4.4 out of 5 stars
(655 Ratings)
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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4.6 out of 5 stars
(10769 Ratings)
Connecteam is an all in one employee app that was specifically designed for non-desk employees. It provides all the necessary capabilities to manage and operate field employees, including communication features, workflows and scheduling, as well as time clock.
Just a few clicks and you can bring together your deskless workforce. Your desktop Launchpad allows you to collaborate, manage operations, develop professional skills, and monitor employee engagement. In minutes, you can create a fully-branded mobile app for your company. You can add safety checklists, orientation courses, product catalogues, and shift management to your mobile app. Or, you can customize the features to suit your needs. You can also gain insight into how your team interacts with company assets and take steps to improve efficiency. Connecteam allows managers and employees to automate their processes and allow them to focus on growth.
Integrations include Google Calendar, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, Xero and others.
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Lucca
Using efficient HR software, you can work smarter. Lucca's HR software can transform spreadsheets into interactive online services, and simplify your internal management processes. Lucca offers 11 administrative and HR software programs. Each software is tailored to your specific needs to help you create your custom HRIS. A simple HR software program is more efficient than one that is complex. It also helps to address a specific need. Each Lucca product addresses a specific HR management problem. Software's quality does not depend on its features. This means that we compare the benefits and the complexity of a feature before we develop it. We do this by putting ourselves in the shoes the end-user. When designing software, we think first about the end-users. These are people who will use our solutions every day. Our goal is to make their lives easier. Lucca solutions can be integrated with accounting, ERP, traditional payroll, and accounting systems.
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WorkSmart
WorkSmart is an advanced content and workflow management solution tailored for insurance agencies by Vertafore. This platform empowers agencies to enhance their operational efficiency while handling substantial workloads by offering a detailed overview of their workflows. Featuring a contemporary interface, WorkSmart simplifies tasks for employees through its user-friendly and intuitive design. It incorporates best practice workflows and essential integrations, enabling teams to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time. Additionally, WorkSmart facilitates remote collaboration on workflows, allowing agencies to respond to customer needs swiftly. The system also delivers valuable insights into operational efficiencies and identifies potential bottlenecks, enabling agencies to refine their processes effectively. With a strong focus on data security and regular software updates, WorkSmart ensures that agencies can work with confidence. Furthermore, it seamlessly connects with Vertafore’s AMS360, Sagitta, and BenefitPoint management systems, thereby aligning tasks with the expertise of the staff and enhancing overall productivity. This comprehensive approach ultimately leads to improved client satisfaction and agency performance.
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