7 Reasons Why BambooHR Might Be Right For You

Which HR software is right for your business? Well, sadly there isn’t a simple answer to this question without first assessing your needs and test driving some systems. In the HR Tech space that we operate in, there is no “one size fits all” solution. That being said, if you’re one of the countless SMBs looking to ditch the spreadsheets or dump the ageing on-premises system, then you’ve likely come across BambooHR in your quest for a robust HR platform with 21st-century functionality.

At DayoneHR, we’re proud to partner with BambooHR and we’ve deployed their system for a number of clients over the past few years. If you’ve been considering their software for a while and you need a little more encouragement or extra insight to get decision-makers on board, then hopefully this blog can help. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but here we have assessed 7 key reasons why BambooHR might be the right solution for you.

1. Efficient HR Admin

Administration is one of the most time-consuming aspects of HR. If you’ve got employee records, benefits, contracts, salaries, holidays, sick days and training accreditations stored across different technologies, computers, locations and filing cabinets, then keeping on top of all of that information is a real challenge. BambooHR helps you to create order out of chaos by handling all necessary admin through one user-friendly interface. In addition, an increasing number of processes can also get automated, setting your HR department free to do more strategic work to help your organization succeed.

2. Employee Self Service

Sometimes it’s necessary to guard sensitive HR data with your life. But other times, like when an employee wants to update their own personal information or check their time-off accruals, there’s no need for HR to play gatekeeper. BambooHR empowers your people to do certain things for themselves; such as checking the company calendar to see who’s out, tracking and requesting paid time off, updating emergency contact information and accessing the company directory. With BambooHR, employees become more capable and efficient at checking things for themselves, then getting right back to their own work.

3. Cloud-based

Because BambooHR is cloud-based, all of your data, information and documentation is held virtually in the cloud so there’s no need for filing cabinets or hard drives filled with spreadsheets. What’s more, so long as you have an internet connection, you can access your HR data on-demand through your web browser anytime, anywhere. BambooHR also takes security very seriously, so your data is backed up in several locations and stored securely behind firewalls with military-grade encryption. In the unlikely event of a system failure or other issue, disaster recovery is swift and all information is restored promptly.

4. Save Valuable Time & Money

We’ve already touched on the efficiency of BambooHR when it comes to HR admin and employee self-service, but there are other features that can save you even more time and money. For example, their Applicant Tracking System will help you find and hire the right talent fast; electronic signatures will cut your contract approval times drastically and save you money on paper, printing and postage costs; automated onboarding can cut the time taken to onboard a new hire by 50 per cent compared to the traditional process, and BambooHR’s time-off management software helps to eliminate the cost of unreported PTO.

5. Mobile App

Work doesn’t always happen from a desktop computer or laptop. That’s why BambooHR offers a free mobile app that gives your employees convenient access to essential functions right on their phones. With the app, users can look up a co-worker’s contact information in the directory, check the centralized calendar, request and approve time-off and even sign documents on the go. Moreover, keeping a remote workforce in the loop with important company-wide announcements has never been easier than by sending a push notification through the app.

6. Integrations

BambooHR’s open API makes it easy to integrate third-party applications so you can share data across systems and expand the capabilities of their software. Technology partnerships with Greenhouse, Lattice, 15Five, Slack and Google Single Sign-On (to name a few) help you to get even more out of your BambooHR experience.

7. Customer Support

Last, but by no means least, is their award-winning customer support. BambooHR is made to be intuitive; many people will find learning, navigating and using their software a breeze. However, on those occasions when you need a helping hand, users comment frequently on the friendly, quick and effective interactions with BambooHR’s Customer Service staff. Plus, they provide weekly customer success webinars that teach you how to get the most out of BambooHR and monthly videos sharing product updates.

If your organisation could benefit from some of the core features discussed here, then you can book a free demo to see BambooHR in action for yourself. And remember, DayoneHR is here to lead your HR tech transformation project, from assessing your business needs through to the successful implementation of the selected product. You can contact us here to arrange a free consultation.