The 10 fastest-growing HR apps

February 13, 2019 12:45 PM

Now more than ever, HR departments are relying on apps and other technology to improve processes and streamline payroll, onboarding, benefits administration and other tasks. That’s good news for HR tech companies, which continue to grow rapidly.

But which apps are HR professionals turning to the most?

For the answer, cloud identity management company Okta reviewed deployment data of its 5,600 customers on more than 5,500 app integrations. Customer deployments are the number of Okta clients who are using the app and the number of active unique users who have logged into the app via Okta at least one time in the past 30 days, a spokesperson for the company says. It reviewed data between Nov. 1, 2017 and Oct, 31, 2018.

Here are the 10 fastest-growing HR apps, according to Okta’s data.

Zenefits

The cloud-based HCM software grew 3.3% in the past year. Zenefits integrates time management, benefits, HR, payroll and compliance in one platform for employers.

The company recently added a stress management app and a tool that allows employers to compare salaries to its platform.

WageWorks

WageWorks grew 17.5%, Okta reports. The consumer directed benefits company offers HSAs, HRAs, FSAs, COBRA, employer-sponsored programs and commuter benefits to workers.

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SuccessFactors

The human resources management software company grew 21.7%. SAP SuccessFactors assists with core HR and payroll, time and attendance, learning and development, performance, compensation, recruiting, onboarding and HR analytics.

Last year, the company released a visa and permits management tool; L’Occitane also began offering the HCM system last year.

Workday

Workday grew 27.6%, Okta found. The finance, HR and planning system is used by employers including Airbnb, Panera, Netflix and Trip Advisor.

The company launched a $250 million venture fund last February and acquired cloud software provider Adaptive Insights in June.

Saba TalentSpace

The cloud-based talent management solution grew 29.6%, Okta says. The company, formerly known as Halogen, was acquired by Saba Software in 2017. The system provides tools for performance management, succession and leadership planning, recruiting and onboarding, career development and compensation management.

Reflektive

The people management platform grew 41.9%. Reflektive allows companies to save feedback directly from email, then review and share notes with employees one on one. The company is used by employers including Comcast, Blue Origin, Dollar Shave Club and Healthgrades.

ICIMS

ICIMS grew 43.5%, according to Okta. The recruiting software helps employers through all stages of talent acquisition and onboarding.

UltiPro

UltiPro grew 50%, Okta reports. The HR, payroll and talent management software is used by employers including Yamaha and Sony Music.

EBN spoke with Kathleen Pai, the company’s HR leader last year, to discuss the product’s development.

BambooHR

BambooHR grew just slightly more than UltiPro, at 50.8%. The software for small and medium-sized businesses works with customers including ZipRecruiter and Change.org.

The company’s HR director spoke with EBN last year to learn more about their tech strategy.

Namely

Namely tops the chart of the fastest-growing HR apps, with 67.1% growth over the last year, Okta reports. The HR software company works with midsize companies to manage benefits, payroll, talent management and time.

The company added voluntary benefits to its package last September. EBN spoke with the company’s CEO about the role of tech in HR.