subject: Simpelhr - Limited Choice Of Personnel Systems For Smaller Businesses [print this page] The number of personnel systems in the Dutch marketplace is large. The functionality of the software is often very extensive and complicated and consequently mainly targeted at human resource managers or HR departments. The bulk of the offering consists of Windows software for in-house operation, in which the computer software is installed on the customer's own computer equipment.
The products available specifically targeted at midsized companies are a bit limited however. In this category of companies the many staff related tasks are done by the owner or by an worker who is responsible for the administration.
These businesses do not need very broad and therefore complex computer software, in which functionality is provided that is not consistent with the humble needs of mid-sized organizations.
Recently, 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 pricy investments in software licenses, technical equipment and management. The monthly fees are small and the subscription can
be stopped at any point in time.
An example of a low cost online personnel system service is simpelHR. An accessible product that is specifically designed with the needs of midsized companies in mind simpelHR is characterized by easy operation, low cost, and risk free one month tryout period.
The functionality of the product ranges from registration of rudimentary employee information such as name, address, and salary information to absence (leave of absence or illness), company cars, issued equipment, and leave. In addition, different reports are offered, including an worker survey (registration card) and leave of absence reporting.
simpelHR includes an facultative SMS component 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. Additionally users can specify their own custom signals.
