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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Sympa

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASympa is an HR system for growing, global businesses, offering one system for people data and processes, with local flexibility and global alignment.

    $9.50

    per month per user

    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
    SympaUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SympaUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredRequired
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    Community Pulse
    SympaUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Considered Both Products
    Sympa
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    Discontinued Products
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    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
    SympaUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Sympa and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Sympa
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Sympa and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Sympa and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Sympa and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Sympa and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Sympa and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Performance plans10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    SympaUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Small Businesses
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Deputy
    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
    SympaUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.6
    (38 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (11 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.1
    (8 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SympaUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Sympa
    In my usage of Sympa, I find that it's very useful for onboarding, goal management, and organizational structure lookups. I haven't yet experienced any areas where it doesn't work well or isn't appropriate. We have many other software systems that work in tandem with Sympa.
    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.
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    Pros
    Sympa
    • Customized interface.
    • Global Org Chart/Employee lookup.
    • Onboarding tasks.
    • Updating and reviewing personal goals, quotas, and PDP.
    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
    Sympa
    • Loading speeds have been a bit slow at points.
    • Our customized interface is easy to use but beginning to feel a bit dated (could use a refresh).
    • Minor user-interface features could be added to take it to the next level.
    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
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Sympa
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Support Rating
    Sympa
    No answers on this topic
    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.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Sympa
    No answers on this topic
    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.
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    Return on Investment
    Sympa
    • Provides visibility to all things HR.
    • On demand access so you don't need to wait on replies from HR.
    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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    ScreenShots

    Sympa Screenshots

    Screenshot of Focus AI: Turn everyday HR requests into actionable results with Focus AI.Screenshot of Mobile app: Sympa's mobile app gives employees and managers secure access to key HR tasks and information wherever they are.Screenshot of Pay Transparency: Comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive by identifying pay gaps within Sympa.Screenshot of Scenarios: Model organisational changes, compare different structures and plan with confidence in your HR system with Scenarios.Screenshot of 9-grid: Map employee performance and potential to support talent reviews, succession planning and development decisions with 9-grid.