Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Neat separation with editable profiles”
Pros
Different work-life functions are neatly separated and arranged which makes it simpler to both find and use them. The part I appreciate most is the user profile area because it contains all required information across different tabs. It also allows immediate edits when permitted so I can change things on the spot and feel more secure.
Cons
Some parts of it feel pretty basic. For example, when I apply for jobs through it, I have to re-enter the same info like gender, location and work authorization every single time. Also it would be much more efficient if those details could be saved in a user profile once and reused. That would save a lot of time for anyone who uses it often. I have noticed similar repetitive issues in other parts of the employee dashboard too.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Clear self-explanatory homepage menu”
Pros
I really like how user friendly Workday is. On the homepage there's a clear, self-explanatory menu so I can quickly locate the various functions that it offers.
Cons
It would be great if I could simply click and drag blocks of time instead of having to type in each start and end time separately. That change would save me a few minutes whenever I am scheduling and I am picturing a click-and-drag setup similar to the one used in when2meet polls.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Accounting, 101-500 employees
“Easy navigation even for non-tech savvy”
Pros
I am really impressed by how user-friendly Workday is! The navigation is simple and easy to learn even if you are not very tech-savvy. Also I can enter hours, request time off, find and connect with colleagues and build my professional profile that too all in one place. So I highly recommend it.
Cons
To be honest I don't have anything to add here. I have never had a negative experience with Workday, whether I am working remotely or on site. It's truly an excellent product!
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Org charts with simple expenses”
Pros
Overall I am a big fan of the organizational charts as they make it easy to see reporting lines and structure. Submitting expenses is simple too so I rarely get stuck. Managing PTO is smooth and works well for my planning. Plus I find its integration with Anaplan to be reliable and seamless.
Cons
I'd like more transparency around how the HR team handles data. Also I wish I could view more about their processes and the controls they use to manage it.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
SMART, 101-500 employees
“Easy to use”
Pros
What I love most about Workday is how easy it is to view pay stubs. Customizing the system is also simple and smooth.
Cons
For me, exporting data can sometimes involve many steps and be quite time-consuming.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
7
Mid Market, 101-500 employees
“Centralized spot with complete audit trails”
Pros
For me it provides one centralized spot to handle every type of task, complete audit trails, remote access, plus a host of other useful capabilities.
Cons
I haven't found any features I dislike so far although as I continue exploring additional functionality I might discover something I would want to comment on later.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Central HCM hub from browser”
Pros
Workday's interface is really user friendly and simple to use. For me it acts as my company's central HCM hub that I can open from the web and reach straight from my browser whenever I need it.
Cons
A few of the features in Workday left me puzzled. For instance, there's a 'time off' section that I initially assumed showed my personal leave but it actually displays my team's time off instead. I discovered my own vacation and leave details live in a separate area instead.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Easy new hire onboarding process”
Pros
I find bringing new hires onboard through this software very easy.
Cons
To be honest I am not aware of any real drawbacks with this app as it simply does what it's supposed to.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Unified platform with privacy controls”
Pros
It is a single, unified platform that handles all HR-related tasks. Also I really like the clean, user-friendly interface. Plus it makes keeping the team organized simple and I can easily view the team's hierarchy. Running payroll, tracking timesheets and managing leaves are pretty easy. I also find giving feedback during appraisals convenient. And there's a great deal of control over who can access what information which helps with authorization and privacy.
Cons
However I do notice that despite the extensive feature set, a lot of organizations don't use the capabilities effectively. In practice there are still numerous small legacy systems hanging around for various HR sub-functions which fragments work and reduces efficiency.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Internal jobs with easy referrals”
Pros
Workday lets employees apply for internal jobs across the company and makes referring others very easy. I especially like the filtering tools as you can narrow openings by location, role or manager. Recruiters also find it simple and quick to post job updates through it every day.
Cons
Honestly I don't have any complaints. it's a great application.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Multiple sections easy locate everything”
Pros
It offers multiple sections and I use View My JobLevel, My Training Links, How do I..., Benefits, Personal Information, Directory, SAP/GHR ESS &MSS and Transactions
Cons
I find the look and feel should be easier, more user-friendly
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“HR functions with useful analytics insights”
Pros
I really like how easy it is to locate what I need. I mean things like timesheets, the internal Career page for job postings, payroll information and the database for staff and faculty members are easy to find and use.
Cons
Often I find myself having to search through three or four different sections before I finally locate my tax or W-2 documents because it's not always obvious which folder or category within the system they belong to.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Mid Market, 101-500 employees
“Analytics provide useful HR insights”
Pros
the thing i like most about Workday HCM is that it offers more than just basic HR functions and also includes analytics that provide me with useful insights across different areas
Cons
I haven't really come across any downsides so far.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Mid Market, 101-500 employees
“Links candidates to employee records”
Pros
What I appreciate is being able to use it both as an applicant tracking system and as a central HR database and I link candidates to employee records once they're hired and fully onboarded.
Cons
I cannot view candidates on requisitions that have been assigned to other recruiters or users inside Workday.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Azure connection reduces routine work”
Pros
Overall I am really glad we connected Workday to Azure Active Directory. Now employees can update their own info directly in it that too without needing to submit tickets or wait for help. Giving people more control over their own experience is a big win too. I also like the clean, simple user interface and the admin side feels great and easy to manage. Overall I am happy with how this solution has reduced routine work for our team while still giving us the control and insights we need.
Cons
To be honest I haven't explored every capability this product offers so I cannot point to any specific things I dislike right now. Because we haven't tried all of its features, there are areas I simply haven't formed an opinion on yet and therefore cannot fairly criticize. For the particular set of functions we depend on today, however, I do like the product and genuinely appreciate the features it provides.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Mid Market, 101-500 employees
“One-stop shop covers everything needed”
Pros
I have found it to be a true one-stop shop that covers everything from compensation and payroll to talent management and recruiting, plus other related tools.
Cons
It took me quite a while to get comfortable with the setup and sometimes I didn't realize I was doing something wrong until it was already too late and issues had arisen.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Great layout, occasional text bugs”
Pros
I find the design and overall layout really well executed and I can navigate it easily without any trouble.
Cons
In my experience I have stumbled across small bugs every now and then. For example, formatting sometimes doesn't align with the background and I'll notice text appearing displaced from where it should sit inside a block.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
9
Customer Support
8
Functionality
7
Principle Human Resource Generalist, 500+ employees
“Maximizing efficiency with Workday”
Pros
Workday has proved to be an extremely useful software for our work. More free time for workers, Updated information, Increased efficiency are a few of its benefits.
Cons
I don't find the interface very visually appealing. It could use some improvement in this area.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
7
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Modern interface with easy navigation”
Pros
Workday's interface is pretty user-friendly. Also its navigation is very easy and it feels modern.
Cons
Every so often the little reminder bubbles that pop up for new alerts linger for a long time and don't disappear right away even after I click them.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Clear dashboard with powerful recruiting”
Pros
At my company, Workday handles payroll, time off, hiring, performance reviews and more and it keeps everything running smoothly. Most tasks are easy to manage and everything is laid out in a clear, user-friendly way. When employees submit requests, they show up on my dashboard making tracking simple. We can also bill other teams for project hours and I can easily update things like pay rates, hours, departments or project IDs. The recruiting tools are powerful too as they link to candidates social profiles and let me filter by location, experience, current role and more. I also like being able to send bulk emails to candidates. In our field, applicants often need to share work samples so being able to remind them by email without using my personal address is really helpful.
Cons
There are a few things that could make it much better. I often see extra Ok or Submit buttons that feel unnecessary and could be simplified. Some features don't link back to the original record. For example, if someone sends me hours, I wish I could click straight to their timesheet. Sometimes I need to change a department or pay rate but the inbox item won't let me so I have to take extra steps. The recruiting tools also need to support more file types. In our field, we ask for mp3 or mp4 demos but over 70% of candidates don't send them even when it's clearly stated. If the application required uploading those files, we would get better candidates and save time and money.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10