Planday Features
Platform (13)
Customization
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. 27 reviewers of Planday have provided feedback on this feature.
Integration APIs
As reported in 19 Planday reviews. Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.
Internationalization
As reported in 14 Planday reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups. This feature was mentioned in 26 Planday reviews.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. 26 reviewers of Planday have provided feedback on this feature.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. 27 reviewers of Planday have provided feedback on this feature.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. 24 reviewers of Planday have provided feedback on this feature.
Dashboards
Based on 27 Planday reviews. Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline.
Reporting
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. 24 reviewers of Planday have provided feedback on this feature.
APIs / Integration
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. This feature was mentioned in 18 Planday reviews.
Internationalization
Based on 18 Planday reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
Performance and Reliability
Based on 27 Planday reviews. Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.
Mobile User Support
Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. 27 reviewers of Planday have provided feedback on this feature.
Time Tracking (1)
Ease of Completing Timesheets
Based on 29 Planday reviews. Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users
Mobile Time Tracking (1)
Time Tracking
Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device. This feature was mentioned in 27 Planday reviews.
Administration (4)
Business Tool Integration
As reported in 20 Planday reviews. Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems
Automated Reminders
Based on 22 Planday reviews. Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets
Policy Compliance Management
Based on 20 Planday reviews. Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies
User, Role, and Access Management
As reported in 24 Planday reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Workforce Management Platform Features (9)
Labor Forecasting
As reported in 20 Planday reviews. Predict the number and types of employees necessary to meet anticipated demand to control labor costs.
Shift Scheduling
Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled. This feature was mentioned in 24 Planday reviews.
Time & Attendance Tracking
As reported in 21 Planday reviews. Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features.
Absence & Leave Management
Based on 22 Planday reviews. Employees can submit paid time off (PTO) or leave of absence requests that managers can approve or deny within the platform.
Skills Management
Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions. This feature was mentioned in 10 Planday reviews.
Workforce Analytics
Based on 18 Planday reviews. Tools designed to help analyze employee data and develop baselines for evaluating and optimizing workforce management.
Self-Service Capabilities
Based on 21 Planday reviews. Web portals through which employees can view their schedules, submit PTO requests, configure work availability and preferences, and self-schedule from available work times.
Mobile Shift Scheduling
Managers and employees can create or claim available work shifts and receive notifications on their mobile device. 23 reviewers of Planday have provided feedback on this feature.
Team Communication
Message other team members or managers through built-in text or emailing functions and communicate scheduling or leave requests. This feature was mentioned in 21 Planday reviews.
Platform Basics (3)
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. This feature was mentioned in 23 Planday reviews.
Dashboard
Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. This feature was mentioned in 25 Planday reviews.
Performance
As reported in 26 Planday reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Platform Content (3)
Automation
As reported in 23 Planday reviews. Automates some or all operation related tasks.
File Sharing
As reported in 17 Planday reviews. Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Content Library
As reported in 15 Planday reviews. Provides users with a pre-built library of useable content.
Platform Additional Functionality (5)
Integrations
Based on 20 Planday reviews. Integrates with business solutions such as payroll, workforce management, POS systems, etc.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. This feature was mentioned in 24 Planday reviews.
Forecasting
Forecasts scheduling needs based on important KPIs. 17 reviewers of Planday have provided feedback on this feature.
Task Management
Provides task prioritization and management abilities. This feature was mentioned in 22 Planday reviews.
Portal
As reported in 19 Planday reviews. Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access.
Technology Glossary Features
View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms.
Shift scheduling is the process of creating work schedules to support company needs and employee satisfaction. Learn more about shift scheduling and how to create a successful process.
Labor forecasting is the process of predicting future labor needs. Learn more about forecasting staffing needs, different prediction methods, and how to implement a unique strategy.
Policy and compliance management is a process to centrally manage standards, policies, and internal control processes cross-mapped to external regulatory standards. Learn more about policy and compliance management best practices and the associated benefits.




