BambooHR

What Is BambooHR?

BambooHR offers easy, integrated applicant tracking (ATS) as part of our award-winning cloud-based HR platform. Onboarding tools, e-signatures, time-off tracking, performance management, plus easy reporting and a convenient mobile app set you free to do great work. Released from the data management spiral, HR professionals become more effective, more efficient, and more human. Give us a call to see a demo and start a free trial.

Who Uses BambooHR?

Small and medium businesses (fewer than 1000 employees) that want to move away from using spreadsheets and/or organize their HR data. BambooHR is an all-in-one HR software solution.

BambooHR Details

BambooHR

Founded in 2008

BambooHR pricing

Starting Price:

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Yes, has free trial
No free version

BambooHR does not have a free version but does offer a free trial.

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BambooHR Details

BambooHR

Founded in 2008

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BambooHR deployment and support

Support

Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base Software
Phone Support
Chat

Deployment

Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
Mac (Desktop)
Windows (Desktop)
Android (Mobile)
iPhone (Mobile)
iPad (Mobile)

Training Software

Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos

BambooHR Features

Applicant Tracking Software

API
Activity Dashboard
Activity Tracking
Alerts/Notifications
Applicant Tracking Software
Application Management
Assessment Management
Background Screening
Calendar Management
Calendar Sync
Candidate Profiles
Candidate Tracking
Careers Page
Collaboration Tools
Compliance Management
Compliance Tracking
Configurable Workflow
Customizable Branding
Customizable Reports
Customizable Templates
Email Management Software
Email Templates
Employee Database
Employee Onboarding
HR Management
Internal HR
Interview Scheduling
Job Application Management
Job Management
Job Posting
Jobs Board
Onboarding Software
Pipeline Management
Real Time Reporting
Recruiting Firms
Recruitment Management
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
Resume Database
Resume Parsing
Resume Search
Resume Storage
Self Service Portal
Social Media Integration
Social Recruiting
Tagging
Talent Acquisition
Task Management Software
Third Party Integrations
Workflow Management Software

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Attendance Tracking Software

API
Access Controls/Permissions
Activity Dashboard
Activity Tracking
Alerts/Notifications
Approval Process Control
Attendance Management
Attendance Tracking Software
Audit Trail
Automated Scheduling
Biometric Recognition
Biometrics
Calendar Management
Clock In / Out
Compliance Management
Customizable Reports
Document Management Software
Employee Database
Employee Management
Employee Onboarding
Employee Portal
Employee Profiles
Employee Scheduling Software
Employee Self Service
Employee Time Tracking
FMLA Administration
Leave Tracking
Mobile Access
Multi-Location
Overtime Calculation
Payroll Management
Project Time Tracking
Real Time Data
Real Time Notifications
Real Time Reporting
Real-time Updates
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
Reporting/Analytics
Role-Based Permissions
Scheduling Software
Self Service Portal
Sick Leave Tracking
Third Party Integrations
Time & Expense Tracking
Time Off Requests
Time Tracking Software
Timesheet Management
Vacation/Leave Tracking
Workflow Management Software

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Benefits Administration Software

ACA Reporting
API
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Attendance Management
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Benefits Administration Outsourcing
Benefits Dashboard
Benefits Management
COBRA Administration
Compensation Management Software
Compliance Management
Configurable Workflow
Customizable Reports
Data Import/Export
Deduction Management
Disability Insurance Administration
Document Management Software
Document Storage
Employee Benefits Administration
Employee Database
Employee Management
Employee Onboarding
Employee Portal
Employee Self Service
FMLA Administration
HIPAA Compliant
HR Management
HSA/FSA Administration
Health Insurance Administration
Leave Tracking
Life Insurance Administration
Online Benefits Enrollment
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Provider Management
Real Time Reporting
Recruitment Management
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
Reporting/Analytics
Retirement Plan Management
Self Service Portal
Sick Leave Tracking
Third Party Integrations
Time Off Requests
Timesheet Management
Training Management
Vacation/Leave Tracking
Workflow Management Software

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Compliance Software

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Activity Dashboard
Activity Tracking
Alerts / Escalation
Archiving & Retention
Assessment Management
Audit Management
Audit Trail
Compliance Management
Compliance Tracking
Configurable Workflow
Controls Audit
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
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Customizable Templates
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Forms Management
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Monitoring
Multi-Language
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Process/Workflow Automation
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Real Time Monitoring
Real Time Notifications
Real Time Reporting
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
Risk Alerts
Risk Analytics
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Risk Management Software
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Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Security Auditing
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management Software
Template Management
Third Party Integrations
Training Management
Version Control
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Audio / Video Conferencing
Blogs
Calendar Management
Chat/Messaging
Collaboration Tools
Commenting/Notes
Communication Management
Contact Management Software
Content Management System (CMS) Software
Customizable Branding
Customizable Templates
Data Import/Export
Document Management Software
Document Storage
Drag & Drop
Email Management Software
Employee Communities
Employee Database
Employee Directory
Employee Onboarding
Employee Portal
Engagement Tracking
Event Calendar
File Sharing Software
Knowledge Management Software
Live Chat Software
Mobile Access
Mobile Alerts
Multi-Channel Communication
Multi-Language
Newsletter Management
Real Time Notifications
Real-time Updates
Reporting & Statistics
Role-Based Permissions
Search/Filter
Secure Data Storage
Single Sign On Software
Social Media Integration
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management Software
Third Party Integrations
Video Conferencing Software
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Employee Engagement Software

360 Degree Feedback Software
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Action Management
Activity Dashboard
Activity Tracking
Alerts/Notifications
Benchmarking
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Commenting/Notes
Communication Management
Content Management System (CMS) Software
Customizable Branding
Customizable Questions
Customizable Reports
Customizable Templates
Employee Database
Employee Management
Employee Onboarding
Employee Portal
Employee Profiles
Employee Recognition Software
Employee Reward Programs
Engagement Tracking
Feedback Management
Gamification Software
Goal Management
Goal Setting / Tracking
Mobile Access
Negative Feedback Management
Performance Appraisal
Performance Management
Performance Metrics
Progress Tracking
Pulse Surveys
Question Library
Real Time Analytics
Real Time Data
Real Time Notifications
Real Time Reporting
Real-time Updates
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
Reporting/Analytics
Search/Filter
Single Sign On Software
Survey/Poll Management
Surveys & Feedback
Third Party Integrations
Training Management
Visual Analytics

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Compensation Management Software
Compensation Plan Modeling
Customizable Branding
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Dashboard Software
Data Import/Export
Data Visualization Software
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Employee Database
Employee Management
Employee Onboarding
Employee Portal
Employee Profiles
Employee Self Service
Feedback Management
HR Metrics Library
Leave Tracking
Organizational Charting
Payroll Management
Performance Appraisal
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Predictive Modeling
Real Time Analytics
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Recruitment Management
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Training Management
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Reminders
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Employee Database
Employee Management
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Employee Scheduling Software
FMLA Administration
HR Management
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Leave Tracking
Mobile App
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Payroll Management
Performance Management
Real Time Data
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Reporting & Statistics
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Data Import/Export
Document Management Software
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E-Verify/I-9 Forms
Electronic Forms
Electronic Signature
Employee Database
Employee Handbook
Employee Management
Employee Onboarding
Employee Portal
Employee Profiles
Employee Self Service
Feedback Management
HR Management
Job Description Management
Learning Management
Leave Tracking
Mentorship
Orientation Workflow Management
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Real Time Reporting
Recruitment Management
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
Role-Based Permissions
Self Service Portal
Sick Leave Tracking
Task Management Software
Third Party Integrations
Time Off Requests
Training Management
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Customizable Reports
Data Import/Export
Direct Deposit
Document Management Software
Document Storage
Employee Database
Employee Management
Employee Onboarding
Employee Portal
Employee Profiles
Employee Self Service
Employee Time Tracking
Expense Tracking
Leave Tracking
Multi-Country
Multi-State
Payroll Management
Payroll Outsourcing
Payroll Reporting
Performance Management
Real Time Reporting
Recruitment Management
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
Self Service Portal
Sick Leave Tracking
Tax Compliance
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Competency Management
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HR Management
Individual Development Plans
Leave Tracking
On-going Performance Tracking
Organizational Charting
Peer Appraisals
Performance Appraisal
Performance Management
Performance Metrics
Performance Review Management
Progress Tracking
Ratings / Reviews
Real Time Analytics
Real Time Data
Real Time Reporting
Recruitment Management
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
Review Cycle Tracking
Self Assessment
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Skills Assessment
Surveys & Feedback
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Training Management
Weighted Performance Measures
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Employee Onboarding
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Internal HR
Interview Management
Interview Scheduling
Job Application Management
Job Management
Job Posting
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Recruiting Firms
Recruitment Management
Reference Checking
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
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Resume Database
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Talent Management Software

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Employee Database
Employee Management
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Employee Portal
Employee Profiles
Employee Self Service
Goal Setting / Tracking
HR Management
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Interview Scheduling
Job Application Management
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Learning Management
Onboarding Software
Performance Appraisal
Performance Management
Progress Tracking
Real Time Reporting
Recruitment Management
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
Reporting/Analytics
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Skills Assessment
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Attendance Management
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Billable Items Tracking
Biometric Recognition
Calendar Management
Clock In / Out
Compliance Management
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Data Import/Export
Employee Database
Employee Management
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Employee Profiles
Employee Scheduling Software
Employee Self Service
Employee Time Tracking
GPS
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Mobile Access
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Overtime Calculation
Payroll Management
Project Time Tracking
Projections
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Real Time Data
Real Time Monitoring
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Real Time Reporting
Real-time Updates
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
Reporting/Analytics
Salaried Employee Tracking
Self Service Portal
Sick Leave Tracking
Third Party Integrations
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Time Off Requests
Timesheet Management
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Attendance Management
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Billable & Non-Billable Hours
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Employee Management
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Invoice Management
Leave Tracking
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Workforce Management Software

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Activity Dashboard
Activity Tracking
Approval Process Control
Attendance Management
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Automated Scheduling
Budgeting/Forecasting
Calendar Management
Clock In / Out
Compliance Management
Compliance Tracking
Contractor Management Software
Customizable Reports
Data Import/Export
Document Storage
Drag & Drop
Employee Database
Employee Management
Employee Onboarding
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Employee Self Service
Employee Time Tracking
Labor Forecasting
Leave Tracking
Monitoring
Online Time Clock
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Performance Metrics
Real Time Data
Real Time Notifications
Real Time Reporting
Real-time Updates
Recruitment Management
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
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Self Service Portal
Shift Swapping
Sick Leave Tracking
Skills Tracking
Third Party Integrations
Time & Attendance
Time Off Management
Time Off Requests
Timesheet Management
Vacation/Leave Tracking
Variable Workforce
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BambooHR Reviews

Read all 1,263 reviews

Average score

Overall

4.5

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service Software

4.4

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Reviews by score

759

412

Reviews by company size (employees)

<50
51-200
201-1,000
>1,001

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Jeremy S.

On Site Recruiter

Human Resources, 51-200 Employees

Used the Software for: 1+ year

Overall Rating
Ease of Use
Features & Functionality
Customer Support Software
Value for Money
Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

Reviewer Source
Reviewed on 2020-03-02

"BambooHR Turns a Small Business into a Big Business"

Comments: I enjoyed it more than other recruiting software I've used. It makes work easier and helps me be a manager instead of a paper pusher.

Pros: I personally like that BambooHR has different portals for its users. They've built a database that allows employees to: 1. Maintain their own records (whether the company sends or user uploaded); track time off earned, sick days used, and hours worked; while allowing the user to sign documents easily electronically; and 2. Makes being an HR manager, easy. What I mean is, creating records (employees or temps) and ensuring they have all the blocks checked (background ran, drug test paperwork properly filled out, and any other documentation needing signed) within the timeframe needed to start working - is tracked, maintained, and recorded for you... so all in all, eliminates the monotony of HR and time wasted on paperwork while assisting managers/employees in ensuring proper compliance.

Cons: Well, I still had to scan any documents that weren't created or automated through the software and label them. For example, I work at a satellite location; the warehouse I staff for has a basketball court out back for employees to use on their break. I had to create a document that stated employees for my agency had to make sure they were clocked out, that they were responsible for any risk of injury and that the company and staffing agency would not be held liable for any resulting injury that may occur. The rest of the staffing agency didn't need this so I still had to print out 50 copies, have each employee sign one, upload it, file it in the employee file in the software, label it, then give the copy back to the employee. This really is not an issue unless if turnover is high, this could get annoying.

Reviewer Source
Reviewed on 2020-03-02

Jeff W.

Director, Human Resources

Health, Wellness & Fitness, 51-200 Employees

Used the Software for: 2+ years

Overall Rating
Ease of Use
Features & Functionality
Customer Support Software
Value for Money
Likelihood to Recommend

3/10

Reviewer Source
Reviewed on 2020-07-28

"Bamboo HR, a slick but severely limited recruiting software"

Comments: As stated, the BHR system is a recruiters dream and makes the talent acquisition process easier for those businesses that are only using the job boards to get applicants. Just don't expect much more after that.

Pros: The look an feel of BambooHR (BHR) is amazing! Its almost like Facebook for recruiting. It is very intuitive for what it does and offers to the administrator and end user. The applicant tracking system is very easy to use and goes the extra mile with automation and thoughtfulness concerning on-boarding and then " flowing" into the core HRIS. The BHR system was chosen by a previous HR professional that clearly had a recruiting bias. Although important, more vetting should have been done to make a sound choice for long term success regarding the needs of a small to mid-size business.

Cons: Beyond what I described above there is limited functionality without also purchasing and integrating other systems through a "bolt-on" approach. By "Bolt-on" I mean that BHR will not automate between the core HR system of BHR and a timekeeping system, a payroll system, benefits administration system, leave administration system. The ability to have a robust system is possible but is not practical or cost effective with BambooHR. In order to get a full platform, covering the full life cycle of and employee, through BHR, a business would have to pay upwards of 30-40 dollars per employee per month. Simply put other options are available and far more robust with better long term results for less money- See my review of APS Payroll for an example.

Alternatives Considered: APS, Namely, ADP Workforce Now, Paycom and Paycor

Reasons for Switching to BambooHR: Price and lack of proper education as to the actual functionality and potential cost of the system beyond on-boarding.

Reviewer Source
Reviewed on 2020-07-28

Ahmad A.

Human Resources Assistant

Nonprofit Organization Management, 1,001-5,000 Employees

Used the Software for: 1-5 months

Overall Rating
Ease of Use
Features & Functionality
Customer Support Software
Value for Money
Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

Reviewer Source
Reviewed on 2021-08-22

"All Information In One Place With Many Features"

Comments: It is a beautiful application that distinguishes it from other similar applications in that it contains the feature "360 Degree Feedback" that brings employees' ideas closer and helps the success of the work

Pros: What I liked the most about this application is “360 Degree Feedback” which is a feature that I did not find in many similar softwares

Cons: It is a very good software but it does not have a feature "Scheduling"

Alternatives Considered: Keka and kiwiHR

Reasons for Choosing BambooHR: BambooHR contains "360 Degree Feedback" feature that is not contained by kiwiHR

Switched From: kiwiHR

Reviewer Source
Reviewed on 2021-08-22

Christina A.

Accounting & HR

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 2-10 Employees

Used the Software for: 6-12 months

Overall Rating
Ease of Use
Features & Functionality
Customer Support Software
Value for Money
Likelihood to Recommend

4/10

Reviewer Source
Source: SoftwareAdvice
Reviewed on 2017-09-15

"Middle of the road software that needs improvement"

Comments: We are currently researching other HR software. I'm not sure which is better, software that contains the modules needed with obvious and crippling flaws or software that is easy to use both by admin and employees with limited modules.

Pros: The idea of on-boarding a new employee electronically is a huge plus. It engages employees before they start and makes it so that they come in with paperwork already filled out and spend their first day doing more than just paperwork.
Most of the framework is in place, but EACH area needs improvement, both in the functionality for administration and the ease of use for employees. The sections offered are vital, but aren't complete.

Cons: The benefits area is lacking a lot of common sense tools - like the ability to attach plan documents to an insurance plan (only a link can be used), display plan cost information to an employee BEFORE they sign up (the pricing is only available AFTER they sign up and become eligible). Many things like this create double the amount of work for the administrator.
The actual on-boarding process was a struggle because even though the forms were done properly by the employees (I sat with a few and watched them), it didn't save all information in completed fields. Employees were frustrated when they had to fill out forms multiple times because you cannot edit once saved.
I love that employees can e-sign documents, but preparing the forms is cumbersome and they can't be customized easily. For instance, if you need to update a form because something has changed or didn't save properly, you have to delete the task and resend to any employees who need an updated form.
When I discussed a few very basic items with support, they just offered a work around that many clients use. These are obvious flaws in the system that need to be addressed, but aren't necessarily a priority. Bamboo HR seems to focus more on flashy design than actual content. It makes them seem like a leader in the industry, but as soon as you dig in, the flaws are obvious.
For the price, there needs to be more development in the software.

Reviewer Source
Source: SoftwareAdvice
Reviewed on 2017-09-15

Elizabeth M.

Leasing Agent

Real Estate, 11-50 Employees

Used the Software for: 1-5 months

Overall Rating
Ease of Use
Features & Functionality
Customer Support Software
Value for Money
Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

Reviewer Source
Reviewed on 2021-09-10

"Love Love Love This"

Comments: It has been great since the start. The staff from Bamboo Hr made the transition super easy.

Pros: Everything about this software is perfect. From the basic employee information to payroll and time tracking this app is your all in one Human resources/payroll app!

Cons: We have yet to find a flaw in this software or the people behind them.

Alternatives Considered: BeeBole Timesheet

Reasons for Choosing BambooHR: This app integrates so many options, it was the smart thing to do.

Switched From: Bindle and Time Doctor

Reasons for Switching to BambooHR: It was a more complete software

Reviewer Source
Reviewed on 2021-09-10

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