What is HR software and how can it benefit your business?

HR software is technology designed to help businesses manage all aspects of employment and track employee data. Simply put, it allows you to manage your team anytime, from anywhere, if you have an internet connection.

As a small business owner, you might think HR software is only for large companies with thousands of employees. But that’s not the case – the right HR software can enhance all aspects of a business, whether your team has five people or a thousand.

Let’s break down what HR software can do for you.

Save time

We’ve discussed the many ways HR software can free up your time, but here’s the essence: with HR software, administrative tasks that might otherwise take hours are removed from your hands.

Routine tasks like calculating holiday entitlement are handled accurately in the background. Employees can book time off, log expenses, update personal details, and more – all without adding to your already full to-do list.

SafeHR even offers payroll as an optional add-on to our software, eliminating the need for manual calculations and the tedious double- and triple-checking process. This makes HR software the ultimate timesaver for a small business owner who needs to stay focused on what truly matters: the business.

Foster connection

If you’re anything like us, your people are at the heart of your business. In a small company, the connection and team spirit that comes from working closely with the same group every day is essential to company culture.

Here’s how HR software helps nurture and support this connection:

Employee feedback

Gathering feedback from your team is easy when you can set up periodic staff surveys. With SafeHR’s survey tool, feedback is compiled into a clear graph, so you can identify any issues before they escalate.

Employee recognition

An Employee of the Month feature enables the team to nominate and celebrate their peers, fostering a close-knit culture and strong work ethic.

Seamless communication

Integrating with messaging apps like Slack, HR software brings notifications – from holiday requests to sick leave updates – straight to your inbox, streamlining communication.

And with admin tasks managed by SafeHR, you’ll have more time to engage with your team directly. SafeHR’s dashboard calendar even shows who’s in the office, on holiday, or on leave, which helps keep everyone connected and, in hybrid work settings, makes it easier to plan in-office days together.

Do I need HR software for my small business?

If you’re looking to get things done faster and more accurately, while ensuring compliance, then yes. HR software can help you manage your team, foster a positive culture, and integrate with other software, such as finance and scheduling tools. This means you only need to enter data once, and it will sync across systems. Click here to read more.

Small business experts

At SafeHR, we pride ourselves on helping small businesses manage their most asset – their people – with simplicity, effectiveness, and efficiency. No matter the size of your business, HR software can make your workload lighter. If you’re finding yourself weighed down by admin tasks that could be spent on growth, it may be time to explore a digital solution.