ADP TotalSource vs. ADP Workforce Now vs. Snap Schedule

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ADP TotalSource
Score 6.5 out of 10
N/A
ADP TotalSource is a Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) that helps businesses manage HR, payroll, benefits, compliance and talent management through a single solution. As an IRS-certified CPEO and ESAC-accredited PEO, ADP TotalSource combines technology with hands-on HR expertise to help organizations navigate the complexities of managing employees. Businesses can streamline processes across the employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to…N/A
ADP Workforce Now
Score 7.4 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.N/A
Snap Schedule
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
A cloud-based employee scheduling software used to schedule shifts, PTO, overtime, call in/out based on seniority, preference, hours worked, and union rules.N/A
Pricing
ADP TotalSourceADP Workforce NowSnap Schedule
Editions & Modules
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Essential
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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
ADP TotalSourceADP Workforce NowSnap Schedule
Free Trial
NoNoNo
Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequiredNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPlease contact ADP for a product demo and ask about a hands-on "test drive" of Workforce Now.
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Community Pulse
ADP TotalSourceADP Workforce NowSnap Schedule
Considered Multiple Products
ADP TotalSource
Chose ADP TotalSource
Let's just say ADP TotalSource's sales team is top-notch. They make promises that are, in my experience, just not kept in any shape or form. I would highly recommend Rippling if you are looking for easy to use, modern tech.
Chose ADP TotalSource
ADP Run is great! I would switch back in a heartbeat. It is not a "one stop shop" as far as HR goes - it has payroll, legal, time and attendance, etc. but TotalSource is supposed to also have a benefits component, OSHA/short term disability assistance, etc. but it has not been …
Chose ADP TotalSource
Workforce now is easier to use! TotalSource has a lot of quirks in it that are totally unnecessary. It's as if they took Workforce Now and adding all these different codes and features to call it TotalSource. However, upon logging in, TotalSource looks and operates basically …
Chose ADP TotalSource
[I think that] all other options are about 100X better than ADP TotalSource. [I also think] ADP TotalSource is too comfortable and thinks they don't need to improve to be competitive. However, the reality is, competition is eating up their market. Some ADP staff, in particular, …
Chose ADP TotalSource
ADP TotalSource was selected over other competitors because it fit our needs when we were hundreds of employees. However, these days we have thousands globally and this number changes every day so it is quickly becoming a solution we can not rely on, especially compared to all …
Chose ADP TotalSource
Software to software is comparative to iSolved in regards to functionality. It is a little more visually appealing than iSolved. However, is it a much better performer than Paychex Flex.
Chose ADP TotalSource
We used to use ADP for salaries, and it was great--a much better experience than ADP TotalSource.
Chose ADP TotalSource
ADP is more robust and user friendly solution compared to Paycom. Using Paycom would have required sourcing additional vendors to meet our HR needs. ADP provided more functionality and overall was a better fit for our organization despite the higher price tag.
Chose ADP TotalSource
We moved over to Justworks and we're very happy. The on-boarding process was easy, the online platform is easy and it's half the cost of TotalSource.
Chose ADP TotalSource
At the moment, we have not investigated any of the products available in the drop-down list provided. However, we have evaluated some other (unavailable) products and have been intrigued by the potential decrease in fees along with the potential for a much more "rich" benefit …
Chose ADP TotalSource
We use ADP simply to to track pay for employees. We really like more of the functionality of Workday as it is really easy to import org charts and track performance. The graphics and appearance of these sections are also really nice! We also use Workday to track time off as it …
Chose ADP TotalSource
ADP is significantly more "corporate" than BambooHR or Workable. Which is to say that it is an extremely simple solution, with basic interface design; that gets the job done well nearly every time. It doesn't sport the recruiting capabilities that Workable comes standard with …
ADP Workforce Now
Chose ADP Workforce Now
Still new to ADP, processed first year end and happy with overall result and timeline.
Chose ADP Workforce Now
A lot of products attempt to please everybody and in the end please nobody. They make their products too complicated and too customizable so they don't really work well, they lack structure. ADP has experience and support, it gives you just enough ability to create your own …
Chose ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Now offers more custom modules that provide an excellent workflow, where as Synerion doesn't.
Chose ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Now has greater integration possibilities, scheduling and data management capabilities than Payworks. ADP Workforce Now is better designed for businesses with more complex needs. I have found ADP's customer service more responsive and better informed to help …
Chose ADP Workforce Now
Great system and easy to use by employees for payroll and time off but too many functions to master easily. Don't want to call ADP for support every time I need assistance.
Chose ADP Workforce Now
Price, user experience, user interface, all in one system, customization, on-boarding and payroll. ADP customization with user fields, employment profile and automation of employment changes, on-boarding and off-boarding.
Chose ADP Workforce Now
The 100% error free payroll each pay period has been PRICELESS compared to other payroll providers we have used.
Chose ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Now is hands-down much more user-friendly with more functionality than Paylocity. Reporting is also much easier and better on ADP Workforce Now. Integrations, much more fluid on ADP Workforce Now.
Chose ADP Workforce Now
From the very beginning, we’ve felt completely confident in every step of our journey with ADP Workforce Now. The clarity and guidance we’ve received have been immaculate, and at no point have we ever felt confused or unsure of what the next steps were. The communication has …
Chose ADP Workforce Now
I also used UltiPro (way back -- it didn't even appear in dropdown). Recommend ADP Workforce Now above all others. Paycor and Paycom were both very clunky. I even helped implement Paycom and could never get it to work how the business needed it to.
Chose ADP Workforce Now
Dayforce was used for a previous acquisition. We only used it for a few months, but I was so glad we didn't need to continue using it. It was not an easy platform to use at the time. Not sure if it has gotten any better since we were required to use it.
Chose ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Now is a mature player with many customers, which means issues tend to be well-documented, patches distributed, and there is institutional support for keeping things running. Because many core needs (payroll, benefits, HR, compliance) are bundled, often there is …
Chose ADP Workforce Now
We are seriously considering moving to Paylocity due to challenges with labor allocations in ADP Workforce Now. Currently, it’s difficult to preview payroll reports when labor allocations are applied. The system breaks down the payroll register by employee and allocation, but …
Chose ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Now has a more robust reporting program, ADP has better hours for customer service, and was much easier to learn. I have used both Paycom and Paychex and both came with little to no training, and was a pain to learn. The reporting was less than desirable. ADP was …
Chose ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Now is simpler than workday. Workday can act up sometime but ADP is mostly sane.
Chose ADP Workforce Now
Very comparable items. UKG seems to have better reports to build. More customizable dashboard for employees. As of right now, the customer service is quicker. ADP Workforce Now is widely known and therefore more people seem comfortable with it.
I do hate when a new hire has …
Chose ADP Workforce Now
ADP offers a more robust catalogue of solutions, making it a true HRIS system as opposed to other solutions, such as Gusto or QuickBooks. Both are great for payroll processing and QuickBooks for enhanced accounting support, but neither is an HRIS system that allows you to …
Chose ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Now stacks up pretty well however Paycom seems like it would be a lot easier to navigate and use. All the data is centralized in one platform section making searching and setting up a lot easier. Compared to ADP Workforce Now if you search in one area for data and …
Chose ADP Workforce Now
I used Humanity for scheduling and organization communication. I found it to be a better system for those needs than similar uses in ADP.
Chose ADP Workforce Now
Our company was with Paycom and while it was very customizable - it required a lot of manual entry / management - often in multiple places within the system. Paycom did not offer the ability to easily scale that we were looking for - they also did not have a clean solution for …
Chose ADP Workforce Now
ADP works better- user friendly. The reporting is the main reason I prefer ADP over UKG. There is simply no comparison! ADP make is easy to pull information you need in no time at all. I felt like with UKG you needed to be a pro at building reports. Hands down ADP is better
Chose ADP Workforce Now
They pale compared to ADP because they each have broken systems that do not flow from beginning to end. Another system is required to support all of the functions needed to process payroll. That puts too much on me, the person, instead of the system. We should work smarter, not …
Chose ADP Workforce Now
The employee facing app for Paycom is better than ADP but on the back side administration ADP is more robust and provides a better experience for the payroll professional.
Snap Schedule

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Features
ADP TotalSourceADP Workforce NowSnap Schedule
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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Ratings
ADP Workforce Now
7.7
Ratings
5% below category average
Snap Schedule
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Ratings
Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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ADP Workforce Now
8.1
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0% below category average
Snap Schedule
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Pay calculation00 Ratings9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings7.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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ADP Workforce Now
8.0
Ratings
2% below category average
Snap Schedule
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Approval workflow00 Ratings7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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ADP Workforce Now
7.9
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4% below category average
Snap Schedule
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Ratings
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings6.30 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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Ratings
ADP Workforce Now
6.0
Ratings
29% below category average
Snap Schedule
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Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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ADP Workforce Now
6.9
Ratings
9% below category average
Snap Schedule
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Report builder00 Ratings7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings5.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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ADP Workforce Now
7.3
Ratings
9% below category average
Snap Schedule
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New hire portal00 Ratings7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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ADP Workforce Now
6.7
Ratings
18% below category average
Snap Schedule
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Ratings
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings6.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings6.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings6.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings6.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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ADP Workforce Now
6.5
Ratings
19% below category average
Snap Schedule
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Performance plans00 Ratings6.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings6.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings6.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings6.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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ADP Workforce Now
6.0
Ratings
27% below category average
Snap Schedule
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Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings5.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings5.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings6.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings6.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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ADP Workforce Now
5.6
Ratings
33% below category average
Snap Schedule
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Job Requisition Management00 Ratings6.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings6.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings4.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings5.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings2.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings6.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings6.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Best Alternatives
ADP TotalSourceADP Workforce NowSnap Schedule
Small Businesses
Justworks
Justworks
Score 7.0 out of 10
Dayforce Powerpay
Dayforce Powerpay
Score 9.2 out of 10
7shifts
7shifts
Score 9.9 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Justworks
Justworks
Score 7.0 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.1 out of 10
PowerDMS by NEOGOV
PowerDMS by NEOGOV
Score 7.0 out of 10
Enterprises

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PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 10.0 out of 10
Zoho People
Zoho People
Score 8.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
1.0
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8.0
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Likelihood to Renew
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8.2
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Usability
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2.8
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Availability
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7.3
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Performance
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6.4
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Support Rating
3.3
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6.2
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In-Person Training
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8.2
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Online Training
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5.8
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Implementation Rating
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1.5
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Configurability
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6.4
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Ease of integration
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6.1
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Product Scalability
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8.0
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Vendor post-sale
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5.2
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6.1
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
I would not use this company for anything. [I believe my] employees [absolutely] hate the software and there are constantly glitches in the software which occur every payroll run, benefits enrollment, etc. [I have spent] large amounts of time on the phone with outsourced customer support[,] so think twice when comparing [the] cost to other providers. [I feel] you [will] need someone full time to deal with all of their issues. We are currently in the process of setting up another PEO company. The amount of money and time to implement ADP has been a huge loss.
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My great experiences with ADP are largely due to the experience I have within the system and the service level we receive through Kelly and Brian. On the technical side, we have immense support from Abhayjyot Mann who heavily supports the payroll team with any request or problem. All in all, my team is satisfied with ADP and are excited for our continued partnership.
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Pros
  • It does a great job of keeping track of all your pay at various other jobs that also use ADP TotalSource. You can easily log in and verify any information that you might need to check on.
  • The privacy feature is really great so that only you can see documents with financial information on them.
  • The app is also really handy and easily accessible. You can pull up anything in a pinch if you don't have access to your work computer at the same time that you need to look up something.
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  • HRIS that is personalized for the employee and addresses DE&I needs.
  • Payroll, of course! The system addresses all needs, such as deductions, additional pay, premium OT, and shift differentials.
  • Onboarding is an excellent way to stay in compliance and have all documents completed.
  • Tax and Banking and resolution to any issues.
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Cons
  • Customer service is horrible
  • Follow up takes 7-10 days, and requires multiple inquiries from you, the client
  • The promised "dedicated team" doesn't exist
  • Onboarding is confusing to new hires
  • Explanation of benefits to new hires is useless and must be done in office, thereby negating any value.
  • They should not provide handling UI claims as as service. They have no ability to actually meet deadlines.
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  • Customized pre-process payroll reports (Limited on pre-process payroll reports)
  • Labor Allocation (Allocations make payroll reporting very hard to review and find any errors )
  • Recruiting (ATS is very basic)
  • Geofencing (should be able to change shape rather than a circle)
  • Pay Classes (should be able to change at Practitioner level rather than reach out to support)
  • Cookies and Cache have to be cleared on a regular basis
  • Only able to see employee documents/acknowledgements one at a time in the employee file
  • Timecards can only be managed/viewed by 1 person
  • Timeoff emails do not have a link
  • Cost per payroll - not just monthly fee so cost with off cycle payrolls
  • Separate I9 step not needed - during onboarding - 2nd Everify step
  • ADP Workforce Now does not pull in allowances for Houly employees into payroll ONLY Salaried employees
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Likelihood to Renew
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We are happy with the service and options offered by ADP. Although the cost is a bit high for a not-for-profit organization, it is essential that we have multi-jurisdictional support for the 20 plus states where employees work and reside. As our company is diminishing in size, we may need to look at making a change to conserve costs. At this time, that would be the only reason we would not renew our WFN contract.
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Usability
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Lack of documentation and test environment make it extremely difficult to deploy work processes through the system. While there are a handful of things throughout the system that work well, particularly from an employee's perspective, many tasks, which would be simple for practitioner users in other systems, require these users to ask for administrator support. Additionally, the ghosts in the ADP machine cause established process (e.g. automated report delivery) to stop working with no notice and no error report.
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Reliability and Availability
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ADP outages are very rare
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Performance
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Overall, I think the functionality of the program works pretty well. Sometimes, certain browsers do not work well for the policy function of ADP, but that is the only issue thus far
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Support Rating
ADP is a great HR solution for most organizations. It is truly all-in-one. I rated it a 7, because of the issues we experienced during implementation and the high cost of service when issues do arise.
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The Bridge is great for self-service. The ticketing system is effective and people are responsive. I really like the chat feature which is available for many sections of ADP. Those agents are top notch and quick to get you an easy and correct answer
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In-Person Training
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In-person training was pretty good - I think this significantly depends on the trainer. Our trainer was really good and showed what ADP can do - but I know that all trainers are not the same - and this truly makes such as difference. Overall, our training went pretty well.
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Online Training
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At the time training was not as expansive as it is now. If it could go wrong it did for me so the process was difficult and lengthy. I needed to have more in person walkthroughs of things to ensure the transition was done correctly. Not sure what else I can say, we were part of the initial move to Workforce Now when it was introduced.
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Implementation Rating
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Either assign more than one specialist to the implementation process, or assign less clients to the implementation specialist. The process requires attention to detail and the ability to test and re-test as well as verify the information. It also requires a lot of back and forth between the client ant the implementation specialist, so they need to be readily available during the whole implementation process.
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Alternatives Considered
At the moment, we have not investigated any of the products available in the drop-down list provided. However, we have evaluated some other (unavailable) products and have been intrigued by the potential decrease in fees along with the potential for a much more "rich" benefit plan. We can't speak to the level of customer service observed by current clients, only to apparent cost savings.
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ADP Workforce Now has greater integration possibilities, scheduling and data management capabilities than Payworks. ADP Workforce Now is better designed for businesses with more complex needs. I have found ADP's customer service more responsive and better informed to help customize the product, reports, and/or just clarify instructions to complete payroll. Payworks may be better suited for small businesses with simply payroll needs, however ADP does offer the On The Go platform which stacks up well them, so I would advise someone to explore this option as well.
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Scalability
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We have several departments that utilize the reporting, utilize the timecards and the system. We also have self service that is nice for all of our employees. This system allows us to designate what each group can see, and what employees can change, or who can clock in and out offsite
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Return on Investment
  • ADP Totalsource had a negative impact on our overall return on our investment because of the poor customer service.
  • We spent a lot of money and put time and energy into the setup, we were happy with the product and willing to pay the higher payroll fees and just really unhappy with the customer service.
  • If the customer service would have been different and the fees not so high we would have stayed longterm. Again, they did not seem to be geared towards smaller businesses.
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  • ADP Workforce Now handles all of our tax filing which frees up our time to do other things. They keep us compliant communicating updates on a timely basis.
  • Calculates payrolls accurately. Our management and employees have built a level of confidence due to the ease of pulling statements, year end documents etc.
  • A really nice feature is the follow up email what a change has been made to banking information. There were a couple of times the employee did not make changes to their account information. This kept their funds from getting routed into the wrong hands.
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ScreenShots

ADP TotalSource Screenshots

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ADP Workforce Now Screenshots

Screenshot of ADP Workforce Now: a simple and complete human capital management solutionScreenshot of Benchmarking by ADP DataCloud: an application with an extensive data set ... available to ADP Workforce Now clientsScreenshot of ADP Workforce Now clients can equip their employees with the ADP Mobile self-service app