
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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86 Likeliness to Recommend
98 Plan to Renew
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78 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
- Product Experience:
- 82%
- Negotiation and Contract:
- 72%
- Conflict Resolution:
- 79%
- Strategy & Innovation:
- 79%
- Service Experience:
- 72%
Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.
+77 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
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Compensation Planning & Forecasting
Benefits Administration
Time and Attendance
Self-Service Applicant Portal
Compensation Management
Scheduling
Workforce Planning
Performance Management
Talent Acquisition
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Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Customization
Ease of IT Administration
Availability and Quality of Training
Vendor Support
Ease of Data Integration
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Dayforce Reviews

Mariana G.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jun 2024
Integrated work experience.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Dayforce from other similar products?
It is different in that the interface experience is intuitive because it offers a simple and easy way to use for administrators and employees, which is productive.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I like real-time technology and experience is a favorite aspect I have experienced due to its ability to simplify human capital management, provide timely and valuable information, and offer a pleasant and effective user experience.
What do you dislike most about this product?
I do not like the management of certain administrative processes since within the platform it can be complex or require additional steps that could be simplified.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Highly recommend due to advanced analytics capabilities that allow organizations to gain actionable data on workforce and operations.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Leon O.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Retail
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2024
Fantastic product.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Dayforce from other similar products?
One data base, easy to use
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Dayforce reporting
What do you dislike most about this product?
Supporting response is slow
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Highly recommended
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Sai A.
- Role: Finance
- Industry: Finance
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2024
Optimizing your HR operations.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Dayforce from other similar products?
Dayforce stands out with its integrated suite of HR tools.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It has real-time analytics capabilities and efficiency.
What do you dislike most about this product?
It is somewhat complex.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Ensure adequate training and support.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing