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    Dayforce

    Score8 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Dayforce is a people platform that brings together HR, payroll, workforce management, talent, benefits, planning, and analytics. Organizations use Dayforce to manage people data, payroll, time and attendance, scheduling, talent, and workforce planning. AI capabilities within the Dayforce platform help people find information, understand HR policies and pay, and complete everyday tasks. Dayforce also supports recruiting, labor forecasting, and workforce analysis, and provides tools to help…N/A

    Employee Navigator

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AEmployee Navigator is a benefits-focused HR system from the company of the same name in Maryland.N/A

    TriNet HR Plus

    Score4.2 out of 10
    N/AHR Plus (formerly Zenefits) is TriNet’s administrative services organization (ASO) solution, combining expert support and administration with a technology platform for HR, payroll, and benefits.

    $10

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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeOptional
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    DayforceEmployee NavigatorTriNet HR Plus
    Considered Multiple Products
    Dayforce
    Chose Dayforce
    The single application is convenient and causes less clerical issues.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Having everything in one place and all of the data "talking" to each other has allowed for a lot less time locating information. It also ensure that data is correct across multiple areas - payroll, job info, and benefits. We don't have to spend extra time making sure data is …
    Incentivized
    Employee Navigator
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    TriNet
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
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    89%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    94%
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    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    91 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    79%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    64 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    67%
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    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    69 Answers
    Features
    DayforceEmployee NavigatorTriNet HR Plus
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Dayforce and Employee Navigator and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    602 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.6
    136 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Employee demographic data9.1525 Ratings00 Ratings6.5112 Ratings
    Employment history9.3559 Ratings00 Ratings7.5106 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.3549 Ratings00 Ratings6.0106 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.3553 Ratings00 Ratings6.0111 Ratings
    Organizational charting6.5502 Ratings00 Ratings5.5120 Ratings
    Organization and location management6.5548 Ratings00 Ratings7.0123 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3370 Ratings00 Ratings7.5109 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Dayforce and Employee Navigator and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    602 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    7.2
    121 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Pay calculation9.3588 Ratings00 Ratings8.0104 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.0295 Ratings00 Ratings6.052 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.3154 Ratings00 Ratings7.066 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.6475 Ratings00 Ratings7.5109 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.3574 Ratings00 Ratings7.5104 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.3456 Ratings00 Ratings7.597 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.1309 Ratings00 Ratings7.068 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Dayforce and Employee Navigator and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.1
    547 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    119 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Approval workflow9.4515 Ratings00 Ratings6.5117 Ratings
    Balance details9.2529 Ratings00 Ratings6.0115 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.6434 Ratings00 Ratings7.095 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Dayforce and Employee Navigator and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.3
    615 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.9
    135 Ratings
    18% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.6586 Ratings00 Ratings7.5129 Ratings
    Update personal information8.5599 Ratings00 Ratings8.0135 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.7419 Ratings00 Ratings7.0122 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.1219 Ratings00 Ratings4.566 Ratings
    View job history7.7492 Ratings00 Ratings7.5104 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Dayforce and Employee Navigator and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    103 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    7.0
    23 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets8.7103 Ratings00 Ratings7.023 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Dayforce and Employee Navigator and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Dayforce
    6.2
    601 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.4
    108 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Report builder6.3592 Ratings00 Ratings6.0104 Ratings
    Pre-built reports6.3592 Ratings00 Ratings7.5106 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.0416 Ratings00 Ratings5.567 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Dayforce and Employee Navigator and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    394 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    115 Ratings
    21% below category average
    New hire portal9.2384 Ratings00 Ratings7.5114 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.2338 Ratings00 Ratings5.594 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Dayforce and Employee Navigator and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    257 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    3.0
    44 Ratings
    92% below category average
    Corporate goal setting8.3215 Ratings00 Ratings3.240 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.1236 Ratings00 Ratings3.243 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.6201 Ratings00 Ratings2.338 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.9241 Ratings00 Ratings3.240 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Dayforce and Employee Navigator and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    283 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    61 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Performance plans8.7262 Ratings00 Ratings6.558 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans8.6225 Ratings00 Ratings6.054 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.4265 Ratings00 Ratings6.056 Ratings
    Review reminders8.4260 Ratings00 Ratings7.056 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.7234 Ratings00 Ratings7.052 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Dayforce and Employee Navigator and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.6
    131 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    4.2
    25 Ratings
    61% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.3104 Ratings00 Ratings2.021 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.2113 Ratings00 Ratings5.723 Ratings
    Candidate search8.2118 Ratings00 Ratings4.625 Ratings
    Candidate development8.7106 Ratings00 Ratings4.624 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Dayforce and Employee Navigator and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.4
    302 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    5.8
    29 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Job Requisition Management9.7284 Ratings00 Ratings5.122 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.7277 Ratings00 Ratings6.118 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.2233 Ratings00 Ratings5.116 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.7265 Ratings00 Ratings5.118 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.0229 Ratings00 Ratings6.521 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.7276 Ratings00 Ratings7.020 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.6272 Ratings00 Ratings5.526 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    DayforceEmployee NavigatorTriNet HR Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (641 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    6.6
    (145 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.9
    (89 ratings)
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    8.5
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    4.2
    (60 ratings)
    -
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    6.5
    (36 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    -
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    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    5.0
    (13 ratings)
    -
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    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (66 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.8
    (42 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.0
    (11 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
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    Online Training
    7.3
    (18 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    8.9
    (44 ratings)
    -
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    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    -
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    8.8
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.9
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.9
    (18 ratings)
    -
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    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.9
    (12 ratings)
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    8.9
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    User Testimonials
    DayforceEmployee NavigatorTriNet HR Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Dayforce
    I think Dayforce is a great option for a large and/or Global organization. I do not think it would be the best fit for a very small company or business. It really shines for enterprise organizations with multi-locations. While a small business could use it, I would say it has too many bells and whistles that might feel overwhelming to a smaller organization.
    Incentivized
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    Employee Navigator
    We are very pleased with the change to [Employee Navigator] as it offers more what we needed. It's very customizable and has many features that can be added or taken away depending on business needs. I'd only say it would be less appropriate for a business quite smaller than ours who needed very little in comparison.
    Incentivized
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    TriNet
    I think as a small business owner, this system gives peace of mind. When I'm onboarding an employee I can automatically integrate the process with Gmail and Quickbooks. I feel like they are always doing work in the background and I don't have to keep checking up on them or verifying the work that's been done
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Dayforce
    • Payroll - it shows everything in real time and it runs quickly.
    • People - Having all employee details from the offer letter to W2 information in the same spot.
    • Dayforce Wallet: The on-demand feature is fully integrated with Timesheets and Payroll. What shows in one will be in the other.
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    Employee Navigator
    • Time off requests. These are easy to perform and track as an employee and user.
    • Time off approvals. Couldn't be easier. Time of approvals or denials are sent via email and are one-click tasks. Also can be performed in the web UI, but it's so easy.
    • Manager reporting. Managers can easily see reports on employee time off and make decisions based on that.
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    TriNet
    • Payroll services in all 50 states, including payroll tax filings
    • Integrations with tools like QuickBooks, Google Workspace, Slack, and Human Interest (401(k))
    • Simple yet powerful mobile app for employees to access information including paystubs, benefits, and time off requests
    • Streamlined admin portal for People Ops professionals
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    Cons
    Dayforce
    • There have been a few instances of users being locked out of Ceridian due to recent upgrades. Not ideal when an employee wants to see their paystub and is suddenly have login issues.
    • Not the best for when an employee is transferred to another country as their employee number is locked to their SIN or SSN. And, we are required to create a new user record with a new employee number for the new country.
    Incentivized
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    Employee Navigator
    • It is a great stand alone product. We would like it to tie into a more robust HR solution and communicate with payroll.
    • Initially there are a lot of features that are turned off, I like to know what a program is capable of so I can be more strategic in implementing a solution.
    • Having a broker in the middle is both good and bad.
    Incentivized
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    TriNet
    • Support doesn't exist once you are a customer
    • Tax team has a 3-6 month response time
    • Poor Menu/Navigation structure
    • Fails to pay taxes on time, results in delinquency notices and fees
    • Glitchy UI, sometimes you need to wait a day or two for a section to work again
    • Feels like a perpetual beta product, nothing polished about it
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Dayforce
    We are highly invested in Ceridian's Dayforce product. It give us the flexibility and scaling that our growing company needs. Its potential reaches beyond the basic HR functions to the decision making that our Management Team needs. Ceridian is always innovating the employee and employee experiences to offer cutting edge options.
    Incentivized
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    Employee Navigator
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    TriNet
    We've already renewed after our first year with Zenefits due to the cost savings, ease of administration, reduction in overhead required to perform HR functions, and the employees happily embracing and liking the software. I've found employees generally hate anything new, but we've had no complaints about Zenefits outside the first few weeks of getting used to it.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Dayforce
    I think it's very usable for the employee. I don't think it is as easy for the HR/PR admins - especially if there is an issue. There are so many setup screens that need to be looked at to try to figure out why payroll isn't calculating properly, hours aren't feeding over correctly, or benefits are not calculating properly. For the most part, they can't do their own troubleshooting. The same is true for the managers. Our managers find it cumbersome to go into make any schedule changes after the schedules have been generated.
    Incentivized
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    Employee Navigator
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    It's extremely user friendly and customer service is super helpful. The app needed help a while back but it has greatly improved. There were issues with files being cut off, and when I was onboarded, it actually cut my offer letter off hiding important information. Since then, it's been fixed so they are continually improving.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Dayforce
    Dayforce's high availability ensures that our HR processes are supported around the clock, which is critical for a global organization like ours. The platform is cloud-based, offering reliable access from any location at any time, allowing our employees, managers, and HR teams to stay connected regardless of time zones or geographic locations. This level of availability ensures that payroll processing, employee self-service, and real-time data access continue uninterrupted, even during peak periods or unforeseen disruptions. The system’s robust infrastructure minimizes downtime, which is vital for operations that span multiple regions. Additionally, having a centralized platform that’s always available helps keep our teams aligned, ensures compliance, and facilitates timely decision-making across all our locations.
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    Employee Navigator
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    We have not experienced any application errors or unplanned outages in the two years I have been using this app. Sometimes there is a lag in the time keeping/ confirming your location, however, it quickly resolves itself within seconds and more often than not is an internet connection error
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Dayforce
    We haven't noticed any slow-down due to the integration of Dayforce WFM with our Ceridian HPL products (HRIS and Payroll). The new HTML view of the timesheets don't load as quickly as the old Silverlight view - however, we have gotten used to the change.
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    Employee Navigator
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    This app always loads extremely quickly and in a reasonable time frame. Like I said, when we do experience lags from this app, it is more often than not an internet connection error
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Dayforce
    Most of the time the support is great; it's not always super efficient but I always get the help I need. Occasionally it takes a lot longer than we had hoped or get conflicting responses. We had one ticket recently where we were told we would have to pay the service team to support us on the project and then another person called the next day with the solution to our query and was able to find a solution easily. Generally, though, the response is great and they either walk me though how to do something via a Zoom Meeting or they email step-by-step instructions on how to do it and say if I have questions we can set up a meeting to discuss further.
    Incentivized
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    Employee Navigator
    So far, we have had very little reason to call in to Employee Navigator support. Our team who works with them have found it easy and simple to work with them when needed. They aren't able to work on much or divulge how the system works internally, nor what's on the roadmap, but it is still helpful to have timely confirmation.
    Incentivized
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    TriNet
    Not good at all. Basically I typically feel like they can solve the issue at hand. However, they take forever and it never feels like they really care. It can be frustrating that the agent will never speak with you on the phone or just give you their direct contact info so that you can continue to follow up on the same issue. Once they "close" the issue - you have to go back to the main customer service email or line again, even though it may be related to something you've contacted them about in the past
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    Dayforce
    Because the training we reviewed at Insights has changed how we use the system everyday. This is a key factor in our training.
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    Employee Navigator
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    Can't really say just because I would not know.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    Dayforce
    The courses are very interactive and informative. There are classes for every topic, which allows you to make the most of the system. There are also some "go at your own pace" course which is a great option for a busy schedule.
    Incentivized
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    Employee Navigator
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    It went through successfully.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Dayforce
    Have a strong internal team. Communicate with your implementation team - they are there to make it work for you. Take the time to really think about how you want the system to work for you - in some cases, you may need to rethink your own business practices to see if you are working harder when the system could do it for you
    Incentivized
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    Employee Navigator
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    Unfortunately I do not have any insights on the implementation of Zenefits as I was not employed with this company when Zenefits was introduced. Based on how effortless it is to use Zenefits, I wouldn't image there would be many issues with the implementation of Zenefits
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Dayforce
    I can't speak much to how it would be if we had all of these features separately since I started with Dayforce all being integrated and have no other experience, but having it all in one place has made the completion of all of these HR tasks seamless. We can direct all of our energies into the same system, and it makes it easier to field employee inquiries and to troubleshoot when we need to
    Incentivized
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    Employee Navigator
    Most of the systems I've used for HRIS systems have been part of the payroll system. What stands out with Employee Navigator is the ability to key your benefit changes into one place, and all vendors are notified of the updates -- no more logging on to three or more sites to make an address change to an employee.
    Incentivized
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    TriNet
    Zenefits has been a better tool for our purposes than Paychex Flex. While Zenefits is a fairly rigid tool without a lot of options for customization, Paychex has even fewer options for customization and their customer services is even more difficult to deal with
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    Scalability
    Dayforce
    Overall, we are extremely happy with the Dayforce WFM module. Our biggest pain point is concerning the twice annual software upgrades - which is the only reason I haven't rated them as a '10'. Because every customer is configured differently, the upgrades can sometimes have adverse effects on our current configured policies/rules. And although they roll-out the upgraded version in a test environment several weeks before go-live, not all testing is accurate in that environment. Some issues do not present themselves until you are working with live punches.
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    Employee Navigator
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    It is very easy to use and does not require the end user to go to multiple sites to obtain many facets of HR/ Payroll information that the app offers
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Dayforce
    • Performance Reviews/Comp used to be handled via paper and tracking/reporting was a nightmare - having all of that in the system is so much more efficient and provides huge ROI
    • Our organization used to have big problems with hiring managers going rogue and hiring positions that aren't approved by Finance - we built an approval workflow in the system that triggers before any req is approved which has completely solved this problem
    • Dayforce Wallet has been a huge perk for our employees - it's heavily used and our crew love it
    Incentivized
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    Employee Navigator
    • We spent about half the time on open enrollment than we did in the last two years. Employee Navigator was much easier for staff to navigate and be able to complete their open enrollment independently
    • We've saved several thousand dollars in setup fees to link with insurance carriers since moving to Employee Navigator
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    TriNet
    • California Meal Break Violations cost a full hour of each employees pay rate. If an employee clocks in 1 minute early it costs us at least 10.50 (minimum wage Ca, 15.00 in Los Angeles) which adds up quickly. We had 37 meal break violations when we first rolled it out. They need to add a feature that disallows them to clock in ahead of 30 minutes, or add a feature that shows them how long they've been on break.
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    Dayforce Screenshots

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