HR Duo is an all-in-one HRMS and workforce management platform, while PeopleHR is primarily focused on HR administration and payroll. PeopleHR supports absence management, payroll, and e-signatures, but lacks critical workforce tools such as digital rotas, subcontractor management, and equipment tracking.

HR Duo combines HR, compliance, performance management, and shift-based workforce tools in one platform, making it better suited for companies that need more than basic HR functions.

Yes. HR Duo is designed specifically for businesses with shift workers, mobile employees, or field-based teams. It includes:

• Digital rotas and shift scheduling
• Mobile self-service with geofence clock-ins
• Real-time task management and communication

PeopleHR provides timesheets and geo-fencing, but it does not include rota management or advanced workforce scheduling. For industries like manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and construction, HR Duo is the stronger choice.

No. PeopleHR does not provide HR policy templates, model HR letters, or employee relations assistance. HR Duo, however, includes a full compliance toolkit with:

• Digital contracts and secure e-signatures
• Connected HR forms
• Pre-built HR policies and templates
• Employee relations support and audit trails

This ensures businesses stay compliant while reducing manual admin.

HR Duo offers a complete performance management suite, including:

• 360 reviews
• Structured one-to-ones
• Improvement plans
• Goal and objective tracking

PeopleHR includes basic performance management, surveys, and recognition tools, but lacks these deeper engagement and development features.

HR Duo is better for businesses that want to develop, engage, and retain talent at scale.

Yes. HR Duo includes instant messaging, pulse surveys, and recognition tools to drive engagement and improve team communication.

PeopleHR has survey tools and a recognition platform, but it does not provide in-platform messaging, organisation charts, or engagement-linked workflows. HR Duo enables real-time collaboration and visibility, which is crucial for fast-moving teams.

Yes. HR Duo combines functionality that in PeopleHR may require multiple tools or integrations. With HR Duo you get:

• Time tracking and payroll reporting
• Digital rotas and shift scheduling
• Recruitment and onboarding
• Performance management and engagement tools
• Compliance and HR support
  
  

This means fewer systems, lower costs, and less complexity.

Yes. HR Duo automates over 80% of HR and workforce administration, making it ideal for growing companies. Businesses outgrow PeopleHR when they need more than HR and payroll, such as shift scheduling, project tracking, subcontractor management, and compliance automation.

HR Duo scales with your workforce, reducing admin while supporting operational growth.

Yes, PeopleHR includes an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for recruitment. HR Duo also includes a full ATS, but integrates it more closely with onboarding, digital contracts, and performance management. This creates a smoother experience across the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring through to retention.

Both HR Duo and PeopleHR provide a mobile app with employee self-service. The difference is HR Duo also includes mobile-first workforce tools such as:

• Shift management
• Geofence clock-ins linked to rotas
• Mobile task management and team messaging

This makes HR Duo the stronger mobile solution for deskless and frontline teams.

Yes. HR Duo includes payroll reporting and integrations, ensuring accurate payroll processing linked directly to employee hours and rotas.

PeopleHR includes payroll functionality, but lacks the connected workforce features that ensure payroll accuracy at source.

Many businesses start with PeopleHR for core HR and payroll. However, as they scale, they often need:

• Advanced workforce scheduling and time tracking
• Compliance tools and automated HR workflows
• Performance and engagement features beyond surveys
• Multi-site and subcontractor management

HR Duo provides all of this in one platform, making it the logical next step for companies that have outgrown PeopleHR.