SumTotal Talent Development vs. WorkBright

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SumTotal Talent Development
Score 7.7 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
The SumTotal Core Platform (formerly elixHR) is a human resource information system (HRIS) integrable with the SumTotal Talent Expansion Suite of software: SumTotal (LMS), and the SumTotal Work workforce management and payroll system. All SumTotal software is now offered and supported by Skillsoft since the October 2014 acquisition.N/A
WorkBright
Score 8.6 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
For businesses that are rapidly, seasonally, or just plain constantly hiring, WorkBright aims to take the cumbersome and traditionally paper-heavy process of onboarding and puts it all online. They make it possible for new employees to fill out their W4s, upload photos of licenses and certifications, sign digitally, and complete any paperwork from their laptop, tablet, or smartphone before they show up for their first day on the job. Integrations and an open API…
$158
hires per year
Pricing
SumTotal Talent DevelopmentWorkBright
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Onboarding
Starting at $158/mo
hires per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SumTotal Talent DevelopmentWorkBright
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsOur pricing is based off the number of hires in a given contract year. All contracts are annual but can be billed on a monthly basis.
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Community Pulse
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Top Pros
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Features
SumTotal Talent DevelopmentWorkBright
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
SumTotal Talent Development
1.9
1 Ratings
122% below category average
WorkBright
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Ratings
Employee demographic data1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
SumTotal Talent Development
3.3
1 Ratings
83% below category average
WorkBright
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Ratings
Pay calculation8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
SumTotal Talent Development
6.7
3 Ratings
18% below category average
WorkBright
-
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Approval workflow8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
SumTotal Talent Development
3.0
1 Ratings
92% below category average
WorkBright
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View and generate pay and benefit information5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
SumTotal Talent Development
7.2
3 Ratings
5% below category average
WorkBright
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Report builder7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports6.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
SumTotal Talent Development
8.2
2 Ratings
2% above category average
WorkBright
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New hire portal8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
SumTotal Talent Development
8.8
1 Ratings
8% above category average
WorkBright
-
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Corporate goal setting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
SumTotal Talent Development
8.2
2 Ratings
3% above category average
WorkBright
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Performance plans8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
SumTotal Talent Development
7.0
1 Ratings
12% below category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
SumTotal Talent Development
7.9
2 Ratings
2% above category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
Job Requisition Management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention6.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
SumTotal Talent DevelopmentWorkBright
Likelihood to Recommend
7.5
(9 ratings)
9.7
(6 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
6.0
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
2.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
3.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
SumTotal Talent DevelopmentWorkBright
Likelihood to Recommend
SumTotal
Very good for learning and development and training of employees. For Applicant tracking, recuirement, onboarding, and enablement, I prefer SAP SuccessFactors or Skillate. I also found that the SumTotal app is not very friendly on android and crashes sometimes and it is not optimized for mobile. Hence I end up never using it.
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WorkBright
Workbright is well suited because of the following reasons: 1. Data transmission between browser and application is highly encrypted 2. Bank grade data encryption for maximum security 3. Data is backed up at various locations 4. Database security is maintained to the highest standards with Engineers 5. Automated reminders and user correction error flow system
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Pros
SumTotal
  • Assign complete learning plans to users so they don't have to spend time searching for courses.
  • Export learner's transcripts so managers can easily see their employee's progress.
  • Embed Social Media feeds that are relevant to their business.
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WorkBright
  • Being able to share candidate information with other supervisors or team members and others involved in the hiring process.
  • The convenience of filling in new employee hiring forms.
  • Create groups, organize all paperwork and send to employees with just one click.
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Cons
SumTotal
  • Reporting
  • Mass importing of manual checks to be issued in California
  • Ability to fund pay cards immediately
  • Perform gross-up calculations within the payroll system automatically
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WorkBright
  • Onboarding Paperwork - It would be great if there was only one website we had to log into. For example, I have to log into one to send paperwork, and then log into another domain to check the paperwork sent.
  • Note Timeline - Anytime any application is touched, viewed, etc. a note is made. We also utilize the note feature to communicate about each applicant. However, it gets quite messy when their are over 40 notes and you are not able to sort or organize them.
  • Attachments - Can't attach items in notes, would be nice feature for attaching images, snippets, pdfs, etc.
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Likelihood to Renew
SumTotal
I have transitioned from a position who supported the product to a position where I use the product. I continue to be impressed with the robustness of the product and how efficient it is. It is a user friendly software that can be used to navigate and accomplish tasks to meet organizational requirements.
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WorkBright
No answers on this topic
Usability
SumTotal
I do not find SumTotal to be intuitive. I feel we need to adjust our needs to meet the functionality available in the tool.
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WorkBright
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
SumTotal
We have our own IT support to assist in SumTotal issues, however, we have had to log in cases directly. Support is mediocre at best.
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WorkBright
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
SumTotal
When I came to my company, they had been using a "light" LMS called Articulate. It was cheap and bare bones; i.e. not a lot of features, really just a platform to launch eLearning from and not real interface for student to utilize. When I began to overhaul the training department, this was one of the first things I changed. Articulate would only run courses built in their software, and the software was not 508 compliant. In addition, we had no ability to create learning plans, house transcripts, customize the interface, or manage the students. I made the choice to select and LMS that was a true LMS with all of the features that were critical to our clients' needs. Thus far, SumTotal has been able to support all of our needs, except one; mobile learning that is media rich
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WorkBright
WorkBright was selected as the primary HR software within our company. One of the main reasons it was selected is the intuitive user interface and dashboard. Additionally, the software had excellent features for the cost such as custom reporting, notifications, enhanced security, and training. WorkBright offered many features that other HR software in the same price range did not.
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Return on Investment
SumTotal
  • Clean front-end user interface for easier course catalog management.
  • Reporting has been more difficult than previous LMS.
  • Audience building has more variables making it more difficult to manage.
  • Slower overall client turnaround due to admin side interface.
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WorkBright
  • Huge return on investment in terms of time needed to circulate new openings nationally.
  • Very positive impact on speed with which interviewer can contact prospective employees.
  • Outstanding onboarding for new employees. Tick 5 boxes and all info is emailed directly to the new employee.
  • Very challenging build process that took many weeks to fully integrate.
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ScreenShots

SumTotal Talent Development Screenshots

Screenshot of SumTotal Learning Management: Deliver the learning your organization needs including skilling/upskilling/reskilling, career planning & development. All delivered with our engaging learner experience across all modalities (desktop, tablet & mobile) and in the flow of workScreenshot of SumTotal Onboarding: Foster learning before day one with our robust onboarding solution. Build culture, complete necessary paperwork and begin the path to productivity for all your new and returning employees.Screenshot of SumTotal Performance: Performance management that meets the needs of today’s forward-thinking organizations. Align the goals and performance of your entire workforce with those of the broader organization for better business outcomes.Screenshot of SumTotal Succession: Make succession planning an organizational strength. SumTotal allows you to better understand your workforce now and better plan for your future with our intuitive succession planning tools.Screenshot of SumTotal Recruiting: A modern recruiting solution that delivers a powerful candidate experience, recruiter productivity, job matching and internal mobility.Screenshot of SumTotal Compensation: SumTotal makes compensation planning easier and less time consuming. Build a pay for performance culture that meets your organizations goals and objectives while keeping you competitive in the ever-changing marketplace.

WorkBright Screenshots

Screenshot of Works on any Device - Not just ‘mobile friendly’ but mobile FIRST! Designed to complete all forms quickly and efficiently from any smart enabled device.Screenshot of Automatic Reminders - Reminders are automatically sent out to employees who have not completed their forms with increasing urgency and frequency.Screenshot of Fingertip Signature - Best in class eSignatures allows employees to sign forms with their fingers on mobile devices including timestamp and IP address.