Breathe is an HR software company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The platform serves over 15,000 small and medium-sized businesses in the UK and Ireland with simple, affordable people management tools.

The platform offers Employee Database, Leave Management, Document Storage, Expense Management, Performance Reviews, Recruitment, Reporting, and Integrations. Breathe is designed to be simple enough that SMBs without dedicated HR can use it effectively.

Breathe focuses on solving the core HR challenges faced by small businesses: managing employee information, tracking and approving leave, storing documents securely, and ensuring compliance with UK employment regulations.

The leave management system is comprehensive, handling various leave types (annual, sick, maternity, etc.), approval workflows, visibility into team availability, and Bradford Factor calculations for absence management.

Document storage keeps all employee documents secure and organized, with electronic signature capability and automated reminders for expiring documents like certifications and visas.

Performance management includes objectives, reviews, and feedback tools suitable for SMBs that want to develop their people without complex enterprise processes.

Breathe integrates with UK-specific tools including payroll providers (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks), SSO providers, and Slack. The platform complies with UK GDPR and data protection regulations.

Pricing is straightforward and affordable, starting at £12 per month for Core plan (up to 10 employees), scaling with employee count and feature requirements.