A SMARTER WAY TO MANAGE SUCCESSION

Affordable, intuitive succession and talent reviews customized to your company

The majority of HR Leaders are leaning in to improving the technology adoption and improving the employee experience as their top priorities. But rigid systems force workarounds, leaving companies stuck using outdated spreadsheets instead of building effective talent strategies.

Pilat simplifies succession planning, talent tracking and talent review with an intuitive platform, without the cost or complexity of bloated HR systems.

Used by SMEs and enterprise organizations around the world

Benefits

No more Excel workarounds. One place for talent planning.

When systems are too complex, adoption stalls… and spreadsheets take over. Pilat replaces floating files with a centralized platform for:

Succession Planning: Map career paths and talent pipelines
•  Performance Tracking: Track real growth and development
•  Development: Identify and invest in your future leaders
•  Interactive 9-Box: Drag and drop to update talent positions

Succession planning that works. Be proactive, not reactive.

Pilat gives you a simple, affordable talent management system that can:

•  Track performance and potential side by side
•  Build internal talent pools and reduce reliance on external hires
•  Ensure every key role has a ready-now or ready-soon successor
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Make confident, data-informed decisions about your talent pipeline

Quick setup. Configured and ready in weeks.

Most talent platforms take 6-12 months to deploy. Pilat gets you up and running in weeks: fully tailored to your process, without IT delays or expensive consultants.

More affordable. Lower cost without compromise.

Enterprise HR systems come with high license fees, long implementations, and ongoing support costs. Pilat delivers what you actually need at a fraction of the price. Keep Workday for your core HR and use Pilat for talent and succession planning, saving time, money, and frustration.

Why Pilat?

 Everything you need, nothing you don’t
Pilat simplifies succession and performance management with a custom-fit platform to streamline decisions and reduce admin load.

 Pay less for a custom build
One-time setup and customization, with the option to spread costs over multiple years. No expensive licenses, no bloated contracts, just what your team needs to succeed.

 Launch fast, grow smarter
Get up and running in 1 – 3 months with a custom solution – no delays, no long rollouts.

 Simplify your HR chaos
Stop juggling Excel and disconnected systems. We centralize everything into automated flows that match how your team works.

 Scale without the sprawl
Use only the HR features you need to cut costs, reduce clutter, and gain clear, actionable insights.

 Support from real humans
Our team is always available to guide, train, and help your HR leaders get the most from Pilat.

“We chose Pilat over and above other providers because they offered the flexibility to configure the system … Pilat’s systems look clean and simple, we believe that our employees are going to love our new approach and the system that supports this change.”

HR Consultant at Telecommunications Company

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“Our whole experience has been excellent. We liked the usability, the functionality, the price and the agility. We have been pleased and impressed with the quality of the specification through to the final product and are very happy.”

Performance and Talent Manager at Business Services Company

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“I know that we threw a lot of fun requests your way. Now that the dust has settled, I wanted to thank you for your partnership. You responded quickly, provided us with options on how to tackle the issues, and delivering well in advance of the timeline you provided. Throughout, you provided us with status reports along the way so that we could keep our key stakeholders informed. The partnership was top notch.”

Sr Manager, Talent Management at Leading Utilities Provider

Common questions

How long does it take to implement Pilat?

Custom solutions are typically ready within 1–3 months — no long rollouts or delays in seeing value. This includes system design and build and full user acceptance testing.

How much can Pilat be customized?

Pilat offers 0–100% configurability. We tailor the solution entirely to your processes, not the other way around. All systems are configured from a core base system, significantly cutting build time and costs.

Where is your support team located?

Our support teams operate from our UK and US offices, providing direct assistance with any questions or issues.

Can you import from other platforms e.g. Workday?

Yes. Pilat integrates seamlessly with enterprise HCM systems like Workday and Oracle. We only pull the data you need, fill process gaps they can’t support, and maintain your existing workflows — all while preserving branding and enabling single sign-on for a smooth user experience.

What does ISO 27001 certification mean for me?

Our ISO 27001 certification ensures your data is protected to the highest global security standards. It reflects our commitment to safeguarding your information, supporting compliance, and continuously improving our security practices.

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What you’ll get in your free demo:

Live examples of automated succession planning software and workforce tracking

A 10-minute walkthrough of how Pilat streamlines your talent management system