Why we recommend Breathe HR Software

Why we recommend Breathe HR for UK Small Businesses

Choosing the right HR software can be a daunting task for any small business. With countless options on the market and the added complexity of setup and training it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

That’s why we’ve done the legwork for you.

At MJV Consulting, we recommend Breathe HR – a simple, powerful HR platform specifically designed for UK small and growing businesses.

What is Breathe HR?

Breathe HR is an intuitive, cloud-based people management system built for SMEs. It helps you manage core HR functions all in one place, saving time, removing the need for any paperwork and keeping your team organised.

With Breathe, it is easy to handle all of the following:

Staff holidays and absence tracking
Document storage
Employee training and development
Performance reviews
Rota scheduling
Expenses and time tracking
Recruitment
Secure record keeping

All this is delivered via a modern, easy-to-use platform that works on any device- ideal for businesses with office-based, remote, or hybrid teams.

Key features at a glance

Here’s what you get with Breathe HR, either through the core system or additional modules:

✅ Holiday and absence management
✅ Secure document storage
✅ Training and performance

✅ HR Reporting and analytics
✅ Rota planning and scheduling with Rota, Time and Attendance (Paid Module)
✅ Recruitment Module for help with new hires (ATS) (Paid Module)
✅ Expense and time management (Paid Module)
✅ ISO27001-certified data security

Why we love it (and why you will too)

🕒 Save time

No more chasing forms or updating spreadsheets. Admin tasks like leave requests, absence tracking and document storage can be accessed by both Line Managers and Employees via the desktop. The mobile app is built with the employee in mind.

🚀 Improve efficiency

Employees can manage their own details, requests and documents-freeing up your time and streamlining internal processes.

🔐 Keep data safe

Your HR data is stored securely in the cloud with enterprise-grade protection, so you can focus on your business with peace of mind. Breathe also has Two Factor Authentication via an Authenticator application to add an additional layer of security for your employees accessing Breathe.

👥 Support your Team

Less admin means more time to nurture your company culture, support staff and focus on growth. Did you know that Breathe has a feature available across all plans called Kudos where you team can provide praise and recognition to each other to help fuel that positive working environment?

Built for today’s workplace

Whether your team is in the office, working remotely, or on the go, Breathe is accessible from any device such as smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. In today’s world of flexible working this kind of accessibility is a must.

Here we take a closer look at the Core features of Breathe

Here’s how Breathe HR helps you manage the essentials:

Sickness & Absence Tracking

Log sick days with key details like duration and reason. Spot patterns and keep on top of employee wellbeing with full reporting functionality available to drill down into those details further.

Holiday Management

Employees request leave via the platform, managers approve in just a click. Team calendars help prevent clashes and ensure cover. A new (ish) feature on Breathe is Holiday Approval Automation where you ‘tell’ the system that X number of people in a team can book time off at the same time and this is approve automatically. Any leave requests beyond that are at the Manager’s discretion.

Training Management

Easily schedule and track training sessions. Encourage ongoing learning and ensure staff are developing in the right areas. Breathe also has a paid module called Learn which is a series of e-Learning courses which provides a great platform for new starters or perhaps as an annual refresher for key topics such as Cyber Security, GDPR, Sex-Based Harassment Awareness for Employees and Sexual and Sex-Based Harassment Awareness for Managers, Stress Management and Workplace Mental Health to name a few.

Rota Scheduling

For shift-based businesses, Breathe’s Rota, Time & Attendance module makes scheduling fast and visual. See who’s working when and avoid conflicts. Employees can clock-in to a shift via the Mobile App, Centralised time clock (could be tablet device) or via the desktop.

Performance Monitoring

Set goals, review progress, and keep track of staff development. Identify high performers and support those who need extra guidance.

Secure Employee Records

Store contact details, emergency info, and job-related data securely. You can assign responsibility for keeping this info up-to-date.

Document Storage

Upload contracts, handbooks and company policies securely. Staff can access what they need anytime, without digging through emails. Breathe also provides functionality around what is a mandatory document that needs to be read by a specific date with Manager’s having access to see who has/hasn’t read the document etc and provide a gentle reminder before the completion date.

Why MJV Consulting recommend Breathe HR

At MJV Consulting, we believe that Breathe is a fantastic product for businesses that need an intuitive, easy to use system that provides security for both our client and MJV as the Outsourced HR Consultancy. It’s simple, secure, and designed with small business needs in mind.

If you’re ready to move away from manual HR processes including spreadsheets and give your team the tools to succeed, we believe Breathe HR is a smart choice.

Would you like help setting up Breathe HR for your business?