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Sr. HR Execuitve - Employee Relations at HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
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. 

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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: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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HRIS Analyst at a outsourcing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
Stands out by regularly updating its services and listening to customer feedback
Pros and Cons
  • "The most helpful Workday features for our HR processes were in HCM, particularly in areas like talent, compensation, benefits, and learning."
  • "One area that could be improved with Workday is the analytics side."

What is our primary use case?

I used Workday mainly for day-to-day operations, particularly on the functional side. In Africa, I played a central role during its implementation, training HR business partners on how to use it. After moving to Canada eight years ago, my first job here also involved Workday implementation.

What is most valuable?

The most helpful Workday features for our HR processes were in HCM, particularly in areas like talent, compensation, benefits, and learning.

What needs improvement?

One area that could be improved with Workday is the analytics side. Additionally, they could keep improving with AI.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Workday since 2011.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate Workday's stability as an eight out of ten. Our global company values customization for each country's needs, and Workday has been good at accommodating these variations.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability of Workday as an eight out of ten. We have approximately 15,000 end users of the solution at our company.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate Workday's tech support as a nine out of ten. The community support, webinars, and office hours are really helpful when we have questions or need assistance. The strong community and willingness to help make it great for support.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

What was our ROI?

Workday has positively impacted our return on investment by streamlining processes and providing access to valuable information. We continue to use Workday because we are satisfied with the product.

What other advice do I have?

I would definitely recommend Workday to other organizations. I have been satisfied with it since using it in Africa and even sought out a Workday-related job when I moved to North America. It is becoming very stable and has a good reputation here.

HR management tools are evolving to include AI and become more agile. Workday stands out by regularly updating its services and listening to customer feedback through its community platform.

Overall, I would rate Workday as a nine out of ten.

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Head of Talent Acquisition & Talent Management at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 5
Has an intuitive user interface and provides seamless integration with other systems
Pros and Cons
  • "The technical support services are excellent."
  • "They could improve the product areas such as enhancing the interview scheduling module to support more flexible online assessments within the platform."

What is our primary use case?

The primary use case for the product in our environment is to manage the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement.

What is most valuable?

The product's most valuable features include its intuitive user interface, seamless integration with other systems like Microsoft Outlook for calendar management, and comprehensive reporting capabilities that provide insights into workforce analytics.

What needs improvement?

They could improve the product areas such as enhancing the interview scheduling module to support more flexible online assessments within the platform. Additionally, further integration with third-party applications could broaden its functionality.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Workday for approximately three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The product is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

The technical support services are excellent.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We previously used Oracle Taleo for candidate tracking but switched to Workday due to Taleo's less intuitive workflow management.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was complex due to the need for detailed configuration and integration with existing systems. 

What about the implementation team?

We took help from a vendor team for product implementation. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated SAP SuccessFactors and ADP Workforce Now. However, Workday stood out due to its superior user experience, robust feature set, and scalability.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, the product has been instrumental in modernizing our HR operations. Its training resources help us keep up with updates and new features.

I rate it an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Nontokozo Kunene - PeerSpot reviewer
Unemployed at Anheuser-Busch InBev
Real User
Top 10
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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Mariette Pretorius - PeerSpot reviewer
Workday Platform Manager / Workday Solutions Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
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?

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.

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.

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
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Sales Partner at Aerovias de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Real User
It's intuitive, so anyone can use it easily without much training
Pros and Cons
  • "Workday is highly intuitive from a customer experience perspective. It was effortless for us to understand what to do even though we didn't have any related training. It was easy to use without guidance."
  • "I'm not sure they have added this feature yet, but there should be a cellphone version, so we do not need to do it on a laptop. I'd like to log in on a cellphone and have the same features. I'm not sure if that is already available or if it's on the roadmap, but that would be a great feature."

What is our primary use case?

We only used Workday for the APS or the time acquisition model. Only about 30 people used the solution at the bank. 

What is most valuable?

Workday is highly intuitive from a customer experience perspective. It was effortless for us to understand what to do even though we didn't have any related training. It was easy to use without guidance.

What needs improvement?

I'm not sure they have added this feature yet, but there should be a cellphone version, so we do not need to do it on a laptop. I'd like to log in on a cellphone and have the same features. I'm not sure if that is already available or if it's on the roadmap, but that would be a great feature.

For how long have I used the solution?

We used Workday when I was working at a bank in my previous role. Currently, I am working at a a local airline in Mexico that doesn't have a CRM. I used Workday for about a year and a half. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Workday is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It was already deployed when I joined the company, but the people involved in the deployment process say it is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

I rate Workday support eight out of 10. I only required assistance from Workday a couple of times, but they responded promptly every time. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

Setting up Workday is straightforward.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Workday eight out of 10. We did not require training to use Workday, but they provide a lot of supporting material that's useful to help everyone embrace the solution. In my experience, there are always some people who are hesitant to work with a solution like this. 

The materials are a good way to overcome because you can show them the benefits they would get by embracing this new way of working. Highlight some facts and data about the benefits they would get by implementing a solution like this.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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Shannon Bury - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Human Resources at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
Real User
Helped us centralize our organization;
Pros and Cons
  • "I would say that we have definitely seen a return on investment."
  • "My opinion is that this solution can improve the overall integrations and add more automation. I think anything that could be on a self-serve basis would work quite well."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case for Workday – as we had it integrated into the organization as an HRIS – is as something for the organization to run off of.

How has it helped my organization?

Before Workday, we did everything manually and were working from within a few systems. This solution has helped us centralize the whole organization. Also, considering the pandemic, we needed everyone to work together and be efficient as everyone was working remotely.

What is most valuable?

I think that the key component here is to have everything centralized and that is most valuable for me. The reason this feature is valuable is that when you're working with people in different geographic regions or with those who may or may not be in the office, this solution helps in getting everything organized.

What needs improvement?

My opinion is that this solution can improve the overall integrations and add more automation. I think anything that could be on a self-serve basis would work quite well.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Workday for about one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability of this solution a nine, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the worst and 10 being the best.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability of this solution an eight, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the worst and 10 being the best.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate the technical support of this solution a seven, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the worst and 10 being the best.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

What was our ROI?

I would say that we have definitely seen a return on investment.

What other advice do I have?

This solution is deployed on the cloud for our company.

When it comes to other people looking into this solution, I would advise looking at your work order and the types of things you need. There are tons of different applications out there and it's all about finding the one that's best for you and that fits the most to your organization's needs.

I would rate Workday as a solution an eight, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the worst and 10 being the best.

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Consulting Manager - ERP at Cognizant
Real User
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: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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