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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

    UKG Ready

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AThe UKG Ready® software suite is a centralized HCM solution designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It automates and streamlines HR, payroll, benefits, time, talent, and scheduling processes. UKG Ready's suite of tools offer actionable insights while helping to ensure compliance. Using AI, it draws on work, people, and culture data to boost efficiency and productivity. For example, UKG Ready streamlines core HR…N/A
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    DayforceUKG Ready
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    Dayforce
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    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 …
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    a true integrated system
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    Having time tracking in the HCM program helps eliminates errors and gives more control of employees' time Away from work. Reports for director are more streamlined.
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    Since we just implemented Dayforce HCM a little over a year ago, we are just beginning to see the benefits. Having Benefits and Payroll in a single application has been a great time saver after Open Enrollment and after a new hire. The coordination between WFM and Payroll has …
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    Using a system that has all of the employee data combined into one system has made reporting very simple. We are able to pull fields together to gather the data we need in a matter of minutes.
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    We do not use Dayforce HCM for payroll, HR or benefits. This makes for constant testing of the different systems to ensure they are in sync, it also requires much manual intervention to make any corrections. One of the big issues is when making a correction in the past, …
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    Our previous vendor was using two programs that connected a specific times to align data. Not all data flowed from one to the other and vice versa.
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    Instant results
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    Chose Dayforce
    It’s fantastic to have all modules integrated. It saves us time and requires less research time.
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    Chose Dayforce
    ADP and WorkDay
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    UKG
    Chose UKG Ready
    The biggest item was the ability to manage and build reports for us that overshadowed what we could do in Ceridian Dayforce. We had to pay for Ceridian Dayforce to build special reports for us.
    Incentivized
    Chose UKG Ready
    Timesheets are infinitely more accurate in WFR. The first basic requirement of a timesheet should be to reflect completely what is paid on a given paycheck period. The timesheet has to be simple enough for all employees to be able to view and see how the pay from the time …
    Incentivized
    Chose UKG Ready

    We moved to Kronos in 2014 after evaluating the following other products:

    1. Ceridian Dayforce
    2. Paychex
    Incentivized
    Chose UKG Ready
    We evaluated Ceridian HCM Dayforce prior to implementing Kronos. In fact we were a Ceridian customer.
    The cost of the implementation was almost five times the cost for Kronos. We believed at the time of evaluation and it has proven true that Kronos is more innovative and keeps …
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    Key User Insights
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    89%
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    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    94%
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    91%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    79%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    66 Answers
    73%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    61 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    62 Answers
    57%
    Implementation went as expected
    56 Answers
    Features
    DayforceUKG Ready
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Dayforce and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    601 Ratings
    4% above category average
    UKG Ready
    9.4
    196 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.1524 Ratings9.8172 Ratings
    Employment history9.3559 Ratings9.6167 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.4548 Ratings9.6168 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.4552 Ratings9.6157 Ratings
    Organizational charting6.4502 Ratings7.9127 Ratings
    Organization and location management6.5547 Ratings9.6149 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3370 Ratings9.8125 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Dayforce and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    601 Ratings
    9% above category average
    UKG Ready
    9.6
    194 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Pay calculation9.3587 Ratings9.7182 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.0294 Ratings9.3112 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.3153 Ratings9.282 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.6475 Ratings9.7141 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.3573 Ratings9.9145 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.3455 Ratings9.7133 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.1308 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Dayforce and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.1
    546 Ratings
    13% above category average
    UKG Ready
    9.6
    175 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Approval workflow9.4514 Ratings9.7159 Ratings
    Balance details9.2528 Ratings9.5167 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.6433 Ratings9.7142 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Dayforce and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.3
    614 Ratings
    3% above category average
    UKG Ready
    8.7
    183 Ratings
    8% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.6585 Ratings9.7163 Ratings
    Update personal information8.5598 Ratings9.7170 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.7418 Ratings5.5143 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.1219 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history7.7492 Ratings9.7146 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Dayforce and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    103 Ratings
    7% above category average
    UKG Ready
    9.9
    67 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets8.7103 Ratings9.967 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Dayforce and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Dayforce
    6.2
    600 Ratings
    19% below category average
    UKG Ready
    8.7
    191 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Report builder6.3591 Ratings8.1184 Ratings
    Pre-built reports6.3591 Ratings9.3185 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.0416 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Dayforce and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    393 Ratings
    10% above category average
    UKG Ready
    7.6
    129 Ratings
    4% below category average
    New hire portal9.3383 Ratings7.0127 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.2337 Ratings8.3102 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Dayforce and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    256 Ratings
    9% above category average
    UKG Ready
    8.3
    74 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Corporate goal setting8.3214 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.1235 Ratings8.366 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.6200 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.9240 Ratings8.373 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Dayforce and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    282 Ratings
    5% above category average
    UKG Ready
    7.0
    93 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Performance plans8.7261 Ratings5.783 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans8.6224 Ratings5.876 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.4265 Ratings8.184 Ratings
    Review reminders8.4260 Ratings9.187 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.7234 Ratings6.473 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Dayforce and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.6
    130 Ratings
    10% above category average
    UKG Ready
    6.9
    27 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.3103 Ratings5.626 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.3112 Ratings7.36 Ratings
    Candidate search8.3118 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Candidate development8.7105 Ratings7.35 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Dayforce and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.4
    302 Ratings
    20% above category average
    UKG Ready
    7.1
    100 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Job Requisition Management9.7284 Ratings7.186 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.7277 Ratings9.583 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.2233 Ratings6.162 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.7265 Ratings7.265 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.1229 Ratings5.464 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.7276 Ratings8.088 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.6272 Ratings6.593 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    DayforceUKG Ready
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    8.2
    (640 ratings)
    9.0
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    Likelihood to Renew
    8.9
    (89 ratings)
    7.1
    (18 ratings)
    Usability
    4.2
    (60 ratings)
    9.2
    (103 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    5.0
    (13 ratings)
    9.3
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (66 ratings)
    5.9
    (74 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.0
    (11 ratings)
    7.8
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.3
    (18 ratings)
    6.0
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.9
    (44 ratings)
    6.0
    (10 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    8.0
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    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    5.5
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    Product Scalability
    9.9
    (14 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.9
    (18 ratings)
    8.0
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    Vendor pre-sale
    9.9
    (12 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DayforceUKG Ready
    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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    UKG
    There’s not much for me to share here other than multiple mobile apps for employees to download for different functions. We have the learning function activated and employees had to download a second mobile app (HCMToGo Learning) to be able to access the Learning portal on the go. Concerned that if we continue to add more functionality, there will be more apps to download.
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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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    UKG
    • Support—UKG support, from the Account Managers to CSMs to Ready Support, is amazing. They are always willing to help!
    • Documentation—UKG has built-in online documentation, which is a live, easy-to-use version of a very lengthy manual.
    • Ease of use- the system is intuitive, easy to train others to use.
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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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    UKG
    • We have had ongoing issues with our accruals.
    • Auto generate timesheets in the "Team Timesheets" view.
    • Granting manager access is cumbersome - access needs to be given in multiple places.
    • The sync between Pro and Ready in my opinion is terrible and needs much improvement.
    • Auto assign Employee Time Zones based on work location.
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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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    UKG
    We plan to renew our support and use of UKG Ready each year unless it becomes unavailable or the district seeks another vendor. As of now, there are no plans to changes vendors. The district staff is now familiar with using UKG. Another vendor will need to meet the same expectations we have come to enjoy with using UKG
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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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    UKG
    The few challenges we have encountered have been with creating reports for the organization, managing performance goals and creating service tickets for urgent matters. Overall we have found UKG Ready to be super helpful and it has streamlined many of our HR processes for us but there could be some improvements on the items listed
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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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    UKG
    The system seems very stable. Being hosted in the cloud, we are vulnerable to internet speeds and busy times. The system has been down a couple times over the 3 months we have been live, but Kronos resolved the issues very quickly. To have access from a desktop, tablet, time clock, or phone app is one of the best features....users have almost NO REASON they can't clock in.
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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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    UKG
    We were always told that Kronos was the best, but there are reports that we got out of ADP and other payroll providers that we cannot get out of Kronos. One example is a report of Productive/Non-productive hours by department. We also need the dollar amount associated with the hours. This is information that is required on our cost report and we were told that that report is unavailable. It is very frustrating when I can't get what I need.
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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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    UKG
    If I was only rating support itself that would be a 10. Every support case I have entered has been addressed efficiently and with the desired result. On the implementation and transition to support there were multiple issues that those doing the implementation or transition could not answer or workflows and various settings left undone only to be discovered later. We implemented 3 different modules and the expertise we got for each one varied widely.
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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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    UKG
    Our in-person training was a hybrid. Live online training with an instructor. They were very knowledgeable of the product & the area they were training on. I asked several specific questions and if they didn't know the answer immediately they followed up after class.
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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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    UKG
    Pretty good online training, you have many how to options and can watch them several times. It can be hard at times to dig through the amount of data online but can usually find what you are looking for. Also you can download documentation for setting up the profiles and policies.
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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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    UKG
    Make sure the people who are doing the build have extensive knowledge on employment law and asking the right questions. I would bet that the people who helped with our builds did not read any of our employment contracts or ordinances; and when I asked questions about how other companies handled certain basic dictates from federal employment laws, they didn't have any idea what FMLA, FLSA, etc were.
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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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    UKG
    We currently use Paycom and are extremely dissatisfied with the lack of functionality and poor customer service. Rippling and ADP were other vendors we evaluated who performed well and offer a lot of functionality but we decided UKG was the best fit for our needs now and to scale with our strategic growth plans.
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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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    UKG
    Thus far we are able to add as many users as necessary, implement 3 different bargaining units, 5 different types of user groups. Very flexible.
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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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    UKG
    • This is basic, but we finally know how many employees we have! It sounds ridiculous, but prior to UKG Ready we were on a payroll system that's reports were only as accurate as the last payroll cycle, so they were always 2 weeks behind and static. UKG Ready allows for realtime, daily reporting of information.
    • We are able to get salary data for our various locations to be able to compare them to each other, as well as across our "competitors" and external competition.
    • The data provided allows us to be able to understand the trends at individual locations including attrition, advancement, raise information, and other data points that we haven't historically done comparisons on
    • We can see the demographic and geographical information for our employees and the benefits that they elect
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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

    UKG Ready Screenshots

    Screenshot of the employee mobile interface.Screenshot of trust index survey results.Screenshot of the manager dashboard.Screenshot of payroll analytics.