Kaonavi
Japan's #1 talent management SaaS. Centralizes employee databases with photos, performance reviews, 1-on-1s, skill management and org charts in one place.
While SmartHR handles labor administration, Kaonavi specializes in talent visibility. Managing reviews and 1-on-1 history in Excel hits a wall at 20+ employees, making system migration essential. We adopted it at 30 people and saw significant reduction in manager evaluation burden.
Can it be used alongside SmartHR?
Yes, API/CSV sync is standard. SmartHR handles payroll/labor admin while Kaonavi manages strategic HR like reviews and placement.
Is there a minimum user count?
No official minimum, but 30+ employees recommended for ROI. Smaller teams (10-20) are more cost-effective in Excel.
Does it support English UI?
Primarily Japanese; English is limited. Verify with vendor if you have significant overseas headcount.
Are evaluation templates pre-built?
Basic templates provided but fully customizable to match your evaluation philosophy. Most customers adapt them within 2-4 weeks.