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SOFTWARE/HR AND PAYROLL/EMPLOYEE WELLBEING PLATFORMS/EMPLOYEE WELLBEING PLATFORMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Employee wellbeing platforms for small businesses

10 ranked, with a plain verdict on every entry.

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Xref comes first on this list: it offers industry-leading automated reference checking and comprehensive background checks. BrightHR is built for Small and medium-sized businesses, and offers managed payroll services handled by CIPP qualified specialists. Employment Hero serves Small to mid-sized businesses, and reduces time-to-hire by up to ninety percent through AI screening.
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1XrefGathers anonymous employee feedback through customised surveys crafted by workplace psychologists96.0NEW–
2BrightHRBrightHR provides HR, payroll, health and safety services for UK businesses94.0NEW–
3Employment HeroDeflects ninety-five percent of HR support tickets using AI answers94.0NEW–
4StayfUses gamification to inspire healthy habits through a motivational points system92.0NEW–
5ComponoMeasures culture across twelve dimensions rather than using pulse surveys90.0NEW–
6PerkboxBuilt for HR and people teams84.0NEW–
7EuréciaOffers an HR portal with automated administrative features like onboarding80.0NEW–
8SpillProvides unlimited messaging and video counselling sessions accessible via popular workplace platforms80.0NEW–
9CajuOffers genuine zero fees without hidden clauses78.0NEW–
10CobeeMinimises administrative workload through full automation78.0NEW–
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The ranking, in detail

01

Xref

Build better teams with employer intelligence

Xref is an automated platform for reference checks, engagement surveys, and talent pools. It provides instant insights from referees to help hire with confidence.

Best for Talent acquisition and people and culture teams
96.0
02

BrightHR

HR, health and payroll solutions for small and medium businesses

BrightHR provides HR, payroll, health and safety services for UK businesses. It also supports companies in Ireland, Australia, Canada and new Zealand.

Best for Small and medium-sized businesses
94.0
03

Employment Hero

All-in-one HR, payroll, hiring and rostering platform

Employment Hero is an all-in-one platform for HR, payroll, hiring and rostering. It uses AI to automate compliance and streamline employment processes.

Best for Small to mid-sized businesses
94.0
04

Stayf

Unite employees through care for wellbeing

Stayf is a UK-based corporate wellbeing platform that translates academic research into practical employee care tools. It offers personalised wellness activities and data-driven insights to enhance engagement and productivity.

Best for HR professionals and Wellbeing Managers
92.0
05

Compono

Go beyond the process to understand your people.

Compono is a workforce intelligence platform combining ATS, engagement, LMS and competency tools. It adds a people intelligence layer to existing HR software.

Best for HR leaders and CEOs
90.0
06

Perkbox

Making every employee feel valued

Perkbox is a global employee benefits and rewards platform that centralises wellbeing, engagement and perks. It helps companies elevate their culture by bringing these elements into a single app.

Best for HR and people teams
84.0
07

Eurécia

The HR solution to structure your business and develop your teams

Eurécia is a comprehensive HR software platform designed to structure businesses and support team growth. It simplifies HR processes, assists managers, and engages employees through a single unified system.

Best for HR departments seeking a complete SIRH platform
80.0
08

Spill

The highest rated EAP on Trustpilot

Spill is a modern Employee Assistance Programme offering unlimited messaging and video sessions with dedicated counsellors. It provides easy access through Slack, Microsoft Teams or email for employee support.

Best for startups, charities and small businesses
80.0
09

Caju

Facilitate your daily life with zero fees

Caju is an integrated platform for benefits, expenses and people management. It centralises these functions to simplify HR processes.

Best for Small and medium-sized enterprises
78.0
10

Cobee

A single platform to reduce your administrative load

Cobee is a multibenefits platform by Pluxee designed to reduce administrative burden. It unifies technology and market leadership to create a comprehensive solution for employee benefits.

Best for HR departments managing flexible benefit plans
78.0
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Frequently asked questions

What do the top four say they are built for?

Xref says it is built for Talent acquisition and people and culture teams, and BrightHR for Small and medium-sized businesses. Employment Hero says it is built for Small to mid-sized businesses, and Stayf for HR professionals and Wellbeing Managers.

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