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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Dayforce

    Score8 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

    ELMO Software

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AELMO Software (ASX:ELO) is a cloud-based solution that helps thousands of organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to manage their people, process and pay. ELMO solutions span the entire employee lifecycle from ‘hire to retire’. They can be used together or stand-alone, and are configurable according to an organisation’s unique processes and workflows.N/A
    Pricing
    DayforceELMO Software
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DayforceELMO Software
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    DayforceELMO Software
    Considered Both Products
    Dayforce
    No answer on this topic
    ELMO Software
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    124 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    106 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    130 Answers
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    79%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    66 Answers
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    62 Answers
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    DayforceELMO Software
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Dayforce and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    601 Ratings
    4% above category average
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    11 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.1524 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Employment history9.3559 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.4548 Ratings7.78 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.4552 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Organizational charting6.4502 Ratings8.38 Ratings
    Organization and location management6.5547 Ratings7.88 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3370 Ratings8.65 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Dayforce and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    601 Ratings
    9% above category average
    ELMO Software
    8.1
    5 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Pay calculation9.3587 Ratings8.25 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors6.9294 Ratings8.14 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.3153 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.6475 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.3573 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.3455 Ratings8.23 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.1308 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Dayforce and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.1
    546 Ratings
    13% above category average
    ELMO Software
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Approval workflow9.4514 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Balance details9.2528 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.6433 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Dayforce and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.3
    614 Ratings
    3% above category average
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    10 Ratings
    2% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.6585 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Update personal information8.5598 Ratings8.010 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.7418 Ratings8.26 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.1219 Ratings7.66 Ratings
    View job history7.7492 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Dayforce and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    103 Ratings
    7% above category average
    ELMO Software
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets8.7103 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Dayforce and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Dayforce
    6.2
    600 Ratings
    19% below category average
    ELMO Software
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Report builder6.3591 Ratings7.56 Ratings
    Pre-built reports6.3591 Ratings7.76 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.0416 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Dayforce and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    393 Ratings
    10% above category average
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    7 Ratings
    1% below category average
    New hire portal9.3383 Ratings8.26 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.2337 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Dayforce and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.8
    256 Ratings
    11% above category average
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    8 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Corporate goal setting8.4214 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.1235 Ratings8.28 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.6200 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.9240 Ratings7.38 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Dayforce and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    282 Ratings
    5% above category average
    ELMO Software
    7.6
    10 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Performance plans8.7261 Ratings7.710 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans8.7224 Ratings7.710 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.4265 Ratings6.78 Ratings
    Review reminders8.4260 Ratings7.79 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.7234 Ratings8.29 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Dayforce and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    130 Ratings
    11% above category average
    ELMO Software
    7.4
    7 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.3103 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.3112 Ratings7.66 Ratings
    Candidate search8.3118 Ratings6.45 Ratings
    Candidate development8.7105 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Dayforce and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.4
    302 Ratings
    20% above category average
    ELMO Software
    7.5
    5 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Job Requisition Management9.7284 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.7277 Ratings7.74 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.3233 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.7265 Ratings6.82 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.1229 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.7276 Ratings7.53 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.6272 Ratings7.94 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    DayforceELMO Software
    Small Businesses
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DayforceELMO Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (640 ratings)
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.9
    (89 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    4.2
    (60 ratings)
    8.0
    (15 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    5.0
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (66 ratings)
    7.6
    (8 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.0
    (11 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.3
    (18 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.9
    (44 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.9
    (14 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.9
    (18 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.9
    (12 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DayforceELMO Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    ELMO Software
    The performance review process is clear and easy to complete, for both employee and manager. I have experienced this in both roles, with my own staff, and undergoing my own review with my manager. I haven't experienced scenarios where it is less appropriate, I think our HR department customised the software well to our needs.
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    Pros
    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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    ELMO Software
    • Has extensive courses library (theory and video library).
    • Very responsive, resourceful and efficient support team.
    • Stuff survey - great range of available templates.
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    Cons
    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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    ELMO Software
    • Help seems unavailable.
    • A guide or how-to would be extremely appreciated - I haven't found any, at least for user level.
    • User interface could follow a more standard/familiar approach.
    • Some panes should be collapsible (e.g. the right "Work Flow" area, which gives very little help).
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    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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    ELMO Software
    Once I learned the specific way of doing things, the software became very logical and ergonomic. It is easy to use and is an excellent resource for many of the specific tasks required for my role, especially in relation to staff onboarding and management. It is also excellent as a resource for my own personal HR information.
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    Reliability and Availability
    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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    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    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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    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    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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    ELMO Software
    I am not sure whether you are asking how the learning & development team rates ELMO Software or how ELMO supports our team when issues arise with the software? It is not my decision to purchase the software nor am I involved with the maintenance of the software.
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    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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    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    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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    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    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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    ELMO Software
    I was not involved
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    Alternatives Considered
    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
    Incentivized
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    ELMO Software
    Aspen is more straightforward in creating a course of personal development recognized by our industry, but your ELMO Software is generally easier to use. As the workforce in our company is very often built by the majority of people with basic academic background education, IE they often have only just completed year 10... it is very important your element of making it easy to understand, using simple words and clear explained multiple choices in the final quiz
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    Scalability
    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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    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    Professional Services
    Dayforce
    No answers on this topic
    ELMO Software
    Did not use
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    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
    Incentivized
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    ELMO Software
    • It has been helpful
    Incentivized
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