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HR Tools

Optimize your human resources processes with high-quality HR software solutions. From HRIS and time and attendance software recommendations to our picks for the best professional employer organizations and HR outsourcing partners, these highly rated HR tools will revolutionize how you manage your human capital.

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ShareBuilder 401k Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | July 28, 2025
ShareBuilder 401k offers flat-rate pricing starting at $95 monthly with investment fees under 1%. Plans include advisors but lack a mobile app for participants.
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Time Doctor Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025
Time Doctor boosts productivity by 22% with features like task tracking, distraction alerts, and screen recording but lacks phone support and GPS tracking.
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The Best HR Software for Restaurants
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025
Top HR software for restaurants: Gusto excels in payroll, TriNet is ideal for new eateries, BambooHR shines in onboarding, Paycor offers great analytics, Rippling is user-friendly.
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Rippling vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025
Rippling offers customizable HR, payroll, and IT tools for scaling businesses, while Gusto provides straightforward payroll for small teams under 50 employees.
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TriNet vs. Justworks Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025
TriNet offers industry-specific HR tools with comprehensive features, while Justworks provides transparent pricing and 24/7 support for small businesses.
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When I Work Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | May 16, 2025
When I Work is a time and attendance platform that offers employee scheduling, time tracking, shift swaps, and mobile clock-ins for restaurants and retail.
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Rippling HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | May 15, 2025
Rippling's HR software is incredibly easy to use for recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits and time tracking. Learn about key features and pricing.
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Veriato Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 16, 2025
Veriato uses AI and risk scoring to monitor thousands of employees with keystroke tracking, anomaly detection, and insider threat tools for enterprises.
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Human Interest 401k Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 27, 2025
Human Interest charges competitive rates across three pricing plans. Setup is easy and includes mobile app access and payroll integration.
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TimeClock Plus Review
By Skye Schooley | March 05, 2025
TimeClock Plus provides customizable time tracking with biometric clocks, job costing, and 800+ payroll integrations for scaling businesses of all sizes.
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SentryPC Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 12, 2025
SentryPC's employee monitoring software blends a competitive price and effective features to produce a great solution for very small businesses.
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Paychex Retirement Services Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 07, 2025
Paychex integrates 401k plans with payroll and HR services on one platform. Employees enroll with automated contributions and dedicated retirement specialists.
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BambooHR Employee Monitoring Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2025
BambooHR offers Core and Pro HR plans with applicant tracking, onboarding, time-off management, performance reviews, employee surveys, and optional payroll.
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TriNet Payroll Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | January 02, 2025
TriNet ensures error-free payroll processing. Learn why we chose TriNet as the best payroll service with time tracking and scheduling tools.
Get Pay Right
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Salary.com CEO Kent Plunkett’s Fair Pay Playbook [Full Q&A]
By Dawn Allcot | September 09, 2024
An interview with the author of Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity That Works
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Bambee vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2024
If you're seeking HR software or a human resources outsourcing (HRO) partner, see how Bambee and Gusto compare when it comes to pricing, services and more.
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A Primer on Time Clock Apps and Your Business
By Andrew Martins | June 14, 2024
The right timeclock app can help you manage your team's efficiency and accountability. Learn how to choose the best one for your business.
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11 Tools for Tracking Your Remote Staff’s Productivity
By Skye Schooley | April 19, 2024
Need to keep a better eye on worker productivity? Here are five tools to tighten your employee tracking.
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HR Management Systems Market Report for Small Businesses
By Chad Brooks | April 18, 2024
50% of SMBs use HR software like ADP, but many still rely on manual tools. HR tools improve efficiency, compliance, and retention, but cost is a barrier.
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10 Ways Employee Monitoring Software Can Benefit Your Remote and In-Office Teams
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024
Learn whether employee monitoring software can benefit your business.
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Is a Four-Day Workweek Right for Your Business?
By Ali Saleh | April 04, 2024
It sounds extreme, but research is backing the four-day workweek.
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How to Effectively Implement Employee Monitoring Software
By Aigerim Berzinya | March 12, 2024
Employee monitoring software, when used in a transparent manner, can help your business. Learn how to implement it properly.
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HR, What’s It Good For?
By Steven Rogelberg | February 16, 2024
Absolutely Everything!