subject: simpelHR - modest choice of personnel systems for midsized companies [print this page] simpelHR - modest choice of personnel systems for midsized companies
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 majority of the offering consists of Windows software for in-house operation, in which the software is installed on the customer's own computer equipment. The available products especially aimed at mid-sized businesses are a bit limited however. In this category of companies the numerous personnel related tasks are done by the employer or by an worker who is responsible for the administration.
These companies have no use for very extensive and therefore complicated software, in which functionality is provided that is not consistent with the moderate needs of midsized organizations. lately, webbased administration systems appeared on the market. This is software offered via the internet and is not purchased, but rented for a humble monthly fee. freeing the customer from expensive 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 especially designed with the needs of smaller 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 administration of rudimentary 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 reporting. simpelHR includes an optional SMS component that allows users of the computer software to receive text messages for certain events. These messages can be sent in several ways including electronic 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 specify their own custom signals.
