Performance management Category leader
15Five
Performance reviews, check-ins and manager coaching for growing teams
Key features
- Review cycles
- 360-degree feedback
- Goals and OKRs
- Continuous feedback
- One-on-one meeting agendas
- Rating calibration
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Employee scheduling Category leader
7shifts
Scheduling, time clocking and payroll built for restaurants
Key features
- Shift swap and cover requests
- Availability and time-off requests
- Labour cost forecasting
Applicant tracking
Ashby
All-in-one recruiting platform: ATS, CRM, scheduling and analytics
Key features
- Job multiposting
- Careers page builder
- Interview scheduling
- Offer management
B
HR management Category leader
BambooHR
HR software for small and mid-sized companies
Key features
- Employee database
- Org chart
- Employee self-service
- Time-off management
- Built-in payroll
Benefits administration Category leader
Benefitfocus
Benefits management platform for employers, health plans and brokers
Key features
- Benefits decision support
Employee engagement Category leader
Bonusly
Peer recognition and rewards inside Slack and Teams
Key features
- Peer recognition with points
Employee onboarding Category leader
Click Boarding
Preboarding, onboarding and offboarding on one platform
Key features
- Onboarding checklists
- Digital forms and e-signature
- Preboarding portal
- Automated task reminders
Time and attendance Category leader
Connecteam
Time clock, scheduling and communication app for deskless teams
Key features
- Clock in and out
- GPS and geofencing
- Biometric and kiosk clocks
Learning management Rising
Coursebox
AI course creator and LMS that turns documents into courses
Key features
- Quizzes and assessments
Performance management Category leader
Culture Amp
Employee engagement and performance platform with people-science support
Key features
- Review cycles
- 360-degree feedback
- Goals and OKRs
- Continuous feedback
- One-on-one meeting agendas
- Rating calibration
Employer of record and global payroll Category leader
Deel
Global hiring, payroll and contractor payments
Key features
- Local employment contracts
- Local payroll and taxes
- Country coverage
- Statutory benefits
- Contractor management
- Worker misclassification protection
Time and attendance Category leader
Deputy
Shift scheduling and timesheets with labour compliance rules
Key features
- Clock in and out
- GPS and geofencing
- Timesheet approval
- Overtime rule calculation
- Payroll integration
- Biometric and kiosk clocks
Learning management Rising
Disco
AI-powered branded academies combining courses and community
Key features
- Quizzes and assessments
Learning management Category leader
Docebo
AI-powered learning platform for enterprise training
Key features
- Course content library
Benefits administration Category leader
Ease
Benefits administration platform built for small group brokers
Key features
- Carrier connections
- Benefits decision support
- ACA compliance
Learning management Rising
EasyLlama
Compliance and security training platform with an AI LMS
Key features
- Course content library
HR management Rising
Eddy
HR and payroll for small and midsize businesses
Key features
- Employee database
- Time-off management
- Built-in payroll
Benefits administration Category leader
Employee Navigator
Benefits administration, HR and ACA reporting platform for brokers and employers
Key features
- Carrier connections
- ACA compliance
Employee onboarding Category leader
Enboarder
Journey orchestration for onboarding through offboarding
Key features
- Preboarding portal
Employee onboarding Rising
FirstHR
Onboarding, documents and training for small US teams
Key features
- Onboarding checklists
- Digital forms and e-signature
Employer of record and global payroll Category leader
G-P
Employer of record and contractor payments in 180+ countries
Key features
- Local payroll and taxes
- Country coverage
- Statutory benefits
- Contractor management
- Worker misclassification protection
Applicant tracking Category leader
Greenhouse
Structured-hiring ATS with scheduling, scorecards and reporting
Key features
- Hiring pipeline management
- Interview scheduling
- Interview scorecards
- Offer management
Payroll Category leader
Gusto
Payroll, benefits and HR for small businesses
Key features
- Automatic payroll tax filing
- Direct deposit
- Multi-state payroll
- Contractor payments
- International payroll
Employee engagement Rising
Happily.ai
Daily check-ins, engagement and manager coaching in one plan
Key features
- Pulse surveys
- Employee NPS
- Action planning
HR management Category leader
HiBob
HR, payroll and finance in one people platform
Key features
- Employee database
- Employee self-service
- Time-off management
- Built-in payroll
Time and attendance Category leader
Homebase
Time clock, scheduling and team management for hourly businesses
Key features
- Clock in and out
- GPS and geofencing
- Payroll integration
- Biometric and kiosk clocks
HR management Rising
Humaans
HRIS with an AI workforce for admin work
Key features
- Time-off management
- Custom workflows
Time and attendance Rising
Jibble
Free time tracking and attendance with face recognition clock-ins
Key features
- Clock in and out
- GPS and geofencing
- Timesheet approval
- Overtime rule calculation
- Payroll integration
- Biometric and kiosk clocks
Performance management Category leader
Lattice
Performance, goals, engagement and compensation in one people platform
Key features
- Review cycles
- Goals and OKRs
- Continuous feedback
- One-on-one meeting agendas
- Rating calibration
Learning management Category leader
LearnUpon
LMS for employee, customer and member training portals
Applicant tracking Category leader
Lever
Combined ATS and recruiting CRM from Employ
Key features
- Interview scorecards
- Offer management
Employee engagement Rising
Matter
Employee recognition that lives in Slack and Teams
Key features
- Pulse surveys
- Employee NPS
Employee engagement Category leader
Officevibe
Pulse surveys and team health reports from Workleap
Key features
- Pulse surveys
- Anonymous feedback
- Action planning
Payroll Category leader
OnPay
Payroll, HR, benefits and time tracking with US-based support
Key features
- Automatic payroll tax filing
- Multi-state payroll
Payroll Category leader
Paychex Flex
Payroll with automated tax filing, from solo owners to large employers
Key features
- Automatic payroll tax filing
- Direct deposit
- Multi-state payroll
- Contractor payments
Employer of record and global payroll Category leader
Pebl
Hire, pay and support employees in 185+ countries
Key features
- Local payroll and taxes
Performance management Rising
Peoplebox
OKRs, reviews and 360 feedback that run inside Slack and Teams
Key features
- Review cycles
- 360-degree feedback
- Goals and OKRs
- Continuous feedback
- One-on-one meeting agendas
- Rating calibration
Employee engagement Category leader
Perceptyx
Employee listening and experience platform for large organizations
Key features
- Action planning
Applicant tracking Rising
Pitch N Hire
AI-native ATS with a free plan and optional HRMS
Key features
- Job multiposting
- Careers page builder
- Hiring pipeline management
- Interview scheduling
- Interview scorecards
- Offer management
Benefits administration Category leader
PlanSource
Benefits administration software with ACA, COBRA and carrier services
Key features
- Carrier connections
- Benefits decision support
- ACA compliance
Employer of record and global payroll Rising
Playroll
Employer of record, contractors and payroll in 180+ countries
Key features
- Local payroll and taxes
- Country coverage
- Statutory benefits
- Contractor management
- Worker misclassification protection
Payroll Category leader
RUN Powered by ADP
ADP's payroll, tax and HR package for businesses of 1 to 49
Key features
- Automatic payroll tax filing
Employer of record and global payroll Category leader
Remote
Employer of record and global payroll
Key features
- Local employment contracts
- Local payroll and taxes
- Country coverage
- Contractor management
- Worker misclassification protection
HR management Category leader
Rippling
HR, IT and payroll on one platform
Key features
- Employee database
- Employee self-service
- Time-off management
- Built-in payroll
- Custom workflows
Learning management Category leader
TalentLMS
Cloud LMS for training employees, partners and customers
Key features
- Learning paths
- Course content library
Performance management Rising
Teamflect
Performance reviews, goals and recognition built for Microsoft Teams
Key features
- Review cycles
- 360-degree feedback
- Goals and OKRs
- One-on-one meeting agendas
- Rating calibration
Employee engagement Rising
Teamspective
Slack and Teams surveys with AI coaching for leaders
Key features
- Anonymous feedback
- Action planning
Benefits administration Rising
Thatch
Health budgets for employees to choose their own insurance
Key features
- Payroll deduction sync
- ACA compliance
Employee onboarding Category leader
Trainual
Training, SOP and onboarding paths for growing teams
Key features
- Onboarding checklists
- Digital forms and e-signature
- Automated task reminders
Payroll Rising
Warp
AI-run payroll, compliance and benefits for fast-growing teams
Key features
- Automatic payroll tax filing
- Multi-state payroll
- Contractor payments
- International payroll
Employee scheduling Category leader
When I Work
Employee scheduling with shift swaps, open shifts and team messaging
Key features
- Shift swap and cover requests
- Auto-scheduling
Employee onboarding Category leader
WorkBright
I-9, E-Verify and HR compliance paperwork for new hires
Key features
- Automated task reminders
Applicant tracking Category leader
Workable
ATS with job multiposting, sourcing, AI screening and built-in HR
Key features
- Job multiposting
- Careers page builder
- Hiring pipeline management
- Interview scheduling
- Interview scorecards
- Offer management
Time and attendance Rising
Workyard
GPS time tracking and job costing for contractors and field crews
Key features
- Clock in and out
- GPS and geofencing
- Overtime rule calculation
- Payroll integration
HR management Rising
Zelt
HR, payroll and IT in one platform
Key features
- Employee database
- Time-off management
- Built-in payroll
Payroll Rising
Zoho Payroll
Payroll with tax filing for US small businesses, tied to Zoho apps
Key features
- Automatic payroll tax filing
- Direct deposit
- Multi-state payroll
- Off-cycle payroll
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