What is Dayforce?
Dayforce (formerly Ceridian) is a global human capital management (HCM) platform that transforms the employee experience. It unifies data from across the entire employee lifecycle to enable better decision-making at every level. Dayforce is a comprehensive cloud platform that combines HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management in a single application. Our scalable platform is built with a single, flexible rules engine combined with real-time updates and calculations that help address complex regulatory requirements.
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85 Likeliness to Recommend
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98 Plan to Renew
79 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+79 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Dayforce?
Pros
- Respectful
- Enables Productivity
- Acts with Integrity
- Security Protects
How to read the Emotional Footprint
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While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Payroll Administration
Employee Record
Compensation Planning & Forecasting
Time and Attendance
Scheduling
Compensation Management
Self-Service Applicant Portal鈥�
Benefits Administration
Performance Management
Workforce Planning
Talent Management
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Business Value Created
Usability and Intuitiveness
Quality of Features
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Customization
Availability and Quality of Training
Vendor Support
Ease of Data Integration
Ease of Implementation
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Dayforce Reviews
Craig H.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Jan 2025
Running Like Clockwork: Dayforce in Action!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Dayforce from other similar products?
What stands out most for me is how well Dayforce handles scheduling. With multiple shifts and last-minute changes, having a tool that adjusts on the fly is a lifesaver. During a recent production surge, we were able to quickly realign teams, manage overtime, and stay compliant with labor laws鈥攁ll without endless spreadsheets or late-night phone calls. The self-service portal has also been a hit with our team; employees can check their schedules, swap shifts, or request time off with ease, which keeps everyone on the same page.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The payroll module is a real highlight. Since everything from hours worked to overtime is synced in real time, payroll errors have dropped significantly. The single application approach鈥攚here scheduling, time tracking, and payroll live in the same system鈥攎eans there鈥檚 no room for discrepancies or redundant data entry. And let鈥檚 be honest, payroll disputes can be a nightmare, but with Dayforce, those conversations have almost disappeared.
What do you dislike most about this product?
One area I think could use a little polish is the reporting interface
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Dayforce has helped us foster a more engaged and efficient workforce. It鈥檚 streamlined processes that used to be a headache, like tracking certifications for machine operators or conducting performance reviews. Compliance audits have also become far less stressful because we know all the data we need is accurate and accessible in one place.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
Roney W.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Other
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2024
HR All-In-One Solution
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Dayforce from other similar products?
The way it integrates payroll, time tracking, and workforce management into one seamless system, that would have to be the one. Most HR platforms only handle parts of this puzzle, but Dayforce brings it all under one roof.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The scheduling feature is. I鈥檝e used it to manage campaigns that require odd hours, and it saved so much time juggling between spreadsheets and requests.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The mobile app could use a lot of improvement. Approving time-off requests or checking payroll adjustments on the go feels sluggish and unintuitive, especially during busy seasons.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Speaking from an experienced user鈥檚 point of view, first get it if you have complex workforce management needs, then invest in training your team to make full use of its automation鈥攊t鈥檚 a game-changer but requires some effort upfront
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Inspires Innovation
- Caring
- Generous Negotitation
Cynthia S.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Recreation
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Nov 2024
Easy to use. Lots of features. Support needs work
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Dayforce from other similar products?
Dayforce has a ton of features to choose from. Payroll system is top notch and Employee record management system is great.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Payroll and HR platforms
What do you dislike most about this product?
Support needs work.
Pros
- Enables Productivity
- Respectful
- Security Protects
- Helps Innovate
Cons
- Less Effective Service
- Less Generous
- Under Delivered
