What is Workday Human Capital Management?
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday.
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86 Likeliness to Recommend
97 Plan to Renew
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84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+89 Net Emotional Footprint
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How much do users love Workday Human Capital Management?
Pros
- Respectful
- Client Friendly Policies
- Acts with Integrity
- Trustworthy
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Workday Human Capital Management Reviews
Amit S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Nov 2023
Accurately creates report for year-end reviews.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Workday Human Capital Management from other similar products?
Workday HCM is best for midsize to large businesses prioritizing reporting analytics to understand company inefficiencies and drive change.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
An unmatched skills intelligence foundation. People analytics to guide your decisions. Automation to make work less work.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Unavailability of a free version or lack of transparent pricing on the website.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
GO through the online user guides to understand this better.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
Syeda Q.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Oct 2025
Features with a Steep Learning Curve
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Workday Human Capital Management from other similar products?
It differentiates itself through its native cloud architecture, intuitive user interface, and advanced analytics for driving HR insights in large enterprises.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect is its advanced analytics and reporting capabilities, which provide deep, actionable insights into workforce trends, enabling data-driven HR decisions for large enterprises.
What do you dislike most about this product?
I dislike its steep learning curve, as the complex interface and navigation can be overwhelming for new users, requiring significant training.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I recommend diving into Workday HCM with a solid plan expect a hefty setup time months and invest in hands-on training to ease the learning curve, but trust that its powerful analytics will make HR a breeze for your big team
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Efficient Service
- Saves Time
- Respectful
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Food and Beverage
- Involvement: Vendor Management and Renewal
Submitted Sep 2025
Simply over complicated software
Likeliness to Recommend
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Caring
- Client Friendly Policies
- Altruistic
Cons
- Leverages Incumbent Status
- Less Reliable
- Inhibits Innovation
