Zoho People
Core HR done right — attendance, leave, appraisals and self-service.
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What is Zoho People?
Zoho People is a cloud HR system that takes the core of people management — employee records, attendance, leave, timesheets and appraisals — out of spreadsheets and WhatsApp requests and into one organised platform with a self-service app employees actually use. In the UAE it can be configured around local leave rules, Ramadan hours and document-expiry alerts for visas and Emirates IDs.
Why businesses choose Zoho People
- Replace HR spreadsheets and chat requests with one organised system
- Automate leave approvals and attendance instead of chasing them
- Never miss a visa or Emirates ID expiry with document alerts
- Give employees self-service for leave, payslips and documents
The UAE Angle
Configure UAE leave rules (annual, sick, maternity per labor law), Ramadan hours and document expiry alerts for visas and Emirates IDs — a genuinely local HR fit.
Key Features
- Employee database with document management
- Attendance, geo check-in and shift scheduling
- Leave policies with approval workflows
- Appraisals, KRAs and 360° feedback
Zoho People: Pros & Cons
Pros
- Affordable per-employee pricing
- Configurable to UAE leave and document rules
- Good self-service mobile app
- Integrates with Payroll and People Plus
Cons
- No permanent free plan
- Deeper HR (recruiting) needs other Zoho apps
- Initial configuration takes some effort
How UAE businesses use Zoho People
- A UAE SME tracks annual, sick and maternity leave per labour law
- HR gets automatic alerts before employee visas and IDs expire
- Staff request leave and download payslips from a self-service app
Getting started with Zoho People
- 1Start the trial and add employees and departments
- 2Configure UAE leave policies and document types
- 3Roll out the self-service app to your team
Zoho People Pricing
Zoho People pricing: Very low per-employee pricing; free trial. A free trial lets you evaluate it before committing. For current plan details and live pricing, check on Zoho via the button on this page.
Integrates with
Best for
Companies formalizing HR beyond Excel and WhatsApp requests
Our Verdict
For UAE companies formalising HR beyond Excel, Zoho People is a practical, affordable core HR system — and configuring it for local leave rules and document-expiry alerts makes it a genuinely local fit.
— The UAE Info Portal editorial team · Facts reviewed July 2026
Zoho People — FAQs
What is Zoho People?
People is the HR system of record: employee database, attendance and shift tracking, leave management, timesheets, appraisals and HR case management, with a mobile self-service app employees actually use.
Is there a free version of Zoho People?
Zoho People is a paid product (Very low per-employee pricing; free trial), but you can try it free before committing — start the trial from this page.
Who is Zoho People best for?
Companies formalizing HR beyond Excel and WhatsApp requests.
Does Zoho People work well for UAE businesses?
Configure UAE leave rules (annual, sick, maternity per labor law), Ramadan hours and document expiry alerts for visas and Emirates IDs — a genuinely local HR fit.
Does Zoho People integrate with other Zoho apps?
Yes. Like all Zoho products, Zoho People is built to work with the wider Zoho ecosystem — it pairs naturally with Zoho Recruit, Zoho Shifts, Zoho Workerly and others. Many businesses start with one app and expand, or jump straight to the Zoho One bundle.
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