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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    PayScale MarketPay

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/APayScale MarketPay is a compensation survey data aggregator that supports merit and structure modeling, report writer, and pricing wizard.N/A
    Pricing
    DayforcePayScale MarketPay
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
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    DayforcePayScale MarketPay
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    DayforcePayScale MarketPay
    Considered Both Products
    Dayforce
    Chose Dayforce
    Using a single application ensures data integrity - I don't have to waste time auditing the information to ensure that names etc. match. Reporting in Dayforce is becoming more facile so when you need to create a report, it's pretty straightforward. There's less training …
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    PayScale, Inc.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    124 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    106 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    130 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    79%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    66 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    62 Answers
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    Features
    DayforcePayScale MarketPay
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Dayforce and PayScale MarketPay
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    601 Ratings
    4% above category average
    PayScale MarketPay
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    Ratings
    Employee demographic data9.1524 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history9.2559 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.3548 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.3552 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting6.5502 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management6.5547 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3370 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Dayforce and PayScale MarketPay
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    601 Ratings
    9% above category average
    PayScale MarketPay
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    Ratings
    Pay calculation9.3587 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.0294 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.3153 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.6475 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.3573 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.3455 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.1308 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Dayforce and PayScale MarketPay
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.0
    546 Ratings
    12% above category average
    PayScale MarketPay
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    Approval workflow9.4514 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details9.2528 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.6433 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Dayforce and PayScale MarketPay
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.3
    614 Ratings
    3% above category average
    PayScale MarketPay
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    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.6585 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information8.5598 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.7418 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.1219 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history7.7492 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Dayforce and PayScale MarketPay
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.6
    103 Ratings
    6% above category average
    PayScale MarketPay
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    Tracking of all physical assets8.6103 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Dayforce and PayScale MarketPay
    Feature
    Dayforce
    6.2
    600 Ratings
    19% below category average
    PayScale MarketPay
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    Ratings
    Report builder6.3591 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports6.3591 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.0416 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Dayforce and PayScale MarketPay
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    393 Ratings
    10% above category average
    PayScale MarketPay
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    New hire portal9.2383 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.2337 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Dayforce and PayScale MarketPay
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    256 Ratings
    9% above category average
    PayScale MarketPay
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    Corporate goal setting8.3214 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.1235 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.6200 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.8240 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Dayforce and PayScale MarketPay
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    282 Ratings
    5% above category average
    PayScale MarketPay
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    Ratings
    Performance plans8.7261 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans8.6224 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.4265 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders8.4260 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.7234 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Dayforce and PayScale MarketPay
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.6
    130 Ratings
    10% above category average
    PayScale MarketPay
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    Create succession plans/pools9.3103 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.2112 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search8.2118 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development8.6105 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Dayforce and PayScale MarketPay
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.3
    302 Ratings
    18% above category average
    PayScale MarketPay
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    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management9.7284 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.7277 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.2233 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.6265 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.0229 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.6276 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.6272 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    DayforcePayScale MarketPay
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (640 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.9
    (89 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    4.2
    (60 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    5.0
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (66 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 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)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.9
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.9
    (18 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.9
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DayforcePayScale MarketPay
    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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    PayScale, Inc.
    If you have someone in your organization well-versed in compensation and compensation analysis, PS MP is a great fit and they will be able to onboard and leverage it very quickly. Moreover, if you have roles within your organization that are fairly standard and akin to similar roles in other organizations, you will get a lot out of the majority of matches that PS MP suggests. However, if you've made your roles a little bit more nuanced or "outside of the box" you may have difficulty finding a sufficient match and have to make concessions. If you are in a region where PS MP might not provide enough data, you may need to do a bit of extra leg-work and analysis on your own to settle on where your pay ranges and the like should be. Given the cost of PS MP, it's worth considering based on your workforce and your commitment to compensation analysis and the conversations around it whether it's truly going to provide adequate ROI.
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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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    PayScale, Inc.
    • Detailed view of the market rates for roles within the organization provides the ability to pay our employees at our chosen rate with confidence.
    • Updated data to ensure that we are keeping pace--you're not stuck with outdated data that some annual salary surveys provide.
    • The market available for analysis are robust, and we're not simply looking at a single city, region, or country. You can usually get as grand or as granular as you like in reviewing available data.
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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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    PayScale, Inc.
    • There is a bit of a learning curve--if you're looking to get others involved who are not fluent in compensation data and analysis, it can be complicated and involved. It could benefit from additional tips and walkthroughs for newer users outside of the support that PayScale provides through your designated PS employee/account manager.
    • Being a Canadian company, the data isn't always as robust as it is for American companies. Larger cities are almost always represented and while you can often get data for the smaller areas, the data is not sufficient enough to always provide the best confidence (e.g. 5.0 reports vs. lower rated ones).
    • It does not work for every job, and you may find that you need to stretch definitions a bit as you may have roles that don't fix the exact mold that they are closest to in PayScale. This is especially true in insurance, where the role of underwriter or claims adjuster may differ significantly based on the organization's business.
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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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    PayScale, Inc.
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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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    PayScale, Inc.
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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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    PayScale, Inc.
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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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    PayScale, Inc.
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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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    PayScale, Inc.
    Support is great as PayScale provides you with a dedicated staff member similar to Account Manager that helps ensure you stay on track and you get what you need out of the product. Additionally, onboarding support is provided where needed, and you never feel as though you're not close to the support you need. PayScale support is great!
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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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    PayScale, Inc.
    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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    PayScale, Inc.
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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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    PayScale, Inc.
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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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    PayScale, Inc.
    We haven't used any similar products, as the organization previously relied on salary surveys completed within a group of similar companies and market surveys. The downside of such surveys was the limited or not relevant datasets and the timing of them as they did not keep pace with the market and were always essentially 6-12 months behind the curve.
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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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    PayScale, Inc.
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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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    PayScale, Inc.
    • Positive: Ability to better understand where our pay is relative to the market and ensure that we are paying competitively and attracting the best possible talent.
    • Positive: We can have more informed compensation conversations with staff about their pay and why we pay the way we do. We can define our compensation philosophy and build a plan to move forward and ensure we keep staff informed.
    • Neutral Impact: While PS MP can be robust for certain jobs, using it as a unified platform within the organization is not without its challenges as some jobs just don't quite fit the data provided and we need to make some concessions. While there are benefits to the data, the additional work and less confidence makes those benefits a bit of a wash in the end.
    • Negative: There has been no negative impact of using PS MP overall to this point.
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