Company History

Computers In Personnel History & Product Timeline

Established in 1982 to provide software and consultancy in the use of personal computers in Personnel departments. Computers in Personnel has grown to be an innovative leader in the application of technology to people management through the design, delivery and implementation of HR Software and HR Systems.
  • 2007 : Ciphr Connect launched, First HR Outsourcing Clients.
  • 2006 : Ciphr Online Recruitment launched, CIP begins selling ExpenseOnDemand.
  • 2005 : Offshore software development & maintenance programme commences.
  • 2005 : Advanced technical problem identification and resolution methodology is developed & implemented.
  • 2005 : First Hosted Software System deployed.
  • 2004 : Ciphr Decisions launched.
  • 2001 : First Ciphr Solution installed.
  • 1996 : First HR Intranet Solution installed, the first in the market. Leads to introduction of web-based Ciphr.
  • 1994 : First Compel for Windows Solution installed.
  • 1982 : Introduction of off-shelf DOS-based packages; whilst maintaining high level of flexibility for all Clients.
  • 1982 : Begin trading as Compel, CIP founded to provide PC-based HR Solutions, consultancy and services.


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"We're already realising many benefits of the new system, not least of a greater level of visibility and reporting information. It's proving invaluable to our managers with the people management aspects of their role"
- Helen Archibald, HR Director