


What is Workday Human Capital Management?
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday.
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86 Likeliness to Recommend
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98 Plan to Renew
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85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
- Product Experience:
- 87%
- Negotiation and Contract:
- 87%
- Conflict Resolution:
- 90%
- Strategy & Innovation:
- 87%
- Service Experience:
- 89%
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.
+88 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 Workday Human Capital Management?
Pros
- Respectful
- Acts with Integrity
- Client Friendly Policies
- Efficient Service
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Payroll Administration
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Self-Service Applicant Portal
Benefits Administration
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Workday Human Capital Management Reviews

Anne K.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Food and Beverage
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Sep 2024
Get the best out of your workforce with Workday.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Workday Human Capital Management from other similar products?
Workday HCM is an unified platform that implements key human resources functions across various enterprises from medium to large, enabling them get the best out of their workforce.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Workday HCM integrates all HR-related activities into one platform, eliminating the need for multiple disparate systems and ensuring data consistency across HR functions. Provides HR departments with real-time data, enabling them to act quickly on emerging trends, issues, or risks within the workforce. Many repetitive HR tasks such as payroll processing, benefits enrollment, and performance evaluations are automated, allowing HR teams to focus on strategic initiatives like employee engagement and workforce development.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Workday HCM has been found to be limited in small start-ups where they are not able to exhaust all of its capabilities but with time when their employees numbers continue to grow they are able to scale up its usage.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Workday HCM is a powerful and flexible solution for managing human resources in organizations of all sizes. It will help grow the way you manage your employees and ensure that you do so while being compliant with the set global HR standards.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing

Nitin T.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Finance
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Aug 2024
Fantastic product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Workday Human Capital Management from other similar products?
Workday provide multiple features and done the great job
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Cost efficient, Easy to implement
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing as such.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Cost effective and easy to use
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Milan P.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Aug 2024
Best User-Friendly Software
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Workday Human Capital Management from other similar products?
Workday HCM offers a unified system with real-time data analytics and intuitive user experience across HR, finance, and planning. Its strong focus on cloud-based, integrated solutions provides seamless updates and scalability for complex organizations.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect is Workday’s intuitive user interface and real-time data analytics, which enhance decision-making and streamline HR processes. The integrated nature of its modules also simplifies management across different business functions.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Workday HCM can be expensive and complex to implement, particularly for smaller organizations. The system’s extensive customization options may also lead to a steep learning curve and potential overcomplication.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Evaluate your organization’s specific needs and budget to ensure Workday’s features justify the cost. Consider investing in comprehensive training and change management to maximize the benefits of its extensive capabilities.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing