properly completed I9 forms since the system doesn't let you make errors that were always common on paper forms.
    Incentivized
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