I appreciate that Workday HCM makes it super easy for a candidate once they apply, as all their information automatically goes into the system without them needing to take another step. They can accept or decline a job offer right there in the system, ensuring everything is well-documented. It offers really standardized experiences for candidates and makes onboarding simple, without relying on HR business partners for paperwork. I also like using it for talent management, as it's nice to have people's work history in one place, allowing managers to provide input and create personalized experiences. This leads to enhanced experiences across all levels. I'm really happy with Workday HCM and would give it a 10 out of 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's frustrating to have our setup configured in a way that doesn't make sense due to decisions made when initially implementing the system. When I try to get more information, I'm overwhelmed with the vast options available in Workday HCM but without guidance on best practices or effective usage from Workday. Being unable to join the Workday community board without approval makes it tough, especially since I have to rely on external sites like Reddit for information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Workday HCM offers a centralized platform that streamlines core HR processes such recruitment, compensation management, full employee life-cycle and access to employee data in real time. Workday offers a user friendly interface for end-users and a fairly intuitive approach to perform HR transactions both via self-service and via HR Shared Services teams. One of the key features that our employees like is the self-service capability. Platform early adopters were fascinated that they could see their profile updates (i.e. payment elections, tax elections, personal info, etc.) updated in real time, rather than sending an email to a generic mailbox and waiting for a long time for the changes to be reflected. Additionally, Workday offers fantastic reporting and dashboard capabilities. which allow for data-driven decisions & recommendations. Finally, Workday integrates well with other systems (either via core connectors or custom integration solution developed in Workday Studio) and that makes Workday to be the hub and source of truth for employee data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Workday is an expensive platform, so it may not be a good fit for smaller companies. Also, significant change management is required to capitalize on the benefits of Workday HCM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a robust system that meets the needs of the business + the needs of team members. We work in aviation and have a lot of unique work rules, and Workday HCM helps us to work with each niche need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can be a little clunky, and by that I mean it's not as customizable as we would like it to be. It can take some time to find the right solutions, if it exists. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Workday HCM houses everything in one place, making it easier to manage various HR-related tasks. I also appreciate the integrations with other tools, such as Gem for CRM and Slack, which make using different vendor tools seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like the UX design and data analysis in Workday HCM. Pulling data is tedious, and the design could be friendlier and more modern, especially in terms of colors and buttons. I'd like to see easier AI integrated options for pulling data. Also, finding time slots when scheduling with hiring managers, especially for multiple steps and panel interviews, could be easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Workday HCM is intuitive with no learning curve for employees, providing a great employee experience. It's highly configurable, ideal for companies in high tech and financial industries. It also helps manage global employees in different countries and locations for benefits and compensation effectively. Additionally, I appreciate that it integrates seamlessly with our background check and payroll vendors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The compensation module can be improved for managerial experience especially with a large span of control. With Excel, managers can see 200 employees on one screen, but with Workday, you need to drill down and go to multiple pages to have a complete view. Also, Workday HCM is not best suited for companies with frontline workers and heavy in payroll processing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like that Workday HCM is friendly to use. The interface is really easy to follow. The company use it for many things, but the most important are the following: I can see my personal information and since when I'm in the company, I can see my metrics and it helps to achieve the goals that we set up as a team. It is really important to mention I can apply to the different opportunities that the company has available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I do not receive notifications about new opportunities to grow in the company; I need to constantly check for it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Workday HCM is a powerful unified solution that allows us to easily manage our people cycles and operational tasks while providing a familiar and user-friendly environment for our workers. It has a comprehensive suite of solutions that covers many areas of HCM management, reducing the need for integrations. Because it is a unified solution with so many functional areas and data related to these, reporting and analytics across HR becomes very simple and powerful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Implementations of the system can be challenging for organizations to handle and typically are difficult projects, resulting in work that flows over to Production thereafter. Also related to this, staffing a Workday team can be challenging and can be difficult to build. It can be tough to find good talent internally or externally to help support the system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the SSO functionality in Workday HCM, which works really well. It makes it easy to log in to all of the different software that I use for my day job and is easy to manage. Unlike our old system, it doesn't require 2FA every single time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the worst UX's of any product I have ever used. Impossible to find anything and the visual hierarchy is terrible. Any time you need to find anything or do a task it's always buried and really hard to understand if you have successfully completed a task. The flat black and white only UX is so terrible. Very hard initial setup that took a super long time to accomplish. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The performance management and goal-tracking features are very streamlined. Setting OKRs and tracking progress within the tool is much smoother compared to the spreadsheets we used previously. I also like the 'Org Chart' visualization feature; it makes it very easy to find who reports to whom across different technical teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The web interface can sometimes be sluggish and heavy to load, especially during peak usage times like payroll cutoffs or performance review cycles. The 'loading' spinner appears frequently when switching between modules. For a cloud-based platform, the responsiveness could be much snappier compared to other modern SaaS tools we use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Workday HCM stands out for its unified platform and intuitive, easy-to-use user experience. Being able to manage core HR, payroll, talent, and reporting within a single system helps reduce siloed operations and keeps everything in one place. The real-time reporting and dashboards are especially valuable, enabling quicker decision-making. In addition, its cloud-based nature ensures regular updates without heavy maintenance overhead for day-to-day use, and it’s also easy to integrate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Workday HCM is powerful, certain configurations—especially advanced reporting and business process frameworks—can be complex and may require experienced resources. The user interface is generally intuitive, but it can feel less flexible when supporting highly customized workflows, particularly if the setup isn’t done properly. Also, integrating with legacy or non-Workday systems can sometimes take additional effort, and it can be complex. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.