Calabrio WFM vs. UKG Ready vs. Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Calabrio WFM
Score 8.1 out of 10
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Calabrio WFM is a solution that helps accelerate workforce management tasks in contact centers, such as forecasting, scheduling, and managing intraday schedule changes.N/A
UKG Ready
Score 7.8 out of 10
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The UKG Ready® software suite is a centralized HCM solution designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It automates and streamlines HR, payroll, benefits, time, talent, and scheduling processes. UKG Ready's suite of tools offer actionable insights while helping to ensure compliance. Using AI, it draws on work, people, and culture data to boost efficiency and productivity. For example, UKG Ready streamlines core HR functions by centralizing…N/A
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
A solution to optimize labor costs, empower employees, improve productivity, and maintain compliance. Aligns scheduling to forecasted customer demand and execute real-time, prioritized tasks to drive sales and satisfied customers.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequiredNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Calabrio WFMUKG ReadyZebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
Considered Multiple Products
Calabrio WFM
Chose Calabrio WFM
We use this software on a regular basis and consistently meet expectations based on the results obtained through the application. I can easily monitor my team members' performance. Overall, this application increases productivity in our company's call center platform. We only …
Chose Calabrio WFM
Teleopti before it was called Calabrio Teleopti.
Chose Calabrio WFM
I haven't used any other models.
Chose Calabrio WFM
We previously used Wisdom WFM, but it didn't accomplish nearly as much as Teleopti WFM has for us.
Chose Calabrio WFM
We selected Teleopti because we knew shift bids would be one of our top priorities and it came highly recommended in that space. We also were hoping for more advanced PTO management features but that is not a deal breaker for us thankfully. We had demos from all the major WFM …
Chose Calabrio WFM
I have worked for other smaller companies that have just used excel sheets to manage scheduling and it was a complete mess. This is a complete and utter 180 in that scheduling is so simplified and creates/causes basically zero conflict among staff.
UKG Ready
Chose UKG Ready
UKG Ready is much more user friendly. We like the functionality of the platform and look. Visually, it is more appealing to our employees. The pre-built reports have been great, and the ability to create or modify them to our needs is appreciated and easy to navigate, making …
Chose UKG Ready
I have not involved in the decision making.
Chose UKG Ready
Timeclock Plus

Previously it took multiple products for time management and payroll processing, and then additionally a third for tax payments.
Chose UKG Ready
I was not present for the decision for the implementation of UKG Ready. I was however present for the changeover, and UKG Ready is so much more robust and clean in terms of reporting and payroll processing. APS is delightfully simple, and I miss it for its time and processing …
Chose UKG Ready
UKG Ready by far exceeds Paycom's functionality and customer service.
Chose UKG Ready
Cbiz has an email you send for a ticket and they have been taking more than 2 days to reply-and in some cases a week. it's difficult to keep operating that way.
Chose UKG Ready
UKG is much easier to use and customize for our business needs. I enjoy that the time piece is directly connected with the payroll function. This is something that we didn't see when working with Paylocity. There was a manual time data upload that we needed to process into the …
Chose UKG Ready
I had limited exposure to UKG pro but it was also fairly complicated to use belt for audit readiness, but it also had much more expensive capabilities which in comparison or superior service. namely was much more user-friendly, but it wasn’t as good of a platform from a …
Chose UKG Ready
We currently use Paycom and are extremely dissatisfied with the lack of functionality and poor customer service. Rippling and ADP were other vendors we evaluated who performed well and offer a lot of functionality but we decided UKG was the best fit for our needs now and to …
Chose UKG Ready
particularly because of time keeping, time cards, cut off and rounding time clock ins and out
Chose UKG Ready
They are improving since adding Ultimate to the UKG platform now from Kronos
Chose UKG Ready
In our experience, UKG Ready is very user friendly and the responsiveness to resolve an issue has been excellent
Chose UKG Ready
Much more user friendly than ADP! Very happy with UKG products and making the switch!
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​

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Features
Calabrio WFMUKG ReadyZebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Calabrio WFM
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Ratings
UKG Ready
8.3
Ratings
2% above category average
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
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Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Calabrio WFM
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UKG Ready
8.3
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2% above category average
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
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Pay calculation00 Ratings8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Calabrio WFM
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Ratings
UKG Ready
7.9
Ratings
3% below category average
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
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Approval workflow00 Ratings7.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Calabrio WFM
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UKG Ready
7.9
Ratings
4% below category average
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
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View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings6.80 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Calabrio WFM
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UKG Ready
8.7
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8% above category average
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
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Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Calabrio WFM
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UKG Ready
7.6
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1% above category average
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
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Report builder00 Ratings8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings6.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Calabrio WFM
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UKG Ready
7.9
Ratings
1% below category average
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
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New hire portal00 Ratings8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Calabrio WFM
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Ratings
UKG Ready
7.6
Ratings
6% below category average
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
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Corporate goal setting00 Ratings8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings6.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings6.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Calabrio WFM
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UKG Ready
7.5
Ratings
5% below category average
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
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Performance plans00 Ratings6.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings6.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Calabrio WFM
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UKG Ready
6.9
Ratings
13% below category average
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
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Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings6.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings6.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings7.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Calabrio WFM
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UKG Ready
7.6
Ratings
3% below category average
Zebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
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Ratings
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.20 Ratings00 Ratings
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Calabrio WFMUKG ReadyZebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
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8x8 Contact Center
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Score 9.0 out of 10
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Score 9.2 out of 10
When I Work
When I Work
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Eleveo
Eleveo
Score 9.5 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.1 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.1 out of 10
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Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
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User Ratings
Calabrio WFMUKG ReadyZebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
Likelihood to Recommend
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8.2
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Usability
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8.4
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Availability
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5.0
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Performance
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5.0
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Support Rating
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5.0
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In-Person Training
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7.8
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Online Training
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6.0
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Implementation Rating
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5.0
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Configurability
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5.0
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Ease of integration
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6.1
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Product Scalability
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3.0
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Vendor post-sale
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5.0
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User Testimonials
Calabrio WFMUKG ReadyZebra Workcloud Workforce Optimization Suite​
Likelihood to Recommend
Calabrio Teleopti WFM must be implemented urgently if there is an organizational problem, time is a primary factor if you want to achieve business success, scheduling meetings and knowing in detail what is the availability of all workers is a job that this product can do without any problem. the operational problem, this product evaluates with supplied data what is the availability of each worker, organizes everything effectively, customer service is also optimal because you can manage the staff and request the comparison of new workers according to the requirements of the entire equipment.
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I might recommend UKG to a larger organization than ours. The complexity is rich, but perhaps it is too powerful a tool for what we need. That or it's a bit messy in its construction, having so many tools available but difficult to find or not working appropriately. UKG Ready processes payroll efficiently and with ease, but unless you are using a simple accounting platform it may not be able to easily integrate with yours
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Pros
  • Shift bids. It has a tremendous number of options for ranking agents bye seniority, quality scores, and other factors.
  • Customer service has always been a strong point with Teleopti. There's never a problem getting help with use of the system or technical issues.
  • User interface. Our agents really enjoy using their schedule portal and find it seamlessly integrates with their other software.
  • The installation and onboarding process was pretty smooth considering other launches we've had.
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  • When you open a ticket, they research and test the answer before they contact you so they know it will work for you. There's no troubleshooting on the phone. All the work was done beforehand.
  • They are super knowledgeable and supportive. They are a pleasure to work with.
  • They are way ahead of the game when it comes to technology and innovation.
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Cons
  • PDF preview of a report cannot be scrolled down.
  • Sometimes when picking a site it downloads the link as a document.
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  • We have had ongoing issues with our accruals.
  • Auto generate timesheets in the "Team Timesheets" view.
  • Granting manager access is cumbersome - access needs to be given in multiple places.
  • The sync between Pro and Ready in my opinion is terrible and needs much improvement.
  • Auto assign Employee Time Zones based on work location.
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Likelihood to Renew
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We have begun looking for other vendors to supply this products need as Kronos WFR cannot deliver the suite of applications which it should with this product. *6/5/17 Edit - We started the new year with a new application. WFR proved to be unable to correct the errors within the application. We are much happier with the new application as we can use it effectively.
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Usability
It serves my needs perfectly, but it sometimes glitches where you press a link and it downloads the page instead of opens it.
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UKG is the platform with the best overall usability on both an admin and user side. Employees find it easy to update personal information, the dashboards are clear and easy to follow, and the navigation of it is also easy to follow. Overall my favorite platform to use and learn more about.
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Reliability and Availability
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The system seems very stable. Being hosted in the cloud, we are vulnerable to internet speeds and busy times. The system has been down a couple times over the 3 months we have been live, but Kronos resolved the issues very quickly. To have access from a desktop, tablet, time clock, or phone app is one of the best features....users have almost NO REASON they can't clock in.
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Performance
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We were always told that Kronos was the best, but there are reports that we got out of ADP and other payroll providers that we cannot get out of Kronos. One example is a report of Productive/Non-productive hours by department. We also need the dollar amount associated with the hours. This is information that is required on our cost report and we were told that that report is unavailable. It is very frustrating when I can't get what I need.
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Support Rating
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If I was only rating support itself that would be a 10. Every support case I have entered has been addressed efficiently and with the desired result. On the implementation and transition to support there were multiple issues that those doing the implementation or transition could not answer or workflows and various settings left undone only to be discovered later. We implemented 3 different modules and the expertise we got for each one varied widely.
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In-Person Training
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Our in-person training was a hybrid. Live online training with an instructor. They were very knowledgeable of the product & the area they were training on. I asked several specific questions and if they didn't know the answer immediately they followed up after class.
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Online Training
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Pretty good online training, you have many how to options and can watch them several times. It can be hard at times to dig through the amount of data online but can usually find what you are looking for. Also you can download documentation for setting up the profiles and policies.
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Implementation Rating
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Make sure the people who are doing the build have extensive knowledge on employment law and asking the right questions. I would bet that the people who helped with our builds did not read any of our employment contracts or ordinances; and when I asked questions about how other companies handled certain basic dictates from federal employment laws, they didn't have any idea what FMLA, FLSA, etc were.
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Alternatives Considered
We use this software on a regular basis and consistently meet expectations based on the results obtained through the application. I can easily monitor my team members' performance. Overall, this application increases productivity in our company's call center platform. We only have a small number of users. Employees can use mobile devices, tablets, the web, MS Teams, or Slack to record their arrival and departure times. Creates powerful reports and automated timetables for each employee or workgroup.
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UKG Ready is much more user friendly. We like the functionality of the platform and look. Visually, it is more appealing to our employees. The pre-built reports have been great, and the ability to create or modify them to our needs is appreciated and easy to navigate, making changes and saving different views for reports.
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Scalability
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Thus far we are able to add as many users as necessary, implement 3 different bargaining units, 5 different types of user groups. Very flexible.
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Return on Investment
  • Our team has saved a significant amount of time by managing schedules in Teleopti
  • It also frees up our workforce manager so they don't have to manage shift swaps
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  • The system has allowed us to understand what goes into background vendors and helped us transition in a troubled time.
  • The system has allows us to move forms to custom forms vs using Docusign.
  • The system has helped us cut back on paper usage and storing folders.
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ScreenShots

Calabrio WFM Screenshots

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UKG Ready Screenshots

Screenshot of the employee mobile interface.Screenshot of trust index survey results.Screenshot of the manager dashboard.Screenshot of payroll analytics.