[ UKG Ready Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-ready/reviews) [ UKG Ready Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-ready/reviews) # UKG Ready Features ##### ## Core HR (5) Organization Management Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc. Time, Attendance, and PTO Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. Salary Structures Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role Compliance Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting Benefits Administration Enables employees to manage their benefit plans by viewing plans, make changes during open enrollement, and for life event changes. Employers can report and manage payroll deductions based on selected plan options Show More ##### ## Platform (15) Customization Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. Integration APIs 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 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. Dashboards Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline. Reporting Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. 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. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Performance and Reliability 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. Offline Provides users ability to create and access expense reports/timesheets while not connected to internet. Reporting and Dashboards Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Performance and Reliability 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. Scalability Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows. Show More ##### ## Time Tracking (3) Ease of Completing Timesheets Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users Tracking Time to Project/Task Users can easily track time based on task or activity and assign to projects Billable Time Rate Management Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc. Show More ##### ## Client Invoicing (3) Invoice Creation and Delivery Ability to create and send printable or electronic invoices. Includes standard invoice style library that can be customized/branded. Electronic Payments Accepts electronic payments from clients Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition Provides adequate reporting and/or can integrate to AP systems to recognize revenue appropriately Show More ##### ## Mobile Time Tracking (1) Time Tracking Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device. Show More ##### ## Administration (14) Business Tool Integration Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems Workflow Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer Automated Reminders Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets Policy Compliance Management Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Payroll Entry Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked. Time Off Accrual Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days. Direct Deposit Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. Expense Reimbursement Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. Pre-tax Deductions Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks. Wage Garnishment Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks. Approvals Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver. Check/W-2 Printing Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms. Check/W-2 Delivery Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees. Show More ##### ## Employee Self Service (3) Web Portal Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information. Benefits Manager Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers. Mobile Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website. Show More ##### ## Taxes (3) Tax Calculation Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance. Tax Filing Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes. Automatic Tax Payment Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government. Show More ##### ## Integration (4) API / 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. Time Tracking Integration Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. Accounting Integration Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. Core HR Integration Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. Show More ##### ## Workforce Management Platform Features (10) Labor Forecasting 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. Time & Attendance Tracking Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features. Absence & Leave Management 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. Succession Planning Identify high performing employees with potential to be promoted with minimal development. Workforce Analytics Tools designed to help analyze employee data and develop baselines for evaluating and optimizing workforce management. Self-Service Capabilities 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. Team Communication Message other team members or managers through built-in text or emailing functions and communicate scheduling or leave requests. Show More ##### ## Sourcing (5) Candidate Search Searches for qualified candidates by integrating with career sites. Career Page Configuration Configures branded career page for the users website. Social Sourcing Enables the user to share job posting on social channels. Job Posting Posts job listings to job boards. Candidate Sourcing Metrics Reports where applicants are finding job listings. Show More ##### ## Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System (7) Candidate Evaluations Enables users to share feedback on candidates. Applicant Data Management Stores applicant data that can be accessed by multiple people on a team. Hiring Processes Tracking Tracks a candidates spot in the hiring process. Automated Resume Parsing Analyzes resumes and applicant data based on user-selected preferences. Scheduling Integrates with calendars and allows the scheduling of phone screens and interviews. Candidate-Facing Statuses Enables candidates to view their position in the process. Workflow Building Enables the building of custom recruiting workflows. Show More ##### ## Automation (1) Process Automation Automate processes and eliminate errors associated with requesting, approving, and tracking paid and unpaid time off. Show More ##### ## Logistics (3) Dashboards & Reporting Analytical and reporting tools that provide visibility into labor cost and enable data-driven decisions. Data Collection Labor data collection options include web, mobile, and hardware. Lanuguage Options Provide multiple language options for a global user base. Show More ##### ## Management (7) Schedule Creation Tools Tools that help in scheduling and shift creation and management. Schedule Management Tools that manage vacation, holidays, absences, breaks, and overtime. Employee Leave Management Manage employee's eligibility for paid and unpaid leave based on criteria including vacation, sick time and more. User Access Grant access to select features and data based on the users' role, both internally and externally. User Role Access Provides employees self service access and managers a centralized view. Employee Information Ability to manage employee information. Employee Information Automation Automate employee promotions and position changes and company policy changes. Show More ##### ## Monitoring (3) Regulations Enforcement Enforce federal, state, and organization regulations. Compliance Monitoring Monitor and maintain compliance. Integration Provide integrations with payroll software. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (3) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (3) Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (3) Predictive Insights Admin can use predictive AI analytics to better match candidates to positions. AI Job Description Users can generate job descriptions with generative AI. Chatbot Provides an AI chatbot to guide users through the hiring process. 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