
Google Workspace is an all-in-one cloud productivity platform developed by Google to help businesses manage communication, collaboration, document creation, and workflow automation from a centralized environment. The platform combines professional email, cloud storage, video conferencing, document editing, team messaging, scheduling, and AI-powered assistance into one subscription-based ecosystem optimized for modern work environments. Google Workspace includes applications such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Meet, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Chat, Keep, Forms, Sites, NotebookLM, and Gemini AI, enabling teams to work together seamlessly across devices and locations. One of the platform’s core strengths is its built-in AI functionality powered by Gemini, which helps users draft emails, summarize meetings, generate research insights, automate repetitive tasks, and improve productivity using contextual awareness from workplace data. Google Workspace also supports advanced collaboration features including real-time editing, appointment scheduling, eSignatures, document sharing, cloud storage management, and AI-assisted research tools. Businesses benefit from enterprise-grade security features such as AI-powered threat protection, data classification, endpoint management, Data Loss Prevention, secure access controls, and compliance support for enterprise environments. The platform offers scalable pricing plans suitable for startups, small businesses, enterprises, educational institutions, nonprofits, and government organizations. Google Workspace also simplifies data migration and onboarding with built-in migration tools and partner support for transferring emails, files, and business information securely into the cloud.
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Breathe (also written Breathe HR or BreatheHR) has helped UK small and medium-sized businesses manage their people since 2012. Instead of juggling spreadsheets and separate tools, you get one place for records, leave, documents, performance, reporting and compliance.
What you get as standard
Core HR covers secure employee records and documents, holiday and leave, sickness and absence, self-service, e-signatures, performance (goals, feedback, one-to-ones and reviews), and reporting and analytics.
Add more when you need it
Recruitment: job ads, hiring workflows and candidate tracking
e-Learning: UK-specific courses and completion tracking
Health and Safety: risk assessments, incidents and certifications
Expenses: claims, receipts and manager approvals
Rota, Time and Attendance: shifts, availability and hours
Coming soon: an AI Assistant that answers HR and policy questions from your company information, and payroll in late 2026.
The difference it makes
One accurate record means no more typing details twice. Self-service and shared workflows cut the chasing. And you can start with Core HR and add modules later, so it works even when HR is one person's part-time job.
Is Breathe right for you?
It works best for UK businesses with up to 200 employees moving HR off spreadsheets, especially with lean or shared HR roles. With 200+ staff or needs like multinational payroll or complex global compliance, look carefully first. Breathe isn't a global enterprise HCM (human capital management) suite.
Why businesses choose Breathe
Used by 17,000+ businesses and 1,000+ UK HR consultancies
From £24 a month per organisation, with no long-term contracts or hidden fees
Free 14-day trial, no obligation
UK-based support from setup onwards
ISO 27001 and ISO 42
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PurelyHR
PurelyHR Time Off is a 100% web-based software solution that automates employee absences, time-off and leave management. PurelyHR's Time-Off allows three types of users: employees, managers, and admins. Each user has their own access and permissions. Audit trails of all time-off requests are available, as well as multi-level approvals, automatic length-of-service accruals, time off reminders, bulk user imports/updates and Google Calendar and Outlook integrations.
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Appogee HR
Effortlessly monitor and oversee employee absences, such as vacation days, sick leave requests, time off in lieu, unlimited paid time off, and leave reports. The system integrates flawlessly with both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 calendars. It is fully customizable to meet all your leave management requirements. Securely maintain employee records and profiles, which include essential information like the right to work, learning and development, and performance evaluations. You can store company documents with version control, read acknowledgments, and access permissions that you manage. Additionally, you can handle employee time and attendance through location tracking, clock-in/out features, and online timesheets. The solution comes equipped with Appogee Leave and several integrations to enhance functionality. Elevate your people management strategies with this robust HR solution. Streamline the onboarding process for both remote and in-office staff through our user-friendly online portal. Furthermore, enhance your performance management capabilities with comprehensive tools designed to facilitate impactful employee reviews that encompass company objectives, team goals, and individual aspirations. This platform not only simplifies tasks but also enriches the overall employee experience.
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