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Big List of Operational Software for Enterprises

Written by Peter Devereaux | May 30, 2014 5:00:00 AM

Running a successful business requires a lot of hard work.

To make the workload more feasible, most professionals leverage technology to assist with common tasks, from payroll to recruiting and everything in between. The challenge, however, is finding the right operational software that can help your enterprise run more efficiently. Luckily, the Web offers software solutions for every type of business need. For help finding the right tech for your enterprise, check out the big list of operational software below:

RescueTime

For better time management, consider leveraging RescueTime. This platform provides users with an accurate view of how their time is spent every day. Through RescueTime, users can identify inefficiencies in their day and over time improve their time management. Moreover, RescueTime enables users to create goals in order to stay focused, as well as provides users with detailed reports and a productivity score. The platform's premium features also enable users to block distracting websites, track offline activity, create alerts and more.

ActivTrak

ActivTrak is an activity tracker that can be used to monitor employee computer activity. Through the platform, users can track usage statistics for applications and websites as well as monitor user sessions in real-time. Plus, the platform offers an alarm feature and can be used to lock employees out of certain applications or websites.

Intuit Online Payroll

With Intuit Payroll, users can run payroll in just three steps. The platform enables users to enter hours, get quick paycheck calculations, print checks or use free direct deposit. The platform also calculates federal and state payroll taxes, as well as automatically fills in federal and state payroll tax forms. Intuit Online Payroll can be used on mobile devices, can be set up to provide email reminders and offers support from payroll experts.

BambooHR

BambooHR helps HR departments organize employee information, including job and salary history, benefits and training tracking. The platform also offers permission-based multi-user access, enabling employees to access certain information on their own (time-off balances, benefits data, etc.) and saving HR departments time. Plus, BambooHR generates custom reports and empowers users to set up email alerts to make sure employees and managers are aware of important information like benefit eligibility, birthdays, performance reviews and more. BambooHR is also integrated with a variety of recruiting and applicant tracking systems, which can streamline the recruiting and hiring process.

Bullhorn

Bullhorn offers an applicant tracking software that consolidates and refines the recruiting process. The platform helps users track and respond to candidates, as well as collaborate with team members. Through Bullhorn, users have the ability to manage the entire recruiting process from a single interface on both desktops and mobile devices.

Desktime

Desktime's tracking technology enables enterprises to keep an eye on employee activity. The platform is fully automated, monitors activity, helps users accurately bill clients, offers detailed reports and works on both desktops and mobile devices.

Kronos Workforce

Kronos Workforce Central suite puts business aspects like time and attendance, scheduling, absence management, HR, payroll and hiring into a workforce management system to help organizations be more productive. Through the automated platform, managers and executives have immediate access to accurate data as well as a complete analysis of day-to-day activities. It is also important to note that the platform offers a new collaboration module, which makes it simple for teams to chat and work together on projects.

Xero

Xero offers accounting software for small businesses. Through the solution, business owners can log in to monitor their cashflow in real-time, pay bills, work on payroll, as well as create and send invoices automatically. Plus, Xero offers a variety of add-ons that users can leverage for different aspects of their business, such as CRM or inventory management.

Harvest

Harvest is another time tracking platform. Through the platform, users can start and stop timers throughout the day with just one click in order to track the time spent on specific tasks. Harvest also works with teams, enabling users to track staff's time and approve timesheets from within the dashboard. Users can also create an invoice within Harvest, which makes billing easier and quicker. It is important to note that the platform is also accessible on desktops and mobile devices.

Toggl

The Toggl platform features one-click time tracking. Through the platform, users can more efficiently monitor their day and view charts that breakdown time spent on projects. Toggl works both online and offline, as well as on desktops and mobile devices. Plus, the platform enables users to form teams, define and assign tasks to team members.