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What Is Workday HCM?

Workday is a leading enterprise platform that helps organizations manage their most important assets – their people and money. The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward. Workday is used by more than 10,500 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500.

Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) is the Workday flagship application suite for HR, with over 5,525 customers and more than 70% live. Other products targeting the CHRO include Workday Adaptive Planning, Workday Expenses, Workday Help, Workday Journeys, Workday Labor Optimization, Workday Learning, Workday Payroll, Workday Peakon Employee Voice, Workday People Analytics, Workday Prism Analytics, Workday Recruiting, Workday Scheduling, Workday Talent Optimization, and Workday Time Tracking.

Who Uses Workday HCM?

Workday HCM is designed for businesses of all sizes to help their organization's people practices in the rapidly changing world of HR. Workday serves more than 10,500 customers globally.

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Reviews of Workday HCM

Average score

Overall
4.5
Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.4
Value for Money
4.3

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Sarah
Sarah
System Administrator in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Increase HR and payroll compliance and daily efficiency

4.0 last year

Comments: Post-sandbox testing, Workday can update and release software. This sandbox environment allows me to try things out, observe what happens, and then fine-tune my procedures. Many issues are resolved because to Workday's ability to notify workers of pending tasks and make information about those tasks readily available to them.

Pros:

If you're familiar with the system and its customizations, you should be able to accomplish just about anything using Workday. I really like how workday can be used to both investigate past company procedures and improve current ones. After years of using ADP, I have concluded that Workday is the superior HR software.

Cons:

In my opinion, the time it takes to find and interview potential candidates is too long. While Workday's learning resources are excellent, I do wish they provided more configuration-specific instruction.

CECELIA
registered nurse in US
Hospital & Health Care, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

WORKDAY REVIEW

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: CAN VIEW MY HOURS, PAYCHECKS... CAN VIEW MY PERSONNAL INFORMATION.IT KEEPS A RECORD OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS, CERTICIFATIONS AND REIMBURSEMENTS.

Pros:

VERY EASY TO USE. USE FOR MULTIPLE THINGS

Cons:

NOTHING REALLY. IT CAN BE USED FOR ANYTHING

Mathew
Mathew
Talent Acquisition in Thailand
Verified LinkedIn User
Insurance Software, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I’d recommend Workday

3.0 6 months ago

Comments: Overall it’s a fantastic tool for organizations, if they know how to configure it correctly. Each country is different and the system allows you to customize processes based on locations.

Pros:

Having all your HR related tasks in one system (time tracking, vacation tracing, performance, learning, employee files, payroll, etc) make it a one stop system for companies.

Cons:

The security access groups can make it challenging to understand where actions may be stuck. The rules make it challenging to make changes.

Boryana
Propositions Manager in UK
Banking, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Seamless experience for the employee

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: It seems like a tool that allows a lot of integrations which allows for efficiencies and gives the feeling of just one comprehensive tool for everything HR. And one can use it on the go through the app

Pros:

I have only recently started using Workday, but it seems like a good tool that allows many integrations and therefore the feeling for the end user is that it is a comprehensive tool. Beyond the standard HR information one might need (salary, time off, etc.), my skills profile (from the recruitment stage) is integrated with the skill-building systems (courses, etc.) and the mentoring platform of the company. Another couple of feature I found useful (especially as a new starter) were the admin assistance chat, also integrated within the platform and the org chart. Logging in is made easy and they offer an app.

Cons:

Nothing major negative to report at this stage.

Jessica
Identity Access Management Analyst in Bahamas
Information Technology & Services, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Easy to use solution with infinite possibilities for payrolls.

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: Accurate and timely payrolls with unique and futuristic dashboard for the task.

Pros:

Easiest payroll ever used. Workday HCM is competitively priced which makes it perfect. Already working on my next projects with this software.

Cons:

Moderately ranked software with every features required for a successful payroll journey.

Aiden
Fullstack Engineer in US
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Perfect choice for any employer

5.0 2 months ago New

Pros:

Easy to use pay management system. I have only used in a user capacity, however I have never had any issues.

Cons:

I would like to see more pay monitoring tools as well as better scheduling tools.

Lisa
Director of Human Resources in US
Telecommunications, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great experience

4.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: Great experience with Workday HCM. It’s a comprehensive solution for managing all HR functions in a company

Pros:

Workday HCM is easy to use and brings together all the essential tools for talent management, payroll, and recruitment. It integrates well with other systems and works seamlessly across devices

Cons:

It can be a bit complex to set up, especially for smaller businesses

Amara
Payroll specialist in Canada
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Workday HCM Interface

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: I would say I had an interesting experience working with WorkdayHCM.

Pros:

Workday HCM is easy to integrate in any job board, which makes it easy to track recruitment process up until the on-boarding stage.

Cons:

Sometimes new hire could find the interface to busy to interact with.

Emilia
Deitchboard in US
Health, Wellness & Fitness, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Accessibility

5.0 2 weeks ago New

Comments: It was easy to manage pay and still be able to see pto without having to search everything was clearly available

Pros:

The amount of information you can obtain and how easily you can maneuver through the program

Cons:

There is not anything I didn’t like .but if there was one thing I could change is maybe have access to medical benefits in the same program.

Rupa
Quality Engineer in UK
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent tool for managing payroll and bebefits

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Overall it is excellent. Takes a bit of learning but after that it is seamless to use.

Pros:

Its an easy tool for payroll management. It is very easy to view all the information regarding compensation, pay ranges and bands in a single page.

Cons:

It has a lot of capabilities and navigations and sometimes getting the simplest information becomes tricky as you might be lost in clicks and pages

Cody
HR Generalist in US
Apparel & Fashion, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Workday HCM Review

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: My overall experience workint with Workday has been a wonderful and amazing program helping me as an HR Generalist of My Workplace/Company stay up to date with all of my employee requests and everything.

Pros:

I like how the program is set up and how user friendly the user interface is making it so easy for all the employees to figure it out fast and easy!

Cons:

I can`t really find anything I dislike about it!

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Human Resources (HR) Software, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Workday is the best tool for HR

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: Very recommendable! Mainly for managers and HR have been a great tool

Pros:

1. Unified - combines HR, payroll, talent management, and workforce planning in one system, providing a seamless and integrated experience for users. 2. User-Friendly Interface- making it simple for employees and HR professionals to access and manage their information. 3. Mobile Accessibility. 4.Continuous Innovation hearing the needs of HR professionals and organizations.

Cons:

Sometime gave me problems with integration challenges, I believe that Integrating Workday with other systems and processes can be time-consuming and may require additional resources to ensure seamless connectivity.

Alberto
Finance Manager in US
Automotive, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

The Perfect HRM Measures

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Workday HCM is more friendly with successful handling of all employees.

Pros:

Workday HCM has managed to set proper payment plans for all workers.

Cons:

Workday HCM establishes a vibrant way of human resources organization.

Emily
Trellint Customer Success Associate in US
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Workday Review

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Its great and very straight forward and makes sense

Pros:

Its Complex and I like the way it shows up visually and functioning wise

Cons:

I don't like some of the formatting in the task section

Elio
HR Manager in Ecuador
Management Consulting, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Workday HCM - The Best HCM For Business

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: It has been amazing and we have an active workforce thanks to capabilities of Workday HCM

Pros:

With Workday HCM, handling human capital management has been easy. From recruitment to managing talents to organizing staff, this tool offers great features.

Cons:

So far Workday HCM has all features we need. No issues.

R
R in US
Staffing & Recruiting, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Powerful and Scalable, but Complex and Costly

4.0 3 months ago

Comments: robust, comprehensive platform for managing HR processes, from payroll to talent management. Its user-friendly interface and real-time analytics make it efficient for HR teams, while the self-service features empower employees and managers. However, the system can be complex to navigate initially, and customization may require significant time and resources. While it’s a scalable solution for large organizations, its cost and implementation time can be challenging, particularly for smaller companies. Despite these challenges, its integration capabilities, global reach, and security features make it a strong choice for businesses with complex HR needs.

Pros:

Workday HCM is praised for its user-friendly interface, comprehensive functionality (covering HR, payroll, talent management), and real-time analytics for data-driven decisions. It offers global capabilities, making it ideal for multinational organizations, and self-service features that empower employees and managers. The system is cloud-based, ensuring easy access and automatic updates, and supports customization to fit unique business needs. With strong security, integration capabilities, and robust support, Workday is a scalable and flexible solution for modern HR management.

Cons:

complexity for new users, requiring extensive training, and time-consuming customization. It can be expensive, with high licensing and implementation costs, and has limited reporting flexibility. Large organizations may experience performance issues, and integration setup can be challenging. The mobile app is less intuitive, and long implementation times can delay deployment.

Thomas
Inventory Coordinator in US
Health, Wellness & Fitness, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Workday HCM

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: It is a great platform instead of having several separate applications.

Pros:

It helps with payroll also good for time tracking.

Cons:

I really did not have any I use it daily for what I need .

Joana
Advisor I, Blended Support in Philippines
Consumer Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Workday User Review

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: Overall experience is very good, no wonder will use this again for future reference.

Pros:

Easy to navigate and to use with, no complications using it.

Cons:

Using it for over a year I don't have any experience with this.

Luciana
Interpreter in Argentina
Consumer Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Easy, Complete, Perfect for my job

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: I was doing training, Workday was excellent, I would just go in and learn everything and do every exercise I had for the day. It is a really good organized platform and It is amazing to have something like this platform for when you are getting education from home. For getting a job its really amazing.

Pros:

Really it was the best source when I was being trained for the job I do now.

Cons:

I cant think of anything, I really like the platform

Claudia
Quoting manager in Romania
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Awesome tool

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Very good, using it for 6 years already.

Pros:

User friendly, very well structured, extremely easy to use

Cons:

Monthly timesheet could use some enhancements.

Daniel
Admin assistant in UK
Utilities, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Easy and clear to understand system

5.0 last year

Comments: A great everyday tool which ticks all the boxes a business could need. A well thought out system.

Pros:

The system is very intuitive and the navigation and simplicity is second to none. It has been a very good everyday system to use the graphical user interface is spot on for the purpose it's intended for.

Cons:

Sometimes the online access can let down the system. In a digital age more work should be put into a more portable and stable version of the app.

Loïc
President in Belgium
Renewables & Environment, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Simple and intuitive to use. 24/7 Support.

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Simple and easy. Ensures our employees feels confident their pay will be on-time and accurate.

Pros:

Automated, accurate payroll helps me stay compliant, save time and be stress-free. No set-up fees or hidden charges. Great dashboard which supports self-service.

Cons:

With the required security configuration including authenticator, it is good to go. The app has delivered the best for us.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Workday, an all rounder for all TA related stuff

5.0 10 months ago

Pros:

1. Fabulous interface 2. Multifunctional dashboard 3. Smooth navigation 4. Supports quick self troubleshooting

Cons:

1. A bit heavy tool 2. Hard to integrate external software

Ashkan
Senior associate in India
Accounting Software, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Workday review

5.0 4 months ago

Pros:

Workday HCM excels in providing a comprehensive and user-friendly interface for managing human resources and talent. Its robust analytics and reporting features offer valuable insights into workforce data, helping organizations make informed decisions.

Cons:

One of the main drawbacks of Workday HCM is its high cost, which can be prohibitive for smaller organizations. Additionally, the system can be complex to configure and customize, requiring significant training for users.

Alex
Service Delivery in UK
Telecommunications, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Not the finest-looking website, but it definitely does the job

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: Largely positive, I can't really complain as the website does ultimately offer me everything I need

Pros:

The website incorporates aspects such as pay, reviews, meetings/discussions, all personal historic job documentation, and absence. It's easy to use and I can quickly see when my teammates are planning annual leave, review my pay situation and so on.

Cons:

The website feels a bit dated aesthetically, and is sometimes a bit clunky when it comes to pages regarding absence/annual leave - it feels like there are multiple ways to see the same end result.