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Deel's CEO on Global Payroll, AI and the Future of HR Tech
Deel's CEO on Global Payroll, AI and the Future of HR Tech

Deel Co-Founder & CEO Alex Bouaziz shares how the company grew into one of the fastest scaling startups by rethinking global hiring, payroll infrastructure, and the traditional “system of record” model.

Interview with Brett Ungashick
Founder at OutSail
Why Rippling was Built for the AI Era with Chief Product Officer, Matt MacInnis
Why Rippling was Built for the AI Era with Chief Product Officer, Matt MacInnis

Rippling COO Matt MacInnis breaks down how Rippling is approaching AI, global payroll, and the next evolution of HR software.

Interview with Brett Ungashick
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Rippling Reviews: Pricing, Pros & Cons, and User Insights
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Rippling Reviews: Pricing, Pros & Cons, and User Insights

Rippling is one of the fastest growing companies in the HRIS industry. Rippling offers client's a modern user experience, a host of pre-built integrations and unique IT management capabilities. Keep reading to learn how they're challenging the status quo in the HRIS industry

July 4, 2023
Revolutionizing the HRIS RFP Process: A Modern Approach
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Revolutionizing the HRIS RFP Process: A Modern Approach

Discover how modernizing the HRIS RFP process with HR Tech Brokers can lead to better business outcomes. Learn how to focus on outcomes, create targeted shortlists, collaborate on vendor evaluations, and make informed choices.

January 17, 2024
All-in-One vs. Best-in-Class HRIS: Which Approach is Right for You?
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All-in-One vs. Best-in-Class HRIS: Which Approach is Right for You?

When buying a new HRIS system it is important to decide if you want an all-in-one HRIS system or want a best-in-class HRIS system. Each approach can have it's pros and cons

July 4, 2023
Replicon Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback
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Replicon Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback

Streamline global workforce management with Replicon’s time tracking, compliance, and project tools. Ideal for enterprises needing multi-location and multi-currency support

January 7, 2025
Remote Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback
Vendor Reviews

Remote Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback

Remote is a leading EOR provider offering competitive pricing, global payroll, and compliance through its self-service platform. Known for strong IP protections and owning entities in 70 countries, Remote is ideal for companies expanding globally. Discover its strengths, challenges, and suitability here.

September 30, 2024
Employee Navigator’s Acquisition of Ease: A Year in Review
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Employee Navigator’s Acquisition of Ease: A Year in Review

Employee Navigator's acquisition of Ease redefines benefits administration for small to mid-sized companies, merging strengths to enhance service delivery. A year after the strategic move, the industry watches as they integrate and innovate, promising streamlined operations and improved HR solutions

April 15, 2024
Quinyx Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback
Vendor Reviews

Quinyx Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback

Transform workforce management with Quinyx's AI-driven scheduling, employee engagement tools, and seamless integrations. Perfect for retail, hospitality, and healthcare industries

January 7, 2025
Key Questions to Ask When Choosing an LMS Vendor
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Key Questions to Ask When Choosing an LMS Vendor

Many buyers feel that they aren't properly prepared when they meet with software salespeople. Having the right questions to ask can make a world of difference in revealing which LMS platform is right for you.

July 4, 2023
Q4 HR Tech Roundup
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Q4 HR Tech Roundup

Q4 HR Tech roundup: Paycom layoffs tied to AI, UKG rebrand, Rippling App Studio, Workday AI buys, Sage-Criterion deal—why it matters.

October 13, 2025
Proliant Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback
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Proliant Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback

Proliant provides tailored HR and payroll solutions for industries with large hourly workforces, like hospitality, manufacturing, and skilled nursing. With features like DailyPay and tip pooling, plus robust tax support and customer-focused service, Proliant offers a specialized, cost-effective HRIS.

September 16, 2024
PrimePay Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback
Vendor Reviews

PrimePay Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback

PrimePay, now with SyncHR, offers scalable HRIS solutions for small to mid-sized businesses. Known for strong customer support and tax services, PrimePay excels with flexible integrations, org management, and benefits admin. Discover if this cost-effective HRIS suits your business needs!

September 16, 2024
Preparing for Year-End Compliance: W-2s, 1095-Cs, and HRIS Readiness Checklist
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Preparing for Year-End Compliance: W-2s, 1095-Cs, and HRIS Readiness Checklist

Streamline year-end payroll compliance with W-2 preparation HRIS, ACA reporting software, and 1095-C automation to ensure accurate, penalty-free Q4 HR compliance.

October 23, 2025
Phenom People Reviews - Pricing, Pros/Cons, User Reviews
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Phenom People Reviews - Pricing, Pros/Cons, User Reviews

Explore Phenom People's AI-powered Talent Experience Management platform. Learn about pricing, features, pros, and cons to streamline hiring and promote growth.

January 7, 2025
Why Personio is a Strong Choice for Global HRIS Needs
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Why Personio is a Strong Choice for Global HRIS Needs

Discover why Personio is the ideal HRIS for European businesses, offering GDPR compliance, localized payroll, multilingual support, and robust security. Explore how Personio streamlines HR processes across Europe with a user-friendly, region-specific platform

August 14, 2024
Personio Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback
Vendor Reviews

Personio Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback

Explore why Personio is a leading HRIS platform in Europe. Offering modern HR tools, strong compliance management, and integrations with over 100 vendors, Personio is ideal for European companies with white-collar workforces. Learn about its strengths, challenges, and pricing in this review

September 30, 2024
Comparing Performance Management Software: Key Features and Best Options
Vendor Reviews

Comparing Performance Management Software: Key Features and Best Options

Lattice, 15Five, Kazoo, CultureAmp. The Performance Management software vertical is getting crowded. Here's a quick rundown on how these solutions differ!

July 4, 2023
PeopleSoft Alternatives: 10 Modern HRIS Solutions for Every Business Size
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PeopleSoft Alternatives: 10 Modern HRIS Solutions for Every Business Size

Discover how Oracle PeopleSoft's role in the HRIS market has evolved, from setting early standards to facing challenges in innovation and cost. Learn why modern HR solutions like Workday, Oracle HCM Cloud, and SAP SuccessFactors are crucial for today's dynamic business needs, offering scalability, enhanced user interfaces, and agile integration.

April 29, 2024
PEO vs. HRIS: Which Solution is Right for Your Business?
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PEO vs. HRIS: Which Solution is Right for Your Business?

Compare PEO vs. HRIS to find the best HR solution for your business—learn the pros, cons, costs, and when it’s time to transition for better control and growth.

April 4, 2025
PDS Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback
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PDS Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback

PDS's Vista HRIS offers mid-sized businesses in traditional industries flexible deployment options (on-premise or cloud) and personalized service. With over 40 years of HR expertise, PDS excels in stabili

September 16, 2024
Paylocity vs Rippling: A Comprehensive HRIS Feature Comparison
Vendor Reviews

Paylocity vs Rippling: A Comprehensive HRIS Feature Comparison

Two of the most popular HRIS & Payroll solutions for growing, mid-sized companies are: Paylocity and Rippling. These platforms share some similarities in their average customer size, openness to integrations and friendliness with benefit carriers, but let's dive in to how each differs"

July 4, 2023
Paylocity Review: Features, Benefits, and Customer Feedback
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Paylocity Review: Features, Benefits, and Customer Feedback

Paylocity is one of the most established vendors in the HRIS industry, providing an all-in-one suite of HR management tools to mid-sized companies. Learn more about Paylocity's average customer size, strengths, weaknesses, costs and integration capabilities.

July 4, 2023
Paylocity: OutSail’s 2023 HRIS Review
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Paylocity: OutSail’s 2023 HRIS Review

Discover Paylocity's HRIS strengths, concerns, and global solutions for mid-sized businesses. Expert evaluation by OutSail in 2023

September 4, 2023
Paycor vs Paycom vs iSolved: Which Mid-Market HCM Fits Your Needs?
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Paycor vs Paycom vs iSolved: Which Mid-Market HCM Fits Your Needs?

Paycor, Paycom, and iSolved may look similar on paper, but their outcomes differ. See which mid-market HCM fits your payroll needs, service expectations, and budget.

January 7, 2026
Paycor Reviews: Pricing, Pros & Cons, and User Insights
Vendor Reviews

Paycor Reviews: Pricing, Pros & Cons, and User Insights

Paycor is the most recent national HRIS company to go public, completing their ascension from mid-sized regional player to large, national contender. Paycor has a unique offering in the mid-market. Keep reading to learn more!

July 4, 2023
Paycor and Paychex Start 2025 off with a Bang
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Paycor and Paychex Start 2025 off with a Bang

Paychex is acquiring Paycor in a major HR Tech deal. Explore its impact on customers, brokers, and vendors, plus insights on layoffs, cross-selling, and future strategies.

January 16, 2025
Comparing Paycom, Paycor, and Paylocity: Which HR Platform Fits Your Needs?
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Comparing Paycom, Paycor, and Paylocity: Which HR Platform Fits Your Needs?

It can be hard to differentiate between different HRIS platforms, especially when many have a similar name. This article compares three of the most popular mid-market solutions: Paycom, Paycor and Paylocity.

July 4, 2023
Paycom HR Software: In-Depth Reviews, Pricing, Pros & Cons
Vendor Reviews

Paycom HR Software: In-Depth Reviews, Pricing, Pros & Cons

Paycom is one of the leading vendors in the HRIS industry, providing a single-database, all-in-one suite of HR management tools to mid-sized companies. Learn more about Paycom's average customer size, strengths, weaknesses, costs and integration capabilities.

July 4, 2023
Paychex Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback
Vendor Reviews

Paychex Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback

Explore how Paychex Flex streamlines payroll, HR, and benefits for small-to-mid-sized businesses. With top payroll and 401(k) services, seamless integrations, and managed HR support, Paychex offers a comprehensive HRIS. Discover if it’s the right fit for your business today!

September 16, 2024
Paychex in Talks to Acquire Paycor: What it Means for Customers & Brokers
HR Tech News

Paychex in Talks to Acquire Paycor: What it Means for Customers & Brokers

Paychex is in talks to acquire Paycor, signaling a shift in HCM. Learn why this potential deal matters and its impact on the competitive landscape.

January 6, 2025
Alternatives to Paychex for Cannabis Payroll Solutions
HR Tech News

Alternatives to Paychex for Cannabis Payroll Solutions

Paychex has recently reached out to many customers in the cannabis industry to inform them that they will no longer be servicing the industry. This is a big shake-up for the industry and can leave some companies scrambling to find their next option. Here are some suggestions on other cannabis-friendly payroll solutions in the market:

July 4, 2023
Papaya Global Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback
Vendor Reviews

Papaya Global Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback

Papaya Global offers a unified platform for global payroll, EOR, and contractor management with advanced BI tools and integrations with ERP/HR systems like Workday and SAP. Covering 170+ countries, it provides comprehensive workforce management through their aggregator model

October 14, 2024
PageUp Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback
Vendor Reviews

PageUp Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback

PageUp streamlines high-volume recruitment with strong CRM capabilities and flexible candidate engagement tools. Ideal for organizations focused on talent acquisition, it integrates with HRIS and offers dedicated support. Discover its strengths and fit for your hiring needs

October 28, 2024
OutSail and Zira Team Up to Optimize Workforce Management
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OutSail and Zira Team Up to Optimize Workforce Management

OutSail is thrilled to announce that Zira, one of the most innovative products to hit the workforce management industry, is now a referral partner.

July 4, 2023
OutSail and Deel Partner to Simplify Global Hiring
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OutSail and Deel Partner to Simplify Global Hiring

OutSail is thrilled to announce that Deel, one of the most disruptive players in the global employment sector, is now a referral partner.

July 4, 2023
OutSail vs Vendor Direct Sales: Why Third-Party HRIS Brokers Save Money
Buying Strategies

OutSail vs Vendor Direct Sales: Why Third-Party HRIS Brokers Save Money

Discover HR software broker benefits. OutSail improves HRIS vendor negotiation, saves time, avoids wrong-fit demos, and delivers expert vendor matching at no cost.

December 1, 2025
OutSail vs Software Review Websites: Beyond Reviews to Real Solutions
Buying Strategies

OutSail vs Software Review Websites: Beyond Reviews to Real Solutions

Discover the smarter alternative to HR software reviews. OutSail offers expert-guided HRIS selection beyond G2, delivering clarity, accuracy, and vendor-matched solutions.

December 1, 2025
OutSail vs HR Consultants: Modern Tech Matching vs Traditional Consulting
Buying Strategies

OutSail vs HR Consultants: Modern Tech Matching vs Traditional Consulting

HRIS consultant alternative: OutSail delivers faster, data-driven HR tech broker vs consultant guidance—zero fees, unbiased vendor matching, smarter HRIS selection in weeks, not months.

December 1, 2025
OutSail vs Gartner: Accessible HRIS Intelligence for Mid-Market Companies
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OutSail vs Gartner: Accessible HRIS Intelligence for Mid-Market Companies

Looking for a Gartner alternative for HRIS? OutSail offers affordable HR tech research, expert vendor matching, and real guidance tailored to mid-market companies.

December 1, 2025
OutSail vs G2: The Difference Between Reviews and Real Recommendations
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OutSail vs G2: The Difference Between Reviews and Real Recommendations

OutSail vs G2: Discover the difference between HR tech reviews and real HR software comparison. Get an unbiased HR tech guide for expert, vendor-matched recommendations.

December 1, 2025
OutSail vs DIY: Why Going Solo in HR Tech Selection Costs More Than You Think
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OutSail vs DIY: Why Going Solo in HR Tech Selection Costs More Than You Think

OutSail vs DIY: Discover the True Costs of HR Software Selection. Your expert HRIS buying guide and HR tech broker comparison to save time, money, and avoid costly mistakes.

November 25, 2025
OutSail vs Capterra: Moving From Software Lists to Strategic Matches
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OutSail vs Capterra: Moving From Software Lists to Strategic Matches

OutSail is the Capterra alternative for HR—offering HRIS selection expert help with curated vendor matches, structured demos, and contract guidance for confident decisions.

December 1, 2025
OutSail vs Big 4 Consulting Firms: Right-Sized HRIS Advisory for Growing Companies
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OutSail vs Big 4 Consulting Firms: Right-Sized HRIS Advisory for Growing Companies

OutSail outperforms Big 4 consulting firms for HRIS selection with right-sized expertise, faster timelines, real pricing data, and mid-market HR software advisory—at no cost.

December 1, 2025
OutSail's Partnership with Spark Hire: Enhancing Video Interviewing
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OutSail's Partnership with Spark Hire: Enhancing Video Interviewing

OutSail is now partnering with Spark Hire, a leading video interviewing software platform, to offer their service to OutSail clients

July 4, 2023
Oracle HCM Cloud Reviews - Pricing, Pros/Cons, User Reviews
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Oracle HCM Cloud Reviews - Pricing, Pros/Cons, User Reviews

Explore Oracle HCM Cloud, a robust HR solution for large enterprises, offering advanced recruiting tools, AI-driven employee experience, and seamless integration with Oracle ERP. Discover pricing ($28-38 PEPM), pros/cons, and user reviews to see if it's right for your business.

September 4, 2024
Best Practices for Optimizing Payroll Software in Large Companies
Buying Strategies

Best Practices for Optimizing Payroll Software in Large Companies

Explore payroll software for large companies, from integrated HRIS solutions to standalone options, global payroll management, and managed services.

January 17, 2024
Netchex Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback
Vendor Reviews

Netchex Reviews – Pricing, Pros/Cons, and User Feedback

Discover why Netchex is among the most affordable HRIS and payroll platforms for small to mid-sized businesses. Featuring a user-friendly interface, strong customer support, and unified technology, Netchex offers cost-effective HR solutions like outsourced compliance and benefits management. Read our comprehensive review

September 30, 2024
A Strategic Guide to Implementing UKG Ready for Mid-Market Companies
Vendor Reviews

A Strategic Guide to Implementing UKG Ready for Mid-Market Companies

Our comprehensive guide unlocks the full potential of UKG Ready. Learn implementation strategies, best practices, and how OutSail can streamline your transition.

March 14, 2024
A Beginner's Guide to Navigating the HR Software Market
Buying Strategies

A Beginner's Guide to Navigating the HR Software Market

Navigate the HR software market confidently with our essential guide for newcomers, featuring key strategies for research, trials, and smart decision-making

November 2, 2023
Comparing Global HR Tech Solutions: Deel, BambooHR, and Rippling
Vendor Reviews

Comparing Global HR Tech Solutions: Deel, BambooHR, and Rippling

Explore the global HRIS capabilities of Deel, BambooHR, and Rippling. Discover how these platforms handle international payroll, compliance, and localized employee experiences, ensuring efficient global workforce management. Find the best solution for your business needs.

August 3, 2024
Navigating the Complexity of Data Migration in HRIS Implementation
Buying Strategies

Navigating the Complexity of Data Migration in HRIS Implementation

Learn how implementing a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) can enhance HR operations. Discover the complex process of data migration, its importance for payroll and benefits administration, and best practices to ensure a seamless transition to a new HRIS platform. Gain insights on tackling data integrity, security, and the essential role of meticulous planning and employee training in successful HRIS implementation

May 13, 2024
Overcoming Multi-State Payroll Challenges with HRIS Solutions
Buying Strategies

Overcoming Multi-State Payroll Challenges with HRIS Solutions

Navigating multi-state payroll is complex for businesses due to varying state taxes and regulations. Ensure compliance and avoid penalties by understanding key challenges and leveraging HRIS solutions. Learn how to manage employee data accurately and the benefits of automation.

July 15, 2024
A Comprehensive Guide to the Best HRMS Solutions
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Best HRMS Solutions

Discover the top HRMS solutions and vendors in this comprehensive guide. Make an informed choice to streamline HR processes and boost employee satisfaction

February 2, 2024
Managing HRIS Transitions During Mergers and Acquisitions
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Managing HRIS Transitions During Mergers and Acquisitions

Learn how to navigate HRIS transitions during mergers and acquisitions strategically. Explore vendor evaluations, transition planning, and best practices for a smooth transition.

February 9, 2024
Ensuring GDPR Compliance in Global HRIS Deployments
Buying Strategies

Ensuring GDPR Compliance in Global HRIS Deployments

This article explores navigating GDPR compliance within Global HRIS deployments. It covers challenges, best practices, and future advancements in data protection for HR systems. Learn how to ensure employee data privacy and comply with GDPR regulations.

July 22, 2024

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