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Xero
Employees can request time off in Breathe with just a few clicks. Approved leave syncs with Xero Payroll, keeping records accurate and up to date. -
Outlook and Google Calendar
Sync employee leave from Breathe straight into your Outlook or Google Calendar. Keep team calendars clear and approve or decline requests easily. -
Hireful
Track absence trends and gain insight into team availability. Support fair policy application and plan resourcing effectively. -
Harriet AI
Harriet analyses your HR data to highlight absence trends, diversity metrics, and potential HR issues. Access real-time insights to support better decision-making and improve workforce engagement.
Modernise Your HR Management with UK's #1 All-In-One HR Software
- Effortlessly manage annual leave and holiday requests.
- Stay compliant with secure employee data storage.
- Get the best from your team with performance management tools.
- Boost morale with employee engagement and recognition.
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Loved by 16,000 UK SMEs
An all in one HR solution, one affordable price
With 40+ features and growing, Breathe makes HR admin easy for businesses with up to 250 people.
LEAVE AND ABSENCE
Make leave admin a breeze
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Easy Holiday Booking.
Employees request time off with a few simple clicks. If plans change, amendments are straightforward. -
Centralised Holiday management.
Track and manage all employee leave in one clear calendar. Approve or decline requests with ease. -
Real-Time Holiday Reporting.
Gain insights into absence trends to ensure fair policy application and effective team coverage.
89%
of Breathe customers have found that Breathe has simplified holiday admin and reduced Holiday errors.
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People management
Empower your people
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Easy Performance Management.
Keep one-to-ones and appraisals on track with built-in templates and scheduling tools, all in one centralised system. -
Set Goals and Track Progress.
Align employee objectives with business priorities and monitor development in a clear, structured format. -
Recognise Great Work with Kudos.
Send peer-to-peer recognition in real time to celebrate successes and foster team morale.
81%
of Breathe users state that Breathe has significantly improved their ability to manage and access customer data.
FILE STORAGE & ANALYTICS
All your data, in one place
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Centralised Document Storage
Securely manage employee documents such as contracts, performance reviews and training records in one accessible place. -
Automated Compliance Tracking
Monitor who's seen key documents and send reminders to help keep your business compliant. -
Secure, Cloud-Based Access
Access important documents anytime, anywhere, with robust encryption and privacy controls to maintain GDPR compliance.
100%
of surveyed Breathe customers say that security and data protection standards give them confidence in handling sensitive employee information.
TRACK PERFORMANCE
Give your HR a powerful boost
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All-in-One HR Database
Store and manage HR data such as leave, sickness, one-to-ones, objectives, documents and expenses in a single secure location. -
Employee Self-Service Portal
Enable staff to book holidays, log expenses and access documents through an easy-to-use, mobile-friendly platform. -
Secure and Compliant Data Storage
Keep employee data protected with GDPR-compliant security and custom privacy settings.
85%
of Breathe customers say that it's easy to use and required minimal training.
LEAVE AND ABSENCE
Make leave admin a breeze
-
Easy Holiday Booking.
Employees request time off with a few simple clicks. If plans change, amendments are straightforward. -
Centralised Holiday management.
Track and manage all employee leave in one clear calendar. Approve or decline requests with ease. -
Real-Time Holiday Reporting.
Gain insights into absence trends to ensure fair policy application and effective team coverage.
89%
of Breathe customers have found that Breathe has simplified holiday admin and reduced Holiday errors.
People management
Empower your people
-
Easy Performance Management.
Keep one-to-ones and appraisals on track with built-in templates and scheduling tools, all in one centralised system. -
Set Goals and Track Progress.
Align employee objectives with business priorities and monitor development in a clear, structured format. -
Recognise Great Work with Kudos.
Send peer-to-peer recognition in real time to celebrate successes and foster team morale.
81%
of Breathe users state that Breathe has significantly improved their ability to manage and access customer data.
FILE STORAGE & ANALYTICS
All your data, in one place
-
Centralised Document Storage
Securely manage employee documents such as contracts, performance reviews and training records in one accessible place. -
Automated Compliance Tracking
Monitor who's seen key documents and send reminders to help keep your business compliant. -
Secure, Cloud-Based Access
Access important documents anytime, anywhere, with robust encryption and privacy controls to maintain GDPR compliance.
100%
of surveyed Breathe customers say that security and data protection standards give them confidence in handling sensitive employee information.
TRACK PERFORMANCE
Give your HR a powerful boost
-
All-in-One HR Database
Store and manage HR data such as leave, sickness, one-to-ones, objectives, documents and expenses in a single secure location. -
Employee Self-Service Portal
Enable staff to book holidays, log expenses and access documents through an easy-to-use, mobile-friendly platform. -
Secure and Compliant Data Storage
Keep employee data protected with GDPR-compliant security and custom privacy settings.
85%
of Breathe customers say that it's easy to use and required minimal training.
"It's great to see how our HR Team can quickly answer queries about holiday calculations or working patterns... by simply logging in”
Vickie Sheers|Business Development Director
“Breathe is the perfect solution for small to medium sized businesses like ours. It's user friendly, intuitive, and has a really clean interface."
Kimberley Nelson|Acting Operations Manager
"Before Breathe, HR was a total mess... Now it's all in one place, secure, saving me loads of time and making life so much easier."
Anne Wordsworth|Owner & Managing Director
"It’s easy, accessible, and gives us what we need to make a difference every day."
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Mike Rich|CEO
"When I think about Breathe, I'd say it's simple in the best way – it's incredibly easy to use. It's efficient; it streamlines our processes and keeps us on track with record-keeping."
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Lisa Cox|Head of Operations
Designed to fit into your workflow
We integrate with some of the best-known business management software solutions, from Outlook to Xero. Below are
some of our highlights.
It's hard to find good HR Software for SMEs
When we started Breathe, we saw that HR software wasn't built for fast-moving SMEs it was overpriced, outdated, and designed for big enterprises. We spotted four big problems that needed fixing.
Huge monthly costs
Built for big enterprises, not fast-moving SMEs
Long and expensive onboarding periods
No human customer support
Here's why we're different
One simple, affordable price
We price per business, not per employee because growth should be celebrated, not penalised.
Built for SMEs
We designed Breathe specifically for small and medium businesses with the speed, flexibility, and simplicity you need to thrive.
No onboarding periods or fees
Get started straight away no setup costs, no waiting around, no complicated training required.
UK based customer support team
Talk to real people who understand your business fast, friendly help whenever you need it.
Useful resources to get started
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A guide to HR Software for SMEs
But what is HR software? How much does it cost? What should you look for? And how long does it take to set up?
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