Sage People Features

Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc.

Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information.

Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role

Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting

Enables employees to manage their benefit plans by viewing plans, make changes during open enrollement, and for life event changes. Employers can report and manage payroll deductions based on selected plan options

Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.

Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups.

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.

Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.

Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.

Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline.

Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.

Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.

Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows.

Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information.

Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers.

Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website.

Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked.

Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.

Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.

Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases.

Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks.

Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks.

Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver.

Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms.

Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees.

Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.

Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes.

Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government.

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.

Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems.

Provides standard integration with third party accounting software.

Provides standard integration with third party core HR software.

Predict the number and types of employees necessary to meet anticipated demand to control labor costs.

Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled.

Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features.

Employees can submit paid time off (PTO) or leave of absence requests that managers can approve or deny within the platform.

Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions.

Identify high performing employees with potential to be promoted with minimal development.

Tools designed to help analyze employee data and develop baselines for evaluating and optimizing workforce management.

Web portals through which employees can view their schedules, submit PTO requests, configure work availability and preferences, and self-schedule from available work times.

Managers and employees can create or claim available work shifts and receive notifications on their mobile device.

Message other team members or managers through built-in text or emailing functions and communicate scheduling or leave requests.

Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database.

Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time.

Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees.

Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements.

Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options.

Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required.

Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more.

Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database.

Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time.

Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees.

Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements.

Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options.

Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required.

Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of benefits data to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance.

Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more.

The platform can integrate with HR and payroll software to manage employee data such as new hires, general profiles, salary changes, benefit deductions, and terminations into a single system of record.

Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.

Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.

Searches for qualified candidates by integrating with career sites.

Configures branded career page for the users website.

Enables the user to share job posting on social channels.

Posts job listings to job boards.

Reports where applicants are finding job listings.

Enables users to share feedback on candidates.

Stores applicant data that can be accessed by multiple people on a team.

Tracks a candidates spot in the hiring process.

Analyzes resumes and applicant data based on user-selected preferences.

Integrates with calendars and allows the scheduling of phone screens and interviews.

Enables candidates to view their position in the process.

Enables the building of custom recruiting workflows.

Provides users with a pre-built library of templated forms related to the hiring process.

Provides electronic forms for employees to complete.

Enables new hires to sign forms electronically.

Enables the employer to perform background checks.

Provides user with offer letter templates.

Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters.

Distribute short, customizable culture-focused surveys or polls to employees to measure the various factors of employee engagement, including job, environment, and pay satisfaction.

Customize various components of surveys, including individual questions, distribution frequency, audience size, and anonymity.

Set professional and personal goals with customizable due dates and milestones within the system. Share these goals with other users and track and measure performance using built in tools.

Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process.

Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart.

Provides workflows which track new hire progress.

Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager.

Segment employees according to factors such as location, demographics, and position. Distribute surveys and filter survey results according to employee segments.

Set professional and personal goals with customizable due dates and milestones within the system. Share these goals with other users and track and measure performance using built in tools.

Send and receive recognition in the form of digital badges, awards, or messages to colleagues, employees, and managers. Recognition is displayed in real time in the platform on a live activity feed.

Provides metrics on the time it takes a new hire to reach productivity.

Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process.

Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.

Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.

Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise.

Find important content or files using keywords, metadata, tags, etc.

Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows

Find important content or files using keywords, metadata, tags, etc.

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with

Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise.

Analytics tools reveal important business metrics.

Provides a customizable soltution that HR professionals can adjust to suite the organization's needs.

Integrates with core HR software to access employee information.

A place to create articles with important information about processes and other crucial information that is easily accessible by employees.

Tools to create and deliver content throughout an organization.

The ability to organize and manage a variety of documents.

Secure solution so administers can maintain access rights and security.

Employee portal lets employees log into the system to access all company and employee information.

Uses AI processes to automate workflows by developing a comprehensive HR-knowledge base.

Tools that help create and manage a ticketing platform that facilitates cross-departamental communication.

The ability to sign onto a platform once and access a variety of software solutions without needing to sign into each one individually.

Tools to create and organize business process flowcharts and documentation.

Web-based or intranet self-service portal enables employees to submit service requests.

Dashboard and reporting on HR activities with workforce analytics capabilities.

Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.

Supports use by multi-national organizations with appropriate languages, currencies and other conversions.

Provides appropriate tools, certifications and encryption to protect against fraud and malicious attacks.

Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete workflows.

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.

Assists with tasks that require specialist assistance.

Tasks that typically require manual effort are automated.

Survey results can be visualized and reported on in real time, with manager dashboards and automated reporting tools. Reports can be customized and distributed to aid in organizational improvement and employee performance reviews.

Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.

Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.

Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.

Allows administrators to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.

Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with

Provides talent management features such as career pathing and development, retention, and employee experience.

Provides recruiting solutions that promote hiring for diversity.

Additional applications can be built on top of the AI model.

Provides talent acquisition features such as recruiting, candidate screening, candidate experience, and so on.

Offers AI-assisted proctering.

Provides AI-driven or optimized assessments.

Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.

Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.

Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access

Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with

Automates some or all operation related tasks

Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text

Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents.

Tracks employees’ progress, skills, and experience to develop and retain internal talent

Provides employee development, self-assessments, manager support, internal talent discovery, mobility management, and more.

Provides tools that manage employee career development, employee growth, and job progression.

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.

Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.

Provides task prioritization and management abilities.

Contains built-in payment processing capabilities or integrates with payment processing software.

Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access.

Integrates with HR software solutions for ease of management and employee access

Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers.

Provides customizable employee review forms and questions.

Tracks completion status of employee reviews.

Facilitates goal-setting for individual employees and tracks progress toward goals.

Manages high-level company priorities or Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and aligns them with employee goals.

Collects continuous feedback for employees; facilitates recording and storage of ongoing notes about each individual’s performance.

Allows employees or managers to request feedback from other employees.

Facilitates check-ins or 1-on-1 meetings between managers and employees, including managing agendas, action items, or notes.

Provides a forum for employees or managers to deliver public praise for exceptional employee performance.

Generates in-depth visual dashboards and reports based on employee performance data.

Retains historical performance review data or integrates with third-party applications where historical data can be maintained.

Score cards visually track key performance indicators (KPIs)

Reports can be customized based on the intended audience, available data, length, and depth

The outputs of reports are customizable in using graphs and charts

Real-time up to date outputs can be created to provide information to decision makers and leadership

Raw data is able to be filtered into outputs with only the data useful for the analysis

Data structured as ratio, interval, ordinal, or nominal can be interpreted with the appropriate outputs

Change the data format into csv., html, xml, etc.

Structures compensation pools and pay brackets that include the pay rules to facilitate continual planning for the organization.

Manages compensation for merit cycles and transparently shares payscales when employees are eligible for raises and bonuses.

Provides open access when it comes to company salary ranges, as well as displaying reasoning for salary decisions from management.

Maintains compliance with corporate policies, state mandates, and federal regulations regarding compensation with builtin compliance features, including automated identification and flagging of unapproved behaviors.

Defines the various components of compensation packages, allowance plans, base pay, bonuses, and equity.

Accesses employee compensation history and talent records when evaluating compensation planning strategies.

Creates standard reports on compensation data from the company, as well as graphical representations of data displayed by analytics dashboards.

Streamlines compensation planning processes by establishing triggers and alerts that automatically notify users when their input is required.

Intergrates with other pay tools such as compensation management, salary and benchmarking, and pay equity software - as well as other HR solutions.

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

Admin can use predictive AI analytics to better match candidates to positions.

Users can generate job descriptions with generative AI.

Provides an AI chatbot to guide users through the hiring process.