Smart HR SAAS systems that have been developed from the ground up to take full advantage of modern Cloud-computing environments often look superficially the same as older HR applications. They offer the same functionality, address the same HR processes, are delivered online and are backed by a team of experts in Brisbane, Australia. However, look under the bonnet, at the underlying technology platform, and you’ll find that Cloud native HR Software as a Service applications deliver much more for much less.
A more agile, cost-effective and accessible way to connect your workforce HR systems that have been developed from the ground up to take full advantage of modern Cloud-computing environments often look superficially the same as older HR applications. They offer the same functionality, address the same HR processes, are delivered online and are backed by a team of experts. However, look under the bonnet, at the underlying technology platform, and you’ll find that Cloud native HR applications deliver much more for much less.
With SaaS, there’s no need to purchase extra hardware or software, or have IT staff on hand to set it up and manage it. Everything that’s required to keep your HR system secure and running smoothly - from data back up to firewall maintenance - is managed by the vendor.
With nothing to buy or install, getting started is much simpler. SaaS HR vendors can normally give you a log in to your own ‘instance’ in just a couple of hours. Like SmartHR, they may also provide tools or assistance to help with data import and other set up activities. Read about support.
With no software or hardware requirements and a quicker implementation process, payback is nearly always faster than for in-house or hosted HR systems. In fact, since SaaS vendors typically add new features every month or so, the value you get from your system is likely to increase rather than decrease over time. See SaaS HR pricing.
As SaaS solutions are designed to be used online, employee self-service is built in from the very start. Most should have robust roles-based security and approval workflow, so that HR processes are handled effectively, and sensitive data kept safe. Some, like SmartHR, also have global capabilities at their core.
SaaS providers automatically roll out new features to all of their customers as soon as they are released. Releases are more frequent too, since SaaS applications are easier to extend. You'll never be left on an out-of-date system.
SaaS providers automatically roll out new features to all of their customers as soon as they are released. Releases are more frequent too, since SaaS applications are easier to extend. You'll never be left on an out-of-date system.
Managing and updating software can be a huge distraction – for you as well as your colleagues in IT. With SaaS, the vendor take care of the system, including applying the latest updates, so you can concentrate on doing what matters most.
With SaaS, it’s easier to flex the system to meet your needs. You’ll be able to add – or remove – employees or users whenever you need to, or roll out the system to new countries. Your supplier's infrastructure will have been set up to scale with you.
Most SaaS systems are hosted in state-of-the-art data centres, with processes in place to automatically protect your system should something go wrong, at any time of the day or night. At SmartHR, we have an impressive record of 99.9% availability.