Compare Lightning Bolt и Officient

Benefits:

Initially we started with Excel and tried another scheduling software and finally ended up with Lightning Bolt - glad we did, it has created the be... Read more

Initially we started with Excel and tried another scheduling software and finally ended up with Lightning Bolt - glad we did, it has created the best schedule for us. The consultants at Lighting Bolt are great - training was straight forward and the software is easy to use. I'm assuming it is something with the algorithm but the software handles itself and fills any gaps in the schedule.

Drawbacks:

Initial pricing seemed a bit out of our range - it's been worth it. Training takes a few weeks which I would like to be faster to start using asap.

Summary:

Best scheduling we've ever had.

Benefits:

Multiple request options and customizable

Drawbacks:

Excessive lag time

Summary:

We use this for a large physician group of 60, staffing 3 locations. The program initially seemed to do the job fairly well, but still required a ... Read more

We use this for a large physician group of 60, staffing 3 locations. The program initially seemed to do the job fairly well, but still required a lot of manual scheduling input on the part of the scheduler. Now, the system seems to be overwhelmed (I assume the servers can't keep up with the volume), and every time you input a single day request, there is up to a 45 second wait before the request goes through. In the interim, you can't make any other requests. It easily takes 30 minutes for a provider to enter their requests for a one month schedule.

Benefits:

Schedule automatically populates my calendar on my iPhone. After my initial review, the company seemed to make improvements in the speed of their... Read more

Schedule automatically populates my calendar on my iPhone. After my initial review, the company seemed to make improvements in the speed of their servers, so it does not take as long to input shift requests.

Drawbacks:

Even with a wide computer monitor, it is not possible to view all of the days of the month on one screen without scrolling from side to side. The ... Read more

Even with a wide computer monitor, it is not possible to view all of the days of the month on one screen without scrolling from side to side. The iPhone app is usable, but requires looking through too many potential shifts just to determine who is working on any given day.

Summary:

Benefits:

The integrated approach, all employee information in one place, even the document signing is included. The onboarding of new employees goes smooth ... Read more

The integrated approach, all employee information in one place, even the document signing is included. The onboarding of new employees goes smooth and faster. Also the evolution of the solution is great, new features are becoming available, sometimes at the request of customers.

Drawbacks:

The integration with our social wage calculation office can still improve, creation of new employees must be done manualy and car assignments must ... Read more

The integration with our social wage calculation office can still improve, creation of new employees must be done manualy and car assignments must be kept on two places. But these or less important compared with the other benefits we get.

Summary:

Benefits:

This was a missing piece in our company and immediately showed its value after implementing it. It has an intuitive user experience, it takes care ... Read more

This was a missing piece in our company and immediately showed its value after implementing it. It has an intuitive user experience, it takes care of a professional relationship between our company and its employees, it allows us to get management overviews on certain high-level information and we can zoom in to details.

Drawbacks:

Not much, we were early adopters, so it wasn't as feature rich as it is now back then. Nevertheless the core elements were there and we were able t... Read more

Not much, we were early adopters, so it wasn't as feature rich as it is now back then. Nevertheless the core elements were there and we were able to have our input on the roadmap of the product.

Summary:

Benefits:

Ease of use & user interface Possibility to create custom fields to enhance master data. Connection with payrolling company Close connection with ... Read more

Ease of use & user interface Possibility to create custom fields to enhance master data. Connection with payrolling company Close connection with owners and developers to discuss new features.

Drawbacks:

Pretty basic in certain modules. Needs to be enhanced and extended.

Summary:

One version of the truth for HR data. All in the cloud so eliminating Excel sheets and server directories.

Benefits:

Super userfriendly software with a lot of useful features and awesome support!

Drawbacks:

Even though they try, it's not always possible to have a custom-made platform which suits your company perfectly, but they try to service every cli... Read more

Even though they try, it's not always possible to have a custom-made platform which suits your company perfectly, but they try to service every client as best as they can!

Summary:

Thanks to Officient we don't need to use different folders for every employee anymore or countless spreadsheets that held HR-information. We now ha... Read more

Thanks to Officient we don't need to use different folders for every employee anymore or countless spreadsheets that held HR-information. We now have one very user-friendly and clear overview of all our HR-data and a usefull way of getting insights in our HR data as well as making up contracts or documents that our employees need to sign. Whenever you have questions you receive an answer within 5 tot 10 minutes from the always-present support team. I love working with them and I love using their tool! It makes my job a lot nicer.