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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Criterion HCM

    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Criterion provides human capital management (HCM) software for midmarket organizations in construction, financial services, nonprofits and higher education, empowering them to streamline their critical HR, payroll, talent engagement, and workforce management processes.N/A

    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)

    Score5.1 out of 10
    N/AUKG Workforce Central (formerly Kronos Workforce Central) was a suite of HR Management offerings targeted mainly at enterprise customers with larger-scale and more complex HR and workforce management issues. The product is discontinued.N/A
    Pricing
    Criterion HCMUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Criterion HCMUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional Details——
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    Community Pulse
    Criterion HCMUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Considered Both Products
    Criterion HCM
    No answer on this topic
    Discontinued Products
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Would buy again
    14 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    75%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    63%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    Criterion HCMUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Criterion HCM and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    5.3
    1 Ratings
    43% below category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Criterion HCM and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    48% below category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Criterion HCM and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    4.0
    1 Ratings
    69% below category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Criterion HCM and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    4.0
    1 Ratings
    69% below category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Criterion HCM and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Criterion HCMUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Harri
    Score6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprise eTIME, by ADP (discontinued)
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Criterion HCMUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.6
    (38 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    5.0
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.1
    (8 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Criterion HCMUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Criterion HCM
    We have not been happy with the functionality or reporting reports with this software. Numerous issues with employees not being able to clock in and out of the system. Employees' time sheets disappearing. Quarterly reports not matching to totals on batch payroll reports. Does not have the capability to electronically submit w-2's to state reporting agencies.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    This product was marketed to us as a school and several schools in our area use the program. However, the implementation team we were set-up with had limited school experience and we are still working on the best way to do some of the timekeeping issues where I know that could have been handled better. That being said from a payroll and reporting side it has been great to capture so much data (at times almost too much) and have the system do automatic allocations of salaries and general ledger reports. The reporting takes some getting used to, but overall I've been able to run reports to see and track just about anything I want. Our employees also love the self service compared to our previous products where they can make W4, direct deposit and other updates on their own without having to get HR involved.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Criterion HCM
    • changes in pay rates
    • rehiring employees
    • payroll calculations
    • assisting with PTO accruals
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • I personally feel like timekeeping is very well thought out and has some powerful tools built in. There is a bit of a learning curve but with strategically placed SMEs we were able to get the use and functionality we needed out of the system.
    • Workforce planning has been crucial in planning operational support in our retail and customer service centers. It is also editable and modifiable as needed.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Criterion HCM
    • payroll reports
    • state filing of W-2s
    • support
    • implementation
    • employees access to W-2
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Reporting - some of the reports' names do not coincide with the data that is pulled from the system
    • System errors - the system crashes regularly on us with no real explanation why
    • Punch accuracy - sometimes the punches from the timeclocks do not feed into the system
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Criterion HCM
    We are changing to another payroll/HR vendor.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    Now that the system is installed and operational, the "pain is gone"...therefore we see no reason to change to a different application. There is no functionality that is missing from the system that would drive us to consider another solution at this time. Maintenance support from Kronos is sufficient and updates occur regularly.
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    Usability
    Criterion HCM
    too many instances of errors, unable to access program/time sheets
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Criterion HCM
    Support is very slow to correct issues. I have actually reported an issue then 2-3 hours later received screen shots where they were able to do what we could not as though we were doing something different that usual. They are quick to say it is user error. Took too long to correct payroll reports and reports still do not reconcile. Very difficult to complete quarterly and annual reporting.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    Having no experience with Kronos prior to using it in March 2016, their customer service team taught me how to use it the right way after my initial training at work. I am well-versed in data analysis using Excel and Access primarily, so once I discovered that Kronos had a reporting feature built in, I've used the feature quite a few times to help our properties evaluate their production costs and make good labor decisions. I give Kronos a 10 because once a person takes the time to learn how to use the software, they'll realize that Kronos is far more effective than most, and gives users more ways to access their information where and when they want to.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Criterion HCM
    Had to continually repeat our information. Kept getting us confused with another client.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Criterion HCM
    When reviewing the various software before selecting Criterion HCM, it appeared to be the best choice and value. During implementation (which took nine months with us having to do most of the work) we realized we were not given accurate information regarding the software
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    Kronos and Dayforce are the two timekeeping systems I’ve worked with in recent years. Kronos feels a little more comprehensive and is my primary timekeeping tool both for myself as well as my staff. Kronos is a great tool for a wide range of shifts, working locations, and pay codes. In this context, I would pick Kronos over Dayforce. On the opposite side, Dayforce is extremely user-friendly and has a “cleaner” user interface if that is a contributing factor for anyone. Also, for managers who oversee large teams (30-50 team members) then Dayforce is a bit more simple to approve time cards, hours, and leave. Kronos is a bit clunky with all the clicks, and managing large teams of hourly employees would be a huge time suck to go in to review/approve all.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Criterion HCM
    • does not impact our ROI
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Kronos is much more expensive than the previous systems we were using, so at this point the ROI is negative. The idea is that it will allow us to scale and grow the company more easily so time will tell if that is the case.
    Incentivized
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