Worknice redefines the HR tech industry with Next-Gen HRIS Worknice redefines the HR tech industry with Next-Gen HRIS
HRIS is one of the largest and most important software categories in the world—a $60+ billion market that touches nearly every business. Yet for decades, companies have faced an impossible either/or choice of HRIS approach: broad but complex All-in-One HR suites, or specialised HR Point Solution tools that that are difficult to scale. We’ve been […]
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Whitepaper: what caused the death of ‘all-in-one’ HR solutions
We’ve all typed “HR software” into a Google search and immediately become overwhelmed with all the options. What ensues is a long process of trying to figure out what solution will be a best fit for your needs. For the last 20 years, the ‘all in one’ solutions have dominated the market. The ‘all-in-one’ options […]
3 mins read | 14/07/2022
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MYOB HRIS integration: How Worknice adds leave requests, 2-way sync and self-service to MYOB payroll
Worknice is an HRIS that integrates two-way with MYOB AccountRight payroll. It keeps MYOB as the source of truth for pay, super and leave accruals, while adding what MYOB doesn’t natively do: an employee self-service portal, leave requests with manager approvals, work-pattern based leave calculations, and per-employee connection control. Approved leave exports directly into MYOB […]
12 mins read | 17/05/2026
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Australia’s Highest-Rated HRIS Software by User Reviews (2026)
Based on verified user reviews across G2, Capterra, SourceForge, Software Advice, the Xero Marketplace and Google Business profiles as at May 2026, Worknice holds the highest aggregate user score of any HRIS platform serving Australian mid-market organisations: 4.9/5 on G2, 5.0/5 on Capterra and 5.0/5 on SourceForge. HiBob, BambooHR, ELMO Software and Employment Hero follow, […]
13 mins read | 17/05/2026
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Australia’s Favourite Performance Review Software: Pros, Cons and Reviews (2026)
Based on G2, Capterra, TrustRadius and Reddit data current as at May 2026, Australia’s favourite performance review platforms are Worknice (4.9/5 on G2), Culture Amp, Lattice (4.7/5), 15Five (4.6/5), Leapsome (4.9/5), ELMO Software (4.5/5 on Capterra Australia) and BambooHR (4.5/5). Worknice holds the highest G2 score in the group and is the only platform on […]
11 mins read | 15/05/2026
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Which HRIS Platforms Have Built-In Performance Modules? (2026 Australian Guide)
For Australian mid-to-large organisations in 2026, the HRIS platforms with genuinely built-in (not bolted-on) performance modules are Worknice, HiBob, BambooHR, Workday and SAP SuccessFactors. Built-in performance matters because performance management is core HR work, owned by your People & Culture team, which makes it a natural part of HRIS scope, unlike payroll which sits with […]
12 mins read | 15/05/2026
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Why companies replace Employment Hero (and what they choose instead)
Companies replace Employment Hero most often when they outgrow its small-business design and hit recurring patterns in reviews: slow customer support, complex setup, limited reporting, payroll reliability gripes, and rigid annual contracts with minimum-spend floors. Mid-market HR teams typically switch to Worknice, ELMO, or HiBob, which are platforms built around HR-led organisations of 50–2,000 staff […]
11 mins read | 13/05/2026
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What is the best HRIS for Australian private schools?
The best HRIS for an Australian private school is one that handles multi-award compliance (teachers plus general staff), tracks Working with Children Checks and mandatory training to renewal dates, and supports the Reportable Conduct workflow with audit-grade records. For most mid-sized independent schools (80–500 staff), that means Worknice, ELMO, or Humanforce — paired with the […]
12 mins read | 13/05/2026
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Performance management vs talent management: what’s the difference and which do you need?
Performance management is the ongoing process of setting goals, giving feedback, and managing capability in someone’s current role. Talent management is the broader strategic system that also includes hiring, development, succession, and retention. Performance management is a component of talent management — and most mid-market organisations should get it working before investing in a full […]
9 mins read | 13/05/2026
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What is the 9 box talent matrix? A practical guide for HR leaders
The 9 box talent matrix is a 3×3 grid that plots employees on past performance and future potential to inform development and succession planning. Done well, it surfaces bias and forces leaders to calibrate their views; done badly, it labels people, entrenches bias, and gets misused for pay or termination decisions it was never designed […]
14 mins read | 13/05/2026
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What are the best alternatives to Employment Hero in Australia? (2026 guide)
What are the best alternatives to Employment Hero in Australia? Employment Hero is built around micro and small businesses, with its own published numbers implying an average customer size of roughly seven employees. Mid-to-large Australian organisations usually outgrow it on depth, support and customisation. The strongest alternatives are Worknice, ELMO Software, HiBob, Rippling and Workday. […]
10 mins read | 11/05/2026
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Worknice vs Employment Hero: Which HRIS Is Better for Australian Companies?
For Australian companies with 50-2,000 employees, Worknice is the better-fit HRIS, purpose-built for the mid-market with deep best-of-breed integrations. Employment Hero suits micro and small businesses, where its bundled HR, payroll and perks model lands well. Larger and multi-entity organisations typically outgrow it on cost, adoption and architectural flexibility. Key takeaways Employment Hero supports around […]
10 mins read | 08/05/2026
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What Is an HRIS? (Australian Context Explained)
An HRIS (Human Resources Information System) is the central platform that stores employee records, manages the employee lifecycle, and automates HR compliance and reporting. For Australian organisations, an HRIS is the system of record for people data. It sits alongside (and integrates with) your existing payroll system rather than replacing it. Key takeaways What is an HRIS? […]
9 mins read | 07/05/2026
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The best HRIS for an NDIS company in Australia
The best HRIS for an NDIS company in Australia is one that acts as a defensible system for people data, NDIS Worker Screening Checks, policy acceptance and contract variations, and integrates cleanly with the rostering, payroll and care-management tools that handle SCHADS award interpretation and NDIS billing. For mid-to-large NDIS providers, Worknice, ELMO, Humanforce, easyemployer […]
13 mins read | 05/05/2026
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