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PPC Creative

See how MHR’s People First has helped support the HR team at one of the largest creative production agencies outside North America.

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Challenges

Connor, Senior HR Manager and Dakota, HR and Payroll Administrator were a team of two handling a huge number of manual processes. With over 100 employees to manage spread across London and Los Angeles, there was a high risk of double entry.  

Solutions

With the software implemented, other employees were quick to buy into the system thanks to the accessible, mobile-ready app. As a result, the team has transformed how they handle human resources. 

Connor noted that the employee self-service features of People First have been a huge benefit to the team. It’s now a lot easier for employees to handle a lot of their day-to-day HR requests themselves without needing himself or Dakota to step in, leaving them more time to focus on broader strategies and targets. 

Benefits

  • Smooth implementation of the system within the four-month deadline enabled the team to feel the benefits quickly 
  • Quick buy-in from the wider business thanks to an accessible design 
  • Reduced risk of double data entry and other errors 
  • Reduced reliance on manual processes  

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