Workstream Features
Core HR (6)
Organization Management
Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc.
Time, Attendance, and PTO
Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information.
Expense Management
Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments
Salary Structures
Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role
Compliance
Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting
Benefits Administration
Enables employees to manage their benefit plans by viewing plans, make changes during open enrollement, and for life event changes. Employers can report and manage payroll deductions based on selected plan options
Platform (12)
Customization
Based on 35 Workstream reviews. Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Integration APIs
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. 31 reviewers of Workstream have provided feedback on this feature.
Internationalization
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. 29 reviewers of Workstream have provided feedback on this feature.
User, Role, and Access Management
Based on 36 Workstream reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups.
Performance
As reported in 37 Workstream reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. 33 reviewers of Workstream have provided feedback on this feature.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. This feature was mentioned in 35 Workstream reviews.
Dashboards
Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline. 34 reviewers of Workstream have provided feedback on this feature.
Reporting and Dashboards
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Performance and Reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.
Scalability
Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows.
Employee Self Service (3)
Web Portal
Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information.
Benefits Manager
Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers.
Mobile
Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website.
Administration (9)
Payroll Entry
Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked.
Time Off Accrual
Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.
Direct Deposit
Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.
Expense Reimbursement
Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases.
Pre-tax Deductions
Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks.
Wage Garnishment
Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks.
Approvals
Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver.
Check/W-2 Printing
Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms.
Check/W-2 Delivery
Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees.
Taxes (3)
Tax Calculation
Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.
Tax Filing
Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes.
Automatic Tax Payment
Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government.
Integration (4)
API / Integration
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.
Time Tracking Integration
Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems.
Accounting Integration
Provides standard integration with third party accounting software.
Core HR Integration
Provides standard integration with third party core HR software.
Sourcing (5)
Candidate Search
Searches for qualified candidates by integrating with career sites. This feature was mentioned in 30 Workstream reviews.
Career Page Configuration
Configures branded career page for the users website. 31 reviewers of Workstream have provided feedback on this feature.
Social Sourcing
Enables the user to share job posting on social channels.
Job Posting
Posts job listings to job boards.
Candidate Sourcing Metrics
Reports where applicants are finding job listings.
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System (7)
Candidate Evaluations
Based on 30 Workstream reviews. Enables users to share feedback on candidates.
Applicant Data Management
Stores applicant data that can be accessed by multiple people on a team.
Hiring Processes Tracking
Tracks a candidates spot in the hiring process.
Automated Resume Parsing
Analyzes resumes and applicant data based on user-selected preferences.
Scheduling
Integrates with calendars and allows the scheduling of phone screens and interviews.
Candidate-Facing Statuses
Enables candidates to view their position in the process.
Workflow Building
Enables the building of custom recruiting workflows.
Platform Content (18)
Forms Library
Provides users with a pre-built library of templated forms related to the hiring process. This feature was mentioned in 18 Workstream reviews.
E-Forms
Based on 23 Workstream reviews. Provides electronic forms for employees to complete.
E-Signature
Enables new hires to sign forms electronically. This feature was mentioned in 25 Workstream reviews.
Background Checks
Based on 18 Workstream reviews. Enables the employer to perform background checks.
Offer Letter Approvals
Provides user with offer letter templates. 18 reviewers of Workstream have provided feedback on this feature.
Offer Letter Templates
Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters. This feature was mentioned in 16 Workstream reviews.
Automation
As reported in 18 Workstream reviews. Automates some or all operation related tasks.
Reminders
Reminders are automatically sent to all parties before an interview. This feature was mentioned in 20 Workstream reviews.
Email Template
Provides users with a pre-built library of useable email templates. This feature was mentioned in 18 Workstream reviews.
Booking
As reported in 17 Workstream reviews. Organizers can specify meeting room locations.
Rescheduling
Provides interviewer, time, and location alternatives on short notice. 20 reviewers of Workstream have provided feedback on this feature.
Employee Pulse Surveys
Distribute short, customizable culture-focused surveys or polls to employees to measure the various factors of employee engagement, including job, environment, and pay satisfaction.
Survey Customization
Customize various components of surveys, including individual questions, distribution frequency, audience size, and anonymity.
Goal and Challenge Creation
Set professional and personal goals with customizable due dates and milestones within the system. Share these goals with other users and track and measure performance using built in tools.
Science-based templates
Provides content templates built by academics and/or practitioners and leverage science and research.
Automation
Automates some or all operation related tasks.
File Sharing
Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Content Library
Provides users with a pre-built library of useable content.
Platform Additional Functionality (14)
Self-Service Portal
As reported in 20 Workstream reviews. Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process.
Automated Team Introductions
Based on 17 Workstream reviews. Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart.
Compliance Training
As reported in 16 Workstream reviews. Provides training on relevant compliance issues.
Automated Onboarding Workflows
Provides workflows which track new hire progress. 21 reviewers of Workstream have provided feedback on this feature.
Onboarding Notifications
Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager. This feature was mentioned in 23 Workstream reviews.
Employee Segmenting
Segment employees according to factors such as location, demographics, and position. Distribute surveys and filter survey results according to employee segments.
Goal and Challenge Creation
Set professional and personal goals with customizable due dates and milestones within the system. Share these goals with other users and track and measure performance using built in tools.
Peer Recognition
Send and receive recognition in the form of digital badges, awards, or messages to colleagues, employees, and managers. Recognition is displayed in real time in the platform on a live activity feed.
Social Feedback Portal
Communicate with team members and managers through a built-in customizable web portal. Users can communicate 1 on 1 with each other, and can ask questions, share frustrations, and make suggestions with varying degrees of anonymity.
Integrations
Integrates with business solutions such as payroll, workforce management, POS systems, etc.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Forecasting
Forecasts scheduling needs based on important KPIs.
Task Management
Provides task prioritization and management abilities.
Portal
Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access.
Platform Data (3)
Time-to-Productivity Reporting
Based on 17 Workstream reviews. Provides metrics on the time it takes a new hire to reach productivity.
Onboarding Process Reporting
As reported in 20 Workstream reviews. Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process.
Visualization
Based on 19 Workstream reviews. Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.
Automation (1)
Process Automation
Automate processes and eliminate errors associated with requesting, approving, and tracking paid and unpaid time off.
Logistics (3)
Dashboards & Reporting
Analytical and reporting tools that provide visibility into labor cost and enable data-driven decisions.
Data Collection
Labor data collection options include web, mobile, and hardware.
Lanuguage Options
Provide multiple language options for a global user base.
Management (7)
Schedule Creation Tools
Tools that help in scheduling and shift creation and management.
Schedule Management
Tools that manage vacation, holidays, absences, breaks, and overtime.
Employee Leave Management
Manage employee's eligibility for paid and unpaid leave based on criteria including vacation, sick time and more.
User Access
Grant access to select features and data based on the users' role, both internally and externally.
User Role Access
Provides employees self service access and managers a centralized view.
Employee Information
Ability to manage employee information.
Employee Information Automation
Automate employee promotions and position changes and company policy changes.
Monitoring (3)
Regulations Enforcement
Enforce federal, state, and organization regulations.
Compliance Monitoring
Monitor and maintain compliance.
Integration
Provide integrations with payroll software.
Basics (3)
Reporting
As reported in 16 Workstream reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Interoperability
Based on 13 Workstream reviews. Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
Performance
Based on 16 Workstream reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Additional Functionality (3)
Dashboard
Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with 17 reviewers of Workstream have provided feedback on this feature.
Cloud
Provides a cloud based version of the platform 12 reviewers of Workstream have provided feedback on this feature.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. This feature was mentioned in 16 Workstream reviews.
Content (2)
Automation
Based on 16 Workstream reviews. Automates some or all operation related tasks
File Sharing
Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders. This feature was mentioned in 12 Workstream reviews.
Platform Basics (8)
Interoperability
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. 17 reviewers of Workstream have provided feedback on this feature.
Performance
Based on 18 Workstream reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Performance Benchmarking
Compare survey results to industry benchmarks to locate key areas for improvement. Evaluate survey results at either a high-level or individual employee level.
Reporting & Dashboards
Survey results can be visualized and reported on in real time, with manager dashboards and automated reporting tools. Reports can be customized and distributed to aid in organizational improvement and employee performance reviews.
Interoperability
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Dashboard
Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Platform Performance (2)
Reporting
As reported in 17 Workstream reviews. Provides pre-built or customizable performance reports.
Monitoring
As reported in 17 Workstream reviews. Contains application performance monitoring capabilities
Recruiting and Onboarding (5)
Interview Scheduling
Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text 26 reviewers of Workstream have provided feedback on this feature.
Onboarding
Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents. This feature was mentioned in 22 Workstream reviews.
Sourcing and Candidate Identification
Search broad candidate pool to recruit passive talent This feature was mentioned in 15 Workstream reviews.
Interview Scheduling
Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text This feature was mentioned in 26 Workstream reviews.
Applicant Tracking
Based on 17 Workstream reviews. Provides tools to track and analyze candidate applications throughout predetermined stages of the recruiting process.
Generative AI (1)
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (3)
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Onboarding (5)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (3)
Predictive Insights
Admin can use predictive AI analytics to better match candidates to positions.
AI Job Description
Users can generate job descriptions with generative AI.
Chatbot
Provides an AI chatbot to guide users through the hiring process.
Technology Glossary Features
View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms.
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