Planday Reviews

Pros

Planday effectively tracks time and attendance simplifies rostering and payroll processing and provides visibility into payroll expenditure.

Cons

Although relatively easy to grasp understanding the system requires management support and focus.

Pros

Its incredibly easy to use for scheduling and vacation planning. Limiting punchclock access to workplace WiFi or location adds an extra layer of control.

Cons

I hope for future integration of schedules with my iCal Calendar and our webbased cashier app Front Systems.

Pros

The scheduling feature is userfriendly and efficient especially with the availability of templates for frequently used schedules.

Cons

The calculation of union time premiums frequent glitches delayed weekly overtime reports and incorrect time zone adjustments are problematic.

Pros

I appreciate that it operates based on my business location minimizing fraudulent activities which are common with other software.

Cons

Despite its functionalities there are accuracy issues and system glitches but they assured me these will be addressed.

Pros

Setting up this scheduling software for my staff was relatively straightforward initially and it seemed like a good value.

Cons

This software didnt meet our needs as our staff often collaborates and overlaps tasks in the store making it challenging to use. Staff struggle with requesting time off.

Pros

The app simplifies scheduling organization and is very userfriendly. Once accustomed to Planday youll feel comfortable. Its customization options allow for easy usage of desired features and filtering out unnecessary ones. Communication between all users from staff to management is easily accessible.

Cons

Planday has no major issues. It would be helpful if staff could input their availability over time rather than selecting each day individually on the calendar.

Pros

The standout feature of this software for me is the excellent support. The customer representative has been consistently patient and helpful throughout.

Cons

The occasional server errors are what I like least about this software.

Pros

I like how my employees can efficiently inform me of changes or requests via text or email. The realtime updates to schedules and the ability for offsite employees to clock in are convenient. Setting up and using the program is straightforward and the support has always been topnotch. This software significantly improves my ability to manage staff efficiently.

Cons

Editing vacation requests and schedule changes can still be tedious. I hope this will improve with updates.

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Its remarkable how everything becomes easy once its set up.

Cons

Some features arent available in my region but Im willing to wait for them.

Pros

Planday allows scalability with employees and locations with monthly charges based on user numbers. Accessing all features from anywhere via the login console is convenient. The professional graphics and userfriendly system make it easy for staff to adapt.

Cons

Local WiFi is essential to access all features. A longer trial period would have been beneficial for testing and reviewing data before rollout.

Pros

The flexibility and customization options are what I appreciate.

Cons

Some features arent suitable for the Education model and we dont need certain payroll data fields.

Pros

It saves time and streamlines shift changes vacation requests and open shifts management. Putting staff in charge of their schedule management is efficient. The Punch Clock feature is also helpful for managing staff attendance. The customer support is exceptional.

Cons

Staff seeing the schedule in realtime while its being worked on can cause confusion. Ive requested a private area to work on the schedule before publishing it to the staff.

Pros

Weve searched for an online scheduling tool for years and PlanDay stands out as the first to offer both employee and management views. The customer service surpasses expectations.

Cons

We have two requests Firstly the ability to block employees in advance from future shifts to prevent accidental scheduling conflicts. Secondly as many of our staff are students wed like the capability to block out portions of certain days for classes to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Pros

The Planday Free Trialallowed us to explore all features before committing. The skill sets feature facilitates finding suitable staff replacements quickly. The customer service team has been consistently helpful from the outset.

Cons

I have no complaints both the system and customer service are excellent.

Pros

Its userfriendly with ample opportunities for communication among employees.

Cons

We havent encountered any issues with this platform and its a significant improvement from our previous platforms.

Pros

The ability to choose shifts is a convenient feature.

Cons

Its a bit confusing navigating between the front page and the shift plan page to choose shifts. Initially I thought I had to select shifts from the shift plan page but I found it easier on the front page despite having less visual information.