
About Dayforce HCM
Dayforce is a global HCM software platform that transforms the employee experience. It unifies data from across the entire employee lifecycle to enable better decision-making at every level.
Dayforce is a comprehensive cloud platform that combines HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management in a single application. Our scalable HCM software is built with a single, flexible rules engine combined with real-time updates and calculations that help address complex regulatory requirements.
Pricing starting from:
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- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Key benefits of Dayforce HCM
Continuous pay calculation: Traditionally, payroll admins have been unable to access their data until after the pay period had ended, and consistently ran out of time for audits. Dayforce has a single, flexible rules engine for time and pay. This means that pay is calculated continuously throughout the pay period, giving administrators the time they need to produce high-quality pay.
One application: With data stored in a single, central location, get data-driven insights across all HR functions so you can make better decisions for the entire employee lifecycle. Dayforce HCM software eliminates the need for complicated integrations to simplify workflows, increase accuracy, and enhance compliance.
Actionable insights: Get the right data to the right people at the right time. Dayforce provides critical data-driven insights to help you make fast, informed decisions. Sophisticated predictive technologies help align business strategy with daily operations.
Anytime, anywhere access: Access Dayforce's HCM software using the device of your choice on web or mobile. Dayforce is easy to learn and easy to operate. It gives employees control of their data with anytime access and helps organizations ensure their employee information is accurate and up to date.
Typical Customers
- Freelancers
- Small Businesses (2-50)
- Mid-size Companies (51-500)
- Large enterprises (500 and more)
Deployment
- Cloud-based
- On-premise
Pricing starting from:
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- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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- Industry: Veterinary
- Company size: 5 001-10 000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Overall rating
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Easy to use payroll system
Reviewed on 2022/06/02
I've had a very good experience with Dayforce. The system is robust and has a lot of capabilities...
I've had a very good experience with Dayforce. The system is robust and has a lot of capabilities that we aren't even utilizing. I love that there are options and it is still very easy to use.
Pros
I enter in timesheets for my team on a weekly basis and Dayforce makes it super easy to do. I can see my entire team in one spot and go through and enter all of their hours easily.
Cons
From my perspective as a manager, I would prefer an easier way to get to information regarding my team's overall pay and performance. It would be nice to have more reporting and dashboards.
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 501-1 000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Decent HR Software Program That Gets the Job Done
Reviewed on 2019/08/30
Dayforce HCM is our main source for anything employee-related and it has been a consistent and...
Dayforce HCM is our main source for anything employee-related and it has been a consistent and useful resource for us. It has the information we need and when we need it, and we can trust and depend on them to provide the functionalities we require. Although not as UI/UX friendly as other software platforms such as Workday, it is a relatively cheap platform that allows employees to do what they need to do.
Pros
Dayforce HCM is a good HR software program in that it is a cloud-based platform for workforce management and other essential things such as payroll, benefits, and document management. It essentially gets the job done for the common employee and offers enough functionality to be a useful platform.
Cons
The overall aesthetic feel and functionality wasn't as smooth and intuitive as the previous HR software our company used, which was Workday. It's not a dealbreaker but it goes a long way to empower the user to feel like they understand and to a large degree have a comfortable control of the app in the first few experiences.
Alternatives Considered
Workday HCMReasons for Choosing Dayforce HCM
Costs were getting too large for our growing company. We received a cheaper quote from Dayforce.Switched From
Workday HCMReasons for Switching to Dayforce HCM
Mainly cost savings. The cost to benefit ratio of saving money to have a less aesthetic and intuitive HR software favored keeping the existing software which everyone was accustomed to already.Response from Ceridian
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Thank you for your feedback!
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- Industry: Newspapers
- Company size: 11-50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10
Good if you need basic, cheap software; a joke otherwise
Reviewed on 2018/12/15
I had a love/hate relationship with it. It was easy to log in and out, the basis of the system to...
I had a love/hate relationship with it. It was easy to log in and out, the basis of the system to track employee hours. Many times in 2016/2017, the software wouldn't read those clicks though, so myself or colleagues would be working for several hours or off work for several hours only to realize our logging in or out hadn't took. Then we'd have to bother our boss to do it, who was hostile about doing so. Having worked in tech, I understand bug issues, but this is a big one to have. The software is affordable, which is why our company chose it. If the bug issues were resolved for good, I'd feel more confident recommending it.
Pros
I liked that the buttons were big and accessible and easy to see, and that they later modified different types of clocking in and out (lunches, etc). When they updated the software, you could tell they tried (and succeeded, partially) in simplifying some of the screens for users.
Cons
Past versions of Dayforce would freeze up a bit. Also, any time anything went wrong (sometimes a log in or out didn't take, sometimes a time would need to be edited) the manager or boss would have to personally modifying these issues. Under good management, this wouldn't be an issue. Under bosses who can barely handle stress and take systems errors out on their employees, it's a complete nightmare situation. This is where Dayforce could really look beyond coding issues and consider how to socially engineer better customer service solutions so even technically challenged supervisors can use the system easily.
- Industry: Medical Devices
- Company size: 201-500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Easy to see PTO balances
Reviewed on 2022/11/18
Pros
Easy to see balances for PTO and request additional PTO time. Easy access to paystubs
Cons
I can't say there a lot of cons to using this. It's been setup for our org fairly well.
- Industry: Pharmaceuticals
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Weekly for Free Trial
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- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Dayforce HCM Software
Reviewed on 2019/10/23
So far going smoothly but some disconnect with the implementation consultant.
So far going smoothly but some disconnect with the implementation consultant.
Pros
It has a lot of features that will keep all employees and managers happy throughout the use.
Cons
Lot of at times unclear connecting steps and very long process.
Reasons for Choosing Dayforce HCM
Putting everything on one platform and report reviews.Switched From
ADP Workforce NowReasons for Switching to Dayforce HCM
Just had the best fit overallDayforce HCM FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Dayforce HCM.Q. What type of pricing plans does Dayforce HCM offer?
Dayforce HCM offers the following pricing plans:
- Free Trial: Not Available
Contact Ceridian for pricing information
Q. Who are the typical users of Dayforce HCM?
Dayforce HCM has the following typical customers:
11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1 000, 1 001-5 000
Q. What languages does Dayforce HCM support?
Dayforce HCM supports the following languages:
Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai
Q. Does Dayforce HCM support mobile devices?
Dayforce HCM supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Dayforce HCM integrate with?
Dayforce HCM integrates with the following applications:
DocuSign
Q. What level of support does Dayforce HCM offer?
Dayforce HCM offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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