Workforce management software

People First helps you get the right people, in the right place, at the right time. Create optimized schedules that can suit any organization without errors or compliance issues.  

Engagement rises, everyone gets treated fairly, and you can focus on getting the job done, not on who’s going to be there to do it.

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Trusted by 1,400+ global organizations
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The salvation army
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Dankse
Mind, for better mental health
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Queen's University Belfast
Trailfinders, the travel experts.
Oldham college
Oaklands college
Shrewsbury college
Reaseheath college
University of Huddersfield, inspiring global professionals.
Joe Browns
UK Export Finance
Amtico flooring
Young epilepsy
Admiral
askham bryan college.
Keele university
University of exeter.
Rugby school
Watford borough council
Vantec
Perenco
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Real-time visibility for smarter workforce planning

Managing a workforce across shifts, locations, and changing demand is challenging without the right tools. Manual scheduling, last-minute changes and disconnected time tracking can lead to payroll inaccuracies and operational issues.

People First brings scheduling, time and attendance, and absence into one connected view. With real-time workforce visibility and mobile self‑service, organizations can respond faster to fluctuations in demand, control labor costs, and give employees more flexibility whilst optimizing productivity.

Empower and optimize your workforce

Precision tracking

Time is money. People First ensures every second is accounted for with pinpoint accuracy. No clunky punch clocks or misplaced timesheets. Track employee hours, boost shift productivity, and manage breaks in a few simple clicks, making sure your time is always well spent.

Reduce manual workarounds and errors

Automate repetitive processes by letting People First handle complex time rules and apply them automatically at source, so overtime, shift allowances, public holidays and call-outs are calculated correctly before payroll sees them. Fewer manual processes and calculations mean fewer errors.

Optimize your shifts

Perfect the formula of roster planning with People First’s easy-to-use rostering system. Ensure every shift is covered by the right person, at the right time. Whether you want to plan months in advance or make last-minute adjustments, People First means you can rectify and optimize shifts without the disruption.

“It’s going to be a great engagement tool to allow our members to connect with each other, share information and ask questions. Having a virtual platform to connect these together is crucial to SHRM Atlanta.”

Jason Cline
CEO

“With MHR you get a reliable product with great people working within the business.”

Kerry Chambers
Head of Payroll

“People First is essential for keeping everyone up to date with what is going on in the company. We've noticed an increase in employee engagement.”

Susie Wilson
Head of HR and Risk

Modern workforce management

Time and attendance tracking

Seamlessly automate a range of calculations, reducing workloads for your HR and payroll teams. 

Intelligent workforce scheduling

Creating schedules manually is time-consuming and can lead to understaffing, overspending, or skills gaps. People First helps managers build smarter schedules based on skills, availability, and demand, improving workforce coverage, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Labor cost control and visibility

Many organizations struggle to understand where labor costs are increasing or how overtime impacts budgets. People First provides real-time workforce and labor cost insights, helping leaders control spend, reduce unnecessary overtime, and make more strategic decisions.

Mobile workforce experience

Employees increasingly expect mobile access to schedules, shifts, time tracking, and HR information. People First delivers a modern mobile experience that improves employee engagement, flexibility, and communication while reducing administrative queries.

Compliance and workforce policy management

Keeping up with workforce regulations, working time policies, and scheduling rules can create operational risk. People First helps automate workforce compliance processes and policy enforcement, reducing errors, improving consistency, and lowering compliance risk.

Seamless integration with your existing tech stack

ADP
Asure
dayforce
SAP
Deputy
Docebo
Docusign
Dynamics 365
Expensive
Greenhouse
Gusto
hubspot
icimi
indeed
linkedin
oracle netsuite
peoplesoft
oracle
paycor
paylocity
power
Salesforce
SAP
slack
teams
textkernel
UKG
workday
zoom
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Workforce management powered by AI

With People First, AI is embedded directly into workforce planning. Intelligent forecasting, predictive absence insights, and skills‑based planning help organizations anticipate demand, respond faster to change, and make more informed workforce decisions. As requirements evolve, AI capabilities continue to develop alongside the platform, helping future‑proof your investment without adding complexity.

Why choose MHR?

40+ years of HR expertise

People First is built on decades of experience supporting real HR teams. Our platform reflects a deep understanding of people management, compliance and workforce challenges, shaped by over 40 years of working alongside organizations of all sizes.

1,400+ organizations trust us

From growing businesses to complex organizations, we support more than 1,400 organizations with their HR, payroll and people management needs. Our software is designed to integrate smoothly into existing systems and scale as requirements evolve.

98% customer retention

Our customers stay with us because we support them long term. With dedicated, US‑based human support, you work with specialists who understand your organization and help you get lasting value from the platform.

FAQs

Can People First support complex workforce scheduling needs?

Yes. Our workforce management platform supports intelligent scheduling based on skills, availability, demand, and policy rules. This helps managers create fair, compliant schedules while ensuring the right coverage across teams, locations, and shifts.

How does workforce management software help control labor costs and overtime?

By providing real-time insight into hours worked, schedules, and overtime, workforce management software helps organizations identify cost drivers early. This makes it easier to reduce unnecessary overtime, manage labor budgets, and plan resources more effectively.

How does workforce management software integrate with HR and payroll systems?

Workforce management works best when connected to HR and payroll. People First links time, attendance, absence, and scheduling data directly to employee records and payroll, reducing duplicate data entry, improving accuracy, and streamlining end-to-end workflows.

What insights does People First provide for workforce planning and decision making?

People First brings workforce data together into clear dashboards and reports. This helps leaders understand staffing trends, labor costs, absence patterns, and operational performance, supporting more informed workforce planning and strategic decisions.

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