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    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

    Paycom

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/APaycom supports HR and payroll with automated, employee-first technology that supports every stage of employment. Its single database enables seamless data management, to reduce errors, endless data entry and time-consuming administrative tasks.N/A
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    DayforcePaycom
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    DayforcePaycom
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    DayforcePaycom
    Considered Both Products
    Dayforce
    Chose Dayforce
    By having a single application we have seen an increase in our efficiency and an accuracy in our data. Our previous system had third party modules for many systems and they didn't do a good job "talking" to each other. Our data was often incorrect, charging employees the wrong …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Dayforce is one of the only systems that allows us to list multiple work assignments. In the fitness industry this is crucial since most team members do multiple jobs. Having everything in one place makes our jobs as administrators so much easier. Couldn't imagine using modules …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    It is easier to navigate thru the screens and process payroll batches.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Easy for everyone to work together on multiple facets and projects.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Time saving...UKG systems do not speak to each other well and it makes for time wasted and headaches. To get something done in ADP you need to make multiple calls and waste time speaking to multiple people. ADP GL creation is so complicated that I as never able to really make …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    a true integrated system
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    There were much less confusion for our employees. And everything is easier to access.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    A cut down of wasted time having multiple log ins and not always communicating correctly with multiple 3 party systems.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    It is really nice to have all the various modules available under a single application. This has allowed our organization to rollout to all of our employees and streamline process throughout all levels of employees. We continue to tweak/customize our options knowing that DF …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    There is no need to pull hours from another platform and upload them into the system, like with ADP TimeSaver.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Having all payroll and benefits in one system has eliminated errors and made employee usage more efficient.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    The integration between HR, Time & Benefits, and Payroll works very smoothly, which allows us to trust and rely on the data we see. We especially like the ability to be in a module and pop into People to check a pay rate or other HR data. Also, being able to see the time data …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    It just makes everything easier when everything is in one location, so if an issue comes up, you have one main point of contact to help handle all modules.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Having everything in one place and all of the data "talking" to each other has allowed for a lot less time locating information. It also ensure that data is correct across multiple areas - payroll, job info, and benefits. We don't have to spend extra time making sure data is …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    There is a lot less room for error when everything is in one platform. All parties that need to be involved are notified in a timely manner, which allows us to provide better service for our staff. There's less paperwork with this process, and a lot less for us to worry about …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    If they worked well, the product would be great, however they don't. Too many bugs.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Our previous provider was an all in one (for the most part) with the exception of timesheets and the LMS. Dayforce Learning has some work to do but we definitely see it being a great product in the near future. Having timesheets integrated into Dayforce has allowed us to …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    The single sign-on capability of Dayforce has worked really well as long as long as you buy all the needed modules. Because each module requires an additional purchase, a company might be at a disadvantage due to budget to truly get the best of Dayforce. Other solutions have …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    It's a positive impact to have the all-in-one system. However, with a product that does not work for us, it creates more admin than necessary to merge reports and dig for usable data.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    The one platform has been instrumental in decreasing the time it takes for us to process our payroll on a biweekly basis. Less errors and typos have occurred, issues such as integration "glitches" are a thing of the past. We would not want to leave a single platform product …
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    Paycom
    Chose Paycom
    Paycom is far superior
    Incentivized
    Chose Paycom
    Paycom solved our primary needs to pay our employees and it’s furthermore solved our so many additional HR problems as well. So it’s much more advance than the other similar software.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paycom
    Paycom is an all-inclusive system that has a lot to offer. We were impressed by all of the features and benefits of WorkForce, but WorkForce does not have its own payroll processing system or time clocks which was a big detractor for our organization.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paycom
    All the other HCM providers are better than Paycom. Paycom misrepresented itself and does not provide the services it advocates. Moreover, it overcharges you for everything.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    124 Answers
    95%
    Would buy again
    317 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    106 Answers
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    290 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    130 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    321 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    79%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    66 Answers
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    228 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    62 Answers
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    220 Answers
    Features
    DayforcePaycom
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    601 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Paycom
    7.9
    390 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.1524 Ratings9.0354 Ratings
    Employment history9.3559 Ratings8.6340 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.4548 Ratings8.2341 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.4552 Ratings7.1341 Ratings
    Organizational charting6.4502 Ratings7.3261 Ratings
    Organization and location management6.5547 Ratings7.6298 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3370 Ratings7.3283 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    601 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Paycom
    8.0
    402 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Pay calculation9.3587 Ratings9.1390 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.0294 Ratings6.447 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.3153 Ratings8.713 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.6475 Ratings8.0338 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.3573 Ratings9.8389 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.3455 Ratings7.1323 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.1308 Ratings7.2219 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.1
    546 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Paycom
    7.7
    354 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Approval workflow9.4514 Ratings7.8337 Ratings
    Balance details9.2528 Ratings7.5338 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.6433 Ratings7.8282 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.3
    614 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Paycom
    8.9
    402 Ratings
    10% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.6585 Ratings9.8395 Ratings
    Update personal information8.5598 Ratings9.6398 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.7418 Ratings8.6354 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.1219 Ratings7.3192 Ratings
    View job history7.7492 Ratings8.9316 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    103 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Paycom
    4.9
    26 Ratings
    49% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets8.7103 Ratings4.926 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    6.2
    600 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Paycom
    6.7
    346 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Report builder6.3591 Ratings7.2340 Ratings
    Pre-built reports6.3591 Ratings7.2337 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.0416 Ratings5.855 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    393 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Paycom
    7.8
    342 Ratings
    1% below category average
    New hire portal9.3383 Ratings8.0339 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.2337 Ratings7.6293 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    256 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Paycom
    5.5
    199 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Corporate goal setting8.3214 Ratings4.236 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.1235 Ratings6.9186 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.6200 Ratings4.835 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.9240 Ratings6.2195 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    282 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Paycom
    7.0
    247 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Performance plans8.7261 Ratings7.4228 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans8.6224 Ratings7.1216 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.4265 Ratings7.5222 Ratings
    Review reminders8.4260 Ratings7.1228 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.7234 Ratings6.0204 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.6
    130 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Paycom
    6.8
    34 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.3103 Ratings9.124 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.3112 Ratings6.830 Ratings
    Candidate search8.3118 Ratings5.833 Ratings
    Candidate development8.7105 Ratings5.429 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.4
    302 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Paycom
    5.7
    239 Ratings
    30% below category average
    Job Requisition Management9.7284 Ratings5.8214 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.7277 Ratings5.2211 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.2233 Ratings4.8169 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.7265 Ratings5.3196 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.1229 Ratings6.3185 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.7276 Ratings5.4219 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.6272 Ratings7.1225 Ratings
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    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
    DayforcePaycom
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (640 ratings)
    7.9
    (425 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.9
    (89 ratings)
    8.9
    (23 ratings)
    Usability
    4.2
    (60 ratings)
    9.1
    (24 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    5.0
    (13 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (66 ratings)
    9.1
    (52 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.0
    (11 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.3
    (18 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.9
    (44 ratings)
    8.2
    (7 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.9
    (14 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.9
    (18 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.9
    (12 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DayforcePaycom
    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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    Paycom
    It's very mobile friendly, especially for people that aren't tech savvy. We have an aged workforce where we were really concerned about how they would adapt, going from the comfort of using paper to a mobile and online application. But the training was really easy and the adaptation has been simple for us as a company.
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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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    Paycom
    • I would say the communication post-implementation is amazing. Allie is our representative. She's amazing. Caitlin is amazing. I just met Travis last week at the office. Amazing. The communication is great and helpful, so if one of the team members don't have the answer, they can just jump in. For instance, I was on a call with Caitlin yesterday and she was like, "I'm not really sure about this answer. Let me see if I can go run it byTravis." I know he's on another call and instead of him saying blah, blah, he came over and looked at the screen and was like, do this, do this. It's a little different. So I would say the customer service is the best.
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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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    Paycom
    • I think that when we do need a response back, which is very unlikely from the contact about something that's happening or going on, it can take a little long to get back to us. Longer than we would like because obviously it's an emergency to us, but we understand they have tons of emergencies they have to solve. But I think that's the only aspect.
    • I know from a payroll standpoint, which I'm not really privy to because I don't work on the payroll side, there have been some little hiccups that about certain formulas used, certain credits being issued that we've already filed for tax credits that we filed for. So I know that my CFO's already on top of it and pay comes on top of it as well and it's getting resolved, but obviously that's a big issue that needs some work there.
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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.
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    Paycom
    Because it has everything that we need and as we grow, we are learning how robust Paycom can actually be but we need to be willing to spend the money. It's not expensive but we, as a company, are not used to spending that much on a system for HR and payroll.
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    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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    Paycom
    The interface is very intuitive, you can navigate it pretty well. Everything's pretty much spelled out and the features just flow really well. They make it easy for you to go back and forth with the UX/UI type of interface. So I think it was built pretty well.
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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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    Paycom
    They are very dependable and I have never experience any outages
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    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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    Paycom
    Yes, Paycom's performance is excellent, no issues.
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    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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    Paycom
    Our TSR has been wonderful to work with. Every step of the
    way he was quick to respond and answer any questions we had. I knew I could
    reach him at any time (day or night) and he would be available to assist.
    Implementing a new HRIS system is obviously a huge task and I contribute all
    our success to our rep Kurt! Of course, with any implementation, there were
    bumps along the way and issues. But I always knew we would work as a team to
    get those issues figured out. Working in the Paycom system has been smooth and
    easy to learn and I enjoy the employee self-service interface. Our managers
    have had positive things to say and are all excited about the changes we have
    been able to make to our organization due to Paycom being implemented.
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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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    Paycom
    They were a sales person and not really a good trainer.
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    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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    Paycom
    All the online training modules were short and straight to the point. Every module teach you how to use the system. If there is one thing they know how to do is training. We did implementation during the pandemic so all had to be done online or via zoom meetings.
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    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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    Paycom
    Not at all satisfied it was a nightmare we spent over 8 months with the implementation team having issues after issues all related to the Puerto Rico regulations (half my employees are in Puerto Rico) and at the end we were moved over from the implementation team to the production team without all the issues being resolved
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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
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    Paycom
    We really only had Paychecks and that was our biggest problem is that with several different companies, it was very hard If you had a salary employee and didn't terminate them in the prior company, they get paid twice, so this has really been definitely a big help for us.
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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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    Paycom
    They are not able to meet our current needs
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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
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    Paycom
    • I think our fiscal team who handles the ROI would say that it has had a negative impact just because a lot of stuff is a la carte and we weren't aware of that before we went into a business relationship with Paycom. So I think it's had a negative impact.
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    ScreenShots

    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

    Paycom Screenshots

    Screenshot of a new study that reveals that for a composite organization representative of interviewed clients, unifying HR and payroll in a single-database software with automation and streamlined workflows achieved a three-year 362% ROI and resulted in: $1.4M net present value*; over 45% total time saved by HR; 80% time saved on compliance work.Screenshot of IWant, which is a command-driven AI engine in a single database, for instant access to employee data.Screenshot of Direct Data Exchange®, which takes a detailed pulse of how employees interact with Paycom. It automatically assigns a dollar value of savings based on Ernst & Young research.