RUN powered by ADP is a benefits administration and payroll platform for small businesses with light additional HR features. It runs on a cloud-based platform with mobile accessibility.
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ADP Workforce Now
Score 7.9 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
ADP Workforce Now is a cloud-based HR platform for mid-sized businesses. It features customizable modules of various HR services that businesses can tailor to their specific needs, as well as regulatory monitoring and alerts to help businesses remain compliant.
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Pricing
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ADP Workforce Now
Editions & Modules
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Enhanced
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Complete
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HR Pro
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Payroll Essentials
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HR Plus
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Hiring Advantage
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Performance Plus
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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ADP Workforce Now
Free Trial
No
No
Free/Freemium Version
No
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
Yes
Entry-level Setup Fee
No setup fee
Required
Additional Details
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Run is much easier to implement and maintain than Workforce Now, especially if you don't have a dedicated payroll manager. If you do have a dedicated payroll and HR department there are more advanced features in Workforce Now. We returned from Workforce Now to RUN because of …
I prefer Run to QuickBooks in all aspects except price. However, the quality of the ADP product is worth the premium if the customer can afford it. Run is very comparable to Workforce Now in its core function but is obviously less robust in terms of functionality.
ADP Run is above and beyond easier for small businesses. ADP Workforce Now is a great product but fits bigger companies. RUN is more payroll on demand, as it can run payroll the day before with a very short processing time. Connects the GL to your accounting software for …
ADP is more user friendly overall. ADP also sets you up for success with their training portal, the Bridge, online communities, and often provides training based on your organizations individual needs. ADP really tries to build you up for success.
The above systems are more in depth and more pricey [than RUN Powered by ADP]. If you need a more basic system and to not spend a lot of money than RUN is better. Also, it is better for smaller companies. Workforce Now at times include EZ Labor Manger.
I went from RUN to workforce now and see now that it was a very bad decision. I enjoy not having to do things with regard to inputting new hires, etc. I am hoping RUN can adopt the option of sending an email to new hires that allows them to put their own information in similar …
We loved RUN Powered by ADP, but it was no longer compatible with how big the company was. We currently use and love Monday and Slack. QuickBooks Time is very important to our company, especially construction because it allows GPS tracking of employees. 7shifts is great for …
Kronos has a HUGE learning curve. Basically I had to BUILD out the workflows before I could implement. ADP already has the shell built so it is much easier to just customize your work flow instead of building it from scratch. I appreciate the ease of ADP. I felt like I needed …
Workforce Now is so much more robust than the other two. Workforce Now is an all-around solution for HR and Payroll, while the other two were mostly focused on the act of getting people paid. Workforce Now allows us to not only pay people, but also improve our business and …
ADP Run is payroll management software designed to work well for companies with 50 or fewer employees. ADP Workforce Now is HR management software designed to provide robust HR management features for larger enterprises.
Features
ADP Run and ADP Workforce Now both contain basic payroll and HR management features, but there are a few key differences between the two. ADP Run is designed to provide essential HR features for small businesses, this includes payroll processing, tax filing, new-hire onboarding, and employee self-service. ADP Run does not contain features that aren’t offered by ADP Workforce Now.
ADP Workforce Now is a more fully-featured HR Management Software built with large businesses in mind. It includes time and labor and benefits analytics that aren’t available in ADP Run. ADP Workforce Now also includes various add-ons that can be purchased to add features such as retirement planning.
Pricing
ADP Run offers 4 packages, all of which are priced depending on the company. The basic package offers essential payroll features. The Enhanced package adds features like wage garnishments and integration with Ziprecruiter. The Complete package includes HR features like employee handbooks, document storage, and HR training tools. Lastly, the HR Pro package includes features like legal assistance and business tools/advice.
ADP Workforce Now’s pricing is dependent on the business. Quotes are available from the vendor. Additional features for Workday can be purchased as individual add-ons at any time.
Features
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ADP Workforce Now
Payroll Management
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RUN Powered by ADP®
8.3
208 Ratings
1% above category average
ADP Workforce Now
7.9
1034 Ratings
2% below category average
Pay calculation
9.4201 Ratings
8.6995 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors
7.862 Ratings
7.2389 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
8.8131 Ratings
7.8294 Ratings
Benefit plan administration
8.185 Ratings
7.9797 Ratings
Direct deposit files
9.5193 Ratings
8.6983 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management
9.3149 Ratings
7.7769 Ratings
Reimbursement management
5.138 Ratings
7.4468 Ratings
Human Resource Management
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Ratings
ADP Workforce Now
7.6
1022 Ratings
3% below category average
Employee demographic data
00 Ratings
8.1902 Ratings
Employment history
00 Ratings
8.2938 Ratings
Job profiles and administration
00 Ratings
7.9890 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
00 Ratings
7.4917 Ratings
Organizational charting
00 Ratings
6.7642 Ratings
Organization and location management
00 Ratings
7.5703 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
00 Ratings
7.4649 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
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ADP Workforce Now
7.7
844 Ratings
5% below category average
Approval workflow
00 Ratings
7.8766 Ratings
Balance details
00 Ratings
7.6799 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment
00 Ratings
7.6647 Ratings
Employee Self Service
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ADP Workforce Now
7.9
1014 Ratings
3% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information
00 Ratings
8.2977 Ratings
Update personal information
00 Ratings
8.5968 Ratings
View company policy documentation
00 Ratings
8.1782 Ratings
Employee recognition
00 Ratings
7.0365 Ratings
View job history
00 Ratings
7.732 Ratings
Asset Management
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ADP Workforce Now
6.0
12 Ratings
26% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets
00 Ratings
6.012 Ratings
HR Reporting
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ADP Workforce Now
7.0
944 Ratings
8% below category average
Report builder
00 Ratings
7.3927 Ratings
Pre-built reports
00 Ratings
7.5923 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data
00 Ratings
6.1550 Ratings
Onboarding
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ADP Workforce Now
7.0
116 Ratings
14% below category average
New hire portal
00 Ratings
7.4112 Ratings
Manager tracking tools
00 Ratings
6.692 Ratings
Performance and Goals
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ADP Workforce Now
7.8
310 Ratings
5% below category average
Corporate goal setting
00 Ratings
7.9239 Ratings
Individual goal setting
00 Ratings
7.9290 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility
00 Ratings
7.5237 Ratings
Performance tracking
00 Ratings
7.8283 Ratings
Performance Management
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ADP Workforce Now
7.3
401 Ratings
9% below category average
Performance plans
00 Ratings
7.3360 Ratings
Performance improvement plans
00 Ratings
7.2308 Ratings
Review status tracking
00 Ratings
7.5365 Ratings
Review reminders
00 Ratings
7.2377 Ratings
Multiple review frequency
00 Ratings
7.2312 Ratings
Succession Planning
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Ratings
ADP Workforce Now
6.0
7 Ratings
28% below category average
Create succession plans/pools
00 Ratings
5.86 Ratings
Candidate ranking
00 Ratings
5.86 Ratings
Candidate search
00 Ratings
6.37 Ratings
Candidate development
00 Ratings
6.26 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
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