May 7, 2024

Updated December 17, 2024

Industry Analysts Weigh In

When vetting payroll and HCM solutions to support your business, it’s in your best interest to seek out third-party validation. Customer review sites and industry analyst reports like those published by Sapient Insights, NelsonHall, iSG, and Nucleus Research provide an unbiased assessment of providers to help with the selection process. 

isolved, our HCM technology partner, is regularly recognized by independent firms evaluating the HCM space. Here are just a few of the significant accolades our platform has recently received.

Leader in Payroll

Providing accurate and timely payroll isn’t only required by law, it’s also critical to employee retention. A payroll solution that is intuitive and reliable is essential to maintaining an engaged and productive workforce.  

Analyst group NelsonHall gives insight into the capability of vendor software and services, identifying vendors that excel across a wide spectrum of criteria. isolved was acknowledged as a Leader and second overall in its Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool (NEAT) evaluation of payroll providers.

Leader in Core HR and Talent Management

iSG, a leading global technology research and advisory firm, recently released its Provider Lens evaluation for HCM. In its report, isolved was named a Leader in Core HR plus Talent Management for the small to mid-market.

Here are a few of their takeaways about isolved: Continuous customer listening as part of product innovation, differentiated industry focus spanning many verticals, and advanced analytics.

#1 in Adoption

Sapient Insights’ Annual HR Systems Survey includes input from verified customers who utilize HR software. Its 27th edition found that isolved is the top single solution in SMB payroll adoption, for the third year in a row.

isolved was recognized among the top five providers for user experience in nine distinct product categories, tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, mid-market organizations find isolved highly scalable, with top satisfaction ratings in payroll, benefits, onboarding, and time.

The takeaway: Customers and vendors alike, from small businesses to mid-market enterprises, consistently rank isolved as their top choice.

Applauded for Value

Within its Nucleus Research’s 2023 HCM Value Matrix, isolved was recognized as a Facilitator for its ability to enable businesses to implement the features that they need when they need it, avoiding the cost and complexity of capabilities that do not fit their current requirements.

Finally, isolved made its debut in the Forrester Wave in 2023. In its 28-criterion evaluation of HCM providers, Forrester identified the 11 providers that matter most, evaluating them as Leaders, Strong Performers, Contenders, and Challengers. In it, isolved was named a Strong Performer for HCM.


These accolades mean that when you choose Counter Point as your payroll and HCM partner, you gain access to top-notch support and an award-winning, industry analyst-recognized HCM platform. Schedule a call with us to discover what the buzz is about!

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