All your employee data, in one HR database

Wave goodbye to spreadsheets

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All HR data at your fingertips

With all HR data stored in one secure place, HR teams can easily manage everything from leave & sickness to one-to-ones & objectives, documents, expenses - and so much more.

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A better employee experience with self-service

Give your people more control and free up HR time with employee self-service. On average, HR teams save 4 hours per week by giving their employees the power to self-serve with Breathe.

It lets your employees easily book holidays, submit expenses, view documents, and update their details all in one simple system.

Workers can also get more involved in performance management processes like reviews and objective setting, while you can cut costs and focus on what matters most.

It's HR made easy

Breathe is super user-friendly and intuitive, making it a breeze for staff to make the most of its features. Because it’s been designed with mobile in mind, employees can handle their HR admin as easily as they’d order a pizza or message a colleague. And, because Breathe is so simple-to-use, you’ll love using it as much as your staff do.

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81% of Breathe users agree - Since implementing Breathe, our ability to manage and access employee data has significantly improved. 

- Breathe HR 2025 customer survey. 

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An HR database that’s safe and secure

Safeguarding your employees’ personal data is a huge responsibility for your company. Failure to do so could see you fined millions of pounds and do untold damage to your reputation.

With Breathe’s employee database software, you can leave these worries behind. All personal data in Breathe is stored to the highest GDPR-compliant security standards, with granular privacy and sharing settings letting you decide who sees what and when.

The importance of a centralised HR database


A centralised HR database helps keep HR simple. It gives you one secure place to store all your employee data, making things easier for everyone. With all your people info tidy in one spot, you won't waste time hunting around for files. This means less time on HR admin and more time for what really matters. Ultimately, it lets you look after your people better, right from their first day to their last. 

3 great reasons to start a Breathe trial

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Test drive all features for FREE

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Use your own data to see the system in action

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Try for 14 days - no card details required

During your trial, you'll be in the driving seat and have the freedom you need to experience our HR software first-hand. There's absolutely no obligation to buy, and while we offer a self-service experience, our friendly support team will be on hand if you need them.

Protect your greatest asset

At Breathe we believe people are a company’s greatest asset. To keep them happy, our HR software allows them to create schedules, track hours, and keep on top of their training, giving them far greater autonomy over their work lives. If you take care of your staff, they’ll take care of your business.

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Communication, consolidated

Perhaps you’ve made changes to your work from home policy, or maybe there’s a new procedure concerning fire safety everyone needs to know about. Whatever the communication, Breathe lets you quickly get documents out to employees – and track who’s acknowledged it – all from one central system.

Keep your staff connected on the go by sending company announcements to the Breathe mobile app in an instant. Or, set up email reminders to ensure important tasks are completed. It's employee engagement made easy.

Robust, smart reporting

Making business-critical decisions has never been easier thanks to the wealth of data at your fingertips, but making sense of this data has historically been tricky. Not with Breathe. Our smart report library keeps you in the know, letting you spot key trends and base your decisions on real data.

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Customisable features for your business needs

Breathe HR is designed to fit right in with your business. It's flexible so you can switch features on or off as you need them, set up custom working patterns, and personalise holiday and sickness allowances for each person. You can even customise the drop-down lists within the system to use language that is specific and familiar within your industry.

Plus, with optional add-ons for expenses, recruitment, learning and rota management, you can build a centralised HR system that really works for you and your people. 

Want to see more of what we offer?

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Centralise employee data

If you can get online, you can access your HR and personnel data – easily and securely.

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Observe absence

Monitor absence & sickness with the manager dashboard, calendar and reports functionality.

The tech that makes HR easy

We know that keeping your employee information organised and secure is essential. Here's how we make that happen:

Security

Your data's in safe hands.

  • ISO 27001 & GDPR compliant
  • Meets international security standards
  • Information's protected.

Cloud-based

Access anywhere, anytime.

  • Cloud-hosted for remote access
  • All you need is an internet connection
  • No complicated system requirements

Integrations

Connect your systems.

  • Open Source API for seamless integrations
  • Breathe Marketplace trusted partners
  • Sync with payroll & staff benefits solutions

Support

We handle the tech stuff.

  • Regular software updates
  • Online chat, email support, and video call onboarding
  • Optional concierge service for initial set-up

Frequently asked questions

  • What is an HR database and how does it differ from employee database software?

  • What should I consider when looking for employee database software?

  • What kind of information can I store in Breathe?

  • Is there a limit to the amount of data I can store?

  • How do I add new employee information to the system?

  • Can employees update their own information?

  • What happens to leavers data?

  • What features are included in the core Breathe HR database?

  • Is Breathe easy to use, even if I'm not tech-savvy?

  • What are the system requirements for Breathe HR?

  • How does employee self-service benefit employees?

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