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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

    Paycom

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/APaycom is an automated HCM platform, built on a single database that eliminates redundant data entry through automation. A payroll and HR software solution, Paycom is used by organizations of all sizes to access employee data without navigating multiple systems.N/A
    Pricing
    DayforcePaycom
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    DayforcePaycom
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    DayforcePaycom
    Considered Both Products
    Dayforce
    Chose Dayforce
    By having a single application we have seen an increase in our efficiency and an accuracy in our data. Our previous system had third party modules for many systems and they didn't do a good job "talking" to each other. Our data was often incorrect, charging employees the wrong …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Dayforce is one of the only systems that allows us to list multiple work assignments. In the fitness industry this is crucial since most team members do multiple jobs. Having everything in one place makes our jobs as administrators so much easier. Couldn't imagine using modules …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    It is easier to navigate thru the screens and process payroll batches.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Easy for everyone to work together on multiple facets and projects.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Time saving...UKG systems do not speak to each other well and it makes for time wasted and headaches. To get something done in ADP you need to make multiple calls and waste time speaking to multiple people. ADP GL creation is so complicated that I as never able to really make …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    a true integrated system
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    There were much less confusion for our employees. And everything is easier to access.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    A cut down of wasted time having multiple log ins and not always communicating correctly with multiple 3 party systems.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    It is really nice to have all the various modules available under a single application. This has allowed our organization to rollout to all of our employees and streamline process throughout all levels of employees. We continue to tweak/customize our options knowing that DF …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    There is no need to pull hours from another platform and upload them into the system, like with ADP TimeSaver.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Having all payroll and benefits in one system has eliminated errors and made employee usage more efficient.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    The integration between HR, Time & Benefits, and Payroll works very smoothly, which allows us to trust and rely on the data we see. We especially like the ability to be in a module and pop into People to check a pay rate or other HR data. Also, being able to see the time data …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    It just makes everything easier when everything is in one location, so if an issue comes up, you have one main point of contact to help handle all modules.
    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
    Chose Dayforce
    There is a lot less room for error when everything is in one platform. All parties that need to be involved are notified in a timely manner, which allows us to provide better service for our staff. There's less paperwork with this process, and a lot less for us to worry about …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    If they worked well, the product would be great, however they don't. Too many bugs.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Our previous provider was an all in one (for the most part) with the exception of timesheets and the LMS. Dayforce Learning has some work to do but we definitely see it being a great product in the near future. Having timesheets integrated into Dayforce has allowed us to …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    The single sign-on capability of Dayforce has worked really well as long as long as you buy all the needed modules. Because each module requires an additional purchase, a company might be at a disadvantage due to budget to truly get the best of Dayforce. Other solutions have …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    It's a positive impact to have the all-in-one system. However, with a product that does not work for us, it creates more admin than necessary to merge reports and dig for usable data.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    The one platform has been instrumental in decreasing the time it takes for us to process our payroll on a biweekly basis. Less errors and typos have occurred, issues such as integration "glitches" are a thing of the past. We would not want to leave a single platform product …
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    Paycom
    Chose Paycom
    Paycom is far superior
    Incentivized
    Chose Paycom
    Paycom solved our primary needs to pay our employees and it’s furthermore solved our so many additional HR problems as well. So it’s much more advance than the other similar software.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paycom
    Paycom is an all-inclusive system that has a lot to offer. We were impressed by all of the features and benefits of WorkForce, but WorkForce does not have its own payroll processing system or time clocks which was a big detractor for our organization.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paycom
    All the other HCM providers are better than Paycom. Paycom misrepresented itself and does not provide the services it advocates. Moreover, it overcharges you for everything.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    124 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    592 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    107 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    531 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    131 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    602 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    79%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    66 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    415 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    63 Answers
    82%
    Implementation went as expected
    375 Answers
    Features
    DayforcePaycom
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    602 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Paycom
    8.1
    564 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Employee demographic data9.1525 Ratings8.9518 Ratings
    Employment history9.3559 Ratings8.1498 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.3549 Ratings8.1497 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.3553 Ratings8.1499 Ratings
    Organizational charting6.5502 Ratings7.6403 Ratings
    Organization and location management6.5548 Ratings8.0442 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3370 Ratings8.1413 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    602 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Paycom
    8.3
    564 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Pay calculation9.3588 Ratings8.8548 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.0295 Ratings6.447 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.3154 Ratings8.597 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.6475 Ratings8.4482 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.3574 Ratings9.1545 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.3456 Ratings8.4455 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.1309 Ratings8.3317 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.1
    547 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Paycom
    8.5
    495 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Approval workflow9.4515 Ratings8.5469 Ratings
    Balance details9.2529 Ratings8.4470 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.6434 Ratings8.5395 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.3
    615 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Paycom
    8.7
    566 Ratings
    5% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.6586 Ratings9.0556 Ratings
    Update personal information8.5599 Ratings9.2562 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.7419 Ratings8.8501 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.1219 Ratings8.0276 Ratings
    View job history7.7492 Ratings8.6463 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.6
    103 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Paycom
    4.9
    26 Ratings
    49% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets8.6103 Ratings4.926 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    6.2
    601 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Paycom
    7.2
    501 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Report builder6.3592 Ratings7.9494 Ratings
    Pre-built reports6.3592 Ratings7.9488 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.0416 Ratings5.855 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    394 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Paycom
    8.4
    494 Ratings
    4% above category average
    New hire portal9.2384 Ratings8.5488 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.2338 Ratings8.3425 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    257 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Paycom
    6.3
    294 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Corporate goal setting8.3215 Ratings4.236 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.1236 Ratings8.0271 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.6201 Ratings4.835 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.8241 Ratings8.0289 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    283 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Paycom
    7.9
    372 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Performance plans8.7262 Ratings7.8343 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans8.6225 Ratings7.8326 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.4265 Ratings7.9331 Ratings
    Review reminders8.4260 Ratings8.0339 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.7234 Ratings7.8303 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.6
    131 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Paycom
    7.9
    95 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.3104 Ratings7.955 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.2113 Ratings7.873 Ratings
    Candidate search8.2118 Ratings7.990 Ratings
    Candidate development8.7106 Ratings7.974 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Dayforce and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.4
    302 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Paycom
    7.6
    370 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Job Requisition Management9.7284 Ratings7.8333 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.7277 Ratings8.0328 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.2233 Ratings7.4259 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.7265 Ratings7.8303 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.0229 Ratings6.9282 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.6276 Ratings7.7340 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.6272 Ratings7.9351 Ratings
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    DayforcePaycom
    Small Businesses
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DayforcePaycom
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (641 ratings)
    8.7
    (736 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.9
    (89 ratings)
    9.1
    (31 ratings)
    Usability
    4.2
    (60 ratings)
    9.0
    (124 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    5.0
    (13 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (66 ratings)
    8.9
    (59 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.0
    (11 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.3
    (18 ratings)
    7.9
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.9
    (44 ratings)
    6.5
    (9 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.9
    (14 ratings)
    7.5
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.9
    (18 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.9
    (12 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DayforcePaycom
    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.
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    Paycom
    My company is currently at around 2,000 employees and meets all expectations. I have worked at companies of up to 7,000 employees that also used Paycom and that met all expectations as well. I do not know that Paycom would be worth it from a pricing perspective for a smaller company, maybe 30 employees or less. I also believe Paycom has an opportunity to better partner with clients in mergers and acquisitions.
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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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    Paycom
    • I like the employee self-service feature. It's very straightforward and easy to use. I also like my representative, Mikey. He's been very helpful—every time I call him, I get the assistance I need. I also appreciate how quickly I can get someone on the phone and get help when needed.
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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.
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    Paycom
    • I am not a fan of the most recent update. I wasn't prepared for the change especially given it came right before payroll was processed. I'm told given time, I will get used to it and I'm always open to change for the better.
    • IWant™ feature isn't what I hoped it would be. I haven't used it much given the information I need in Paycom I can find quickly on my own. I have heard however that several employees utilize and appreciate the IWant™ feature.
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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.
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    Paycom
    we are having no problems with how the system works and our support system at paycom is the best - we are learning more and using the system in more ways all the time the only thing that could be better is pricing on some things
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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.
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    Paycom
    I'm probably going to have to go seven and three-quarter to eight, and that may be user error to me because I know Paycom has got it figured out, but there's times I just can't figure it out, even with some of the tutorials, the university, the show-mes, and calling Alex, our representative. He can hold my hand and walk me through that process, and it just may be I didn't get it, but that's why I gave that score. I'd give it a solid nine.
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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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    Paycom
    They are very dependable and I have never experience any outages
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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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    Paycom
    Yes load quickly
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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.
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    Paycom
    In 6 years, we've never had a bad experience with client support. We implemented during COVID, and I was the only person in HR at the time. I was also having to homeschool our children, which meant bizarre work hours and limited time to focus on platform build at times. There were nights that I was literally on calls at 11 pm and the implementation team was unbelievably supportive. Recently, a Position Seat specialist came on site to help us set up for our 5 client codes - the experience was transformative for how we use the platform and an absolute game changer. I trust Paycom because I trust our representatives. They truly are strategic partners for us, and work to ensure we're maximizing the platform and that our needs are being met
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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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    Paycom
    Tadd and Ellie have been great! They have show us many aspects that implementation did not. They are very personable and action oriented as well. Anytime we need them they offer to swing in.
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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.
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    Paycom
    It was good, but hard to know what questions you need to ask until you actually get in there and start working with a live product. But Paycom is also very helpful every time I call and can't figure something out. Nathan has been very friendly and helpful no matter what I call him about. He is always eager to help out.
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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
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    Paycom
    Not at all satisfied it was a nightmare we spent over 8 months with the implementation team having issues after issues all related to the Puerto Rico regulations (half my employees are in Puerto Rico) and at the end we were moved over from the implementation team to the production team without all the issues being resolved
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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
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    Paycom
    I have not currently used any other products. I'm still kind of new to the HR industry. The only other thing that I really have to compare it to is Vonmar's system, which they created themselves, and it was not user-friendly.
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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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    Paycom
    They are not able to meet our current needs
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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
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    Paycom
    • It's helped us save time. We've been able to automate a number of payroll and accounting functions. It's also enabled our employees to use the ask gear feature. So it's really saved time, and also we've not gotten hacked, which is always a plus.
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    ScreenShots

    Dayforce Screenshots

    Screenshot of Dayforce HubScreenshot of Human Resources (Position Management)Screenshot of Dayforce Reporting & AnalyticsScreenshot of People AnalyticsScreenshot of Dayforce HR Service DeliveryScreenshot of Dayforce Flex Work

    Paycom Screenshots

    Screenshot of A new study that reveals that for a composite organization representative of interviewed clients, unifying HR and payroll in a single-database software with automation and streamlined workflows achieved a three-year 362% ROI and resulted in: $1.4M net present value*; over 45% total time saved by HR; 80% time saved on compliance work.Screenshot of Full-Solution Automation and Auto-Decisioning Powered By a Single DatabaseScreenshot of Employee Self-Service