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Dayforce Inc.

Dayforce

Composite Score
8.3 /10
CX Score
8.3 /10

What is Dayforce?

Dayforce (formerly Ceridian) is a global human capital management (HCM) platform that transforms the employee experience. It unifies data from across the entire employee lifecycle to enable better decision-making at every level. Dayforce is a comprehensive cloud platform that combines HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management in a single application. Our scalable platform is built with a single, flexible rules engine combined with real-time updates and calculations that help address complex regulatory requirements.

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Awards & Recognition

Dayforce won the following awards in the Benefits Administration category

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Dayforce Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

85 Likeliness to Recommend

99 Plan to Renew

78 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+76 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Dayforce?

6% Negative
15% Neutral
79% Positive

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Fair
  • Friendly Negotiation

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Payroll Integration

82

Provider Management

82

Regulatory Compliance

81

Claims Management

81

Benefits Administration

80

Self Service Portal

79

Contributions and Payment Tracking

79

User and Enrollment Management

79

Archiving and Reporting

79

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 77

Breadth of Features

81

Business Value Created

80

Usability and Intuitiveness

78

Quality of Features

78

Availability and Quality of Training

78

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

77

Ease of IT Administration

77

Ease of Implementation

75

Ease of Data Integration

75

Ease of Customization

73

Vendor Support

73

Dayforce Reviews

Matthew O.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2025

Dayforce — a real-time workforce ally.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Dayforce from other similar products?

Managing people can be as complex as managing patients, and Dayforce has shown me why it's outstanding from others. Unlike platforms that feel disjointed, Dayforce unifies scheduling, benefits, time tracking, and compliance in one real-time platform. I once had to adjust shifts for an entire ward due to a sudden outbreak, and Dayforce updated everything instantly—no juggling spreadsheets, no delays in benefits or pay calculations. That seamless integration and live data make it unique. Other tools often need separate modules stitched together, but Dayforce works as one continuous system, reducing errors and keeping operations running so well.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

What I consider the most genius that I like the most about Dayforce is its real-time updates. In a busy hospital environment, staff changes happen constantly, and seeing schedules, benefits, and compliance adjust instantly saves hours of manual work. It gives me confidence that nothing slips through the cracks, while freeing time to focus on supporting teams rather than fixing administrative issues.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I love Dayforce really well, but I’d like the developers to improve its scheduling intelligence for healthcare. Right now, balancing staff certifications, shift fatigue rules, and patient acuity levels requires too much manual tweaking. Smarter, built-in algorithms that factor in these realities would make workforce planning in hospitals more accurate, fair, and less stressful.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

When I first introduced Dayforce to colleagues, some were nervous it would be “just another HR system.” But once they saw how quickly it updated schedules and tracked benefits in real time, the relief was obvious. For anyone considering it, my advice is to invest time in the setup—customize it around your team’s unique needs rather than relying on default templates. That initial effort pays off, making everyday tasks seamless. Also, don’t keep it siloed in HR; involve managers and staff early so they learn to trust the system. Used well, Dayforce becomes less of a tool and more of a partner.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Akintayo A.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Finance
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

Comprehensive HR Tool but Needs Smoot Integration

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Dayforce from other similar products?

Dayforce stands out for its single, real-time system that unifies HR, payroll, and workforce management.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Dayforce is its real-time payroll and workforce management Integration.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about Dayforce is its complex interface, which can be challenging for new users..

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I will recommend ensuring proper training and support, as Dayforce offers powerful features but has a steep learning curve.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features

ROBERTS T.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2025

A very good product for you

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Dayforce from other similar products?

Product design

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Product interface

What do you dislike most about this product?

Security workflow

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

A very good value for money

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

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