An Introduction To Zoho People: Transforming HR For Businesses Of All Sizes

03.04.2024 05:04 PM - By Allen

1. What is Zoho People ?

           Zoho People is an online human resource management system that allows you to access and manage all your employee data from a centralized location. This cloud-based HR management software offers a range of features that simplify various HR tasks, such as employee database management, time and attendance management, leave management, performance management, onboarding, LMS management, customizable reports and analytics, mobile app access, and integration with other Zoho apps and third-party tools. With Zoho People, organizations can automate HR processes, track employee information, manage performance, and provide a better employee experience. It helps organizations make informed decisions based on HR data, which ultimately improves their overall HR management.

2.What are the key features of Zoho People? 

Here are some of the features of Zoho People that can help streamline human resource management processes:

1. Leave Management: Zoho People provides a user-friendly module for managing employee leave effectively. It allows for tracking and managing different types of leave and facilitates time theft minimization by recording and logging compensatory off.

2. Attendance Management: With Zoho People, organizations can effectively track employee time and attendance. The system offers features such as shift management, geo-tracking, IP restrictions, extensive reporting, permissions configuration, and user-specific settings.

3. User Access Control: Zoho People prioritizes data security and allows administrators to define access permissions for each user, form, field, and action.

4. Dashbaoard Customization: Users can personalize their dashboard by enabling, disabling, and reordering widgets. This allows for quick access to important information and customization based on individual preferences.

5. Timesheet Management: Zoho People's timesheet module enables tracking and reporting of work hours for various projects and clients. It supports multi-level approvals, accurate reports, and integration with payroll and billing processes.

6. Forms Management: The system offers predefined system forms (e.g., Employee, Department, Leave) and the ability to create custom forms to manage employee information more effectively.

7. Payroll Integration: Zoho People integrates with Zoho Payroll, GreytHR, and Paybooks to automate salary calculations, ensure compliance with local laws, and simplify payroll processing.

8. Cases Management: Within Zoho People, there are different types of administrators, including case admins and category admins, who have access to case settings and data, and can assign agents to cases.

3.How can I use the onboarding module in Zoho People? 

There are two types of onboarding processes available: candidate onboarding and employee onboarding.

Candidate Onboarding:

To onboard a candidate in Zoho People, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Onboarding Module option in the left corner.

2. Select the candidate module, and you will see an option to add a candidate on the right side.

3. Add the candidate's details and tick the "Trigger Onboarding" option.

Employee Onboarding:

To use the onboarding module in Zoho People, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Settings option in the top right corner.

2. Click on "Organization," and then select "Users."

3. Select the employee you wish to trigger onboarding for and click the "Trigger Onboarding" button at the top of the page.

4. Begin the onboarding process for the selected employee.

4. What are the integrations with other Zoho apps and third-party tools supported in Zoho People? 

           Zoho People integrates seamlessly with other Zoho apps such as Zoho CRM, Zoho Books, Zoho Desk, Zoho Recruit, and Zoho Payroll as well as third-party tools like G Suite, Microsoft Office, and Slack.

5. Comparison of Zoho People with other HRMS applications, including ZingHR, GreytHR, and Keka.

ZingHRZoho PeoplegreytHRKeka
 Criteria G2 Rating  G2 Rating  G2 Rating  G2 Rating
 Star Rating 4.2 4.4 4.4 4.5
 Largest Market Segment Mid-Market (52.9% of reviews) Mid-Market (58.2% of reviews) Mid-Market (63.9% of reviews) Mid-Market (70.3% of reviews)
 Entry Level Price Price On Request192/employee/month billed annually plus tax, as applicable
  Free Contact Us
 Total Number of Reviews 70 305 788 881
 Meets Requirements 8.18.8
 8.7 8.8
Ease of Use
 8.5 8.7 9 9.1
 Ease of Setup 7.6 8.38.6  8.6
 Ease of Admin 7.6 8.5  8.8 8.9
 Quality of Support 7.8 8.2  8.7 8.7
 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? 7.8 8.3 8.8 8.8
 Product Direction (% positive) 89.4 9.3 9.5
 Organization Management 8.2 8.9  8.7 8.6
 Time, Attendance, and PTO 8.5  8.7 8.9 8.8
 Expense Management 7.2 8.38.2 8.6
 Salary Structures 8.2  8.4  8.9  8.7
 Compliance 88 .7  8.6  8.5
 Benefits Administration 7.8  8.7  8.6  8.7
 Text Summarization 7.9 8.3  8.1  7.9
 Customization  7.78.3  8.1  8
 Integration APIs 7.5  8.3  8.2
 8.2
 Internationalization8.1 8.8 8.7 8.8
 User, Role, and Access Management 8.1 8.8 8.7 8.8
 Performance 7.8 8.8 8.8 8.6
 Mobility 8.3 8.2 8.7 8.6
 Reporting 8.4 8.7 8.8 8.9
 Dashboards
 8 8.8 8.7 8.8
 Labor Forecasting 7.6 8.2 8.8 8.5
Shift Scheduling
 8 8.6 8.7 8.8
 Time & Attendance Tracking 9 9 9.1 9
 Absence & Leave Management 8.9 9.1 9.2 9.2
 Skills Management 7.9 8.6 8.8 8.3
 Succession Planning7.88.38.68.3
Workforce Analytics
 8.1 8.5 8.7 8.7
 Self-Service Capabilities 7.7 8.7 8.8 8.7
 Mobile Shift Scheduling 8.2 8.5 8.6 8.7
Team Communication
 8.5 8.7 8.6 8.9

Allen