Calamari HR Software Reviews

“Useful tool

Pros

The approval flow and Google Calendar integration simplify information sharing with faculty/staff.

Cons

Its occasionally challenging to configure correctly and lacks intuitive setup.

“Thanks for your job But can help us more

Pros

Its easy to learn and offers quick adaptation to different projects throughout the day.

Cons

I cannot automatically adjust the clock to the nearest quarter of an hour when an employee arrives late in the morning or at the end of the day. For example 803 should be automatically shifted to 815 or 1738 to 1730.

“Seen from the admin's perspective

Pros

Starting time tracking is straightforward and the customizable absence types are beneficial.

Cons

The reports generated by Calamari dont meet my expectations. Task descriptions are not visible without generating different types of reports. Additionally the total working hours calculated sometimes appear inaccurate.

“excellent for tracking and reminders

Pros

The time-off tracking is very easy so I can quickly see who's out and check my remaining vacation days. Those automated reminder emails are a lifesaver for staying on top of responses to my team.

Cons

The Apply and Calendar pages are way too similar and honestly should just be merged into one. I constantly mix them up and try doing things on the wrong page. Also, the Board section feels redundant since we already have those same tabs on the left sidebar.

“Leave Tracking Platform That Checks All of the Boxes

Pros

Calamari is an outstanding leave tracking tool that has received nothing but positive feedback from our company. Its approval flow and Slack integration have significantly streamlined our processes. The customer service team is responsive and helpful always willing to assist with any needs. Their recent implementation of a new solution based on our feedback demonstrates their commitment to improvement.

Cons

The .csv importer can be a bit temperamental. Rarely am I able to complete an upload task without needing support from the Calamari team. However they are immediately responsive and assist me in troubleshooting the error. Resolving this would reduce my reliance on their customer support team but its a minor inconvenience.

“Calamari is a very nice and helpful App.

Pros

I appreciate the apps accuracy and its contribution to our attendance control.

Cons

While the app is generally good I require more assistance in generating useful reports that have been elusive so far.

“Perfect and easy to use tool

Pros

Calamari is incredibly user-friendly even for employees unfamiliar with similar tools. Its integration is seamless and the support team is attentive to users needs. The app itself is intuitive and easy to navigate.

Cons

I dont see any cons. Ive been using Calamari for 4 years which is why I chose it again for my current company.

“The best vacation management tool

Pros

Implementing Calamari is extremely easy with excellent support from their team. Employees are satisfied with its ease of use making it a cost-effective and intuitive tool.

Cons

I dont see any drawbacks to this tool.

“Highly recommend Calamari

Pros

Integration with Slack and Google Calendar greatly influenced our decision to choose Calamari for leave management. Its convenient for staff to receive notifications and manage PTO requests through Slack. The automatic updates to Google Calendar add to the convenience.

Cons

It would be convenient to sync the calendar to display hire date anniversaries. Currently we maintain two separate calendars which is a bit inconvenient.

“Great Software

Pros

Comprehensive features responsive team and excellent support.

Cons

Once we set up the account and migrated our data its been smooth sailing ever since.

“Simple tool for leave managing of employees!

Pros

The employee calendar and Google Calendar integration work well.

Cons

The settings section could be streamlined especially employee management.

“Makes all the paperwork obsolete :)

Pros

Seamless integration with Slack and Google.

Cons

I dont notice anything amiss. Perhaps simplifying user groups or management could enhance the experience.

“Title

Pros

The systems ease adaptability setup assistance and affordability are commendable. Real-time email notifications ensure timely updates without constant monitoring.

Cons

Theres a delay in updating a shared calendar in Outlook requiring manual re-adding each time.

“Leave Management

Pros

Accessibility and exceptional customer service.

Cons

Establishing rules such as contract types feels a bit complex for me but the support team is exceptional so its manageable.

“Decent value for money timekeeping app

Pros

Affordable monthly subscription and user-friendly interface.

Cons

The interface feels bland and unhelpful lacking features like auto clock-in/clock-out.

“Calamari perfect for SME

Pros

The setup simplicity prompt support and potential integrations.

Cons

The system lacks automatic overtime management and the workaround is manual which isnt entirely sufficient.

“Our favourite HR tool!

Pros

Calamari has been immensely helpful in tracking employees time off. Its hard to imagine managing without it. The system is user-friendly for both employees and employers. The wide range of editing options along with integrations with Google and Slack enhances our HR management especially for our dynamic startup environment.

Cons

Were completely satisfied with the software as it is.

“Good product / nice price

Pros

Simple to use and easy to teach the team.

Cons

Configuring worker terms isnt as straightforward and intuitive as expected. Sometimes you have to explore through clicks to figure it out.

“Easy to use software for HR

Pros

The integration with Slack and Google Workspace makes Calamari highly accessible. It requires minimal onboarding for both employees and admins.

Cons

There isnt anything specific that I dislike about this product.

“Great tracker but tricky uploader

Pros

It is an excellent solution for tracking employee leave. Over the two-plus years my company has relied on it I keep hearing nothing but positive comments from both staff and managers. The approval workflows combined with the tight Slack integration have cut down the time it takes to approve requests by a large margin. The calendar view and the notification system also do a great job of keeping everyone who needs to know aware of who's available. Setting up complex accrual rules is easy and whenever we've hit a snag the Calamari support team is quick to step in and help. In my view it's a top-notch platform that does exactly what we need. Not long ago I suggested adding archived employees to the reporting tool so we could export historical time-off trends. They took that input seriously and rolled out a new feature that just went live. I really appreciate that they listened and built this capability.

Cons

The .csv importer is a bit temperamental. I rarely can finish an upload without needing help from Calamari's team. The good part is they respond right away and walk me through fixing the issue. If they could smooth this process it would let me depend less on support though overall it's just a small irritation. That said their responsiveness makes the effort manageable.