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What Is chris 21?

Our software offers the core functionality expected from an established provider, including statutory tables and reports. The software is compliant with legislative requirements in each country of operation and can be used to create standard reports and statutory output. Payslips can be paper or delivered directly to the individual via email or self service, to meet employee expectations in the digital age. Our Payroll module is currently available in 26 countries.

Who Uses chris 21?

Frontier Software has over 1700 customers in the public, private and third sectors across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Far East. Our solution, ichris, pays teams ranging from 50 to 80000 employees.

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Reviews of chris 21

Average score

Overall
4.7
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
4.7
Value for Money
5.0

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001

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5
67%
4
33%
Iwona
Staff Manager in Poland
Luxury Goods & Jewelry, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

chris 21 Review 2023

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: The platform provided a robust HR management solution that streamlined our HR processes and improved efficiency. The reporting and analytics features offered valuable insights into our workforce, enabling better decision-making. While there were a few areas for improvement, the overall experience was satisfactory, contributing to enhanced HR operations within our organization.

Pros:

There are several aspects of chris 21 that I found particularly appealing. Firstly, its comprehensive HR management capabilities provided a centralized system for managing employee data, payroll, and leave management, streamlining HR processes. Secondly, the platform's robust reporting and analytics features offered valuable insights into workforce trends, performance, and compliance, enabling data-driven decision-making. Lastly, the customizable workflows and automation capabilities allowed for efficient and tailored HR processes to suit specific organizational needs.

Cons:

While this software had many positive features, there were a few areas that could be improved. Firstly, the initial implementation and setup process could be complex and time-consuming, requiring significant coordination and technical expertise. Secondly, the user interface and navigation could be overwhelming for new users, and it may take some time to become fully proficient in utilizing all the features of the platform. Lastly, the customer support response time could occasionally be slower than desired, impacting timely issue resolution.

Irina
software engineer in Australia
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

It works fine but looks very basic

5.0 last year

Pros:

We have recently gone on to Chris 21 and it seems to work well.

Cons:

The user interface seems quite dated and not very easy to know where everything is.

Kaium
Manager in India
Computer Software, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best Available with in budget

5.0 6 years ago

Pros:

Features is very good and also Customer Support

Cons:

Pricing is competitive but justifies with features