4.4 out of 5 stars
(655 Ratings)
Breathe (also known as Breathe HR/BreatheHR) is a UK HR platform, founded in 2012, for small and medium-sized businesses. It brings people records, leave, documents, performance, reporting and compliance into one place, replacing scattered spreadsheets and disconnected tools.
What's included
Core HR: secure central employee records and documents, holiday and leave requests, sickness and absence tracking, self-service, e-signatures, performance management (goals, feedback, one-to-ones, reviews), reporting and analytics.
Optional modules:
- e-Learning: training management, UK-specific courses, completion tracking
- Health and Safety: risk assessments, incident reports, certifications, compliance evidence
- Recruitment: hiring workflows, job ads, candidate tracking - Expenses: claims, receipts, manager approval, spend tracking
- Rota, Time and Attendance: shifts, availability, hours, attendance
In development: an AI Assistant answering HR and policy questions from company information. Payroll planned for late 2026.
Problems solved
- Scattered data → one accurate central record
- Chasing approvals → self-service, e-signatures, shared workflows
- Lean HR teams → start with Core HR, add modules as needs grow
Result: less duplicate entry and chasing, clearer visibility, more manager and employee involvement.
Who it's for
Best fit: UK SMEs with up to 200 employees moving HR off spreadsheets, e.g. start-ups, charities, healthcare, retail, education and professional services, especially with lean or shared HR roles.
Evaluate carefully: 200+ employees, or needs for multinational payroll, complex global compliance, extensive custom workflows or enterprise workforce planning. Not a global enterprise HCM suite.
Why Breathe
- 17,000+ businesses; 1,000+ UK HR consultancies
- From £24/month per organisation, no long-term contracts or hidden fees
- Free 14-day trial, no obligation
- UK-based support from setup onwards
- ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 accredited; GDPR-conscious; UK data centres, encryption, access controls
Bottom line: a flexible, self-service way for UK SMEs to organise HR and cut admin, with room to grow into recruitment, learning, safety, expenses, rotas and payroll (late 2026).
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4.6 out of 5 stars
(872 Ratings)
Mitti (by SafetyCulture) is the operations system for every site, shift and standard. Trusted by over 80,000 organisations, Mitti brings your people, training records and workflows into one operating picture. From the frontline to the boardroom, it gives everyone a clear understanding of who's trained and ready for the shift ahead, highlights what needs attention and recommends what to do next. Every course completed, skill verified and action taken becomes intelligence your teams can use to improve every day.
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Elker
Elker is an anonymous reporting platform that allows people to speak up about workplace issues such as harassment, discrimination, and misconduct. Designed for businesses, universities and organisations, Elker provides a secure channel to communicate with your employees, students and members. Elker's platform offers tools that adapt to any organisation: whistleblowing tools, encrypted chat, surveys, analytics, case management, comprehensive triage and more.
Elker's security protocols are designed in alignment with ISO27001 typologies and CIS guidelines. Additionally, the Elker mobile app (iOS and Android) facilitates discreet reporting on the go. Designed to capture crucial disclosures, our system aids businesses in identifying risks, addressing harassment, and fostering a transparent work environment.
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