Octopus, a U.K.-based company that provides human resource technology solutions to its clients that range from CEOs to employees, is now utilizing software-as-a-service technology and delivery model to offer a compelling new suite of HR software solutions.

In its expanded form, the Octopus HR software now includes HR, Recruitment, Performance, Time, Expenses, and Payroll.

Octopus is a great believer in the power of SaaS (News - Alert), according to company officials. The company believes that the SaaS model really helps to redefine the provider-to-customer relationship and ensures that the highest levels of customer service are delivered and maintained at all times. The SaaS model essentially means that the customer can stop using and paying for the software and service provided either at any time or at contractually-agreed break points.

The company outlines several points that make Octopus HR SaaS model a better solution than on-premise solutions for the HR departments.

Since the Octopus system uses the existing Internet connections, no additional hardware, software or infrastructure are needed and because it uses the web-based interface that people are familiar with, minimal training is needed.

With Octopus HR SaaS model, company’s HR system is automatically updated by Octopus without ever interrupting its service to the company. It also ensures that all customers are on the same 'version' as each other, allowing support and training to be much easier and therefore faster and cheaper.

Moreover, Octopus HR SaaS model makes an affordable solution with the monthly Octopus subscription including all hosting costs, maintenance, support and all your regular upgrades, adding new features and functionality.

The HR solutions are available 24/7 on any device capable of running a standard browser this includes even mobile devices, so, for example, holidays can be requested by employees from work or home, on their PC or mobile device and likewise checked and approved by managers.

Recruitment is another area where this model comes to real help. Octopus Recruit enables its clients to automatically publish new vacancies on the web allowing applicants to apply and upload their CV details, with their information then being instantly available for managers to review and take action on.