WorkSmarter: Smart HR Software That Grows With Your Business

WorkSmarter is an intuitive, team-friendly HR platform designed specifically for growing SMEs across Manchester, Altrincham, and Cheshire. As P3 People Management's partner for mid-tier HR software solutions, WorkSmarter sits perfectly between basic systems and enterprise platforms—offering accessible functionality with powerful features that make a real difference to how you manage your team.

If you've outgrown spreadsheets but aren't ready for complex enterprise software, WorkSmarter could be the ideal solution for your business.

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Why WorkSmarter Works for Manchester SMEs

Enterprise-level capabilities at SME-friendly pricing
WorkSmarter brings sophisticated HR functionality within reach of growing businesses. You get powerful features without the complexity or cost of enterprise systems.

Built by business owners, for business owners
Created and run by experienced entrepreneurs with expertise in technology, People Management and HR, WorkSmarter understands the real challenges facing SMEs in the North West.

Agile and scalable
Whether you're managing 15 employees or 150, WorkSmarter adapts to your needs. Add features as you grow, without switching systems or losing data.

User-friendly from day one
Your team doesn't need technical training to use WorkSmarter. The intuitive platform is accessible to users at all levels, meaning higher adoption rates and faster ROI.

Local support from P3's CIPD-qualified consultants
Unlike software-only providers, P3 combines WorkSmarter implementation with over 20 years of HR expertise. We're here in Altrincham, not at the end of a chatbot.

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What our clients say

"Truly excellent HR service and support"

The support, knowledge and guidance that Katie and the team at P3 provide to the business has proven truly invaluable. They really do become your right hand for everything HR. Although outsourced, the service and support provided is truly embedded into the business to become a key part of the business and the team, both for myself and our employees. Thank you P3PM!

L Carter

"Expert Support & Terrific Service"

Our company joined with P3 a few years ago and we have experienced nothing but expert support with all our HR needs. Michaela has been a fantastic asset, acting almost as if she is part of the company with her quick replies and excellent reports that allow us to monitor our companies needs more efficiently. We would also like to mention Katie, Emma, Claire and Charlotte who have helped us develop and improve our policies and procedures as well as providing specialist support to us with regards to the more delicate and less desirable sides of managing employees. P3 have become an invaluable asset to our company supporting us as we continually develop and adapt our HR needs.

Luke McDuff

"Working Alongside P3PM"

Having P3PM support is an asset to our company. When I need any assistance with certain circumstances P3 is always available and always very helpful. They are a brilliant team and were very helpful during the latest disciplinary we had on site.

Graham

"P3 - a Value Add team"

I have worked with P3, and more specifically Claire, for over 6 years. Claire is a great sounding board and provides advice and guidance on a range of HR activities from day-to-day operations through to strategic initiatives, that allows the organisation to continually develop and create a high performing workforce. On a personal level, P3 also provide opportunities for myself and my team to learn and develop which is a invaluable service to us all.

Katie Yates

"Engaging with P3 People"

I have engaged with P3 People over the past three years and it has been a real pleasure working with them and it has enabled me to grow the company as I wanted to by developing our culture and ensuring that we were recruiting, developing and retaining some great people. As with most businesses, we did have a few people issues to deal with and at those times I really appreciated that P3 People were there advising us and guiding us through the various procedures that we had to follow. Also, one of the most helpful things they did for us was to help us put our performance review process in place. We ran it for the first time in March-April last year and it went down very well with a positive response from the staff.
As our company has grown significantly now, we have recently recruited our own HR Director. However, I should emphasise that because of the help that P3 People provided, it allowed me to take the company to where we are today and I have no hesitation in recommending P3 People for the work that they do and the support that they have provided to us.

Alan Boyd

"I have always had a positive experience with every consultant here at P3"

When I joined the company 2 years ago, I was bought in to head up the HR department all on my own. Michaela helped me in particular to navigate my way through! She has always been an extension to my team and never treated like an external consultant.

Michaela has proven to be a true delight, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and efficiency in handling various human resources responsibilities. Her approach to HR tasks is not only systematic but also incredibly effective. Her combination of professionalism, efficiency, and effective communication makes her an invaluable asset to P3.

I have always had a positive experience with every consultant here at P3.

Anon.

What WorkSmarter Can Do For Your Business

Holiday & Absence Management

  • Flexible holiday tracking tailored to your business

  • Request, review, approve or decline leave in seconds

  • Shared holiday calendar gives your whole team visibility

  • Absence tracking with detailed reporting to identify patterns

  • Automatic compliance with UK employment legislation

Document Management & Digital Signing

  • Unlimited secure cloud storage for employee files

  • Employment Document Library with legally compliant templates prepared by HR experts

  • Digital signing built in—no need for separate e-signature software

  • Perfect for offer letters, contracts, policies, and handbooks

  • Fully encrypted with military-grade AES-256 security

Time Tracking & Attendance

  • Simple check in/out via mobile app or QR code

  • Geolocation tracking for remote and mobile workers

  • Project timesheets to track time by client or job

  • Break tracking and shift notes

  • Exports directly to your payroll software

Employee Self-Service

  • Staff view and update their own information

  • Mobile app for iOS and Android

  • Reduces admin burden on managers

  • Improves data accuracy

  • Empowers your team with transparency

Onboarding & Training

  • Automated new starter processes

  • Training records with unlimited document storage

  • Full audit trail of every training session

  • Digital onboarding documents ready for Day 1

Expenses & Mileage Tracking

  • Smart receipt uploads and secure storage

  • Journey planner calculates mileage automatically

  • Custom mileage rates and expense categories

  • Bulk approval system for managers

  • Export ready for finance team

Company Communications

  • Secure announcements visible only to permitted staff

  • See who's read what, and when

  • Messages logged permanently for audit trail

  • Perfect for policy updates and important notices

Employment Law Alerts

  • Free alerts from WorkSmarter's expert team

  • Simple guidance on complex UK legislation

  • Keeps you compliant without legal jargon

Insights & Reporting

  • Pre-built graphs and custom reports

  • Identify absence trends and patterns

  • Support employees more effectively with data-driven decisions

  • Spot warning signs before they become problems

Perfect For Growing Businesses Who Need...

✓ More functionality than basic systems but don't need enterprise complexity
✓ A system their team will actually use without extensive training
✓ Flexibility to add features as they grow
✓ Mobile access for remote and field-based workers
✓ Time tracking integrated with HR records
✓ Digital document signing without separate tools
✓ Local implementation support from CIPD-qualified HR professionals
✓ Transparent pricing without hidden costs
✓ A system that pays for itself by reducing admin time

Why Choose P3 for Your WorkSmarter Implementation

Most software providers leave you to work things out yourself. As your WorkSmarter implementation partner, P3 combines the platform with our 20+ years of HR expertise serving Manchester and Cheshire SMEs.

What this means for you:

  • Proper discovery – We start by understanding your business, not just installing software

  • Configured correctly from day one – Leave types, approval workflows, document templates all set up for your needs

  • Staff training included – We show your team how to use the features that matter to them

  • Ongoing support – Our CIPD-qualified consultants are here when you need guidance

  • HR advice when you need it – Software questions and employment law advice from the same team

Frequently Asked Questions

Most SMEs are fully operational on WorkSmarter within 1-2 weeks. This includes configuration, data migration, and team training.

Yes. We'll work with you to migrate employee records, holiday balances, and other essential data from spreadsheets or your current system.

No. WorkSmarter is cloud-based and requires no IT infrastructure. Your team can access it from any device with an internet connection.

If your needs become more complex, P3 can support you in migrating to HiBob, our enterprise-level HR platform partner. We'll ensure you don't lose data or momentum.

Yes. WorkSmarter uses military-grade AES-256 encryption. Data is stored in UK-based, ISO 27001-certified data centres. The platform is fully GDPR compliant.

Absolutely. The WorkSmarter mobile app is available for iOS and Android, giving your team access to request holidays, view payslips, log time, and more.

That's where P3's unique offering comes in. Unlike software-only providers, our CIPD-qualified consultants are available to provide employment law advice and HR support on a pay-as-you-go or retainer basis.

WorkSmarter pricing is subscription-based. We'll discuss your preferred commitment level during your consultation - P3 offers flexibility to match your needs.

HR Services across Manchester, Altrincham & Cheshire

Based in Altrincham & conveniently located for businesses across Manchester and Cheshire, our HR Consultants are also able to offer our services via video call to businesses across the UK.

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