Human Resource Management

6 Best Free and Open Source Human Resource Management Software

Human resource management (HRM) is the planned and logical approach to the management of an organization’s most valuable assets – its human capital. This resource individually and collectively represents the key to a business meeting its objectives. HRM plays a vital role in any organization.

It is essential that even small businesses manage their employee information effectively. Only then can the business maximise its diverse talent and maintain staff morale by paying them the right salary at the right time.

A key way to reduce the administrative burden on a company’s human resources department is to use software which automates routine tasks. Step forward four high quality open source software applications which allow HR departments to do just that.

Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart.

Ratings chart for the best free and open source human resource management software

Click the links in the table below to learn more about each application.

Human Resource Management Software
OrangeHRMHuman resource information system
IceHRMJava based Human Resource Management system
Open HRMSTargets both small and large sized enterprises
SentrifugoHuman Resource Management System
WaypointHRFlexible Human Resource Management System
LATRIXHuman Resource support web application

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