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Sage People pros and cons

Vendor: Sage
3.9 out of 5

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PROS

Reporting features in Sage People offer a high degree of customization with over 300 pre-existing reports and ample scope for personalization.
Reports are significantly valuable for strategic decision-making.
Sage People can be integrated seamlessly with existing payroll systems enhancing organizational synergy.
The ability to trace back records and access data reliably ensures operational security and convenience.
Mobile accessibility and cloud support facilitate flexible usage scenarios, enhancing user productivity on the go.

CONS

Sage does not currently offer HR ticket management, requiring additional software purchases.
The performance management module underperforms compared to specialized platforms.
Transitioning to a fully cloud-based system could improve Sage vastly.
Automation capabilities in Sage need enhancement for increased functionality.
The budget module is non-functional and needs user-friendliness improvements.
 

Sage People Pros review quotes

it_user609618 - PeerSpot reviewer
HR Coordinator at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Feb 15, 2017
It is easy to see all the information we have for a person across two screens, and reports are easy to run, view, amend, and add.
it_user609630 - PeerSpot reviewer
HR Systems Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Feb 15, 2017
The product is really easy to customise and configure, and the automation has enabled us to manage several HR processes at the right time in the correct manner.
it_user616533 - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Transformation Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Feb 27, 2017
We are now able to visualize global team structures, and as we rollout other features, the organization will benefit from an easy to use system and standard processes.
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it_user624786 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Business Systems at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Mar 12, 2017
The technical support is astounding and they are one of the best support teams I have had the pleasure to work with.
MG
HR Shared Services Manager - AMERICAS at Incora
Feb 24, 2021
Compared to the other system that we were using, I think Sage is more friendly. As an administrator, Sage's dashboard is visually friendly and many tasks are easier to accomplish. Another feature that we've liked since we started using Sage is the reporting. With the other system, we needed to configure a lot of things manually when it came to reporting, but with Sage the reporting tasks are much simpler.
Spencer Gray - PeerSpot reviewer
People Advisor at Thomas International
Mar 17, 2023
Without a doubt, the most valuable aspect of this solution is the reports, as it offers endless possibilities for report customization. You can easily build any report you can imagine with this system.
Samuel Benavides - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at Exis TI
Mar 24, 2023
The most valuable features of Sage People are the reports that are useful for decision-making and the API that can be integrated well. Additionally, the solution can be accessed from mobile devices onto the cloud.
Mutiu Shonibare - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at a non-tech company with 201-500 employees
Apr 7, 2023
The solution provides the ability to trace back records, is reliable, makes life easy, and is secure.
BS
Technology Solutions & Services Business Unit Director at Truemega Technology Solutions
Apr 11, 2023
The solution's initial setup was straightforward.
reviewer2171790 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of IT at a non-profit with 201-500 employees
Apr 28, 2023
The most valuable feature of Sage People is the integration with our payroll system.
 

Sage People Cons review quotes

it_user609618 - PeerSpot reviewer
HR Coordinator at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Feb 15, 2017
Within the absence screens, we have it set up to automatically allow up to five days holiday to carry over. If staff members are allowed to carry over, it’s a bit difficult to add it in easily.
it_user609630 - PeerSpot reviewer
HR Systems Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Feb 15, 2017
In comparison with other HRIS reporting tools (like Discoverer / OBIEE for Oracle, Business Objects, Crystal Reports etc. which I have used extensively for over 10 years), I think that Fairsail’s reports functionality is quite limited and only available for Administrator profiles.
it_user616533 - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Transformation Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Feb 27, 2017
The product lacks several features available in more mature products.
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it_user624786 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Business Systems at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Mar 12, 2017
There is a mash-up of Visualforce and apex triggers which bear down heavily on the system.
MG
HR Shared Services Manager - AMERICAS at Incora
Feb 24, 2021
Right now, Sage doesn't seem to have what we are looking for when it comes to managing HR tickets. In my previous experiences with other HR software, we had to buy another solution to obtain this functionality, and it would be a great feature for Sage to consider adding. For an HR system, Sage would do very well to include it.
Spencer Gray - PeerSpot reviewer
People Advisor at Thomas International
Mar 17, 2023
In my opinion, the performance management module of this system could use improvement as it falls behind compared to other specialized performance management platforms.
Samuel Benavides - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at Exis TI
Mar 24, 2023
If Sage People were to become a fully cloud-based solution, it could lead to significant improvements. With the COVID pandemic highlighting the benefits of remote work, a complete shift to cloud-based functionality would be a welcome development for users.
Mutiu Shonibare - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at a non-tech company with 201-500 employees
Apr 7, 2023
The automation in Sage People could improve. The solution is the best used for data storage but the automation could be better to have more functionality.
BS
Technology Solutions & Services Business Unit Director at Truemega Technology Solutions
Apr 11, 2023
Its stability could be better.
reviewer2171790 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of IT at a non-profit with 201-500 employees
Apr 28, 2023
The integration with our payroll system could improve. However, it is managed by another company.