Workday HCM vs. flair

The Easier Way to Upgrade Your HR

Get enterprise-grade HR and recruiting software, without the headaches. flair is an intuitive, Salesforce-powered alternative to Workday HCM that is easier to set up and customize.

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CAPTERRA

4.7 STAR RATING

SALESFORCE APPEXCHANGE

5 STAR RATING

G2

4.5 STAR RATING

OMR REVIEWS

4.3 STAR RATING

flair Leads in All Main Categories

On the software marketplace G2, users rate flair higher than Workday HCM in every main category, including ease of use, ease of setup, and quality of support.

STATS FROM G2
Ease of Use

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Implementation & Customizability

Easier Setup and Customization

With flair, you can get up and running in as little as 4 to 8 weeks, compared to lengthy Workday implementation. Customization and admin are less complex and can be performed in-house.

  • Choose the features and add-ons you need and implement flair in phases according to your priorities
  • Simplify admin with high-quality support from our experienced Salesforce-savvy onboarding specialists and partners
  • Get more flexibility – customize HR and recruiting processes in Salesforce to meet your organization’s needs
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User-Friendly Solution

More Intuitive User Experience

flair’s modern UI is easier to use for managers, HR professionals, and employees. Save time and effort compared to Workday’s notoriously steep learning curve.

  • Easily personalize our self-service Employee Hub to show only the features that you need
  • Quickly integrate flair with Salesforce and non-Salesforce tools and apps that your team are familiar with
  • Benefit from insightful reports and dashboards, an intuitive UI, and a mobile app for employees and managers
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Talent Acquisition

Smoother Recruitment

Many candidates report challenges with Workday’s job application process. flair provides a seamless recruiting process for recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates.

  • Create branded career portals and intuitive application forms that attract top talent and improve the candidate experience
  • Use AI-assisted features to prioritize top talents, boost recruiting efficiency, and reduce time to hire
  • Ensure a seamless journey from application to onboarding, helping new hires hit the ground running
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How Customers Make an Impact With flair

    "With flair, we have much more transparency in our HR. It organizes processes, makes them faster, and we always have access to the data we need – no matter whether you’re in the office or not."

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    Alexander Bartels

    Co-Founder & Managing Director

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    "With the help of our data reports from Salesforce we know exactly how much capacity we need at which location. We can do the planning and generate and send schedules for our employees quickly and easily."

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    Dominic Schär

    Head of Retail

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    "The whole employee lifecycle – from recruiting to payroll and offboarding – it’s all possible in flair. Not only that, but it’s also extremely intuitive. We’ve had very positive feedback from our employees."

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    Cla Buchli

    Head of People and Culture

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    "It's all about streamlining our processes. What flair gives us is one source of truth. That's been a big step forward in driving efficiencies."

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    Luke White

    Operations Director

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The Number 1 HR App on Salesforce

Proven Enterprise Data Security

With flair, your data is stored on Salesforce servers, protected by some of the most advanced security technology available.

In-Depth People Analytics

Dive deep into your HR and recruiting data using custom reports and dashboards in the flair Salesforce apps.

Completely Customizable

flair can support any regional requirements and adapts to your organization, no matter your industry and working style.

Integrations To Elevate Your HR

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between Workday HCM and flair?

Workday is a comprehensive cloud-based financial planning and HR solution. Originally starting out as a human capital management (HCM) system, it has expanded to financial and operational planning and other areas. Its human resource-related solution is called Workday HCM and covers all key functions from talent acquisition to payroll, performance management, and benefits.

Similarly, flair is a cloud-based HR and recruiting platform that covers the full range of core HR functions. flair includes an applicant tracking system, an app for all key HR processes like time tracking and workforce management, and a user-friendly self-service portal for employees.

A major difference between the two solutions is that flair is built on the Salesforce platform. This means that HR data stored in flair is protected by Salesforce’s robust data protection technology. It can be integrated with other data stored in Salesforce for more advanced reporting.

The Salesforce platform is also highly customizable, allowing businesses of all sizes to customize flair to match their organization’s way of working.

flair and Workday are both subscription-based. Workday can, however, result in higher costs and frequently requires an implementation partner to guide the HR management setup.

What are the benefits of HR software built on Salesforce?

Salesforce is the world’s leading CRM platform, used by over 150,000 companies worldwide. It is a highly secure, powerful, and reliable platform that can be integrated with a wide range of software solutions.

These benefits are what make Salesforce the ideal platform for an HR solution. HR data is one of the most critical kinds of business data, and having it stored on a central platform like Salesforce makes it more organized and easier to use.

Thanks to Salesforce’s permission sets, you can control which users have access to certain functions and data, keeping your important HR information secure but accessible to those who are authorized to use it.

What kind of businesses are flair and Workday HCM most suited to?

flair and Workday HCM are both best suited to medium to large-sized companies. However, Workday’s relatively high setup costs may make it inaccessible to some smaller midsized businesses.

flair is ideal for companies that are already using Salesforce. However, even companies that have not implemented Salesforce can still use flair without any limitations to its functionality. In this case, we will set up a Salesforce instance that the customer can use to access flair.

Both flair and Workday can be a good fit for companies operating in multiple countries.

Why should I choose flair over Workday HCM?

When it comes to HR solutions, Workday HCM is at the higher end of the price range. In addition to subscription costs, the implementation can be complex and time-consuming, often requiring specialized implementation partners.

Admin costs can also be high, as businesses often invest in full-time consultants to maintain employee data and the overall HR system. Additionally, the learning curve is steep, and extensive training may be required to get the most out of the Workday HCM solution.

In comparison, flair offers a faster, easier implementation at a lower cost. On review platforms such as Capterra and G2, flair outperforms Workday HCM in ease of setup, ease of admin, and ease of use thanks to our user-friendly interface.

Companies already using Salesforce will reap the benefits of flair even faster. But for customers who are new to Salesforce or do not use it at all, we will provide training and extensive customer support should your organization need it.

While Workday offers a very extensive range of features, it can also be quite complex, meaning that some users may find the system challenging to navigate. flair, on the other hand, has an intuitive suite of HR tools including automation features and templates that help employees and managers to complete their tasks in less time. Several HR and recruiting automation features within flair also help streamline workflows, improve financial management, assist with payroll processing, speed up employee onboarding, and much more.

How can flair's customer success team help with switching from Workday HCM?

The flair customer success team ensures a smooth transition from other human resource management platforms like BambooHR, ADP, Oracle, Rippling, and Workday to flair by securely integrating your existing employee and payroll data.

We begin with an initial consultation to understand your specific data import needs. Our experts then securely transfer your data, validate its accuracy and completeness, and integrate it into the flair system.

Our team will also help set up the system according to your preferences and provide ongoing support to ensure your team is comfortable with the new platform. For example if you need talent management or employee engagement tools set up in a certain way that’s specific to your organization, we can help. With extensive experience in migrating data from various HR systems, including Personio, we make switching from Workday HCM to flair seamless and secure.

How does flair's flexible approach benefit businesses compared to Workday HCM?

flair’s pricing structure is organized into six easy-to-understand categories: Time and Attendance features, HR Administration tools, Performance, Recruiting, Payroll, and Shift Planner. Each category incorporates modern features designed to enhance your HR and recruiting processes, and ensures you only pay for what you need.

flair's flexible approach is particularly advantageous for small to medium businesses compared to Workday HCM. flair offers a range of HR modules that can be customized and scaled according to the specific needs of a business. This flexibility makes flair a cost-effective HR platform when compared to Workday, which can be more complex and expensive to implement.

Our integration with global payroll solutions like DATEV and Sage ensures that employee payments and tax filings are handled efficiently and accurately, no matter where your employees are located. This global payroll feature is essential for businesses with international teams, providing seamless and compliant payroll processing.

In addition, flair integrates seamlessly with ERP systems like Cloudteam Company, enhancing overall business operations and data flow. Our all-in-one HR solution encompasses all necessary HR functionalities, from recruitment and employee management to project management and payroll solutions, offering a comprehensive HRIS (human resource information system) that supports business scalability.

One of flair's standout features is its employee self-service portal, which empowers employees to manage their own HR tasks, such as time off requests and performance reviews, without needing constant assistance from HR staff. This not only improves the employee experience but also reduces the administrative burden on HR teams, making it easier to manage a growing workforce.

Additionally, flair's integration with Salesforce ensures that all employee data is securely stored and easily accessible, enhancing decision-making processes. The streamlined workflows and intuitive design of flair make it an ideal solution for small businesses or medium enterprise looking to improve their HR operations without being locked into extensive systems like Workday HCM.

By choosing flair, businesses can enjoy a flexible, scalable, and user-friendly HR solution that meets their specific needs and supports efficient HR management and growth.

How does flair improve employee performance management compared to Workday HCM?

Much like Workday, flair includes comprehensive performance management tools that help businesses set goals, carry out workforce planning, conduct performance reviews, and track employee progress.

flair's employee self-service portal empowers employees to participate actively in their performance management process. They can set personal goals, plan career progression, receive feedback, and view their performance metrics in real-time, resulting in a culture of continuous improvement and engagement.

As one of the Workday alternatives on the market, flair also supports 360-degree feedback, allowing managers, peers, and direct reports to provide input on an employee's performance. This holistic approach ensures a more accurate and balanced assessment, leading to better development plans and career growth opportunities.

Additionally, flair's integration with Salesforce allows for advanced reporting and analytics, providing managers with valuable insights into employee performance trends and areas for improvement. This data-driven approach to performance management helps businesses make informed decisions and drive organizational success.

By choosing flair, companies can implement a more effective and engaging performance management system that supports employee development and enhances overall productivity.

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