If you're searching for a comprehensive HR solution that centralizes all of your personnel information, then Workday is definitely worth considering. It offers a wide range of features and integrations that can be incorporated into the system.
Workday Platform Manager / Workday Solutions Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Flexible configuration, highly stable, and straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
- "In terms of customization, while it may not be fully customizable, you can configure the features based on the foundation that Workday offers. This allows you to take the basic features and tailor them to the specific needs of your company or business. It provides a lot of configuration flexibility."
- "One potential feature that could be added is the ability to streamline business processes through quick tips and guided tours. This would allow for a smoother and more guided experience for colleagues as they navigate through different processes and steps. It would be similar to a guidance system or a step-by-step tutorial that could be added after the business process to guide users through it."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
In terms of customization, while it may not be fully customizable, you can configure the features based on the foundation that Workday offers. This allows you to take the basic features and tailor them to the specific needs of your company or business. It provides a lot of configuration flexibility.
What needs improvement?
It's tough to pinpoint specific areas that need improvement because Workday is constantly evolving and listening to customer feedback. They have a system in place called brainstorming, where customers can raise concerns and suggestions for improvement. Through this process, Workday is able to gather feedback from multiple customers and develop solutions to address issues. If there are any areas that we find challenging or would like to see enhanced, we raise a brainstorm and work with other customers to bring it to Workday's attention.
Workday has recently made some enhancements that have helped in various areas. One thing that comes to mind is the ability to customize branding and imagery. Currently, you can brand the platform with your company logo, but when it comes to specific features or solutions, they still retain control over the images used. It would be great if we had the ability to alter those images, as different countries may have different preferences for imagery. We should have more control over the imagery used within the platform.
One potential feature that could be added is the ability to streamline business processes through quick tips and guided tours. This would allow for a smoother and more guided experience for colleagues as they navigate through different processes and steps. It would be similar to a guidance system or a step-by-step tutorial that could be added after the business process to guide users through it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Workday for approximately nine years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Workday is reliable. Based on the recent Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that have been released, the uptime for the platform is currently at an impressive 97 percent.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Workday is one of the best platforms available. It is scalable.
If you look at Workday against its competitors, and the opportunities on an HCM platform or system that is offered by the competitors, it is worth it to choose Workday.
We have approximately 47,000 full-time and contingent workers using the solution.
I rate the scalability of Workday a nine out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used another solution that was similar to Workday.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Workday is not difficult. Workday provides a blank canvas for you to work with, but they also give you guidance and tools to help you get started. As you progress and bring a team with skills on board, you can then build upon the initial setup. Overall, the setup process is complex.
What other advice do I have?
The size of my team we have for maintenance is approximately 20 members, not including our reporting team. However, even the reporting team is in-house and part of our organization. In total, we have approximately 25 individuals.
I rate Workday a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Consulting Manager - ERP at Cognizant
An easy to use talent management tool
Pros and Cons
- "The software is easy to learn and use. When compared to SAP HR and SAP HCM, the tool is easy to access and understand. We have a hierarchy and structural connectivity in Workday. There is a certification for the solution and when we do it, we become the certified partners of the company"
- "The solution has some features missing when you put them in the test studio or Confluence Studio. I would like the tool’s coding to be easier to understand and automated. Most of the coding these days is automated. Any query given can pull the answer directly which can make the solution easier to understand."
What is our primary use case?
We use the tool for talent management.
What is most valuable?
The software is easy to learn and use. When compared to SAP HR and SAP HCM, the tool is easy to access and understand. We have a hierarchy and structural connectivity in Workday. There is a certification for the solution and when we do it, we become the certified partners of the company.
What needs improvement?
The solution has some features missing when you put them in the test studio or Confluence Studio. I would like the tool’s coding to be easier to understand and automated. Most of the coding these days is automated. Any query given can pull the answer directly which can make the solution easier to understand.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the solution for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the solution’s stability a seven out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate Workday’s scalability an eight out of ten. My company has a thousand users for the solution.
How are customer service and support?
I am satisfied with the tool’s customer service and support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used SAP HCM before Workday. We switched to Workday because of the features.
How was the initial setup?
I would rate the setup of the solution an eight out of ten. The tool is deployed on the cloud. The solution’s implementation took only hours to complete.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would rate the solution’s pricing a six out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. I will recommend this solution to other users.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Helps to access pay slips, tax-related information, tax automation, and tax rules
Pros and Cons
- "We use Workday for all our employee-related information. It is a central hub where we can access pay slips, tax-related information, tax automation, and tax rules. Additionally, it manages employee hiring processes and other HR functions. It's a one-stop solution where employees can find everything about their profile, work experience, and associated technologies."
- "Workday has several helpful features. It has categorized payroll processes into sections, such as CTC separation and pay slips. It also provides detailed information on promotions and salary hikes, showing changes from the previous year to the current year. This includes a clear view of the new CTC and the monthly paycheck breakdown."
What is our primary use case?
We use Workday for all our employee-related information. It is a central hub where we can access pay slips, tax-related information, tax automation, and tax rules. Additionally, it manages employee hiring processes and other HR functions. It's a one-stop solution where employees can find everything about their profile, work experience, and associated technologies.
What is most valuable?
Workday has several helpful features. It has categorized payroll processes into sections, such as CTC separation and pay slips. It also provides detailed information on promotions and salary hikes, showing changes from the previous year to the current year. This includes a clear view of the new CTC and the monthly paycheck breakdown.
One notable feature in Workday that enhances financial reporting is the blueprint report. This report compiles all relevant historical data and generates a dashboard. Based on the available information, it offers insights into productivity.
What needs improvement?
Additional visibility features would be beneficial if the tool placed more options prominently on the main page instead of drilling down into specific categories. The first phase displays your profile, team information, current updates, pending tasks, etc. However, it would be good to move these navigation options to the top of the page instead of at the bottom.
For those starting with Workday, understand that while the AI features are useful, they can sometimes be limiting. If you encounter issues, you might need to raise a support ticket and wait for a response, which could take up to 24 hours.
Alerts could be beneficial, especially for upcoming tasks or deadlines. If these alerts are communicated via email, they should remain visible to remind users of impending due dates.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool's stability is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution's scalability is good. My company has 15,000 users.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's deployment is straightforward overall. We usually don't need additional help to navigate it. However, there are instances where we struggle to find specific paths. For example, someone who wants to exit the organization might have difficulty locating the exact process or path.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall product a nine out of ten. It is an overall good tool.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Jun 3, 2024
Flag as inappropriateUnemployed at Anheuser-Busch InBev
User-friendly product with good stability
Pros and Cons
- "It saves a lot of time for onboarding processes."
- "There could be a web-based application for making payments to the employees."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product for HR purposes.
What is most valuable?
The product is easy to use and user-friendly. It saves a lot of time for onboarding processes.
What needs improvement?
There could be a web-based application for making payments to the employees.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Workday for three years. At present, we use the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is highly stable. I rate its stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 1000 Workday users. We use it daily. I rate its scalability an eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy for me. It might be complicated for some. I rate the process a ten out of ten.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the product’s pricing a ten out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Workday a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
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Senior Manager, Tech Advisory at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Great for HR management, with good usability and responsiveness
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to set up."
- "The user interface could be modernized somehow."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for benefits administration and talent management. We can also manage HR and administration. We use the solution worldwide.
It's for absence management. For platform and feedback management, both for myself and for my coaches. We use it for performance, in general, across the company. It's for onboarding.
For example, I've been provided with monthly pay slips through Workday, I can have available all the pay slips and other information, personal information, such as certificates for tax and personal purposes. Everything is in Workday as far as personnel is concerned.
What is most valuable?
I like the usability and responsiveness of the application.
The interface is fine.
It's easy to set up.
It is stable.
What needs improvement?
It could be expensive, however, that is not something that is my concern as it is my company's concern, in terms of pricing.
The user interface could be modernized somehow.
Errors are not very clear in some cases. I've been experiencing some issues within the application that the error messages or what I needed to do were not very easily clear to me. I needed to contact an expert in order to facilitate the problem resolution.
Technical support could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a very stable solution. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have about 1,000 users.
It's a solution that can scale.
How are customer service and support?
While technical support could be better, it's improved. When I needed their support, it took me some days to resolve my issues. Probably it is not due to Workday's support. That said, in general, it is something that I expect to be improved.
How was the initial setup?
It's very easy to set up. It's not overly complex or difficult.
I'm not technical and did not handle the deployment and therefore cannot speak to how long it took or the exact process. It was a global rollout. It may have taken six months to a year.
I'm not sure what the maintenance process looks like. It is a centrally managed application. I don't know which team actually covers it. Here in Greece, we have some application subunits that can support end-users, however, not the actual technical team. It is somewhere in the world. I don't know if it is in America, or if it is in India. I really don't know.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution would be expensive for smaller organizations.
What other advice do I have?
We're a user.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
As I do with my clients when HR topics come to the table, I really, really suggest everyone consider deploying some Workday features. I know it is expensive for some companies. Of course, if the company's a middle-sized company, it may not make sense. However, it is an application that, according to Gartner or other popular reviews, it is the best solution for HR, management, and talent acquisition management.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Lead automation engineer at Dentsu
Helps manage the calendar, but they could provide a web chatbot feature
Pros and Cons
- "We use the platform for tasks, including applying for leaves, communication, and adhering to our organization's policies through efficient goal setting and reviews."
- "They could provide a web chatbot feature in the dashboard for Workday."
What is our primary use case?
We use the platform for tasks, including applying for leaves, communication, and adhering to our organization's policies through efficient goal setting and reviews.
How has it helped my organization?
The platform doesn't help me in decision-making as I have used it only for basic applications, including applying for leaves and managing calendars.
What needs improvement?
They could provide a web chatbot feature in the dashboard for Workday.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Workday for eight or nine years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's stability a seven or eight.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have over 2000 employees in our organization using Workday.
How was the initial setup?
The product can be deployed on the cloud.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Workday to others and rate it a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Director Talent Acquisition at Giant Eagle
User-friendly, simple setup, and scales well
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Workday is the ease of use which is overall user-friendly."
- "Workday could improve by adding other features, such as messaging to candidates and other recruiting capabilities that other new-age solutions have."
What is our primary use case?
We use Workday for recording payroll in the USA.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Workday is the ease of use which is overall user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
Workday could improve by adding other features, such as messaging to candidates and other recruiting capabilities that other new-age solutions have.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Workday for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There were not many issues with the stability of the solution.
I rate the stability of Workday a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
Our entire workforce of approximately 100,000 people is using the solution.
I rate the scalability of Workday a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The support is excellent.
I rate the support from Workday a ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Workday is simple.
I rate the initial setup of Workday an eight out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
There is no maintenance required for Workday.
I would advise others to use the solution. It is a holistic tool that does not only focus on candidate experience but on team member experience, it is an end-to-end solution.
I rate Workday a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Application Development Specialist at Accenture
A user-friendly, unifying capital management solution, with little, to no, customization required for use
Pros and Cons
- "We like the fact that this solution is very user-friendly, with a straightforward user interface."
- "We would like to see improvement in the mobile app variant of this solution. The time sheet entry and approval, and the geo-tagging features all need to have their functionality updated, in order to be comparable with other products on the market."
What is our primary use case?
We install this solution for our customers to use, for capital management purposes.
What is most valuable?
We like the fact that this solution is very user-friendly, with a straightforward user interface.
What needs improvement?
We would like to see improvement in the mobile app variant of this solution. The time sheet entry and approval, and the geo-tagging features all need to have their functionality updated, in order to be comparable with other products on the market.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been working with this solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have found this to be a stable solution during our time working with it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We are informed bu our customers that it is an easily scalable solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of this solution is very easy, and the deployment will take a maximum of one week to complete.
What other advice do I have?
We would recommend this solution to organizations looking for a unifying product, as there is very little need for customization or development and it is easy to use from implementation.
We would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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