BenefitMall PayFocus vs. Workday Payroll and Workforce Management

If you are new to payroll processing, start here. It is easy to use and you will be able to use it without a problem.

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When staff were trained to use Workday Payroll and Workforce Management, we underwent thorough training sessions and received printed materials to follow along with on our desktops. The procedures were straightforward, making it easy to navigate the site, especially for supervisors. However, when the system was introduced for college students, it didn’t run as smoothly. Since students were primarily focused on their coursework, they occasionally needed assistance with using Workday Payroll and Workforce Management or had to be directed to the appropriate resource for support.

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• Easy to use
• Making adjustments is a breeze
• Allows custom adjustments

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• Internal Controls
• One system
• Simplified Payroll

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• So far I see no disadvantages
• I suppose they could offer health insurance group coverage as their competitors do but I did not find any cost advantage when we had it priced out with another system
• The submit timeline is sometimes a problem because I need to submit at EST and that puts pressure on me to have done by 1 or 2 pm AZT.

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• it logs the user out too quickly with dormant status

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Workday Payroll and Workforce Management hasn't given me any issues. I love that you can customize your profile with icons, the color scheme, and etc. It makes it feel more personable. In addition, you can customize which icons that you use frequently to complete tasks. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a platform that has high usability and versatility.

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There was no place for me to track and store employees information. No HR back up. I had to email all the names and hours to my rep and hope I didn't forget anyone.

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• Great ROI. Allows me to save significant time.

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• More staff felt comfortable using Workday Payroll and Workforce Management to complete tasks
• Having a mobile app made it possible to submit or approve hours when you're on the go and not at your desk in front of a computer.
• Because of the mobile app, it made it easier for student worker to submit their time when they are at home.

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