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Choose if: You're looking for an all-in-one tool to automate time-consuming HR tasks at your small business.
Choose if: It is a priority for you to have a system to manage payroll.
Choose if: You're a large business with over 250 employees and need advanced reporting tools.
Choose if: You have over 150 team members and need to comply with EU employment laws.
CitrusHR is a platform for small UK businesses that offers HR support and basic HR admin. If you require HR software that engages employees, however, CitrusHR may not be your best option.
Your HR software should be built with small businesses in mind by being:
Here are some CitrusHR alternatives for small businesses looking for employee-engaging HR software.
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CitrusHR is ideal for UK small businesses primarily looking for professional advice (and basic HR admin).
CitrusHR includes:
CitrusHR is ideal for small companies needing extra support to run their human resources. For startups looking for HR software (versus HR services), there are stronger alternatives.
These are CitrusHR’s weaknesses:
CitrusHR’s main package is focused on HR services like access to HR experts and employment law updates. Their software includes core admin features (employee database, onboarding management) that don’t go too far beyond the basics.
So whilst CitrusHR is ideal for companies seeking support to operate their HR, it’s less suitable for companies needing a quality HR software they can easily operate themselves.
CitrusHR covers your basic HR admin but there are better HR platforms for startups crafting company culture from the get-go.
Unlike other HR platforms, CitrusHR doesn’t include additional perks for employees like brand discounts and benefits. CitrusHR has staff and NPS surveys but these are quite basic for gathering a holistic picture of employee engagement. Alternative HR platforms send employees researched-backed polls on a range of topics like well-being for more detailed employee feedback.
And whilst CitrusHR includes basic appraisal management, it doesn’t incorporate a range of templates (like reviewing goals or probation periods). Other alternatives give managers more support in the form of inbuilt review templates.
CitrusHR’s interface is quite traditional compared to alternatives and lacks the engaging UX and feel of modern software. Startups may find both the style of CitrusHR’s dashboard and the copy used on the platform too 'corporate' for their brand and for engaging employees using the tool.
Other HR platforms use easier navigation and friendly instructional copy so employees feel welcomed and engaged using software.
Charlie's HR software was built to help startups and small businesses save time on repetitive admin tasks, such as tracking annual leave, onboarding new joiners and running performance reviews.
For those who need truly bespoke guidance, Charlie also offers an on-demand HR advice add-on.
Charlie meets the needs of companies with <100 teams members better than Personio:
A great experience for everyone on your team: Reviews, polls and perks are designed to help you build the right company culture for your business.
Software-first: The platform is continually adapted to be best-in-class and customer feedback is always listened to.
Modern and easy to use platform: You can get Charlie running within minutes and save yourself set up stress. The platform’s intuitive interface makes it easy for employees to use.
CharlieHR is ideal for ambitious startups wanting software that runs their HR admin and engages employees without complexity.
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Tools optimised for employee engagement
Alongside automating basic admin, CharlieHR also helps you build the company culture your business needs to succeed through its Reviews, Polls, and Perks.
Charlie’s onboarding flow is also designed so employees feel welcomed from Day 1 with self-service onboarding. all the information they need to start off on the right foot: tailored checklists for every hire, access to an employee handbook, documents upload and new starter forms.
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Modern and easy to use platform
Charlie’s platform continually adjusts to best meet the needs of small businesses. Customer feedback really matters when it comes to both improving current features and shaping future functionality.
In the past few years, for example, Charlie has completely overhauled its performance reviews feature to make it easier for smaller companies to support their team’s growth and progression.
Alongside evolving a best-in-class HR software, Charlie also offers an HR Advice service to enable startups with small or no HR teams to get the support they need in situations they need it the most.
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A great experience for everyone on your team
CharlieHR’s modern, all-in-one software is easy to set up in a day – even if you have no HR department. The set up process is user-friendly and the platform is intuitive for employees to navigate. The software has simple navigation for employees and friendly, clear instructions to help employees find what they need and feel welcomed.
The success of any company depends on the team that runs it. Charlie doesn’t just save me time – it gives me the headspace I need to support my team and help them to perform at their best.
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UK and Australian SMEs.
Performance and payroll management as well as rota, time and attendance features at an additional price (ideal for part-time and full-time employees).
UK companies above 150 employees
Platform features vary across its 3 pricing packages (Professional, Enterprise and Elite). The platform supports workforce management functions including an applicant tracking system and performance reviews.
Large European companies with the number of employees being over 150.
HCM with core HR admin automation as well as a candidate management system across the employee lifecycle.
Simple, efficient and affordable — Charlie was build to help small businesses bring clarity to their HR chaos.
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Small and medium UK businesses.
Core HR and leave management features alongside shift-scheduling for flexible working and flexible hours.
SMEs based in the UK and Ireland.
Health and safety management and HR metrics. There’s also a premium setup service (for an additional fee)
Small and medium US businesses.
Easy employee onboarding, mobile app and NPS surveys.
Here are some questions you can ask when assessing alternative options to ensure you choose the right tool for your small business.
This page should help you choose which HRIS is best for your small business's HR needs.
With Charlie, you have everything you need to manage your team and automate your workflows – no HR experience required.
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