I think Oracle HCM Cloud has provided a friendly solution that improved several processes. They moved to a paperless system, eliminating the need for signing numerous documents. Now, all their information is updated and secure in the system, accessible only to those who need it, whether for a specific department or the entire company. They seem happy with these changes.
Functional Consultant at K&F Consulting
An easy-to- access cloud platform essential for payroll and security needs
Pros and Cons
- "Oracle HCM Cloud is essential for security needs and especially for payroll. The payroll feature is very good."
- "I think it could use more features, perhaps artificial intelligence, since that's becoming more prominent in the world, and it's not yet implemented in HCM."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
We deploy Oracle HCM Cloud within the company. For example, recruiting uses the public cloud to attract candidates from public career sites. However, talent and payroll are primarily internal.
What is most valuable?
Oracle HCM Cloud is essential for security needs and especially for payroll. The payroll feature is very good.
What needs improvement?
I think it could use more features, perhaps artificial intelligence, since that's becoming more prominent in the world, and it's not yet implemented in HCM.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle HCM Cloud for the last seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
As a cloud solution, Oracle HCM Cloud is generally stable, but there can be occasional updates that may lead to changes or customizations needing verification to ensure everything functions as expected.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I'd rate the scalability of Oracle HCM Cloud at nine out of ten. We aim to align client processes with the system, although some features remain unused. I'm not aware of the exact number of users or the type of businesses using it, but typically, our clients range from medium to large enterprises.
How are customer service and support?
I've interacted with Oracle's technical support team and they are good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is neither complex nor very easy. The deployment time for Oracle HCM Cloud varies based on complexity. It typically involves training main users, preparing manuals, and providing support before deployment. The steps depend on the specific needs and modules involved, such as payroll.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I haven't personally dealt with the cost details, but based on client feedback, Oracle HCM Cloud is considered expensive due to additional support costs on top of licensing fees.
What other advice do I have?
I believe others would find it user-friendly too. Overall, I'd rate it a nine out of ten because perfection isn't realistic.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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IT Officer, Corporate Systems at European Union Intellectual Property Office
Is reasonably priced and offers great support
Pros and Cons
- "The newer Redwood team is more client-focused and this is very valuable."
- "What's not working that well at the moment is the information flow between the different HR modules. This can be improved by Oracle."
What is most valuable?
The newer Redwood team is more client-focused and this is very valuable.
What needs improvement?
What's not working that well at the moment is the information flow between the different HR modules. This can be improved by Oracle.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Oracle HCM Cloud for six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are 250 users.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Results-Driven Associate Software Engineer at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Offers seamless integration and talent management feature supports frequent equipment drives, facilitating smooth operations
Pros and Cons
- "The most important function is definitely managing the employee and employer staff system. This module allows the company to see information about its own employees. It's crucial for our organization, along with talent management."
- "The GUI interface should be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We use Oracle HCM Cloud for human capital management. I also use Oracle eBusiness Suite. That's mainly for handling alerts.
Basically, it is a hiring resource system for my company. As an HCM Cloud software engineer, I help our hiring source department manage and understand the system.
We understand the technicalities through documentation, and then we guide the hiring source department on how the system works and the different modules available. There's a talent management module, for instance.
We guide them because we, as software engineers, have a better understanding of the technical aspects compared to someone who just uses it for hiring purposes.
How has it helped my organization?
The system integrates very well with other Oracle systems. HCM Cloud actually fulfills most of the requirements our organization demands from this tool.
HCM Cloud meets most of the requirements our organization has for the system.
What is most valuable?
The most important function is definitely managing the employee and employer staff system. This module allows the company to see information about its own employees. It's crucial for our organization, along with talent management.
Our organization conducts equipment drives every three months, so talent management is also quite important for us.
HCM Analytics has the potential to be a very valuable module. Because Oracle HCM Cloud offers prebuilt KPIs in HCM Analytics.
What needs improvement?
The GUI interface should be more user-friendly. Because, when I first started working on these modules, I was guided step-by-step by my senior colleagues.
But for someone new to the system, there should be a better, more user-interactive interface that makes it easier for users to understand.
When I first saw it, it felt like a human-understandable version of Linux, because a simple Linux system is not user-friendly for most people. While programmers may understand it, the GUI interfaces on current Linux systems are still not user-friendly enough. That's the point.
When I first saw these modules, I had that initial impression. But, as I started working with them, things started to make sense. So, it was just an initial response, and with time, it was fine.
My suggestion is that the user interface needs to be more user-friendly, especially for new users.
For how long have I used the solution?
My organization has been using it for about six or seven years. Personally, I've been using it for around eight months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability an eight out of ten because there are some glitches. But most of the time those glitches are due to human error.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten. In my department only, there are around 30 end users.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't personally contacted Oracle support, but my senior colleagues have worked with them and had a good experience with the Oracle support team.
What about the implementation team?
It was already deployed in my organization when I first joined my company. The modules were already selected and the processes were integrated within the system.
What other advice do I have?
When I came into the organization and was introduced to HCM Cloud, they showed me how it works. I didn't read the documentation in-depth because my colleagues were using specific procedures, so they just guided me through the system.
However, if the organization starts using a completely new module in the same cloud, I would definitely read the documentation and follow the learning path provided by Oracle.
Additionally, the company still uses HCM EBS (e-Business Suite), which is the HRMS system. While HCM Cloud seems better in my assessment.
Based on my experience, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Coach, Mentor, Owner at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reliable, and the technical support is helpful, but the set up could be simplified
Pros and Cons
- "Oracle is a strong option for purchasing or procurement."
- "The user interface, as well as the interfaces between modules, should definitely be enhanced."
What is our primary use case?
They were trying to find one solution for the entire organization, which is why they were attempting to use HCM Cloud in combination with the Oracle solution for procurement and finance.
How has it helped my organization?
It helped the company in transitioning to a single platform rather than using multiple enterprises.
What is most valuable?
Oracle is a strong option for purchasing or procurement.
What needs improvement?
I prefer Workday.
The user interface, as well as the interfaces between modules, should definitely be enhanced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I worked with Oracle HCM Cloud for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle HCM Cloud is a very stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle HCM Cloud is scalable.
We had approximately 10,000 employees, in our company.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the technical support a three out of five.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Workday, every day, and I have also worked in SAP.
Workday, in my opinion, is the best HCM solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was pretty complex.
We had a team of 50 people to deploy this solution and a smaller team of 10 to 15 for maintenance afterward.
What about the implementation team?
We used a third-party consultant to assist us with the deployment.
What was our ROI?
The company had seen a return on investment while using this solution.
What other advice do I have?
The timeline that they give you to implement is always too compact.
I would rate Oracle HCM Cloud a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Automated onboarding with user-friendly configuration and good value for money
Pros and Cons
- "The feature I find most valuable in Oracle HCM Cloud is 'Journeys'. This feature is widely used across clients for onboarding, offboarding, and other automated tasks without manual intervention."
- "The compensation module needs further automation."
What is our primary use case?
Our use case involves working with a client in a law-based firm in India. I am currently implementing Oracle HCM Cloud for compensation and talent management for them.
The process includes requirement gathering, designing solutions, creating design documents, conducting CRP sessions, key user training sessions, and end-user training sessions. Primarily, it's used for HR daily operations.
How has it helped my organization?
The Oracle HCM Cloud solution has provided good value for money. It is better priced compared to other competitors like SAP and Workday. It offers a simple configuration process that is not complex, providing efficiency in implementation.
What is most valuable?
The feature I find most valuable in Oracle HCM Cloud is 'Journeys'. This feature is widely used across clients for onboarding, offboarding, and other automated tasks without manual intervention. Once an employee is hired, the system automatically assigns tasks and manages the onboarding process.
What needs improvement?
The compensation module needs further automation. For example, the calculations for global transfers or assignment changes should be automatically refreshed rather than requiring manual refreshes and additional tasks. Also, new functionalities like Redwood should work as expected upon release, without issues that need fixing in later updates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle HCM Cloud for nine and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In terms of stability, there are some glitches when Oracle introduces new functions. These issues indicate that the stability could be improved.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle HCM Cloud is easy to scale. I would rate its scalability as excellent.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from Oracle for HCM Cloud needs improvement, particularly in response times.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is simple and straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Compared to other products, Oracle HCM Cloud offers better pricing. It is low-cost and provides a good return on investment.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The main competitor for Oracle HCM Cloud is Workday, although I have not personally worked with Workday. Oracle is on the Cloud and has simpler configurations.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Principle Consultant at NRI
Its configurable side allows you to have more flexibility
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is a cloud-based tool."
- "The tool's configurable side allows you to have more flexibility, but at the same time, it creates a lot of confusion that still has to do over so much of the configuration, which are areas that are conflicting in nature."
What is our primary use case?
Any organization with an HCM workforce for hire-to-retire functionality, including areas like payroll, benefits, recruitment, performance, and everything else, is a well-integrated solution.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is a cloud-based tool.
The software itself is to manage my company's data. I believe all the solutions that are available in the marketplace. There are more or less a few cloud-based solutions that offer good functionalities. I don't know if Oracle HCM Cloud has any specific functionality.
What needs improvement?
Having the software in your company means everything is very configurable, so it is actually a boon, while there are some negative sides. The tool's configurable side allows you to have more flexibility, but at the same time, it creates a lot of confusion that still has to do over so much of the configuration, which are areas that are conflicting in nature.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle HCM Cloud for five to six years. My company sells licenses of the solution to others.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In terms of stability, the performance has really increased over time, so it is a good product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the tool is unlimited. The tool can be used on a use-and-pay basis, depending on the usage and licenses that you need. If you have a drastic increase in your workforce, you can scale it to an unlimited amount.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support is okay. My company understands that the tool offers support for 190 odd countries, so there is a bit of delay in response, but whenever you raise an issue with the support team, you get some satisfactory responses. If you have had only the chance to contact the support team once or twice, and if that has been good, I would have been able to generalize it. I would rate the tool's technical support an eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used PeopleSoft.
How was the initial setup?
In terms of the product's installation phase, I would say that it is a SaaS-based product and offers a licensed subscription model.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not normally involved in the product's pricing since it normally involves the packages that a user chooses. Pricing differs based on a case-to-case scenario and client-to-client basis.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The major competitors of Oracle HCM Cloud are Workday and SAP SuccessFactors. As it is a strategy-based market, companies definitely offer a lot of discounts to attract buyers.
What other advice do I have?
The tool's performance has improved drastically over a period of time. I started working on the tool in 2012 when its fourth release was available, and now the tool has released its twenty-third or twenty-fourth version.
Oracle takes care of the maintenance of the tool.
Oracle HCM Cloud doesn't provide a payroll solution for many other developed nations, including Australia. As a result, developed nations have to rely upon third-party payroll vendors, who provide good and direct integration. I think the integration of Oracle HCM with the aforementioned third-party tool is really good.
The tool has some AI capabilities. AI is used to analyze existing data and provide predictions. Oracle has developed some prediction tools, such as determining whether an employee is going to have to be given some flight charges or what the performance of this particular person should be. These can be good database points, which are really good for managers.
Oracle HCM Cloud is a stable product that is ready to cater to the needs of an entire market.
I would recommend the tool to others for multiple reasons. I would ask others to consider the brand name and the fact that Oracle has a global presence. If your organization has operations in more than one country, the tool works as a global solution. Nowadays, most of the major vendors are moving to cloud solutions. Oracle HCM Cloud is a cloud-based solution, but by having a global team, you can get good global support. As the tool offers a suite of other tools where you can get a set of integrated solutions like FSCM, SCM, and performance, it works seamlessly. The tool's integration with other pillars is great.
I rate the tool an eight to nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior VP, Human Resources at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Comes with payroll management, employee services, and both manager and employee self-service functionalities.
Pros and Cons
- "The tool's implementation has resulted in significant time savings, ranging from 30 to 50 percent across various processes. Oracle HCM, particularly its payroll functionality, has proven to be highly valuable for our organization. Additionally, the ability to implement various customizations has proven valuable. The robust nature of Oracle HCM Cloud ensures high accuracy."
- "I would like to see improvements in the user experience, specifically reducing the number of clicks required to achieve desired outcomes. Additionally, enhancing the look and feel of the front end and allowing for a greater level of configuration would be beneficial. Its pricing should be less."
What is our primary use case?
In our organization, we leverage Oracle HCM Cloud extensively for a wide range of HR processes. This includes payroll management, employee services, and both manager and employee self-service functionalities. However, it's worth noting that we haven't implemented it specifically for recruitment.
What is most valuable?
The tool's implementation has resulted in significant time savings, ranging from 30 to 50 percent across various processes. Oracle HCM, particularly its payroll functionality, has proven to be highly valuable for our organization. Additionally, the ability to implement various customizations has proven valuable. The robust nature of Oracle HCM Cloud ensures high accuracy.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see improvements in the user experience, specifically reducing the number of clicks required to achieve desired outcomes. Additionally, enhancing the look and feel of the front end and allowing for a greater level of configuration would be beneficial. Its pricing should be less.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for two and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the tool's scalability a nine on a scale of one to ten.
How are customer service and support?
Oracle's support is very good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup's rating is around a six on a scale from one to ten, and the process was of medium complexity. The complexity varies depending on the specific aspects of the implementation process. It took approximately eight to nine months for the deployment. The deployment team consisted of 15 resources. Four people are currently needed for maintenance.
What about the implementation team?
An integrator helped us with the tool's deployment.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment is about seven out of ten.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten. A comprehensive understanding of your requirements is essential for successful deployment. Without it, the process may become challenging and less likely to succeed.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technical Team Lead at Rotary International
Once all the necessary configurations are in place, users can expect a smooth experience while using the solution
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup or implementation process of the solution is fine. The deployment process took place in two days. So, once one has the runbook and everything in place, it is not that difficult."
- "Exposure to users on the volume or utilization of servers and memory is necessary. Currently, when users hit the threshold, the system experiences a slowdown."
What is our primary use case?
Oracle HCM Cloud is used for enterprise expenses and modules. It is also used for managing the workforce's jobs, positions, and roles.
What is most valuable?
Oracle HCM Cloud offers several valuable features, including financial, procurement, and expense clouds. Additionally, the solution's ability to manage employee churn rate, expense reporting, and user-friendliness are noteworthy features. For financial management, users can integrate with a subscription through the Accounting Hub. The procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes are seamless in Oracle HCM Cloud. Once all configurations are in place, users can enjoy a smooth experience. Also, the solution's performance is very good.
What needs improvement?
It requires to improve its SaaS products, cash flows, and delivery APIs as we are encountering 500 or 404 errors within our organization. Additionally, enhancements must be made to the SaaS API and Oracle ERP Cloud. Having a tool for continuous integration and deployment would also be beneficial. Moreover, limitations related to file size need to be addressed. Exposure to users on the volume or utilization of servers and memory is necessary. Currently, when users hit the threshold, the system experiences a slowdown. Therefore, Oracle should provide users with information on their utilization and threshold limits, such as increasing memory or scaling up or down on CPUs. We are looking for such recommendations from Oracle.
For how long have I used the solution?
Our company has been using Oracle HCM Cloud, and in a couple of months, it will mark the completion of two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle HCM Cloud is a scalable solution, especially since the cloud version is scalable vertically and horizontally. In our organization, more than 100 employees use the solution. Also, in our organization, we do have plans to increase its usage.
How are customer service and support?
At our workplace, we have contacted Oracle's technical support. I rate the solution's technical support a seven out of ten. I would like to see the support for API integration improve.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In PeopleSoft, we are using its financials. Currently, we migrated to an ERP solution. So, we are just using the PeopleTools and the application, in which the tools can be upgraded. In my organization, we have a large user base where we integrate the data with Workday. PeopleSoft HCM and Workday were the options we were using before choosing Oracle HCM Cloud. So, we moved away from PeopleSoft and implemented Oracle Cloud ERP, and that's when we bought Oracle HCM Cloud. The main reason for doing so was the expenses.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup or implementation process of the solution is fine. The deployment process took place in two days. So, once one has the runbook and everything in place, it is not that difficult.
What was our ROI?
It has only been 18 months since implementation. So, it is too early to calculate the ROI. We need another six months to consider the ROI calculation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Though I cannot comment on the solution's cost, a fixed cost is involved based on my understanding. The cost multiplies based on the number of users.
What other advice do I have?
Oracle HCM Cloud can be a viable option for organizations, provided the configurations and rules are properly implemented. The solution tends to work better when an organization does not have much employee turnover or churn rate. However, once a year, in the event of a churn-out of 60,000 employees in a single day, there may be delays in synchronizing certain details. Overall, I rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Finance Project Manager at Cerebrae
Stability issues, sporadic performance, but strong governance background
Pros and Cons
- "Our overall evaluation of Oracle HCM Cloud as a general ledger tool is mixed. It is a comprehensive and versatile piece of software."
- "We have received some unfavorable feedback regarding Oracle HCM Cloud's performance. This has led us to investigate alternative solutions. In my own experience, I have struggled with the slowness of the cloud assessment and the overwhelming complexity of the software's robust architecture. I have reservations about sharing any positive experiences I may have had with the solution."
What is our primary use case?
We are the finance department for an insurance company. We use Oracle HCM Cloud for general ledger and for bookkeeping purposes.
We sometimes use Oracle HCM Cloud for expense reimbursements, procurements, and HR-related items, such as annual leave, tracking, and terminations.
How has it helped my organization?
Oracle HCM Cloud helped our organization in terms of the governance structure. It has a strong governance background and has helped us to form a solid structure and approval flow to help us to maintain all the controls over our typical processes.
What is most valuable?
Our overall evaluation of Oracle HCM Cloud as a general ledger tool is mixed. It is a comprehensive and versatile piece of software.
What needs improvement?
We have received some unfavorable feedback regarding Oracle HCM Cloud's performance. This has led us to investigate alternative solutions. In my own experience, I have struggled with the slowness of the cloud assessment and the overwhelming complexity of the software's robust architecture. I have reservations about sharing any positive experiences I may have had with the solution.
There are too many functions in the backend of Oracle HCM Cloud, and sometimes, we cannot disable some functions to help us to streamline or to speed up the loading process.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle HCM Cloud for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
On the backend, we have not experienced any difficulties, such as data loss or unexpected downtime. However, the user interface presents various issues such as server connection problems and errors, resulting in the need to close our browser and wait for several minutes before reconnecting to the cloud.
The connection issue seems to only affect this particular software as we have not experienced any problems connecting to other websites. As for performance, some backend batch processes, such as the data model, run efficiently which is a positive aspect. However, when heavily utilizing the user interface, batch problems seem to occur frequently.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the solution is wonderful, we use the integration cloud.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used other similar solutions.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Oracle HCM Cloud is difficult. It took us eight months to implement and three months of operations.
I rate the initial setup of Oracle HCM Cloud a three out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
We use the help from Oracle HCM Cloud for the implementation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The data traffic cost is expensive. The solution can scale up beyond my imagination, but the cost can rise up easily.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated NetSuite.
What other advice do I have?
We have a team of five that does the maintenance of the solution.
My advice to others is for them to try out the solution to see if it fits their use case.
I rate Oracle HCM Cloud a five out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Programme Lead- People, Change and Communications - GMM at AIA
Useful customization, helpful dashboards, and responsive support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Oracle HCM Cloud is the dashboards, customization, and configuration."
- "The support from Oracle HCM Cloud is great, they are responsive and helpful. However, they still could improve."
What is our primary use case?
I use Oracle HCM Cloud mostly for the general HR modules.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Oracle HCM Cloud is the dashboards, customization, and configuration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle HCM Cloud for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Oracle HCM Cloud is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle HCM Cloud is a scalable solution.
There are approximately 4,000 to 5,000 people using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and support?
The support from Oracle HCM Cloud is great, they are responsive and helpful. However, they still could improve.
I rate the support from Oracle HCM Cloud a nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used Workday and SAP. SAP is a more fixed-based solution rather than cloud-based and is an older system. When we were looking to upgrade to the cloud we wanted something different, it came down to a comparison between Oracle HCM Cloud and Workday.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Oracle HCM Cloud is straightforward. The deployment takes a couple of days.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation of the solution is done by a third party we pair up with.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Oracle HCM Cloud could improve. However, everyone would like the price of a solution they are using to be less expensive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated Workday and SAP before choosing Oracle HCM Cloud.
What other advice do I have?
All solutions have room for improvement and there are lots of solutions coming out with additional enhanced usability or capability at the moment. The reason a lot of people have moved on from SAP is that they didn't stay with the times and the likes of Workday and Oracle filled in that gap by being able to provide something that was more modern, and more on trend at that point in time. It is important to keep up to date with those trends.
I rate Oracle HCM Cloud an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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