Ask any HR team what they want more of, and the answer is probably time. Time to focus on people, not paperwork. Zoho People get this. It’s one of those tools that actually solves problems and isn’t simply checking boxes. If you’re in HR, whether you’re part of a growing startup or managing chaos in a 500-person company, Zoho People’s got a bunch of features that genuinely help you get your job done.
Here’s a rundown of 10 features we think every HR team should be using in 2025. Not fluff. Just the real stuff that works.
1. Customizable Leave Management
You’d be surprised how many companies still track leave on Excel sheets. Zoho People lets you ditch that. You can set up custom leave types, create policies for different locations or roles, and automate the whole approval process. No back-and-forth, no confusion. Everything’s tracked, logged, and accessible, even on mobile.
2. Shift Scheduling That Doesn’t Make You Want to Cry
Shift planning can get messy fast, especially with hybrid teams or rotating roles. With Zoho People attendance, you can drag-and-drop schedules, assign shifts in bulk, and let employees check their calendars without sending a dozen reminder emails. It’s one of those features that quietly saves hours each week.
3. Real-Time Attendance Syncing
Zoho People supports biometric integration, mobile check-ins, and IP restrictions. Basically, all the things that keep attendance honest. If you’re still updating time entries manually or syncing with outdated systems, you’re wasting time. An authorized Zoho partner can even hook this into payroll so you’re not double-handling data.
4. Onboarding That Actually Feels Professional
Forget the old “email them a PDF and hope for the best” approach. With the Zoho People HR management system, you can automate onboarding tasks like document uploads, welcome emails, training links, even assigning mentors. It gives your new hires a smooth landing and saves HR from chasing signatures and missed forms.
5. Custom Forms for Literally Anything
Need a travel request form? Reimbursement submission? Training feedback? You don’t have to beg IT to build it. Zoho People’s custom forms feature lets you create it yourself in a drag-and-drop style. Easy to use and powerful when paired with workflows.
6. Performance Management That’s More Than an Annual Checkbox
In 2025, performance reviews have to evolve. The Zoho People app helps you build 360-degree reviews, track goals throughout the year, and actually document progress. It grows with people and isn’t simply ticking boxes. With help from a Zoho People partner, you can even customize it to match your organization’s review style.
7. Workflow Automation That Feels Like Magic
If you’re doing the same HR task more than twice a week, automate it. From birthday reminders to approval routing, Zoho HRMS’s workflows let you trigger actions based on rules you set. It’s like having an extra pair of hands… minus the coffee breaks.
8. Employee Self-Service That Reduces HR Interruptions
This one’s a lifesaver. Employees can apply for leave, download payslips, update their info, view policies, and more without bugging HR through the Zoho HR management system. It’s cleaner for everyone. And once your team gets used to it, you’ll wonder how you managed without it.
9. Centralized Document Management
Store resumes, offer letters, ID proofs, and anything, really, in a secure cloud system. Role-based access ensures only the right people see the right files, thanks to Zoho HRMS. No more digging through old email threads or asking someone to “resend that one doc.”
10. Analytics and Reports That Actually Help You Make Decisions
Zoho People gives you visual reports and dashboards on attrition, leave trends, average hours, you name it. Great for board meetings. Better for catching red flags before they become problems. A best Zoho implementation partner like Codelattice can even help you build custom dashboards tied to your KPIs.
There’s no shortage of HR tools out there. But if you’re already on Zoho People or thinking about it, use it well. This is a system built to actually help.
Need help unlocking all these features? Want someone who’s been through dozens of HR implementations and knows the shortcuts, the hidden settings, and the real workarounds? Call Codelattice. We’re a Zoho authorized partner and a Zoho People partner with years of hands-on experience setting up systems that work perfectly.
Reach us at zoho@codelattice.com or give us a call at +91 9620615727. Let’s get your HR running smoother than ever.
