PeopleNest Essentials. HR tools that grow with you. Now with Rota Management.
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PeopleNest Essentials now with Rotas
PeopleNest Essentials is software but it exists to serve people.
We’ve created a set of secure, modular tools to help you manage your most valuable resource…people.
Take rota management for example, we’ve designed it to nail the basics, freeing up your time and taking the stress out of changes and curveballs.
All of our products work on phones, tablets and computers so that all of your people are clear all of the time.
Get started in under 5 minutes – just a few simple steps and you’re ready to begin adding employees to the system
PeopleNest Essentials Features:
Holiday entitlement
Set company default holiday entitlement then adjust for individual employees as needed.
Secure platform
Our cloud HR software contains cutting-edge security and privacy features designed to keep your employee data safe, and to ensure you remain fully compliant with the Data Protection Act.
Document storage
Securely and centrally store employee documents and contractual documentation.
Leave planner
Managers and employees can easily plan for holidays and other absences using the colour-coded leave planner.
Employee database
Secure, comprehensive, integrated employee database to store important and sensitive information about your employees.
NEW – Rota management
Create and manage rotas with ease, now available in PeopleNest.
Rotas, solved
Shift gears with smart rota management
We’ve designed our Rota Management module to be more than enough to get you started but not overwhelming. Using smart integration to Peoplenest we’ll sync existing employee and working patterns data to make setup easy and you’ll be making rotas in no time.
- Employee data integration
- Intuitive drag and drop tools
- Secure cloud storage and customer support
Intuitive tools
If you’re regularly using other major software you’ll feel right at home. Copy & paste and drag & drop functionality mean you’ll fly through setup and changes.
Our people for your people
Although we’ve designed things to be powerful but simple we’ll never leave you on your own. As always we’ll be at the end of a phone or email and we’ve provided resources to help you get familiar and be a rota pro in no time.
Cloud Control
As HR legal professionals we take security seriously. We’ve built in all the measures you’d expect to protect you and your people. All your hard work is backed up and available in cloud storage so you’ll never been searching for lost files on your desktop.
Cloud Control
As HR legal professionals we take security seriously. We’ve built in all the measures you’d expect to protect you and your people. All your hard work is backed up and available in cloud storage so you’ll never been searching for lost files on your desktop.
Our people for your people
Although we’ve designed things to be powerful but simple we’ll never leave you on your own. As always we’ll be at the end of a phone or email and we’ve provided resources to help you get familiar and be a rota pro in no time.
Intuitive tools
If you’re regularly using other major software you’ll feel right at home. Copy & paste and drag & drop functionality mean you’ll fly through setup and changes.
Need help getting set up?
No, it’s not an AI bot, that’s Louis (an actual person…nice person) in the picture and he can help you get set up on PeopleNest Essentials. Book a call at a time that suits you.
“We chose to adopt PeopleNest over other systems because of its look and feel, its functional effectiveness, and above all the excellent help we had from the WorkNest team when we were coming to a decision.
Our HR Team love every aspect of the system – it’s easy to administer and extremely flexible. Above all, customer service is far beyond our expectations.”
Paul Stone
Group HR Director, Uniserve Group
Popular FAQs
Common queries about PeopleNest Essentials and Rota.
How quickly can I start using PeopleNest Essentials?
With our Quick Setup feature, you can get started in under 5 minutes. Just follow a few simple steps to set up your company and begin adding employees.
How much training will I need to complete before using the system?
When you first log in, our in-system tutorial will guide you through the setup process, then give you an interactive tour to show you how each of the features works. You’ll then be able to access further information at the touch of a button at any time using WorkNest Help
How is employee information stored?
All employee data is stored in a secure, integrated Employee Database that complies with data protection regulations.
How are holiday entitlements managed?
You can set a default holiday allowance for your company, with the flexibility to customize it for individual employees based on their working patterns.
How do employees request leave?
Employees can submit leave requests directly through the system. Requests are automatically routed to the appropriate manager for approval.
Is there a calendar or planner for leave?
Yes. The Leave Planner provides a visual, colour-coded view of leave, helping managers and teams coordinate time off effectively.
Where are employee documents stored?
All contracts and documents are stored securely in our central Document Storage, accessible only to authorised users.
Do I have to buy the same amount of user licences for the Rota Module as I have employees in PeopleNest?
We want to make sure you are only paying for what you need, so if not all of your employees need to added to shifts on the rota, you can simply just buy the amount you need.
How does the Rota Module support multiple locations?
You can create unlimited rota locations, each with its own schedule, visibility settings, and staff assignments.
Can I reuse rota schedules?
Yes. Rota Templates let you save and reuse shift schedules for recurring patterns, saving time on planning.
What are open shifts and how do they work?
With Open Shifts, managers can publish unassigned shifts that eligible employees can express interest in. Final assignments are controlled by the manager.
Are there tools to make rota creation easier?
Yes. Use drag-and-drop and copy-paste tools to build or adjust schedules quickly. You can also use Auto Shift Creation to generate shifts based on employee working patterns.
