Dayforce vs. Saba TalentSpace

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dayforce
Score 7.9 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Dayforce is a people platform that simplifies HR operations. As a unified HCMS, it delivers HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, talent, and analytics—helping organizations boost productivity, stay compliant, and make smarter decisions with embedded intelligence and personalized experiences.N/A
Saba TalentSpace
Score 7.2 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Halogen Software offers a cloud-based talent management suite that includes recruiting, performance management, learning and development, succession planning and compensation programs. It is optimized for mid-sized businesses.N/A
Pricing
DayforceSaba TalentSpace
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DayforceSaba TalentSpace
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalRequired
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Community Pulse
DayforceSaba TalentSpace
Considered Both Products
Dayforce
Chose Dayforce
The impact is that everything is in one place, our team also created content in the HUB and this has been extremely helpful and useful for employees to access information as needed. This has everything from benefits information to compliance. The tool has helped employees get …
Chose Dayforce
Saved time, reduced costs. Eliminated bloated suite of third party partners.
Chose Dayforce
I have not used any other systems than Dayforce.
Chose Dayforce
It’s been very helpful. With our HR and Payroll operating separately this has helped us eliminate many other steps.
Chose Dayforce
It is much easier to have access to all employee information in one place. At my other companies, we used different programs for different aspects of HR. If you needed information, you had to call people in other offices/locations to find what you were looking for. Dayforce …
Chose Dayforce
Having Payroll, HR, Time, and Benefits all in a single application with Dayforce has significantly improved efficiency and accuracy. Unlike other solutions with third-party integrations, Dayforce eliminates data silos, reduces errors, and saves time by streamlining processes, …
Chose Dayforce
It has been timesaving having all in the same application as for the most part information flows over. We have had some issues using Lever being integrated into our payroll system. We have also had issues with taxation and retro adjustments. We have to manually fix them. It …
Chose Dayforce
ADP has a lot of system errors, especially on Mondays. I haven't noticed anything like that working with Dayforce. But I like that you can easily access employee's timecard via ADP, by just searching an employee and open its timecard. In case of Dayforce, you have to open …
Chose Dayforce
By having a single application we have seen an increase in our efficiency and an accuracy in our data. Our previous system had third party modules for many systems and they didn't do a good job "talking" to each other. Our data was often incorrect, charging employees the wrong …
Chose Dayforce
Not something I personally work with
Chose Dayforce
Due to it being an all-in-one application, we are able to look at the information that is stored and make meaningful and accurate decisions based on that info instead of trying to pull information from
Chose Dayforce
We have noticed huge time savings across a variety of processes.
Chose Dayforce
Dayforce is one of the only systems that allows us to list multiple work assignments. In the fitness industry this is crucial since most team members do multiple jobs. Having everything in one place makes our jobs as administrators so much easier. Couldn't imagine using modules …
Chose Dayforce
I have found the process to be more straightforward. When you have data flowing back and forth, you can update once and not worry about it. In the past, we had a file feed from time and attendance to payroll. The biggest problem was that when you missed that feed, you had to …
Chose Dayforce
Processes flow nicely having all in one system and there is one contact (Dayforce) in case there in an issue. Once you understand how the system works, you will understand how the system flows. I have worked in another payroll system where we had to upload timecards. While it …
Chose Dayforce
Less integration, allows for more timely processing, less errors and maintenance and creates a system to be a one stop shop.
Chose Dayforce
I love having all the time data, benefits, and HR employee data including compensation in one system. Is wonderful when pulling reports etc.
Chose Dayforce
the ease of use in unmatched in my experience with other vendors. We are able to use Ceridian Dayforce to accomplish many goals without the need for other vendors. However, we do have other outside vendors we are required to use that we are able to integrate successfully with …
Chose Dayforce
having it all in one place has made it easier for managers to view employees time cards and pay, helped eliminate usage of multiple systems by payroll, and helped training of new hires within business units
Saba TalentSpace
Chose Saba TalentSpace
We have moved our process to Paylocity, which is our payroll vendor. Although Paylocity does not offer as much customization as STS did, it is much easier to use and fits the bill for us.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
No other applications, other than the old paper forms.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
I don't think it stacks up that great. I've used the program almost 4 years now and aside from a redesign to the Home Page, it's still the same program underneath the hood. For example, the Goals now appear as gauges rather than written text, but when you click on the goal - it …
Chose Saba TalentSpace
I think Saba TalentSpace suits small to mid-size organizations looking for a tool to start out with. The product is less overwhelming then some of the major players out there and the price is very competitive. The performance tool is its star player but the LMS is competent …
Chose Saba TalentSpace
Since I have been at HACC we have only ever used Halogen, so I don't really have anything else to compare it to. My other jobs were not jobs were yearly evaluations were done.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
I started at the organization after Saba was selected so can't speak to the decision to purchase it or what was used previously.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
Saba was the only company that had all the performance management features we needed. We also like the appraisal process within Saba as we can track where the process is. Also it is helpful that all the performance management elements are housed in one system. Previously we had …
Chose Saba TalentSpace
When I switched jobs - Saba was at my current location. I enjoy systems and looked forward to learning Halogen. We had a trainer come on site and she was fabulous. I entered the position literally 60 days before the appraisals were scheduled to be released. She prepared me …
Chose Saba TalentSpace
Reporting features are more elevated in Halogen TalentSpace
Chose Saba TalentSpace
Halogen makes reviews easy. Leaders are able to go in and save their work throughout the process. Report tool is amazing, pulls data quick and easy.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
Halogen stacks up against Paycom because it is a global solution. Paycom is only used for the U.S. because it is a payroll system that cannot be extended globally.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
I have searched other systems and viewed other demos. Every other system has some negatives. The main questions are always: does the area we require exist and at what cost? We have most of what is needed with Halogen. However, as other companies have started to advance in their …
Chose Saba TalentSpace
Better than ADP, not quite at the level of Workday. However Workday does not accommodate smaller organizations nor provide as strong of an implementation team. ADP doesn't come close to either system.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
I wasn't a part of the decision making process for Halogen. I'm not aware of the other products that were researched.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
We used to use Healthcare Source, but found that it was not as easy to use or functional as Halogen.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
Halogen is generally better at the appraisal process and allows for goal-setting. It's also truly a global system, where ADP isn't.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
It's way more modern and useful!
Chose Saba TalentSpace
We previewed Cornerstone as a part of our selection process and found Halogen to appear more robust, more end-user friendly and to provide more professional service throughout our engagement with them during the assessment process.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
I have used other systems in the past and I like that Halogen provides everything in one space. I would like to see a more developed way to report training, not in the LMS, but I think that for the most part that Halogen is a robust system that is superior to its competition.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
This is the only product we've used like this at our company. We looked at SABA to switch learning platforms but ultimately decided against it due to not wanting to have people go to two different platforms where they currently go to one. I am not sure what other products were …
Chose Saba TalentSpace
I have not used another talent management software. Out of the software that we evaluated, Halogen was the best for our size and where we as an organization.
Chose Saba TalentSpace
We have had them for a long time. When it came time to review we considered the long term relationship and being a unique business, how they already understood us.
Features
DayforceSaba TalentSpace
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.2
Ratings
4% above category average
Saba TalentSpace
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting6.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management6.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.6
Ratings
8% above category average
Saba TalentSpace
-
Ratings
Pay calculation9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
9.0
Ratings
12% above category average
Saba TalentSpace
-
Ratings
Approval workflow9.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.3
Ratings
3% above category average
Saba TalentSpace
-
Ratings
View and generate pay and benefit information8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.5
Ratings
5% above category average
Saba TalentSpace
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
6.2
Ratings
19% below category average
Saba TalentSpace
-
Ratings
Report builder6.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports6.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.7
Ratings
10% above category average
Saba TalentSpace
7.8
Ratings
7% above category average
New hire portal9.10 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.20 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Compliance tracking and reporting00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.6
Ratings
8% above category average
Saba TalentSpace
5.1
Ratings
33% below category average
Corporate goal setting8.10 Ratings3.50 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.00 Ratings7.20 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.50 Ratings4.90 Ratings
Performance tracking8.70 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting00 Ratings3.60 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.1
Ratings
3% above category average
Saba TalentSpace
6.1
Ratings
8% below category average
Performance plans8.60 Ratings4.60 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.50 Ratings3.60 Ratings
Review status tracking7.40 Ratings5.40 Ratings
Review reminders8.30 Ratings6.30 Ratings
Multiple review frequency7.70 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Plan weighting00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Manager note taking00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Rater nomination workflow00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Workflow restrictions00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings3.10 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.5
Ratings
8% above category average
Saba TalentSpace
7.8
Ratings
12% above category average
Create succession plans/pools9.20 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Candidate ranking8.10 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Candidate search8.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Candidate development8.50 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
9.3
Ratings
18% above category average
Saba TalentSpace
-
Ratings
Job Requisition Management9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.50 Ratings00 Ratings
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Paycor
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Score 7.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.7 out of 10
Engagedly
Engagedly
Score 8.4 out of 10
Enterprises
PeopleStrong
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Score 9.9 out of 10
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Score 9.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
DayforceSaba TalentSpace
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
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4.4
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Likelihood to Renew
8.9
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8.0
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Usability
4.2
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9.1
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Availability
10.0
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-
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Performance
5.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(0 ratings)
4.4
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
7.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
7.3
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.9
(0 ratings)
8.1
(0 ratings)
Configurability
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.3
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-
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Product Scalability
9.9
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-
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Vendor post-sale
8.9
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Vendor pre-sale
9.9
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-
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User Testimonials
DayforceSaba TalentSpace
Likelihood to Recommend
Dayforce has great customer support, and you can always count on them to get you the professional help you need. It is a great place to store all your personal data in a very secure manner by assigning different user roles. The only thing where I wouldn't see it appropriate is for very small-scale companies, less than 50 people.
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I think it's a good platform for tracking and monitoring goals, feedback, and development. We don't use the 1:1 meeting feature, however, I can see how that would be valuable for many organizations. I do like that it is very customizable, however, that also presents problems in that sometimes forms and/or processes can be a bit challenging to create easily and quickly.
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Pros
  • Payroll - it shows everything in real time and it runs quickly.
  • People - Having all employee details from the offer letter to W2 information in the same spot.
  • Dayforce Wallet: The on-demand feature is fully integrated with Timesheets and Payroll. What shows in one will be in the other.
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  • I think their Support Center is great! All of their Customer Service Representatives are knowledgeable, friendly, and able to troubleshoot any and all issues I've had in the past. I am very impressed with the breadth of knowledge that each representative has - every time I've called them, they were able to resolve my problem.
  • Halogen's dashboard is very user-friendly. The dashboard allows the user to sort, filter, and manipulate data in order to create compelling reports.
  • Version 18 of Halogen looks very sleek and is user-friendly. With simple instruction, employees are able to log in, enter their goals, and review their performance using the navigation menu on the left. Also from an administrator's perspective, it is very easy to navigate on the back-end.
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Cons
  • In payroll, there are sometimes issues with calculating pay when people’s rates change mid-pay period
  • Would love to see an option to assist with building SQL or XML statements in the future (maybe co-pilot AI?)
  • Would love an easy way to store pre-hire documents with candidates that syncs over to their HR profile when hired
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  • When creating Evaluation Processes the limitations around the number of Goals that will push over to the form can be frustrating to some departments/positions. Only the first 10 will automatically come over.
  • The ability to attach any Documents that you have saved within Halogen should have a way to link to any Feedback that is entered in through Feedback Central.
  • The file size of and media that is attached to a Learning Activity or Path could be increased to accommodate more elaborate videos/presentations.
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Likelihood to Renew
We are highly invested in Ceridian's Dayforce product. It give us the flexibility and scaling that our growing company needs. Its potential reaches beyond the basic HR functions to the decision making that our Management Team needs. Ceridian is always innovating the employee and employee experiences to offer cutting edge options.
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At this point, I would also love to see what other systems have to offer. But we have gotten to a place in which our employee population understands the system, our HR Managers can all use the back end, and for the most part it works for our staff. I am always very pleased with Halogen's customer support, constant upgrades, and think the system is continuously improving and have been pleased-to-date.
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Usability
I give Dayforce a 10 because it was easy to integrate into our network since it was cloud-based. It is also user friendly and easy to maneuver around the web site. We were able to integrate three separate applications into just one site which made it easier for employees to access the tools they need
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Halogen is very intuitive and provides very clean work-space ... lots of white space and modern layouts. There is more than one way to accomplish your action, too!
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Reliability and Availability
Dayforce's high availability ensures that our HR processes are supported around the clock, which is critical for a global organization like ours. The platform is cloud-based, offering reliable access from any location at any time, allowing our employees, managers, and HR teams to stay connected regardless of time zones or geographic locations. This level of availability ensures that payroll processing, employee self-service, and real-time data access continue uninterrupted, even during peak periods or unforeseen disruptions. The system’s robust infrastructure minimizes downtime, which is vital for operations that span multiple regions. Additionally, having a centralized platform that’s always available helps keep our teams aligned, ensures compliance, and facilitates timely decision-making across all our locations.
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Performance
We haven't noticed any slow-down due to the integration of Dayforce WFM with our Ceridian HPL products (HRIS and Payroll). The new HTML view of the timesheets don't load as quickly as the old Silverlight view - however, we have gotten used to the change.
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Support Rating
This is dependent on what type of support that is needed. Ceridian has opportunities to make improvements relating to support on the global/UK side. I find it challenging to get problems solved quickly with our UK Native payroll. The US side is different. We tend to get our issues resolved quickly when we encouter issues on the US side.
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We only purchased the appraisal module and without the other modules offered, you are really limited in what you can do and the process becomes much more involved with needing to maintain information across multiple platforms. We found that they charge for everything and call it "consulting." We poured so much money and time into a system that was just overkill for what we really needed.
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In-Person Training
This training was at insights, it was great once we have been on the system for a while so it makes sense.
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Online Training
The courses are very interactive and informative. There are classes for every topic, which allows you to make the most of the system. There are also some "go at your own pace" course which is a great option for a busy schedule.
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It is very easy to use and I can do my own programming instead of paying a technician and waiting sometimes days for them to program the changes.
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Implementation Rating
Have a strong internal team. Communicate with your implementation team - they are there to make it work for you. Take the time to really think about how you want the system to work for you - in some cases, you may need to rethink your own business practices to see if you are working harder when the system could do it for you
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Very easy to implement and Halogen has a well-trained implementation staff!
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Alternatives Considered
Having Payroll, HR, Time, and Benefits all in a single application with Dayforce has significantly improved efficiency and accuracy. Unlike other solutions with third-party integrations, Dayforce eliminates data silos, reduces errors, and saves time by streamlining processes, providing a more cohesive and user-friendly experience. Dayforce also had a competitive price point versus competitors
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I have used other systems in the past and I like that Halogen provides everything in one space. I would like to see a more developed way to report training, not in the LMS, but I think that for the most part that Halogen is a robust system that is superior to its competition.
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Scalability
Overall, we are extremely happy with the Dayforce WFM module. Our biggest pain point is concerning the twice annual software upgrades - which is the only reason I haven't rated them as a '10'. Because every customer is configured differently, the upgrades can sometimes have adverse effects on our current configured policies/rules. And although they roll-out the upgraded version in a test environment several weeks before go-live, not all testing is accurate in that environment. Some issues do not present themselves until you are working with live punches.
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Return on Investment
  • Easy to integrate to SAP Fiori an BlueWorx
  • The efficiency within Ceridian DayForce has allowed our payroll department of only 2.5 FTE handle paying ~3,000 employees.
  • Easily handles the differences and nuances in our multiple bargaining agreements. Everything from different pay schedules and unique rates/bonuses for some of the most detailed/granular CBA details.
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  • Consistent goal setting and monthly 1:1 conversations across our entire company - especially as it relates to our sales teams. Consistent 1:1 dialogue and process has driven a more focused coaching conversation for a positive impact on our sales pipeline and close rate. This has been the biggest impact we have realized from the system.
  • On-demand learning availability for all employees. We partnered with LinkedIn Learning for content that is easily searchable and viewable by all employees at any time through the Learning platform in Halogen. Employees engaging in learning activities has significantly increased.
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ScreenShots

Dayforce Screenshots

Screenshot of Dayforce HubScreenshot of Human Resources (Position Management)Screenshot of Dayforce Reporting & AnalyticsScreenshot of People AnalyticsScreenshot of Dayforce HR Service DeliveryScreenshot of Dayforce Flex Work

Saba TalentSpace Screenshots

Screenshot of ReportsScreenshot of TalentviewScreenshot of 1-1 CoachingScreenshot of Create performance appraisalsScreenshot of Giving FeedbackScreenshot of Score report