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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of Workday HCM ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 1776 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use R Reviewer Program Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Platform Manager Preference" February 7, 2026 5.0 There isn't a system that I could imaging supporting and advocating for in our organization. I spent 20+ years in HR sometimes with 20+ systems. Now, with Workday, we may have a few others outside of Workday, but we can keep the number reasonable, manageable and when needed - talk directly to Workday on enhancements. Pros It covers everything we need. And what it doesn't cover, we can connect easily to another solution. Cons There are a lot of add-ons that you have to have to make it all work sometimes. This can be prohibitive of keeping a solution all in one place without spending significantly more than anticipated. Review Source Ravikant K. Senior Analyst Finance Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Workday HCM: A story of Accounting success" April 27, 2026 5.0 My Overall experience with workday HCM is amazing. At HCL Technologies, I worked on Oracle Cloud EPM and if I would compare both Workday is more easy to use and understand than the Oracle Cloud. Pros Workday HCM is very useful for accounting and financial management. It helps the accountant in easily identifying the invoices and processing them into Workday means of accounting. Cons To be very honest, Everything is fine with this software except affordability. For small businesses, It is very difficult to afford it for their business management. Rest everything is fine with this software. Review Source R Reviewer Sr HRIS Analyst Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Strong all-in-one HCM platform, but takes time to learn" February 5, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Workday HCM has been positive. It’s a powerful system that does a lot well, but it takes time to learn and set up properly. Once everything is configured and users are trained, it runs smoothly and supports a wide range of HR needs. I’d recommend it for mid-sized to large organizations that need strong reporting, structure, and scalability. Pros What I like most about Workday HCM is having everything in one place. Core HR, payroll, reporting, and talent data are all centralized, which makes day-to-day work much easier once you’re familiar with the system. The reporting tools are especially helpful and give good visibility into real-time data without needing to pull information from multiple systems. Workflows are consistent, and the platform feels very stable, especially for larger or more complex organizations. Cons Workday definitely has a learning curve. For new users, it can feel overwhelming at first, and some tasks that seem simple can take time to figure out. Making configuration changes usually requires someone with deeper system knowledge, which can slow things down. Support and implementation can also be expensive, so it’s not always the best fit for smaller teams. Review Source Verified Reviewer Mortgage Officer Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Easy to use system" March 31, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Workday HCM has been positive. It’s a reliable and user-friendly system that makes it easier to manage everyday HR tasks. While there are a few areas that could be more streamlined, it generally helps improve efficiency and keeps everything organized in one place. Pros I like how easy Workday HCM is to use and navigate. Everything is in one place, which makes managing HR tasks much more convenient. The self-service features and real-time information also help save time and make day-to-day tasks more efficient. Cons Sometimes it can be a little difficult to find specific features, especially if you don’t use them often. Certain processes also feel more complicated than they need to be, and reporting can take some time to get used to. Review Source SP Sofia P. HR IT Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Best HRIS at the moment with room for improvement for customer flexibility." November 10, 2025 4.0 Overall is very good and useful with many possibilities. I really like the processes, integrations, and security management. Also I like the reguler updates on bugs and issues per data center where as HRIS specialist I can be informed and there are no surprises. I would prefer less window releases that can be layout omptimizations, but more updates based on customer suggestions from Community. Overall it is value for money, if reporting and matrix options can be enhanced. I would promote Workday as HRIS solution for more companies. Pros Not "boring" for end user kind of more playfull and fancy than other HRISs. For some modules it is very easy to use. And very useful on managing HR processes and can support almost all processes within the system. Cons Reporting, not clear on trended worker data source and not easy to combine data and data sources and not easy to make dashboards for higher management, often we need to go to powerbi solution which means exporting sensitive data. Also, there are security limitations with matrix organizations. Review Source Verified Reviewer Operations Content Lead Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Great for HR Tasks and Management" August 19, 2026 5.0 It's great! A lot of customizability and features to choose from, which is helpful when dealing with large candidate pools. Definitely shines compared to other tools out there. Pros A great solution for our HR team, makes parsing talent options a breeze and allows us to categorize talent based on our deisred criteria (which is really handy) Cons the interface is a little clunky at times, and some pages can bog down when you're loading long lists. Review Source R Reviewer HR Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Easy-to-Use HR Platform That Keeps Everything Organized" June 9, 2026 4.0 My overall experience with Workday HCM has been positive. It helps simplify HR processes and keeps important employee information organized and easy to access. I find it useful for managing daily workforce tasks and staying up to date with company information. Pros I like that Workday HCM keeps everything in one place. It makes it easy to access employee information, manage schedules, request time off, and complete HR tasks without having to switch between multiple systems. The employee self-service features are especially convenient and save time. Cons Some parts of the system can be confusing when trying to find specific information, and certain tasks require several clicks to complete. It can take some time to learn all of the features, especially for new users. Review Source Verified Reviewer Sr Workday HCM Analyst Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "The tool is great! The company needs to reevaluate their priorities." November 6, 2025 4.0 I've loved the tool itself. The company is quite rigid with subscription agreements which can be challenging when organizational changes are bound to happen within a 3-7 year period. When I first started working with them, they really cared about their employees and customers and it showed in everything they did. Now, under new leadership it's clear that their priorities have changed and not for the better. Pros I love how customizable everything is. We can build everything that our organization needs to track for compliance, document management, HR Management, Payroll Management, Learning and Talent. Cons I would like additional options for communicating with our end users. The UI is the top priority for my team and while Workday is certainly improving on this, I think there's a lot more that can be done in ESS and MSS as well utilizing AI more effectively across the platform. Review Source R Reviewer Warehouse control Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "5stars for Workday" February 23, 2026 5.0 I love using Workday. Easy user experience. You can track your time, plan vacation days with knowing what your PTO balance will be for the time you are requesting. Also, it makes your yearend reviews so much easier. Pros I like using Workday because of the ease of use from the app. It makes reporting my time at the end of the week so much easier than in the past that payroll is never delayed. Cons Sometimes when signing back into the app I may experience some bugs or issues. But honestly that may just be my cell phone service. Review Source Verified Reviewer Tier III Techician Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Efficient and gets the job done with minor disadvantages" January 12, 2026 5.0 Overall, for me the interface did not brother me to much and I was able to be comfortable with it in a couple of weeks, and it can really help streamline HR, payroll and other functions. Pros I like that it creates a unified system, centralizes HR, benefits, talents and it in ONE platform. It allows for employees to request time-off requests, pay slips and other benefits. My coworkers have said that it allows for good mobile functionality as well. Overall, it automates workflows and reduce manual work (such as automating the payroll, and allowing approval functions), and allow access to reporting and analytics for workplace insights. Cons I think its valuable for larger companies like mine but for smaller companies it can be expensive. While the interface is easy to read while configuration and customization can be complex and will require training. Furthermore, I found some interfaces to clunky or where some simple tasks is buried under multiple menus. Review Source Valentina J. Sr. Business Analyst Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Enterprise Management System Built for and with the Workday Customer in mind" February 5, 2026 5.0 Workday has been a great company to partner with. Customer Support is excellent and the community and partnership that exists between different Workday customers is extremely helpful. Pros It is easy to navigate and enables end users to access and update their information from any place. It is very configurable to suit the specific needs of our business Cons Only that many features cost extra, which is hard for us considering our size and our line of business. Review Source R Reviewer Sr Manager, HRIS Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Workday HCM - always building and expanding to fit our needs" November 11, 2025 5.0 I've been using Workday HCM since 2018 as an Admin in all the HCM modules. Over this time, I have seen Workday expand, iterate and improve, and continuously innovate their platform to keep it the forerunner in the HRIS space. This not only challenges me to become a better Admin, but also provide the best solution for our business needs. I think this innovation is how Workday has stayed a top/leading solutions over the years. Pros Workday HCM is both infinitely customizable but also within my control as an Admin. Unlike other systems I've used, I can truly make our Workday tenant what I want and what the business needs. This allows us to solve our unique business needs while not having to purchase a highly customized system that is too hard or expensive to maintain. I also love that all of our employee data, benefits, time off, payroll, etc., is all within the one system. This helps create a seamless flow of our HR data to the downstream functions that need it. Cons Sometimes it is hard to know the "art of the possible" just based on your implementation. I know a lot of customers will go live with a basic setup and it can be hard to know what to do next. Review Source Graeme S. Account Executive Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Complete, and easy to use HCM" January 22, 2026 5.0 Pros I have used Workday both as a people manager for several years and as an individual employee, and it works very well from both perspectives. As a manager, it made it easy to manage my team, find employee information quickly, share updates, point people to the right resources, and handle things like time off approvals and recruitment in one centralized place. It reduced a lot of back and forth and kept everything organized. From an employee standpoint, it is equally easy to use. I can quickly book time off, manage my vacation schedule, review my employee information, and stay on top of tasks with clear and helpful notifications. Everything I need is easy to find, which makes day to day admin simple. Cons I do not have many cons to point out. Because it is such a robust platform, some workflows can feel a bit heavy for very simple tasks, but that is largely the tradeoff of having a powerful and comprehensive HCM system. Review Source R Reviewer Personal trainer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Convenient to have!" September 14, 2026 5.0 I liked that I could have the info right on my phone and clock in and out right from my phone. That was convenient Pros I was a user and this app was convenient to clock in and out from my phone. The value was good. I didn’t pay as a user. Cons Sometimes the app would be slow or glitch. This could have also been more so that I needed a new phone. Review Source R Reviewer Treasury Associate Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Useful and Resourceful " March 19, 2026 4.0 Overall experience is fairly great. I would rate it from four out of five as applications can become more developed. Wasn't able to find a Salesforce integration unless I missed it but would be nice to integrate with such enterprise tools as well as CRM integrations for full panel summary of everything like Tableau does. Pros I really enjoy Workdays user interface. It makes the process for payroll schedule submissions and career development reviews easier and well organized. The layout is perfect for reporting and HR management. Cons They don't have a dark mode option, everything is so bright on screen by default. Need more user options for employees to co create task list rather permissions. Review Source Donald K. Partner Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Workday HCM" February 5, 2026 5.0 Workday has simplified our technology footprint at Loop. Previously we had several platforms operating in silos. Now we are fully integrated. Pros Ease of use, ability to configure to business needs, scalable, efficient, uptime. We use both HCM and Financials, so it is very valuable to have both under the same roof. Cons For smaller businesses with less business needs, it would be great to have a "lite" version with less rules. Review Source Kayla U. Receptionist Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Workday is Great" April 1, 2026 5.0 Overall the experience with Workday HCM was great! It was very user friendly and a convenient way to track work related information Pros Having everything in one place such as: clock-in, pay stubs, hours worked, scheduling, time off requests etc Cons I found that from time to time the app would crash, not properly record clock-ins/outs or lunch breaks Review Source Glenn J. Supervisor Contractor Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "A must have application " September 14, 2026 5.0 Workday has been a go-to application for years because of its reliability, accessibility, and management. Pros Workday is a great app because it works across the board with so many companies on the same platform within itself. Being able to toggle through different companies without logging in and out is it's worth. Cons No negative feedback to state. The only thing is that it isn't accessible across all of my devices(Galaxy watch) Review Source R Reviewer Quality Automation Specialist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Probably the best HR tool" January 27, 2026 5.0 A great tool for employee record management. with a clean ui it offers seemless experience to the users Pros workday is very easy to use and very popular among all the other receruitment tools. It has got so much to offer from payroll management to employees record management, it has so much to offer Cons The workday team has got fullday unavailabilty at some weekends that it becomes impossible to use it over weekend Review Source Sergi F. Sales Compensation Analyst Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Reliable for payroll and benefits" December 23, 2025 4.0 It works fine for the basics (getting paid and taking leave), but it isn't "delightful" to use. It feels very corporate and rigid. I can get my work done, though. Pros It puts everything in one place. I like that I can check my payslip, update my direct deposit, and request time off all in the same app. The mobile app is very decent for quick tasks. Cons The user interface feels "clunky" and requires too many clicks to get anywhere. Simple tasks, like finding my tax documents or navigating the Learning module, often feel buried under multiple sub-menus. The recruiting interface for internal applications is also very rigid Review Source R Reviewer Tax Lead Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Benefits of Workday" August 16, 2026 5.0 Overall, the software is a top-rated, very user-friendly, and easy to install. It has many benefits for users. Pros Workday is extremely easy to use for timekeeping. It also allows a person to request time off and a change of schedule. Cons For a small business, the software may be a little expensive, but for mid-sized and larger businesses, they will be able to absorb the expenses. Review Source R Reviewer Operations Analyst Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Love workday " August 13, 2026 5.0 I have used workday for over 8 years and have had a wonderful experience using it at my current employer. Pros Payroll is easy to use and view paystubs. Very simple to enter time and also to view vacation hours. Cons Could have a better walkthrough on initially explaining the different techniques on how to enter time for employees Review Source AR Arka R. Scientist II Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Highly recommend Workday for all size companies and sectors" January 6, 2026 5.0 Workday is super convenient and all-in-one. They occupy a good niche in HR management for internal employees and external applicants. I doubt any other software is up to par. Pros After starting at a new company, I found that Workday was excellent for onboarding task management. The requirements are itemized and quickly refresh once completed, helping me stay on task in a new environment that requires significant amounts of time for onboarding. Cons I'm still having some trouble using the organizational chart/tree lookup function. I think some training videos for this and other features would help a lot. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer HRIS Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Powerful and Supportive, With a Learning Curve" August 18, 2025 4.0 I’m hooked. Workday keeps me curious and growing, and I can see myself staying in my HRIS career for a long time—or even working at Workday one day. The combination of capability and support has made the journey both challenging and genuinely rewarding. Pros The Ask‑an‑Expert service has been a game‑changer. They don’t just set things up for you—they show you how to do it yourself. That shifted my mindset from “Can Workday do XYZ?” to “What do I need Workday to do?” The learning investment up front increases value in reusable, scalable setups. I haven't noticed many bugs and issues. If there are, it's because I missed something in the setup. Cons The same flexibility that makes Workday so powerful also makes it complex. There’s a real learning curve, and it takes time and patience to understand how pieces fit together. The payoff is worth it, but you should plan for that ramp‑up. Review Source R Reviewer Human Resources Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Workday HCM: A Friendly and Accurate Human Capital Management Tool that Streamlines Our Workflows" January 14, 2026 5.0 Pros Workday HCM is a friendly human capital management platform that streamlines our payroll management processes. I like the simplicity and reliability of Workday HCM. Workday HCM has accurate reporting capabilities. Cons I am yet to encounter any difficulties when using Workday HCM. Workday HCM has been impressive and friendly to use. Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.