Why Cloud HR Software?

Always up to date

Thanks to automatic updates, the cloud-based HR system is always up to date - without any manual effort or additional costs.

Maximum security

Benefit from the highest security standards - encrypted data access, regular backups and hosting in ISO 27001-certified data centers.

Scalable as required

Whether you are expanding your location, connecting international teams or integrating new modules: the software grows with your company.

Access from any location

Whether decentralized teams or modern working models - authorized users have access to important HR data at all times.

Cloud HR Software - Our Solution at a Glance

Efficient processes start with powerful software that adapts to a company's requirements. Our cloud-based HR software is designed to do just that. Whether enterprise customers or SMEs, digitalization of the entire HR infrastructure or use of individual functions: GFOS.Workforce Management offers the necessary flexibility with various modules.

The time tracking functions in a nutshell:

Digital time tracking
GFOS App for time tracking and self-services
HR dashboard for evaluations and analyses
Connection of electronic certificate of incapacity for work and compensation for loss of earnings

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Mapping of different GFOS time recording interfaces on various devices

The functions in the area of employee scheduling in a nutshell:

Digital employee scheduling according to qualifications and availability
Forecasting for data-based demand analysis
Automatically generated planning suggestions
Planning book & digital service exchange
GFOS App for self services and access to schedules

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Screenshot overview of forecast personnel deployment planning in GFOS Software

Advantages of the SaaS Model

With cloud-based HR systems, companies are relying on a future-proof form of provision that relieves the burden on their own IT department, reduces the necessary investments and simplifies the use of the software in the long term.

Simple provision

No local installations required in the company

Fast implementation

Fast activation of new users, complete locations or modules

Plannable costs

Transparent, needs-based subscription model with no hidden costs

Continuous development

Automatic updates for new features and security-relevant functions

Relief for internal IT

GFOS takes care of hosting, maintenance and updates as a SaaS provider

Simple scalability

Flexible booking of new employees and modules possible at any time

SaaS solutions therefore offer significant advantages over on-premise models in terms of flexibility, speed and use of resources. The SaaS model is therefore the future-proof choice for growing and agile companies.

Graphical representation of a comparison of SaaS and on-premise solutions

We have summarized more about the SaaS vs. on-premise comparison on our blog.

Read blog post here

Who is Cloud HR Software Suitable for?

Thanks to their flexible license models, SaaS solutions are aimed at enterprise customers as well as small and medium-sized companies with growing needs that want to efficiently manage, scale and future-proof their HR processes. GFOS offers the necessary flexibility, industry-independent functional depth and security in the certified GFOS knownCloud.

HR cloud software is particularly suitable for companies that

focus on scalability - without additional investment in hardware and infrastructure
expect growth and short implementation times
want to benefit from predictable costs in a subscription model
manage multiple locations and mobile teams - who require location-independent access to HR systems
relieve their IT and HR managers and want to create more time for strategic tasks

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How Secure are Cloud-based HR Systems?

Cloud security and data security are top priorities in today's world. Especially when dealing with sensitive employee data, the use of certified and secure HR software is essential. With GFOS as a Saas solution, companies benefit from absolute information security, GDPR-compliant, high-performance software and regular updates.

The benefits at a glance:

ISO 27001-certified
100% GDPR-compliant
GFOS knownCloud – hosting in Germany
encrypted data transmission
role-based access control

More about cyber security at GFOS

FAQ

How secure is personal data?

Thanks to the central storage and the comprehensive authorization system, all personal data is comprehensively secured in multiple ways. When using the cloud-based HR software, you benefit from secure storage in the GFOS knownCloud in data centers with German server locations. Our experts from the GFOS Cloud & IT Infrastructures department will be happy to help you choose a secure and suitable system landscape during an individual IT infrastructure consulting.

Which industries benefit from workforce management?

The individual workforce management solutions can be used across all industries. You decide what specific requirements your company and your industry have. Then select the appropriate modules of our software to master these challenges.

Oct 30, 2023

ISO 27001 certification

As a provider of digital security solutions and software for processing company and personal data, the topic of information and data protection is a top priority for GFOS mbH.

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Feb 3, 2025

Software as a Service