--- description: Learn more about Workday HCM pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Workday HCM Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Human Resources Software](/directory/5/human-resource/software) > [Workday HCM](/software/66908/workday-hcm) # Workday HCM Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/66908/workday-hcm Page: 1 / 71\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/66908/workday-hcm?page=2) > Human capital management system that helps businesses manage hiring, staffing, workforce, budgeting, performances, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 1733 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Workday HCM? Workday HCM is used by HR departments, talent acquisition teams, payroll managers, workforce planners, and global organizations. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 1733 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Workday - **Location**: Pleasanton, US - **Founded**: 2005 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - ACA Reporting - Activity Tracking - Applicant Tracking Software - Approval Process Control - Attendance Tracking Software - Automated Scheduling - Benefits Dashboard - Benefits Management - Candidate Management - Career Development - Compensation Management Software - Compensation Statements - Compliance Management - Dashboard Software - Direct Deposit - Employee Benefits Administration - Employee Database - Employee Management - Employee Portal - Employee Profiles - Employee Self Service - Expense Tracking - Feedback Management - Goal Setting/Tracking - Incident Reporting - Interview Management - Job Posting - Learning Management - Leave Tracking - Market Data Analysis - Online Benefits Enrollment - Payroll Reporting - Performance Management - Performance Metrics - Performance Review Management - Progress Tracking - Receipt Management - Resource Management Software - Resume Storage - Role-Based Permissions - Self Service Portal - Skills Assessment - Talent Management Software - Task Management Software - Tax Compliance - Time Off Management - Time Tracking Software - Timesheet Management - Trend Analysis - W-2 Preparation ... and 45 more features ## Integrations (18 total) - Benevity - Boomi - Censia - Checkr - Docusign - Google Workspace - Microsoft Azure - Microsoft Teams - MuleSoft CloudHub - Okta - Ping Identity - Salesforce Platform - Slack - SnapLogic - Strada ... and 3 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/5/human-resource/software) ## Related Categories - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/5/human-resource/software) - [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30817/employee-engagement/software) - [Talent Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/10029/talent-management/software) - [Recruiting Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30602/recruiting/software) - [Multi-Country Payroll](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/34435/multicountry-payroll/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Also, occasionally would lag but overall not a deal breaker. ----- ### "Great tool to manage my team and my own career" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *March 7, 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: I appreciate how Workday HCM integrates multiple HR functions into one platform. The learning and training integrations are particularly valuable because they connect learning management tools with employee profiles. This makes it easier to track certifications, training progress, and professional development in a centralized place. I also like the simple and intuitive user interface. Navigating the system is straightforward, which improves the experience for both employees and administrators. The absence calendar is especially useful because it provides a clear visual overview of time off, helping employees request leave and allowing managers to quickly see team availability. Overall, Workday HCM offers an integrated and user-friendly environment that helps simplify HR processes and support effective workforce management. > > **Cons**: One aspect I liked the least about Workday HCM is that report generation can sometimes be slow, especially when working with larger datasets or more complex reports. This can affect efficiency when quick access to information is needed for decision-making or operational tasks. In addition, it is not always easy to find the right report within the system. With the large number of available reports and options, navigating to the specific one you need can take some time. Improving report discoverability and performance would make the reporting experience smoother and more efficient. > > Overall, my experience with Workday HCM has been positive so far. As a manager, I use several of the platform’s features on a regular basis, including reviewing employee information, managing absences, and accessing training-related tools. The system generally makes it easy to perform these tasks in one centralized place, which helps streamline day-to-day management activities. The interface is clear and most functions are intuitive, allowing me to quickly find the information I need and complete routine HR processes efficiently. While there are some areas that could be improved, such as report speed and navigation, the overall experience has been good and the platform provides useful tools that support effective team management. ----- ### "Complete, and easy to use HCM" — 5.0/5 > **Graeme** | *December 30, 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. ----- ### "Great for employers, cumbersome for applicants" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *April 4, 2026* | Oil & Energy | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Customer support was great, any bugs were fixed quickly. Appealing and user-friendly interface. Intuitive layout. > > **Cons**: In job applications, the applicant must fill out many fields that could be theoretically automatically filled out based on their resume ----- ### "Workday is Great" — 5.0/5 > **Kayla** | *March 31, 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **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 > > Overall the experience with Workday HCM was great\! 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