
Ascender Payroll and HCM
Employee performance appraisal for business management
4.1 /5 (38 reviews) Write a Review!Overall rating
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- Industry: Defense & Space
- Company size: 201-500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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PeopleStreme eRecruitment Module
Reviewed on 25/10/2018
Excellent.
Pros
PeopleStreme's recruitment module enabled CEA to move away from manual recruitment processes and manage a very high recruitment workload for the last few years.
The support we received from representative and the Helpdesk was excellent.
Cons
The version we used meant that at times, it seemed there were too many tabs to click through to get to the information we wanted, however, it was not something that seriously impeded the way we worked.
- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 1,001-5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Great cloud based application that manages the whole employee life-cycle for us.
Reviewed on 26/1/2018
Streamlined employee on-boarding and administration, greater understanding of employee performance and a platform to manage learning & development, as well as remuneration reviews more effectively
Pros
Whilst the application is module based, all data is interconnected so that you can build a full view of your employees as individuals as well as a collective.
Cons
A few more system configuration options as the system administrator would be useful, particularly when trying to build or customise reports.
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Great value for money, easy to use system - with the option to add modules over time..
Reviewed on 29/1/2018
Pros
- Easy to use as both an administrator & end user
- Simplifies the recruitment process end to end. For us it has improved compliance & cost cost management significantly
- Online onboarding - esignature approval is great feature!
Cons
- It can be costly to make custom changes to the platform post implementation
- At some points the process the system could be more intuitive, we have overcome this with training and support
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
We have recently upgraded and added the Learning & Development module.
Reviewed on 27/10/2017
Pros
New version has improved ease of use & reporting capability. Mobile option is a great enhancement. Learning & development module integrated with the performance management module is fantastic.
Cons
The setup is critical and it is challenging to work through in terms of implications of decisions made in that setup process.
- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: 501-1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Efficient Recruitment System
Reviewed on 15/3/2019
This software has taken our organization from a paper-based performance system to a streamlined, accountable and precise policy that is easily accessible by me. It removes the manual paperwork and results in improving outcomes, engagement, and alignments. I can review the progress and take necessary steps to make sure we as a team are gaining our principle objectives.
Pros
This software is affordable and easy to use as compared to others in the market. While using the search function, it allows us to find a candidate easily, and it saves our organization thousands through efficient recruitment. It saves a lot of my time and support for the products is excellent.
Cons
The control panel is difficult for us to navigate and to get an idea where particular fields or areas can be customized. When we utilized, the back end reporting is messy. We also suffered some of the initial difficulties with Single Sign-On and logins.
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
This is a good product and has moved us away from a paper-based reviews.
Reviewed on 16/2/2018
This software has moved us from a paper-based review system that was onerous on our people to a streamlined software application that makes the performance review system easy.
Pros
This software is easy to use; intuitive...I love the visibility into how everyone is going via the Progress tab on the Dashboard. So easy to follow people up.
Cons
The only thing I can think of is when requesting third party feedback, only the objective is sent through not the expectations.
Response from PeopleStreme
Thanks Liz for the kind words and valuable comments about the 3rd party feedback. We hope that PeopleStreme keeps adding value to your organisation.

- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Professional, supportive,
Reviewed on 8/2/2018
Staff engagement and management of performance and development.
Pros
It's intuitive, adds value to the employee life cycle and engaging. The performance management module is streamlined and encourages ongoing conversations between the manager and employee. The software also promotes individuals managing their own performance management and development in a transparent approach. Reporting is extremely easy to use and read with the back end having the ability to push workflows and emails to outstanding items. PeopleStreme are extremely responsive to our queries and issues.
Cons
That you can't be logged in more then once because as an administrator it would be useful to have several screens open at a time. Would also prefer the software not to time out and require relogin.
Response from PeopleStreme
Thanks Laura for your review and compliment. The success could only be achieved because of your guide and help.
- Used Other for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
I used PeopleStreme software in a previous role for over 9 years
Reviewed on 24/10/2017
Pros
* Easy to use
* First class customer service
* The complete employee lifecycle is available in this system with add in modules as required which provides flexibility dependent on requirements.
* Regular updates and amendments to keep the system agile.
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Peoplestreme makes a difference
Reviewed on 7/12/2016
We are a small NZ business with approx 70 staff, we have implemented the Performance Management, Employee Self Service kiosk and Learning and Development modules. The business has already started seeing some great outcomes and cost savings as a result of having the Peoplestreme software in place.
- Industry: Staffing & Recruiting
- Company size: 501-1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Pretty good
Reviewed on 24/1/2017
I have worked with this in the past and we ended up upgrading for more options.

- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Easy Performance Management
Reviewed on 11/10/2018
Our Customer Success Manager has been a fantastic support for us along this journey. He is very knowledgeable and happy to help in any way. It took us some time to implement due to the project being managed by only one person - but this goes to show that it is a truly scalable solution for large and smaller businesses.
We will soon implement the Learning & Development Module across our teams and know it will lift our training and personal development to a new level with this professional and well-structured solution.
Pros
Peoplestreme is customisable and is very 'follow your nose' in terms of employee and manager use.
Dashboards are great to easy report on individuals, teams and also for compliance requirements.
For a business which did not have anything in place previously it has helped is to implement a performance management program which is best of breed and best practice.
Cons
There were a couple of items with our version which meant we needed some manual workarounds but with our upgraded version ready to go live next month everything will be resolved.
Response from PeopleStreme
Hi Natasha,
Thanks for your kind words and the trust you put in us. This is the reason we come to work every day and hope the team can continue to add value to Northern Inland Credit Union and the team.
Jean-Paul
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
One platform for all our HR initiatives to be housed making it easy and straight for our staff.
Reviewed on 25/6/2018
It's a great tool to engage our staff in our HR initiatives. The platform allows our processes to be uniformed and create a professional environment for all things people/HR.
Pros
- One platform for all our HR initiatives
- It is easy and straight forward to use
- We can add new modules at the time that suits our organisation
- Easily monitor completion rates etc.
- Ability to export data into excel in a friendly way
- Friendly helpdesk if support is required
- Engages team well
- Ability to have single sign on
Cons
- Fixed structure so can be difficult to make bespoke for our business when required
- Can take time to set up new modules
Response from PeopleStreme
Laura, thank you for the great review! We¿re so happy PeopleStreme can play a part in Audi's HR initiatives and can¿t wait to see future outcomes. Keep up the good work!
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11-50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Performance and Learning & Development modules
Reviewed on 17/9/2018
Now that we have been through a performance review cycle, the benefits are apparent to everyone, Managers can see how powerful it can be and they want to use it! We now have plans that are truly tailored to each individual and everyone's KPI's actually link back to our Company Strategic objectives. There is greater clarity for all about their futures and were their development is headed. There is greater engagement in general across the board. We also like to ability to be able to add relevant additional modules as we like as we evolve.
Pros
Its has allowed us to adopt some of the latest HR strategies in this area by replacing our paper based performance appraisal process, providing alignment with our company strategy and improved employee engagement and development.
Ease of use is also key.
It also provides an easy to use tool to for all our Learning and Development which ties back into our Personal development plans and is constantly being referred to and worked on via the 1 on 1's. We were never good at this in the past.
After sales support has been excellent as you are proactively contacted to ensure you are getting the most from the software.
Cons
Some of the data entry is into windows (rather than into a field ) which when they open are too big and take up most of the screen
Response from PeopleStreme
Hi Ann,
Thanks for your glowing review. Glad that the PeopleStreme team could be a part of your journey and I'm sure it's only the start of it.
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Great product with great support.
Reviewed on 29/10/2017
Pros
Ease of use, allowing for a much more efficient recruitment. Support for the product is excellent and no question is considered trivial; no problem considered too difficult.
Cons
Some of the configuration seems unreasoned but nothing that can't be worked around. I am sure it is that HR meets IT scenario with perhaps slightly different outcomes/focus.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
- Company size: 501-1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Peoplestreme Review
Reviewed on 15/7/2019
Staff are friendly. If I have had an issue or question it has been resolved quickly.
Pros
Ability for the software to grow and able to easily add and change templates and processes
Cons
Not always smooth and step by step. Alot of going in and out of stages
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Excellent, user-friendly tool and great support
Reviewed on 17/11/2017
Totally transformed our performance management process from a paper based, out of sight process to a visible, accessible and engaging mechanism. This was the platform for launching a new approach to not only performance management but also L&D, recruitment and talent management.
Pros
The admin interface is quite intuitive and the software is designed to support key HR and L&D principles (e.g. 70/20/10 learning)
Cons
The LMS can feel a little cumbersome until familiarity is established. This can result in a user experience that isn't the best.
- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 201-500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Great software and support
Reviewed on 26/6/2019
Pros
Easy to use and navigate, behind the scenes support.
Cons
Somewhat rigid, occasional errors that seem to appear at the most inconvenient times. Having said that, the support team are always prompt to action and assist.
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
A great tool that allows HR processes to occur electronically
Reviewed on 23/4/2018
Real time data and eliminates manual paperwork
Pros
- Easy to use
- Accessible from anywhere
- Accountability and monitoring of goals are linked together
Cons
This system is great but our business is slightly unique and require some customizations which will come at a cost. This will improve over time with system upgrades.
Response from PeopleStreme
Thanks Kim for the great review. We're glad that you're finding the tool easy to use.
- Company size: 1,001-5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Easy to use and value for money
Reviewed on 9/7/2018
Pros
Peoplestreme is quite intuitive and a simple to use system as a user. Our customer manager is approachable, knowledgeable and friendly and the helpdesk understanding, responsive and know their product!
Cons
The backend doesn't seem to be as intuitive as the front end, however the support from the helpdesk etc made up for this.
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Comprehensive easy to use product
Reviewed on 3/11/2017
Great piece of software, particularly when it is integrated with payroll software so that new starts and terminations are automatically updated live.
Pros
Has good features that can be turned on or off depending upon the needs of the business. From a front end it is well laid out and logical to follow. Fully hosted off site so low reliance on internal IT requirements.
Cons
The back end administration of the system requires some time to understand and will need to be well resourced so that changes can be made regularly.
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
A good product
Reviewed on 7/12/2016
PeopleStreme has proven to be very easy to use. The staff has been able to work out the functionality for themselves after one quick training session. Feedback has been very positive.
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
Software seems fine. Well, developer and mature so no bugs have been encountered.
- Industry: Medical Devices
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Mobile Performance Management Solution
Reviewed on 7/2/2017
The system has a great mobile platform for remote employees and promotes self reliance. Features single sign on, digital sign off, activity feeds, high frequency one on ones, diary notes, recommended on-the-job development activities, tracking of aligned strategic objectives, technical competencies, quick reference guides, secure and unlimited data, customisable fields and rating scales, practical reporting. Looking forward to more Peoplestreme modules.
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Company size: 201-500 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Do yourself a favour and go elsewhere
Reviewed on 17/12/2020
We were sold a puppy when we purchased this software. The salesman promised the world and the reality of what has been delivered is quite underwhelming compared to the previous software we used. We have escalated on three occassions and each time have been given a different senior executive to talk to, each promising to fix the issues, but nothing being done. They seem to worry more about their restructure, than they do solving client issues. Do yourself a favour and look elsewhere.
Pros
Nothing that is worth writing about.
Cons
It's slow, not interconnected, limited in capability
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 11-50 Employees
- Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
PeopleStreme Performance Management
Reviewed on 20/2/2019
The PeopleStreme Performance Management software has taken our business from an adhoc, paper-based performance management system to a clear, accountable, streamlined system readily accessible by management and staff
Pros
Straightforward, easy to use with good functionality
Taken up well with buy in from all users and positive feedback
Well supported
Cons
Some initial difficulties with logins and Single Sign On
Response from PeopleStreme
Hi Carley,
Thanks for the great review.
I hope the team can continue to add value to Air Powered Services. Keep up the good work.
Jean-Paul
- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Ascender Payroll - sound and proven payroll for complex configuration and requirements
Reviewed on 16/9/2020
Pros
Our current Account Executive is great, always ready to help and is easily at hand whenever we have any queries or issues. She is very professional and provides a level of assurance over working with Ascender. We have used Ascender Pay for around 30 years since it was first released and find it suits our complex enterprise agreement requirements. There is an abundance of new functionality being released for review and implementation. Ascender is a big part of my life and I am very attached since my connection goes back some 23 years. I almost feel part of their family working with some of the long-term staff for such a time – they are just wonderful people.
Cons
With all the new functionality being released it is hard to keep up.