subject: Simpelhr - Small Choice Of Personnel Systems For Smaller Businesses [print this page] The number of personnel systems in the Dutch marketplace is vast. The functionality of the software is often very broad and complex and consequently primarily targeted at human resource managers or HR departments. The majority of the offering consists of Windows software for in-house operation, in which the computer software is installed on the consumer's own computer equipment.
The available products specifically targeted at smaller companies are very limited however. In this category of companies the numerous staff related tasks are done by the employer or by an worker who is responsible for the administration.
These businesses have no need for really extensive and therefore complicated software, in which functionality is offered that is inconsistant with the modest needs of smaller businesses.
lately, online administration systems appeared on the market. This is computer software offered via the internet and is not purchased, but rented for a small monthly fee. freeing the customer from costly investments in software licenses, technical equipment and management. The monthly fees are modest and the subscription can
be terminated at any point in time.
An example of a low cost webbased personnel system service is simpelHR. An accessible product that is specifically designed with the needs of small organizations in mind simpelHR is characterized by easy operation, low cost, and risk free one month trial period.
The functionality of the product ranges from registration of basic worker information such as name, address, and salary information to absenteeism (time off or illness), company cars, issued equipment, and leave. In addition, various reports are offered, including an employee survey (registration card) and leave of absence reporting.
simpelHR includes an facultative SMS module that allows users of the software to receive text messages for certain events. These messages can be sent in several ways including e-mail and SMS. Events for which messages can be dispatched, for example, probationary period,
expiring valid identity documents, anniversaries and birthdays. In addition users can define their own custom signals.
