Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Tool Reviews

“Simple clocking paystubs tax documents”

Pros

Workday is really easy for clocking in and out, submitting time-off requests and pulling up pay stubs and tax documents whenever I need them.

Cons

What bothers me is that if I miss punching in or out during the day, I am forced to wait until the end of my shift to correct the time which is inconvenient. For example, when I realize I forgot to clock back in after lunch, I wish the system would let me edit the punch right away instead of making me wait until I clock out for the whole day to make that manual change.

“Easy navigation between time sections”

Pros

It is really easy to move between the different time-management sections. Also I can pull a high-level snapshot or dig into details like time per week, vacation balances, weekly time displays and even down to specifics such as remaining hours and break durations, etc.

Cons

The daily check-in/out layout is pretty confusing and difficult to scan. When I take several breaks in a single day, it's challenging to quickly spot those periods on the calendar. Also I cannot view my ongoing work time as the app only shows the time since my last check-in.

“payroll access made simple”

Pros

So i log in and log out of it for work tasks, view my profile and personal information and check my payroll anytime, without any issue. The mobile access is a big plus since I can use it through my phone as well. I can also download my payslips whenever I need them which really helps for important paperwork.

Cons

Cant think of any real downside, it's been very helpful for me and I'm using it every day.

“highly useful”

Pros

I really enjoy how useful this software is. It helps me manage my time better by taking some of my tasks off my plate which keeps everything running more efficiently. I also feel confident in the company behind it so I'm happy to recommend it to anyone looking for something dependable.

Cons

Wish there was an option to include vacation pay so it would cover that detail as well.

“Leave applying is not a problem”

Pros

Applying for leave is really easy although the annual review process gets a little messy when I am editing fonts but overall it works okay.

Cons

the system needs to be set up carefully by the organization because otherwise some page layouts don't display correctly or look awkward.

“a trustworthy platform”

Pros

What a fantastic solution from both the employee and employer side. The workflow is extremely simple to navigate but it's also backed by a lot of solid, capable features that make it a pretty efficient system overall.

Cons

No complaints so far, everything has been working well for me.

“5 stars!!”

Pros

Genuinely simple to use for both employees and administrators.

Cons

Nothing negative so far, after about a year and a half of use, we haven't run into any problems worth reporting.

“easy to use”

Pros

I like how simple it is to view and print my paystubs. Lessons are simple to find and watch and everything shows a due date so I always know when to finish my work. The app also feels super user friendly overall.

Cons

No issues so far, I've used it across three different companies before and it has never caused any problems for me.

“Excellent software”

Pros

Can view my payroll, W-2s, schedule and time & attendance all in one place, plus request time off through the app... honestly that kind of access is something everyone should have. It's been really impressive how simple it feels and I've never run into any problems using it. I've relied on it for 5+ years without issues.

Cons

There's nothing I dislike about the app, it's just great.

“simple workflows for absences”

Pros

Using this has felt pretty simple. It includes a solid set of tools for handling employee information, plus onboarding time tracking and payroll are all built in. I also appreciate being able to enter absences and holidays ahead of time and then adjust them later if anything needs correcting.

Cons

A few tasks are a bit dated because there's no dedicated back or "go back" option so we end up returning to the main menu to continue.

“Engaging interface streamlines internal hiring”

Pros

As adaptability is a challenge for many companies, I really like how Workday makes things simpler as its portal is easyto use. From my experience coming from MIS that my company used before, I found the interface to be more engaging. I also notice it links well with a wide range of external applications and it noticeably streamlines our internal hiring workflows.

Cons

Because the system displays so many icons and menu choices, I sometimes struggle to locate a specific document or screen. It would really help if there were a more powerful or advanced search feature to cut through the clutter and make finding things quicker and less frustrating.

“Great tracking”

Pros

Has been genuinely dependable and runs pretty efficiently. The interface is simple to move through... switching between tabs feels simple and it's clear where to upload documents or search for job openings. I also appreciate the referral tracking since you can see how far referrals have progressed in the application process. There's a helpful view of your history and company profile too, plus how other people might evaluate your profile when you're considering opportunities like promotions. Another nice touch is the document request feature, once you ask for a file, you can usually get it within a couple of hours. Overall, it's low-friction and the platform performance stays solid.

Cons

One small improvement would be adding two-way authentication for mobile access. Based on what I've seen, the domain seems to be accessible mainly from a registered company computer so having a more secure mobile login flow would make things smoother.

“Certain tasks are tricky to navigate”

Pros

I like that there are so many features and that so much data is centralized. it really streamlines hiring, HR and payroll tasks.

Cons

Sometimes I find certain user tasks a bit tricky or difficult to navigate which can slow me down on occasion.

“simplifies everything for us”

Pros

Being able to handle things on my own is something I really appreciate and Workday lets me do that so I don't have to depend on someone else to locate what I need. I particularly like checking my tax details and viewing past pay stubs whenever I want.

Cons

I cannot get the app to save my passwords for some reason so I am forced to log in and authenticate each time. I'd really like it to recognize my device so signing in would be much quicker and less of a hassle.

“useful for so many different things”

Pros

At my current organization, I have been using Workday HCM for a range of tasks, from submitting leave requests to checking my pay details and browsing the employee training programs available to me.

Cons

So far in my use of Workday, I haven't encountered any significant downsides yet.

“Time-saving solution”

Pros

Workday is great for handling daily activities and automating much of the work an admin or HR department usually does. What I used to do manually, like verifying the time and dates of individual employees using tens of timecards, can now be done very easily using the schedule review feature of Workday. Some things that take time to generate or load can be set to notify us when they are complete, like tax forms and pay stubs. It works very smoothly, and I have no complaints with its stability.

Cons

Changing time card information is not that easy with Workday. A lot needs to be done before I can finalize the timecard. For example, if someone missed punching their exit time, the timecard would not allow you to change it unless theres an entry. That necessitates approaching the HR department or the employee to obtain an accurate time, which I manually enter in the card before proceeding with the changes. This is a hurdle in the schedule I run every day since night shift staff mostly forget to clock out due to fatigue and tiredness, which means I have to repeat the process every day.

“Single place for employer details”

Pros

Workday serves as a single place where I can access all the details tied to my current employer, including personal information and pay/remuneration records. It comes bundled with apps that handle onboarding, Active Directory, etc. and it keeps track of the company hierarchy, employee benefits, plus overall rewards and perks for the fiscal year.

Cons

I have noticed that when Workday is connected to other applications, like Contingent Management, it has to be kept in sync with the latest contract information. otherwise my domain account can be disabled and I end up losing access to every application that was assigned to me within the system.

“Non-technical staff able to learn with ease”

Pros

The ease of use is outstanding. People from any academic background, including non-technical staff, can get up to speed on the Workday application with minimal training because the interface is user friendly and there are no obscure transaction codes to memorize. Overall our entire HCM workflow has become noticeably simpler and more efficient than it was before.

Cons

When several messages are sent simultaneously, I have noticed problems with downstream processing. Also PECI doesn't reliably pick up HR processes that involve multiple transactions which causes failures or missed updates in our integrations.

“customizable across our global operations”

Pros

It is user friendly and fully adaptable to our needs. Because my company operates across various industries around the globe, having software that can be tailored is crucial. Plus I have found that Workday makes it simple to integrate the other apps we use across the business with the platform.

Cons

At this point I don't really have any complaints about Workday. Since I haven't had to reach out to customer support for any problems, I am unsure how dependable that aspect of the service would be if I ever needed help.

“essential part for our workflow”

Pros

I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for data to be easily reportable, shareable and consolidated into a single source of truth. I rely on Workday to deliver that capability for our organization and I like that it keeps evolving and rolling out upgrades to continually improve the user experience.

Cons

I find it fairly expensive and high-maintenance but you truly get out what you put into the system. If my organization isn't prepared to invest both in the product and in the people to support it, the platform won't be able to deliver on all of its potential.