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At a glance
- Users
- 100,000+
- Based
- Bridgend, Wales, UK
- Company
- Codel Software Ltd
- Hosting
- UK-hosted, GDPR compliant
- Security
- ISO 27001, ISO 9001, Cyber Essentials
- Buying
- Standalone absence module or full HR suite
Company descriptions
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Short description
Activ People HR is UK-built, cloud-based HR software from Codel Software, used to manage absence, leave, employee records, training and employee performance.
Long description
Activ People HR is a modular, cloud-based HR platform built in Bridgend, Wales, for UK organisations. More than 100,000 users across education, healthcare, charities, manufacturing and professional services use it to manage absence, annual leave, employee records, performance, training and onboarding. Its absence management module, available on its own or as part of the full system, automates Bradford Factor scoring, trigger points, day-one Statutory Sick Pay and return-to-work forms. The platform is UK-hosted, ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified, available in ten different languages including English and Welsh, and supplied by Codel Software Ltd.
Product focus
What makes our absence management different
Activ People HR helps UK organisations reduce absence and stay compliant with UK sickness rules.
Explore absence management software- Automatic Bradford Factor scores and configurable trigger points
- Day-one SSP calculations under the April 2026 rules
- Return-to-work forms and manager alerts
- Automatic handling of shift, part-time and term-time patterns
- Mobile sickness reporting and leave requests
- Available as a standalone module alongside your existing HR system
Trust and proof
- ISO 27001Information security
- ISO 9001Quality management
- Cyber EssentialsCyber security
- G-CloudUK Government supplier
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Our team can comment on leave, absence and HR technology both for the UK and for an international workforce, usually within one working day.
- Day-one SSP and the Employment Rights Act 2025
- Absence trends in education, healthcare and charities
- Using the Bradford Factor fairly
- Winter absence and wellbeing
- Choosing HR software as an SME
Spokespeople
HR Software, Leave and Absence Management
Name : Sian Porter-Williams
Role : Business Development Manager
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Product fact sheet
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