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Unlocking HR Efficiency: A Quick Guide to Must-Have HR Tools

The HR stack is more than just a powerful collection of tools that can automate tasks; these tools come together to form the foundations of an HR team’s work, enabling them to work with efficiency and focus on employee experience.

We checked in with our HR community to find out more about their HR stack, and specifically, on their go-to HR tool that transforms their processes into a well-oiled machine.

The responses we received showed us just why some tools are a clear favorite. Bamboo HR, of course, emerges as a winner, but there are others that have made an impression on our HR leaders too.

Read on!

Makeda DuBose
Career and Leadership Development Coach, HiRe Purpose Solutions

Workday

Workday is a favorite HR tool of mine because of its multifunctional capabilities. We can track applicants via the cloud platform as well as run reports, payroll, offer letters, save attachments, and fully onboarding new hires making for a seamless hiring process.

Chris Dukich
Owner, Display Now

BambooHR

As an HR expert and owner of Display Now, a SaaS company revolutionizing screen-based marketing, the indispensable tool in our HR tech stack is BambooHR. This platform centralizes our employee data, streamlines onboarding, and automates performance management, allowing us to focus on strategic initiatives rather than manual processes.

BambooHR’s intuitive design ensures quick adoption by our team, and its reporting features offer insights that guide data-driven decisions. For example, tracking turnover trends has helped us implement proactive retention strategies, critical for sustaining our innovative workforce.

In an industry where agility and scalability are key, BambooHR supports our HR goals by providing a solid foundation for team growth, enhancing employee experiences, and aligning talent management with organizational objectives. It’s a cornerstone of our ability to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.

Iqbal Ahmad
Founder & CEO, Britannia Training Centre

Bitrx24

The one tool which we cannot live without is Bitrx24.

We have set up different rules in our HR manual to make sure everyone is abiding by them, this is where Bitrix24 came in with its unique features. For instance, it offers a Clock In, Clock Out feature which helps our HR team to detect easily who came on time or late.
It also helps our employees to request leaves or holidays directly from the application. I can say it is one of the best tools for HR-related matters and for internal communication.

David Milo
HR Expert and Owner, Independent Lending

Pymetrics

Pymetrics is the HR application that our Human Resources department would not let go of come 2025. Pymetrics is the perfect example of how technology can disrupt HR processes. Instead of using traditional psychometric recruitment tests, it employs neuroscience gaming to assess the emotional and cognitive dimensions of the applicants.

What is the differentiating factor in Pymetrics?

Rather, the keystone of Pymetrics is its predictive analysis, through which we can now determine a candidate’s fit using their personality rather than sifting through countless resumes. Rather than the usual boring approaches to improvement, we’ve integrated constructive and entertaining games that improve desired traits such as cooperation and flexibility into our recruitment strategy.

What is even more remarkable? The reason why we recruited more is the bias that conventional methods of recruitment have towards and irrationally over-valorizes qualifications. The side effect of this is that we discovered new talent that we never expected and have been able to create a more favorable atmosphere.

This is quite strange but interestingly enough can be a strong reason for Pymetrics’ effectiveness: the empathy factor.

Interestingly, we have confirmed a hypothesis that those who completed Pymetrics are more satisfied with the hiring process. Such candidates view the hiring process from a relatively different lens which in turn bolsters our reputation as a desirable employer in the marketplace.

Sean Smith
CEO & Head of HR, Alpas Wellness

BambooHR

Bamboo HR is one of the must have tools in our HR tech stack. It drives all of our HR processes, onboarding, performance tracking and everything in-between. However, it stands out from the crowd in that it helps to cluster data about employees into one place, automating repetitive admin work and providing real-time analytics.

BambooHR, for example, has developed an amazing applicant tracking system that allows our team to seamlessly find the top talent in a very personal way. In addition, its self-service tools are user-friendly and allow our team to drive transparency and engagement.

What I also love about it is how it maps to our mission in the organization: making more time for what truly matters, developing people. In a field as valuable, and delicate, as behavioral health, where the well-being of our employees is directly related to the outcomes of patients, something like this keeps us on track for cultivating a culture of care, growth and excellence.

John Brooks
Content Specialist, Coinvesting

JoinHomebase

We use JoinHomebase to streamline our HR operations, and it has been a game changer for our staff. The scheduling option allows us to easily develop and exchange shift plans, which reduces confusion and saves us time. Their time-tracking solution also ensures payroll accuracy, reducing errors and making paydays less stressful for everyone.

What I like best is the messaging feature; it keeps communication clear and helps the entire team stay engaged. Furthermore, the compliance help and performance tracking capabilities provide us confidence that we are adhering to labor rules and providing fair support to our workforce.

Using JoinHomebase lets us spend less time on admin work and more time on what matters—keeping our employees happy and focused. It’s been a key part of reaching our HR goals.

Kraig Kleeman
Founder and CEO, The New Workforce

Inhouse Engagement Platform

Running an HR department without an engagement platform is like playing hide-and-seek in the dark—only you’re it, and nobody bothered to hide. With real-time feedback, we flipped the switch on clarity, and suddenly, growth didn’t just knock—it barged in.”

As the Founder and CEO of The New Workforce, I’ve noticed that one of the tools that has become essential for our HR technology group is our employee engagement platform. Honestly, it was a game changer. Imagine this: Before we implemented it, tracking everyone’s feedback and keeping communication open was like trying to fool around in the dark. Now we can see in real time how the team is feeling, resolve issues faster, and ensure everyone’s voice is heard. This not only keeps the team happy and engaged, but it also motivates our productivity and drives the growth we’re known for.

The HR Spotlight team thanks these industry leaders for offering their expertise and experience and sharing their insights.

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