Brian Westfall is an associate principal analyst at Software Advice, covering human resources, with a focus on recruiting, talent management, and employee engagement. Over the past decade, Brian’s research on the intersection of talent and technology has been featured in Bloomberg, Fortune, SHRM, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal.
Brian’s research and analysis is informed by more than 250,000 authentic user reviews on Software Advice and over 20,000 interactions between Software Advice software advisors and HR software buyers. Brian also regularly analyzes market sentiment by conducting surveys of HR leaders and practitioners so he can provide the most up-to-date and helpful information to small and midsize businesses purchasing software or services.
HRIS vs. HRMS vs. HCM: What’s the Difference?
Nov 1, 2024
Anyone who enters the world of HR software gets immediately thrown into a messy bowl of alphabet soup. What is this HRIS thing that keeps showing up on vendor websites? Is that the same as an HRMS? What about an HCM system; what does that do? If you’ve never researched HR software suites before, these ...
How To Do Payroll for Your Small Business in 7 Steps
Sep 2, 2022
We’ll walk you through every step for how to do payroll for your small business.
Payroll Security: How To Prevent 5 Types of Payroll Fraud
Aug 18, 2022
Payroll fraud can mean huge losses for your business. Learn how to identify, prevent, and correct five of the most common types of payroll fraud to protect your business.
Remote Work Has Been a Win for DEI—But There's A Catch
Jul 6, 2022
With help from a recent Software Advice survey, learn why remote work promotes more DEI in the workplace, but at the cost of workers hiding their authentic selves.
The Survival Guide to HR for Small Businesses
Apr 27, 2022
If you’re a small business owner struggling to stay on top of HR needs, this survival guide to HR for small businesses is for you.
A Legitimately Helpful Guide to Employee Engagement Software in 2022
Mar 17, 2022
All of your questions about Employee Engagement software answered in one place.
A Legitimately Helpful Guide to LMS Software in 2022
Jan 11, 2022
All of your questions about Learning Management software answered in one place.
How Workers Want Employers To Address Social Justice Issues
Sep 29, 2021
Software Advice surveyed employees to learn how their business has responded to social issues in the U.S. so far and what they wish they would do moving forward.
5 Predictions for the Future of Human Resources
Apr 19, 2021
From blended work environments to people analytics, there’s a lot to prepare for in the future of work. Get a head start by reading our predictions for the future of HR.
Paylocity vs. ADP : Which is right for your business?
Mar 6, 2021
Paylocity or ADP, which is right for your business? You need the right fit for your needs, goals and budget. This guide will help you compare the two and breakdown the pros and cons of each. Download the guide now! About Software Advice: Software Advice guides you through the software-buying process. Through one-on-one conversation and ...