Average Ratings 37 Ratings

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Average Ratings 43 Ratings

Total
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features
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support

Description

BambooHR® is a leading HR software solution built for small and medium-sized businesses, offering a secure, all-in-one platform that centralizes employee data and streamlines HR processes. It integrates seamlessly with your existing IT stack and automates administrative tasks, so you can save time and focus on strategic people priorities. • Seamless Integration: Connects with existing systems via open API and 150+ pre-built integrations. • Automated Workflows: Eliminates manual HR tasks with automation across recruiting, onboarding, time-off, and payroll. • Secure Architecture: Protects sensitive data with enterprise-grade security and compliance safeguards. • Data-Driven Insights: Provides real-time reports and analytics to measure HR productivity and inform decisions. • Unified HR Suite: Covers all core HR areas (hiring, onboarding, payroll, benefits, performance management, and time tracking) in one platform. • Intuitive Experience: Features an easy-to-use interface and self-service tools to boost employee experience and adoption. • Expert Services: Pairs HR consultants who advise on strategy with managed payroll specialists who run the full cycle for US-based employees.

Description

When I Work allows businesses to easily schedule, track attendance and communicate with hourly employees. With the free iOS and Android apps, you can keep track of every employee's schedule and time clock. You can keep track of employee availability and time off, as well as manage shift swaps in just a few clicks. Integrate with your payroll provider for a smoother process and to avoid human error.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

5X Yes 
Axis LMS Yes 
Google Calendar Yes 
Google Workspace Yes 
Gusto Yes 
Shift Yes 
Symmetrical Yes 
Zapier Yes 
7Geese Yes 
Auzmor Learn Yes 
ByteChek Yes 
CandorIQ Yes 
Cocoon Yes 
Faros AI Yes 
Holisticly Yes 
Hornbill Yes 
ProInsight Yes 
Sana Yes 
Summit Yes 
Zoho One Yes 

Integrations

5X Yes 
Axis LMS Yes 
Google Calendar Yes 
Google Workspace Yes 
Gusto Yes 
Shift Yes 
Symmetrical Yes 
Zapier Yes 
7Geese No 
Auzmor Learn No 
ByteChek No 
CandorIQ No 
Cocoon No 
Faros AI No 
Holisticly No 
Hornbill No 
ProInsight No 
Sana No 
Summit No 
Zoho One No 

Pricing Details

$250 per month
BambooHR® plans start at just $10 USD/mo per employee, with volume and non-profit discounts available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$3.00/month/user
Single location plan starts at $3 per user/month.
Multi location plan starts at $5 per user/month.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

BambooHR®

Founded

2008

Country

Draper, Utah, United States

Website

www.bamboohr.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

When I Work

Founded

2010

Country

United States

Website

www.wheniwork.com

Product Features

Applicant Tracking

BambooHR’s Applicant Tracking System is designed to help you efficiently draw in, assess, and recruit outstanding talent. Featuring seamless connections to popular job boards and social media platforms, applications are made available for review in real-time. The intuitive collaboration features ensure that hiring managers remain on the same page, allowing for quicker decision-making and a more efficient process for securing the ideal candidates.

Assessments Yes 
Background Screening Yes 
Candidate Management Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Internal HR Yes 
Interview Management Yes 
Interview Scheduling Yes 
Job Board Posting Yes 
Job Requisition Yes 
Onboarding Yes 
Recruiting Firms Yes 
Reference Checking No 
Resume Parsing No 
Resume Search No 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Workflow Management Yes 

Benefits Administration

BambooHR's Benefits Administration streamlines the process of handling employee benefits for teams located in the United States. It provides employees with a transparent overview of their benefits, from the initial onboarding choices to the yearly open enrollment period. For HR personnel, it offers an efficient method to monitor selections, deductions, and ensure compliance. This leads to reduced complexities for HR while enhancing the overall experience for employees.

COBRA Administration No 
Claims Management No 
Deduction Management Yes 
Disability Insurance Administration No 
Employee Benefits Administration Yes 
FMLA Administration No 
FSA Administration No 
Flexible Spending Accounts No 
For Brokers No 
For Employers No 
HIPAA Compliant No 
Health Insurance Administration No 
Life Insurance Administration No 
Online Benefits Enrollment Yes 
Premium Billing No 
Provider Management No 
Retiree Administration No 
Retirement Plan Management No 

Compensation Management

Bonus Management No 
Compensation Assessment No 
Compensation Calculation No 
Compensation Plan Modeling No 
Compensation Statements No 
Employee Reward Programs No 
Incentive Programs No 
Organizational Charting No 
Salary Planning No 

Employee Experience

BambooHR offers a suite of tools designed to enhance the employee experience by focusing on engagement measurement, growth support, and recognition of achievements. With features such as eNPS surveys, feedback mechanisms, performance management, and onboarding solutions, BambooHR equips leaders with valuable insights to foster a positive workplace culture, increase employee retention, and enrich the overall significance of work for their teams.

Global Payroll

BambooHR streamlines international payroll by partnering with reputable global service providers like Deel, Papaya Global, Pento, and Remote. This integration enables you to oversee essential HR data within BambooHR while safely synchronizing payroll details across various nations. By linking your HR information system with worldwide payroll associates, you can simplify operations, uphold compliance standards, and guarantee precise and timely remuneration for your global team.

HCM

BambooHR offers a comprehensive Human Capital Management (HCM) platform tailored for small to medium enterprises, streamlining the entire employee lifecycle within a unified and user-friendly system. Covering everything from recruitment and onboarding to payroll management, performance tracking, and enhancing employee experience, BambooHR consolidates personnel information, enabling you to make strategic decisions and effectively support your team. Equipped with advanced reporting capabilities, engagement features, and smooth integration options, BambooHR elevates HR from a purely administrative role to a key contributor to organizational growth—empowering you to attract, retain, and inspire your workforce to excel.

HR Analytics

BambooHR's reporting feature simplifies the process of creating comprehensive reports on employee information with minimal effort. Whether it's for workforce analysis or managing approvals, HR reporting equips you with the insights needed to make informed decisions. By shifting from merely gathering data to actively analyzing it, you empower your HR department to take a proactive stance, transforming it into the strategic asset it is designed to be.

Compensation Plan Modeling Yes 
Dashboard Yes 
HR Metrics Library Yes 
Leave & Absence Reporting Yes 
Predictive Modeling No 
Recruiting Management No 
Succession Planning Yes 
Talent Management No 
Trend Analysis No 
Turnover Tracking No 

Human Resources

The BambooHR comprehensive platform provides your organization with the essential tools to cultivate a successful work environment both now and for years to come. By consolidating various solutions, features, and integrations into a single secure system, you can enhance the employee experience while streamlining tasks, workflows, and data management—effectively today and as your organization expands.

360 Degree Feedback Yes 
Applicant Tracking Yes 
Attendance Management Yes 
Benefits Management Yes 
Career Development Planning Yes 
Compensation Management Yes 
Compliance Management Yes 
Employee Database Yes 
Employee Lifecycle Management Yes 
Onboarding Yes 
Payroll Management Yes 
Performance Management Yes 
Recruiting Management Yes 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Succession Planning Yes 
Time & Attendance Management Yes 
Time Off Management Yes 
Timesheets Yes 
Training Management Yes 

Onboarding

BambooHR's Onboarding feature ensures that new employees feel appreciated and ready to contribute from the very start. With the aid of automated task lists, personalized welcome messages, and pre-employment activities, you can foster a uniform and captivating onboarding process. By streamlining administrative tasks and facilitating connections with their colleagues, BambooHR guarantees that every new hire's onboarding experience is seamless and unforgettable.

Course Management No 
Document Management Yes 
E-Verify / I-9 Forms Yes 
Electronic Forms Yes 
Electronic Signature Yes 
Employee Handbook Yes 
Employee Portal Yes 
File Management Yes 
Job Description Management Yes 
Orientation Management Yes 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Task Management Yes 
Tax Forms Yes 
Training Management Yes 

Payroll

BambooHR Payroll simplifies the payroll process, alleviating the anxiety often associated with payday. By utilizing a centralized data system alongside detailed reporting, complete tax filing services, and attentive support, BambooHR guarantees that employees receive their payments promptly and correctly. With payroll management taken care of, HR professionals can dedicate less time to compliance concerns and concentrate more on the workforce.

401(k) Tracking Yes 
Attendance Management Yes 
Benefits Management Yes 
Check Printing Yes 
Compensation Management Yes 
Deductions Management Yes 
Direct Deposit Yes 
Multi-Country Yes 
Multi-State Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Tax Compliance Yes 
Vacation / Leave Tracking Yes 
W-2 and 1099 Preparation Yes 
Wage Garnishment Yes 

Performance Management

BambooHR's Performance Management reimagines conventional performance evaluations, turning them into a seamless and growth-oriented experience. With our efficient assessments, comprehensive 360º feedback, and shared objectives, you will receive immediate insights into your employees' development. Our robust reporting tools enable managers to recognize high achievers, identify those who may be facing challenges, and uncover any discrepancies in the manager-employee relationship.

360 Degree Feedback Yes 
Compensation Management Yes 
Custom Rating Scales Yes 
Customizable Templates Yes 
Individual Development Plans Yes 
On-going Performance Tracking Yes 
Peer Appraisals Yes 
Review Cycle Tracking Yes 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Self-Appraisals Yes 
Skills Assessments Yes 
Weighted Performance Measures Yes 

PTO Tracking

BambooHR streamlines the process of tracking paid time off (PTO) with ease and clarity. Staff members can conveniently submit their vacation requests via the online platform or mobile application, and supervisors can grant approvals with a single click. The system features automated accrual calculations, balance monitoring, and visual calendar displays that minimize mistakes and enhance efficiency. By consolidating all information in one location, you’ll maintain a reliable and current overview of employee availability and time-off activity.

Recruiting

BambooHR empowers businesses to evolve and adapt through their workforce. By broadening your recruitment efforts with connections to leading job boards and social media platforms, assessing candidates immediately upon application, and facilitating prompt collaboration among hiring team members, the BambooHR Applicant Tracking System enables HR teams and hiring managers to efficiently locate, assess, and recruit the ideal candidates in a timely manner.

Assessments Yes 
Background Screening Yes 
CRM Yes 
Interaction Tracking Yes 
Internal HR Yes 
Interview Management Yes 
Job Board Posting Yes 
Job Requisition Yes 
Onboarding Yes 
Recruiting Firms Yes 
Reference Checking No 
Resume Parsing No 
Self Service Portal Yes 

Talent Management

BambooHR empowers companies to evolve and expand by focusing on their workforce and fostering employee development. The Applicant Tracking System streamlines the process for HR teams and hiring managers, enabling them to swiftly identify, assess, and recruit suitable candidates. Additionally, onboarding tools enhance the initial experience for new employees, while BambooHR's Performance Management system simplifies the oversight of employee growth and progression, ensuring a seamless experience.

Career Development Planning Yes 
Compensation Management Yes 
Competency Management Yes 
Employee Lifecycle Management Yes 
Goal Setting / Tracking Yes 
Job Description Management Yes 
Onboarding Yes 
Performance Appraisal Yes 
Recruiting Management Yes 
Succession Planning No 
Training Management Yes 

Time & Attendance

BambooHR's Time & Attendance feature simplifies the process of monitoring hours worked, overtime, and employee schedules—all integrated into the same platform for HR and payroll management. Employees can log their hours through web or mobile, allowing for swift and precise approvals by managers. With automated reporting and seamless payroll integrations, time data is effortlessly incorporated into paychecks, minimizing errors and conserving essential administrative time.

Time Clock

Time Tracking enhances the renowned BambooHR platform by streamlining the processes of time entry, approval, and reporting, accessible both online and through a mobile application. It allows employees to effortlessly and precisely log their hours, while enabling managers to quickly review and authorize submissions. Boasting functionalities like project tracking and geolocation, Time Tracking empowers you to effectively manage a productive and economical hourly workforce.

Biometric Recognition No 
Hourly Employee Tracking Yes 
Messaging Yes 
Mobile Access Yes 
Online Punch Card Yes 
Payroll Management Yes 
Punch card Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Salaried Employee Tracking Yes 
Sick Leave Tracking Yes 
Vacation / Leave Tracking Yes 
Workstation Tracking No 

Time Tracking

Time Tracking seamlessly integrates the renowned BambooHR platform into the realm of time management, offering functionality for time entry, approval processes, and reporting, accessible both online and through a mobile application. It simplifies the process for employees to accurately log their hours while allowing managers to review and approve submissions quickly and easily. Featuring capabilities like project tracking and geolocation, Time Tracking ensures an efficient and budget-friendly approach to managing an hourly workforce.

Automatic Time Capture No 
Billable & Non-Billable Hours No 
Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Employee Database No 
Expense Tracking No 
Mobile Time Tracking Yes 
Multiple Billing Rates No 
Offline Time Tracking No 
Online Time Tracking Yes 
Overtime Calculation Yes 
Time per Project Reporting No 
Timesheet Management Yes 
Vacation / Leave Tracking Yes 

Workforce Management

By utilizing BambooHR's workforce management features, you can design personalized, self-service HR workflows that enhance your company's efficiency in decision-making while safeguarding your data's integrity. Remove obstacles by optimizing your approval procedures, allowing your business to accelerate its growth trajectory.

Budgeting & Forecasting No 
Contractor Management No 
Employee Lifecycle Management Yes 
Labor Projection No 
Performance Appraisal Yes 
Recruiting Management Yes 
Scheduling No 
Skills Tracking Yes 
Time & Attendance Yes 
Variable Workforce No 

Product Features

Absence Management

Analytics/Reporting No 
Approval Process Control No 
Attendance Tracking No 
Calendar Management No 
Compliance Management No 
Employee Database No 
Employee Scheduling No 
Leave Policy Management No 
Notifications/Alerts No 
Overtime Management No 
Role-Based Permissions No 
Time Off Management No 
Timesheet Management No 

Attendance Tracking

Absence Management Yes 
Calendar Management Yes 
Employee Scheduling Yes 
Employee Time Clock Yes 
FMLA Tracking No 
Overtime Tracking Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Time Tracking Yes 
Timesheets Yes 
Vacation / Leave Tracking Yes 

Bakery

Accounting Management No 
Customer Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Labor Cost Calculator Yes 
Nutrition & Ingredient Labels No 
Nutrition Analysis No 
Production Management No 
Recipe / Formula Costing No 
Recipe / Formula Management No 
Sales History No 
Sales Management No 

Brewery

Billing & Invoicing No 
Cask Management No 
Demand Planning Yes 
Distribution Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Order Management No 
Production Tracking No 
Quality Control No 
Recipe Management No 

Catering

Banquet Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Booking Management No 
Calendar Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Costing No 
Customer Database No 
Event Management Yes 
Facility Management Yes 
Inventory Management No 
Kitchen / Menu Management No 
Order Management No 
Quote Management No 
Recipe Management No 
Waitstaff Management Yes 

Employee Monitoring

Activity Monitoring No 
Browsing History No 
Email Monitoring No 
Keystroke Recording No 
Productivity Analysis No 
Remote Control No 
Screen Activity Recording No 
Time & Attendance Yes 
Time Tracking Yes 

Employee Scheduling

Appointment Management No 
Automated Scheduling Yes 
Calendar Management Yes 
Employee Database No 
Group Scheduling Yes 
Messaging Yes 
Mobile Access Yes 
Payroll Management Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Resource Management Yes 
Schedule Distribution Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Shift Scheduling Yes 
Shift Swapping Yes 
Time Clock Yes 
Time Tracking Yes 
Vacation / Leave Tracking Yes 

Food Service Management

Costing No 
For Cafeterias Yes 
For Healthcare Facilities Yes 
Free / Reduced Meals No 
Inventory Management No 
Menu Planning No 
Nutritional Analysis No 
Online Payments / Funding No 
Point of Sale (POS) No 
Purchasing No 
Recipe Management No 
Schools Yes 
Tray Tracking No 

Massage Therapy

Appointment Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Client Management No 
Email Marketing No 
Employee Management Yes 
Gift Card Management No 
Multi-Location Yes 
Point of Sale (POS) No 
Practice Management No 
SOAP Notes No 

Medical Scheduling

Appointment Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Drag & Drop Yes 
Facility Scheduling Yes 
Multi-Location Yes 
No-Show Tracking Yes 
On Call Scheduling Yes 
Patient Records No 
Patient Scheduling No 
Physician Management Yes 
Recurring Appointments No 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Staff Scheduling Yes 

Nonprofit

Accounting No 
Committee Management Yes 
Donor Management No 
Dues Management No 
Event Management Yes 
Fundraising Management No 
Member Database No 
Membership Management No 
Social Media Management No 
Volunteer Management Yes 

Restaurant Management

Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Built-in Accounting Yes 
Employee Management Yes 
Food Costing No 
Inventory Management No 
Kitchen Management No 
Menu Management No 
Payroll Management No 
Point of Sale (POS) No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Reservations Management No 
Sales Tracking No 
Table Management No 
Wait List Management No 
Waitstaff Management Yes 

Scheduling

Alerts/Notifications Yes 
Appointment Scheduling Yes 
Automated Scheduling Yes 
Calendar Management Yes 
Class Scheduling Yes 
Employee Scheduling Yes 
Facility Scheduling Yes 
Group Scheduling Yes 
Interview Scheduling No 
Meeting Room Booking No 
Multi-Location Yes 
Online Scheduling Yes 
Payment Processing No 
Real-time Scheduling Yes 
Reservations No 
Resource Scheduling Yes 
Room Booking Management Yes 

Spa

Appointment Management No 
Client Management No 
Employee Management Yes 
Inventory Management No 
Loyalty Program No 
Membership Management No 
Online Booking No 
Payroll & Commission No 
Point of Sale (POS) No 

Time Clock

Biometric Recognition No 
Hourly Employee Tracking Yes 
Messaging Yes 
Mobile Access Yes 
Online Punch Card Yes 
Payroll Management Yes 
Punch card Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Salaried Employee Tracking Yes 
Sick Leave Tracking Yes 
Vacation / Leave Tracking Yes 
Workstation Tracking Yes 

Time Tracking

Automatic Time Capture No 
Billable & Non-Billable Hours No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Employee Database No 
Expense Tracking No 
Mobile Time Tracking No 
Multiple Billing Rates No 
Offline Time Tracking No 
Online Time Tracking No 
Overtime Calculation No 
Time per Project Reporting No 
Timesheet Management No 
Vacation / Leave Tracking No 

Workforce Management

Budgeting & Forecasting Yes 
Contractor Management Yes 
Employee Lifecycle Management No 
Labor Projection No 
Performance Appraisal No 
Recruiting Management No 
Scheduling Yes 
Skills Tracking No 
Time & Attendance Yes 
Variable Workforce Yes 

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