Meta4 PeopleNet vs. Welcome

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Meta4 PeopleNet
Score 6.0 out of 10
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Meta4 PeopleNet is an all-in-one integrated HR Solution providing Core HR with personnel administration, total talent management, compensation management with payroll, as well as workforce management (time and attendance, analytics). Meta4 is a Cegid company (acquired late 2019).N/A
Welcome
Score 8.5 out of 10
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Welcome is an intelligent compensation hub used to communicate offers to candidates and total rewards to employees — while making data-driven compensation decisions. It aims to help users increase acceptance rates by clearly communicating each offer and its total compensation with Digital Offers, and boost employee retention by helping employees understand the value of their equity, benefits, salary, and bonuses with Total Rewards. With Compensation Data, users' HR and People…N/A
Pricing
Meta4 PeopleNetWelcome
Editions & Modules
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Meta4 PeopleNetWelcome
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Meta4 PeopleNetWelcome
Features
Meta4 PeopleNetWelcome
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
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12% below category average
Welcome
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Employee demographic data7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.2
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25% below category average
Welcome
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Pay calculation6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.3
Ratings
24% below category average
Welcome
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Approval workflow7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.2
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11% below category average
Welcome
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View and generate pay and benefit information8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
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7% below category average
Welcome
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Report builder7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
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13% above category average
Welcome
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New hire portal9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
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13% above category average
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Corporate goal setting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
14% above category average
Welcome
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Performance plans9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
14% above category average
Welcome
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Create succession plans/pools9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
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15% above category average
Welcome
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Job Requisition Management9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
User Ratings
Meta4 PeopleNetWelcome
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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8.2
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Support Rating
9.0
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User Testimonials
Meta4 PeopleNetWelcome
Likelihood to Recommend
Meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management is an excellent solution for Human Capital Management overall, and if what you are looking for is an integrated end-to-end employee lifecycle management solution then I would highly recommend it, it is more cost-effective when compared to similar tools in the market, the graphical user interface is excellent, and data is presented in a clean and friendly manner.
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If you don't have a workflow management tool in place and are relying on email or shared documents, then I would recommend using Welcome to keep tasks moving and employees accountable. It's very flexible, so you can really drill down on what you're asking from users and it consolidates the tasks that you need to work on in one place. We don't use it for legal documents due to more specific requirements that those require, but, for most other collaborative work, it is used.
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Pros
  • Clean and easy navigation: it is very user-friendly and compared to other solutions I have utilized, there is a clear difference on how information is displayed and also ease of navigation and speed of response of the platform.
  • All modules are really integrated and it is so much power when there is a correlation between say the data displayed in Talent Management and the info seen on the C&B module for example from a performance and compensation perspective, visualizing info and being able to analyze it easier for decision making.
  • Customizable, in our case, we use the solution and enjoy the multiple benefits and efficiencies due to how data is organized and presented and the same time we have the advantage that the user interface is all customized to our own corporate brand/look and feel, color palette and graphical line.
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  • I can see an overview of all my assigned tasks and if I need to take action now or in the future.
  • The history tab gives a detailed overview of all action taken by everyone so far.
  • You can really break tasks down into clear, specific steps leaving no room for guesswork or confusion.
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Cons
  • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can be a bit overwhelming for light users with limited experience.
  • The performance review features are extensive and require a highly skilled manager that work with data analytics
  • The program is not quite as strong in its recruitment features as other software offerings.
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  • For some tasks that don't require an article, we are forced to create one or the task doesn't function.
  • When changes are tracked in Word docs they are not apparent until the file is downloaded meaning that if people are only previewing content, they will miss these changes/comments.
  • Having 2 separate places to comment can be confusing and hiding resolved comments can mean less transparency in the process.
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Support Rating
It is excellent support so far, during implementation and also while live, the only reason why I am giving a 9 is because in some cases we could have had a quicker response or solution, but so far this doesn't look like an issue at all, and the vendor has been making sure we have what we need.
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Alternatives Considered
Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR really shines as a flexible product capable of evolving with an organization's changing needs. Its robust features, cloud based architecture, and performance analysis help push the product ahead of some of its competitors. While not perfect, the software offers in-depth performance review functions and data analysis tools that show performance trends. With its self administrative tools, employees can help manage their own information, reducing workload for HR managers
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Return on Investment
  • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can require training and experience to fully utility its features
  • The program really helps with provide self administrative tools for employees to perform on their own, lowering management work loads.
  • What really makes the software shine is its flexible department management tools. One can setup extensive organization systems that are flexible enough to meet a wide range of organization needs.
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  • Employees can be resistant to using Welcome at first as they think it will add to their workload, but they, eventually, see the benefits of saving time and gaining efficiency.
  • If one person is responsible for entering all tasks, it can be a fair bit of admin time for that person.
  • We have a better working relationship with external agencies that also use Welcome to collaborate with us.
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ScreenShots

Welcome Screenshots

Screenshot of Welcome's Digital Offers, Total Rewards, and Comp Data help HR and People teams seamlessly manage compensation for better hiring and retention rates.Screenshot of US-based companies can hire internationally with ease by allowing People Operations and HR teams to create and send offers in more than 30 available international currency options. Welcome is SOC2 Type 2 and GDPR compliant, so customers can rest assured that the offers they send will also adhere to local data privacy and security regulations.