SumTotal vs Out'n About! For Outlook Comparison

87% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

SumTotal

Workforce Management Software

3.7 41 user ratings

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81% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Out'n About! For Outlook

Workforce Management Software

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Overview

Description

SumTotal Workforce Management ensures that the organization deploys the right number of people at the ideal time and place, balancing the equation of cost-effectiveness and efficiency. With its reliable and flexible system, accessing critical time and payroll data insights becomes a seamless experience, available 24/7. Risk and compliance management is streamlined with automated features that handle pay, work schedules, absences, leave, and union rules effortlessly. The platform empowers the modern workforce by offering self-service capabilities, reflecting the convenience employees expect as consumers. SumTotal's camera-enabled and biometric Impulse Data Collection Devices offer unparalleled functionality, creating a rich user experience. Employees can easily record their time, check accruals, request absences, and view their schedules all in one place. By simplifying complex tasks, SumTotal Workforce Management stands as a supportive partner, enabling users to focus on what truly matters—growing their business while ensuring efficiency and compliance. Read more

Out’n About! for Outlook revolutionizes the way organizations manage attendance and availability with its innovative replacement for traditional magnetic in/out status boards. Seamlessly compatible with Google G Suite and Office 365, this addin integrates directly into Outlook, offering a unified management interface. The handy Department Panel enables rapid department selection and offers a powerful filter dialog for refined user searches. Employees can clearly communicate their return times and availability, enhancing workplace efficiency and communication. With mobile and remote management capabilities, users can update their status effortlessly via email—Out’n About! handles the rest! The presence sensing feature ensures that users are reminded to check in when they return to the office, preventing any status mishaps. The Mobile Reminder feature takes convenience a step further by forwarding Outlook Reminders and Check IN Alerts to the phone, pager, or email, keeping informed in minutes. By automatically adjusting the status based on defined settings, Out’n About! simplifies the complexities of managing presence, allowing users to focus on productivity and collaboration instead. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Not Available
Offers Custom plan.

Free Trial Available
Starts at $159.0.

SW Score & Breakdown

87% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

99%
Reviews

71%
Momentum

61%
Popularity

63%

81% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

91%
Reviews

60%
Momentum

60%
Popularity

60%

Features

Total Features	19 Features	14 Features
Common Features for All	Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role Analytics (Workforce) Helps you track and analyse the performance of the workforce Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Billing and Invoicing This feature helps in issuing and handling the invoice and bills. Compliance Management Helps in making an assessment of risks, ensures policy comprehension and that policies/procedures are being followed Employee Dashboard Central interface for employees to view tasks, schedules, and performance metrics. Leave Management Track and approve employee leave requests systematically Location-based Scheduling Helps to assign shifts based on geographic location preferences or requirements. Mobile App Helps your team to stay top on the business everywhere Multi-branch / Location Management Helps to oversee operations across multiple sites or geographical locations. Process Automation Reduce manual tasks through automated systems and workflows Regulations Enforcement Allows to implement and monitor adherence to specific industry or legal standards Reporting (Analytics) Provides insightful reports and important business metrics to track and measure the outcomes and progress. Shift Scheduling Efficiently allocate and manage employee work shifts to optimize productivity and operational effectiveness Staff Notification Alerts the employee via email, text, and push notifications upon any new events or changes. Time & Attendance Management Helps keeping track of the employee hours to enable recording their worktime Workflow Management Helps in managing and ensuring smooth flow of the tasks assigned to a team or organization + 14 More - Show Less	Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role Analytics (Workforce) Helps you track and analyse the performance of the workforce Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Billing and Invoicing This feature helps in issuing and handling the invoice and bills. Compliance Management Helps in making an assessment of risks, ensures policy comprehension and that policies/procedures are being followed Employee Dashboard Central interface for employees to view tasks, schedules, and performance metrics. Leave Management Track and approve employee leave requests systematically Location-based Scheduling Helps to assign shifts based on geographic location preferences or requirements. Mobile App Helps your team to stay top on the business everywhere Multi-branch / Location Management Helps to oversee operations across multiple sites or geographical locations. Process Automation Reduce manual tasks through automated systems and workflows Regulations Enforcement Allows to implement and monitor adherence to specific industry or legal standards Reporting (Analytics) Provides insightful reports and important business metrics to track and measure the outcomes and progress. Shift Scheduling Efficiently allocate and manage employee work shifts to optimize productivity and operational effectiveness Staff Notification Alerts the employee via email, text, and push notifications upon any new events or changes. Time & Attendance Management Helps keeping track of the employee hours to enable recording their worktime Workflow Management Helps in managing and ensuring smooth flow of the tasks assigned to a team or organization + 10 More - Show Less
Unique Features	Performance Scorecards Assists in systematically evaluating and displaying employee performance metrics Workforce Forecasting Automatically predict future workforce needs based on historical data and proactively plan for shortcomings. It illustrates the staffing plan for a specific time period to effectively address both understaffing and overstaffing concerns.	Performance Scorecards Assists in systematically evaluating and displaying employee performance metrics Workforce Forecasting Automatically predict future workforce needs based on historical data and proactively plan for shortcomings. It illustrates the staffing plan for a specific time period to effectively address both understaffing and overstaffing concerns.

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	3.7/5 41 user ratings	Not Available
Rating Distribution	Excellent 26.8% Very Good 34.1% Average 22% Poor 12.2% Terrible 4.9%	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $159.0.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	SumTotal Workforce Management Custom	Out'n About! For Outlook $349.00 $349.00 One-Time Payment Out'n About! for Windows $159.00 $159.00 One-Time Payment
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