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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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How to Take Away Perks Without Employees Hating You
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025
If you need to eliminate some employee benefits, here’s how to do it without starting a staff rebellion.
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ActivTrak Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025
ActivTrak monitors employee productivity with automatic time tracking, activity logging, and insights to optimize workforce performance and efficiency.
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Dialpad Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | September 03, 2025
Dialpad provides cloud-based business phone systems with AI-powered features, video conferencing and real-time transcription to keep modern teams connected.
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Paychex PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 15, 2025
Paychex PEO provides payroll and HR services for businesses of all sizes starting at $39/month plus $5 per employee, with 24/7 support and 150+ integrations.
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QuickBooks Time Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2025
QuickBooks Time offers GPS tracking, project management, and payroll integration starting at $8 per user monthly, plus a base fee requiring QuickBooks Online.
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MassMutual Review
By Kimberlee Leonard | July 29, 2025
MassMutual offers transparent 401k pricing at $500/year plus $20 per participant monthly. Includes 15,000 investment options and fiduciary services.
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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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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.
Review
Human Interest 401k Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 27, 2025
This in-depth review and pricing guide of Human Interest 401k details its features and services, pros and cons, and onboarding and customer service information.
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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.
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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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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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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HR, What’s It Good For?
By Steven Rogelberg | February 16, 2024
Absolutely Everything!