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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ADP WorkForce Suite

    Score1.7 out of 10
    N/AThe WorkForce Suite, by WorkForce Software, is a mobile-first, cloud-based modern workforce management solution with integrated employee communications and collaboration capabilities. The WorkForce Suite aims to help global enterprise organizations optimize their labor, protect against compliance risks, and maximize productivity while building a highly engaged, resilient, and agile workforce.N/A

    Dayforce

    Score7.9 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Dayforce is a people platform that simplifies HR operations. As a unified HCMS, it delivers HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, talent, and analytics—helping organizations boost productivity, stay compliant, and make smarter decisions with embedded intelligence and personalized experiences.N/A
    Pricing
    ADP WorkForce SuiteDayforce
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    ADP WorkForce SuiteDayforce
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Community Pulse
    ADP WorkForce SuiteDayforce
    Considered Both Products
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    Chose ADP WorkForce Suite
    WorkForce Suite was an improvement to ADP Vantage's timekeeping offering, but ultimately didn't meet the mark when it came to what our company needed. It was not able to keep up with the complexities of an environment where employees work multiple shifts per week and/or day, at …
    Incentivized
    Dayforce
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    89%
    Would buy again
    124 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    106 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    130 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    79%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    66 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    62 Answers
    Features
    ADP WorkForce SuiteDayforce
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ADP WorkForce Suite and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP WorkForce Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.2
    601 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings9.1524 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings9.2559 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings9.3548 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings9.3552 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings6.5502 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings6.5547 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.3370 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ADP WorkForce Suite and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP WorkForce Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.7
    601 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.3587 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.0294 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings9.3153 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.6475 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.3573 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.3455 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.1308 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ADP WorkForce Suite and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP WorkForce Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    9.1
    546 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings9.4514 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings9.2528 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.6433 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ADP WorkForce Suite and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP WorkForce Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.3
    614 Ratings
    3% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.6585 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.5598 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.7418 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings9.1219 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings7.7492 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ADP WorkForce Suite and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP WorkForce Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.6
    103 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings8.6103 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ADP WorkForce Suite and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP WorkForce Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    6.2
    600 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings6.3591 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings6.3591 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings6.0416 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ADP WorkForce Suite and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP WorkForce Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.7
    393 Ratings
    10% above category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings9.2383 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.2337 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ADP WorkForce Suite and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP WorkForce Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.7
    256 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings8.3214 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings9.1235 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.6200 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings8.8240 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ADP WorkForce Suite and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP WorkForce Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.2
    282 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings8.7261 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings8.6224 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings7.4265 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings8.4260 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.7234 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ADP WorkForce Suite and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP WorkForce Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.6
    130 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings9.3103 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings8.2112 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings8.2118 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings8.6105 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ADP WorkForce Suite and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP WorkForce Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    9.3
    302 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings9.7284 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings9.7277 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings9.2233 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings9.6265 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.0229 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings9.6276 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings9.6272 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ADP WorkForce SuiteDayforce
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.0
    (6 ratings)
    8.2
    (640 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    8.9
    (89 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.2
    (60 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (13 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.9
    (66 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (11 ratings)
    Online Training
    3.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (18 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (44 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (14 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (18 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (12 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ADP WorkForce SuiteDayforce
    Likelihood to Recommend
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    EmpCenter is really well suited for companies with minimal variety in time keeping needs. Certainly somewhere that has fairly regular work schedules and operational needs the system would be programmed for and meet those needs quite well. I think they assert themselves as a product specifically for those more complex companies, and I believe it is one of a few products available for companies with many employee types and complex work schedule and pay needs, but because of those complexities each have their own specific customizations I feel it is difficult for the company to then manage the different products that end up existing. Each ends up being unique so applying large scale changes doesn't work well as something we may request and need if applied over EmpCenter in general may cause problems for another company. Therefore everything has to be done on an individual basis and is more time consuming and costly.
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    Dayforce
    I think Dayforce is a great option for a large and/or Global organization. I do not think it would be the best fit for a very small company or business. It really shines for enterprise organizations with multi-locations. While a small business could use it, I would say it has too many bells and whistles that might feel overwhelming to a smaller organization.
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    Pros
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    • A lot flexibility in configuration of the system
    • works well with other systems. We were able to collect data from another time system, Avaya phone systems and even a point of sale system with not a lot of difficulty.
    • They know their product and integration points. They were able to troubleshoot problems with hardware time collection devices quite quickly. We found the devices they sold to be quite durable.
    • Out of the box they have more reports than I would have anticipated. Creating new reports was sometimes a task if it was complex but there were usually similar reports you could use as a starter template
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    Dayforce
    • Payroll - it shows everything in real time and it runs quickly.
    • People - Having all employee details from the offer letter to W2 information in the same spot.
    • Dayforce Wallet: The on-demand feature is fully integrated with Timesheets and Payroll. What shows in one will be in the other.
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    Cons
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    • Difficult to use
    • Retroactive adjustments must be made by an administrator
    • Delegation of duties must be done by an adminstrator
    • Data must be exported and then imported into pay system, does not support interface
    • Product has not changed or been updated in 4+ years
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    Dayforce
    • There have been a few instances of users being locked out of Ceridian due to recent upgrades. Not ideal when an employee wants to see their paystub and is suddenly have login issues.
    • Not the best for when an employee is transferred to another country as their employee number is locked to their SIN or SSN. And, we are required to create a new user record with a new employee number for the new country.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    After spending close to 5 years to decide on which payroll product to acquire for our University, I cannot image we would switch now that we have it in use.
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    Dayforce
    We are highly invested in Ceridian's Dayforce product. It give us the flexibility and scaling that our growing company needs. Its potential reaches beyond the basic HR functions to the decision making that our Management Team needs. Ceridian is always innovating the employee and employee experiences to offer cutting edge options.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    I think it's very usable for the employee. I don't think it is as easy for the HR/PR admins - especially if there is an issue. There are so many setup screens that need to be looked at to try to figure out why payroll isn't calculating properly, hours aren't feeding over correctly, or benefits are not calculating properly. For the most part, they can't do their own troubleshooting. The same is true for the managers. Our managers find it cumbersome to go into make any schedule changes after the schedules have been generated.
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    Reliability and Availability
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Dayforce's high availability ensures that our HR processes are supported around the clock, which is critical for a global organization like ours. The platform is cloud-based, offering reliable access from any location at any time, allowing our employees, managers, and HR teams to stay connected regardless of time zones or geographic locations. This level of availability ensures that payroll processing, employee self-service, and real-time data access continue uninterrupted, even during peak periods or unforeseen disruptions. The system’s robust infrastructure minimizes downtime, which is vital for operations that span multiple regions. Additionally, having a centralized platform that’s always available helps keep our teams aligned, ensures compliance, and facilitates timely decision-making across all our locations.
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    Performance
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    We haven't noticed any slow-down due to the integration of Dayforce WFM with our Ceridian HPL products (HRIS and Payroll). The new HTML view of the timesheets don't load as quickly as the old Silverlight view - however, we have gotten used to the change.
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    Support Rating
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    Extremely knowledgeable staff that truly care about our business processes
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    Dayforce
    Most of the time the support is great; it's not always super efficient but I always get the help I need. Occasionally it takes a lot longer than we had hoped or get conflicting responses. We had one ticket recently where we were told we would have to pay the service team to support us on the project and then another person called the next day with the solution to our query and was able to find a solution easily. Generally, though, the response is great and they either walk me though how to do something via a Zoom Meeting or they email step-by-step instructions on how to do it and say if I have questions we can set up a meeting to discuss further.
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    In-Person Training
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Because the training we reviewed at Insights has changed how we use the system everyday. This is a key factor in our training.
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    Online Training
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    The courses are very interactive and informative. There are classes for every topic, which allows you to make the most of the system. There are also some "go at your own pace" course which is a great option for a busy schedule.
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    Implementation Rating
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Have a strong internal team. Communicate with your implementation team - they are there to make it work for you. Take the time to really think about how you want the system to work for you - in some cases, you may need to rethink your own business practices to see if you are working harder when the system could do it for you
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    Alternatives Considered
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    EmpCenter is a new software to the company however, I only trained on the old software for a few months before EmpCenter was introduced. I think EmpCenter has a smoother data entry process and can run more in depth reports, but since this is the system I know best I cannot accurately compare it to previous software.
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    Dayforce
    I can't speak much to how it would be if we had all of these features separately since I started with Dayforce all being integrated and have no other experience, but having it all in one place has made the completion of all of these HR tasks seamless. We can direct all of our energies into the same system, and it makes it easier to field employee inquiries and to troubleshoot when we need to
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    Scalability
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Overall, we are extremely happy with the Dayforce WFM module. Our biggest pain point is concerning the twice annual software upgrades - which is the only reason I haven't rated them as a '10'. Because every customer is configured differently, the upgrades can sometimes have adverse effects on our current configured policies/rules. And although they roll-out the upgraded version in a test environment several weeks before go-live, not all testing is accurate in that environment. Some issues do not present themselves until you are working with live punches.
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    Return on Investment
    WorkForce Software An ADP Company
    • EmpCenter has reduced the amount of time administrators are spending on payroll. Certainly it has made our entry to our pay system more efficient since we can simply load the data from the time keeping system and we are not collecting actual physical signatures and paper timesheets that must be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. The system does this for us and some automatic calculating of certain pay due that we were hand adding. However the feedback I am getting is that the supervisors feel their work has been increased greatly. They are spending more time correcting and approving time. Essentially the work we were doing in our central offices to review and correct time the supervisor must now do as they approve the time. We have now asked them to be more responsible for proper reporting and use which requires they know more about the rules and many different aspects of pay than they had before. We have employees who are union represented and get some benefits from the contract others do not receive, contract employees who have certain pay aspects in their contracts that must be known, as well as temporary employees and students who get very different pay from the other employees. While some things have been programmed for the system to know and handle, some things must be added to the time sheet to pay properly or the way time is reported is different (some clock out for lunch some don't) supervisors must now know these differences while that used to be a role that was more mine as an administrator. Now I just help them and audit and review.
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    Dayforce
    • Performance Reviews/Comp used to be handled via paper and tracking/reporting was a nightmare - having all of that in the system is so much more efficient and provides huge ROI
    • Our organization used to have big problems with hiring managers going rogue and hiring positions that aren't approved by Finance - we built an approval workflow in the system that triggers before any req is approved which has completely solved this problem
    • Dayforce Wallet has been a huge perk for our employees - it's heavily used and our crew love it
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    ScreenShots

    ADP WorkForce Suite Screenshots

    Screenshot of the WorkForce HUB dashboard, which provides an interactive control center for major actions and daily messages that matter most in a typical workday. It is available on any device.Screenshot of WorkForce Absence and Leave Management. This is used to manage employee absence and leave with a single source of record.Screenshot of WorkForce Time, an automated global compliance solution that provides real-time visibility into workplace operations.Screenshot of WorkForce Assistant, which identifies and prioritizes urgent matters, such as potential compliance risks or labor attendance issues, and triggers predictive and proactive notifications that alert stakeholders when action is required.Screenshot of WorkForce Experience, used to communicate through collaboration channels, feedback and in-the-moment information gathering, micro-training, self-service, and access to critical work resources.Screenshot of WorkForce Scheduling, which gives employees a voice in how they are scheduled while maintaining compliance and meeting the business needs for the employee population.

    Dayforce Screenshots

    Screenshot of Dayforce HubScreenshot of Human Resources (Position Management)Screenshot of Dayforce Reporting & AnalyticsScreenshot of People AnalyticsScreenshot of Dayforce HR Service DeliveryScreenshot of Dayforce Flex Work