Why SMBs choose PurelyHR for workforce management software

Let's face it: running a small business is a little like spinning plates while riding a unicycle. Between juggling clients, projects, and growth, keeping your team happy and productive can feel downright heroic. And then there's HR. Tracking leave, processing payroll, and monitoring attendance without shattering any plates: it can quickly become a full-time job in itself. 

That's where workforce management software steps in. For SMBs, the right solution isn't some bloated enterprise system; it's simple, scalable, and cost-effective. A system that tracks leave, manages attendance, and keeps HR headaches at bay. Think of PurelyHR as workforce management software designed to render HR effortless, so you can get back to running your business (and maybe even take a deep breath).  

 

What is workforce management software? 

Think of workforce management software as your HR Swiss Army knife. It helps businesses manage employees efficiently: tracking time off, leave balances, attendance, scheduling, onboarding, and storing employee documents. Essentially, it automates the boring stuff so you and your team can focus on what really matters. 

For SMBs, this isn't merely a "nice-to-have." Manual spreadsheets or paper-based tracking waste hours, increase errors, and make scaling a nightmare. But the right software brings clarity, reduces admin work, and keeps your team happy. 

It's also about compliance. Many small businesses underestimate how risky it can be to miscalculate leave balances, lose track of absences, or mishandle employee records. Beyond frustration, these mistakes can create legal headaches. Workforce management software ensures that your policies are applied consistently and your data is stored securely. 

 

What SMBs need in workforce management software?

Small business owners are often stretched very thin, so the best system consolidates multiple HR functions into one intuitive platform. Features that make life a lot easier include the following: 

• Staff management tools: keep employee info, roles, and contacts organized. When someone changes position, moves to another department, or shifts to part-time, everything updates in a single place. No more chasing down files. 
  
  
• Leave tracking: employees can request time off in just a few simple clicks, while managers instantly see balances and conflicts. Goodbye email chains, hello efficiency. 
  
  
• Time tracking: monitor hours worked without sticky notes or spreadsheets. Whether you bill by the hour or simply need transparency, accurate tracking reduces disputes and ensures payroll runs smoothly. 
  
  
• Employee onboarding: smooth out the new-hire process with digital checklists and forms. For small teams, this prevents important steps (like tax forms or policy agreements) from slipping through the cracks. 
  
  
• Document management: securely store contracts, policies, and HR files all in one place. When audits or reviews happen, everything you need is accessible in seconds. 

Even for remote teams, a remote workforce management system ensures everyone's info is up-to-date and accessible anywhere, keeping even the most at-a-distance workforces aligned. 

Why SMBs choose PurelyHR?

PurelyHR was created with SMBs top of mind. It's simple to use, yet powerful enough to handle growth.  

Here's why it's an all-time favorite: 

Flexibility and customization 

No two businesses are alike. PurelyHR lets you customize leave types, workflows, and policies. Want to track work-from-home days or unpaid leave separately? No problem. 

Scalability 

From 5 to 50 employees (or more), PurelyHR scales with your business without the headaches of reconfiguring complex software. 

Ease of use and setup 

Get started in under a month, no IT team required. With a free account setup call, our customer success team helps make sure that your account matches your business needs from the very start. 

Affordable pricing 

PurelyHR packs enterprise-level functionality into SMB-friendly pricing. Efficient HR doesn't have to break the bank. 

Free and unlimited customer support 

Questions? Our team is available 12 hours a day, 5 days a week. You'll never be left scratching your head or staring at confusing HR dashboards. 

Success stories: real SMB Results?

How BRC saved 8 hours a week managing PTO with PurelyHR

Biodynamic Research Corporation (BRC) is a professional services firm specializing in biomechanical analysis and accident reconstruction. With 65 staff, manual spreadsheets were draining 7–8 hours per week from their HR team. Errors were frequent, and handing off responsibilities was tricky. 

Enter PurelyHR's Time-Off module. Employees could suddenly view leave balances and request time off in a few clicks, while managers saw who was out instantly. Implementation was fast, guided by the customer success team, and pretty soon, BRC went from hours of manual tracking to mere minutes. 

BRC's HR team shares: "PurelyHR provides everything that was on our wish list for a PTO tracking software. 

How the University of Toronto’s MD program improved leave management

The MD Program at the University of Toronto manages over 70 staff across administrative offices and clinical tutors. Previously, managing leave through a SAP platform was "impossible," slow, and resource-heavy. 

Since implementing PurelyHR in 2013, the program has seen: 

• Improved transparency: employees can check their leave entitlements anytime, reducing disputes. 
  
  
• Rockstar reporting: configurable reports make tracking leave patterns and approvals much quicker and easier. 
  
  
• Shared leave calendar: managers can see staffing snapshots for any day, week, or month of their choosing. 

Gina John, Director of Operations, says PurelyHR has simplified day-to-day HR, eliminated policy abuses, and made staffing stress-free. 

How PurelyHR stands out from other HR tools

When compared to other tools on the market, like BambooHR, Clockify, or ADP, PurelyHR shines for the following reasons: 

1. Ease of use: minimal setup, intuitive interface, no IT headaches. 
   
   
2. Flexibility & customization: tailor the system to your business's exact needs. 
   
   
3. Dedicated customer support: unlimited access to friendly, helpful experts. 

Whether you need a digital workforce management system for your office or a remote workforce management system, PurelyHR is a refreshingly simple HR solution for SMBs. 

For small business owners, the right workforce management software can save hours of admin work, reduce errors, and boost team morale. PurelyHR combines staff management tools, intuitive design, scalability, affordability, and unbeatable support to streamline HR so you can focus on the bigger picture, instead of getting bogged down in paperwork. 

And it's not just about saving time, it's about building trust. Employees want transparency about their leave balances, confidence that their hours are tracked correctly, and the freedom to request time off without jumping through hoops. Managers want accurate data and fewer disruptions. PurelyHR delivers both. 

So if you're ready to trade spreadsheets and post-its for a smarter way to manage your team, it's time to try PurelyHR. Start your 21-day trial today, or book a demo to see how our workforce management software can transform the way you run HR.