An Employee Self-Service Portal (ESS) portal creates a transparent environment, one where employees can access and manage human resources, payroll, and benefits information from anywhere, at any time. From a business perspective, an ESS portal provides the capability for HR departments to standardize processes, improve data quality, reduce errors, and enhance reporting. Cal McGrath, Vice President of Product Management at Unicorn HRO, discussed the benefits of an ESS portal in HR.com. Read his article here.