Learning management Rising
Coursebox
AI course creator and LMS that turns documents into courses
Key features
- Quizzes and assessments
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Learning management Rising
Disco
AI-powered branded academies combining courses and community
Key features
- Quizzes and assessments
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
Employee onboarding Rising
FirstHR
Onboarding, documents and training for small US teams
Key features
- Onboarding checklists
- Digital forms and e-signature
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 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
Employee engagement Rising
Matter
Employee recognition that lives in Slack and Teams
Key features
- Pulse surveys
- Employee NPS
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
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
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
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
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
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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