Quick & Seamless Implementation
ClayHR is very quick to implement. ClayHR offers dedicated Implementation and Setup Support that you can use right away, and launch your first module in as little as 4 weeks! No reason to wait 14-18 months to start deriving a return on your investment. With ClayHR, you can launch your first module quickly, and add a new module every 2-3 weeks, depending on your team’s readiness and “go live” plan.
ClayHR or Workday: Best HR Software for Mid-Sized Global Organizations
| Feature | Workday | ClayHR |
|---|---|---|
| Checkins | ✅ | ✅ |
| Goals | ✅ | ✅ |
| Skills in Performance Reviews | ❌ | ✅ |
| Signature Flow in Performance Reviews | ❌ | ✅ |
| Add External Reviewer in Performance Reviews | ❌ | ✅ |
| Goals in Performance Review | ✅ | ✅ |
| OKRs | ❌ | ✅ |
| Performance Feedback | ✅ | ✅ |
| Awards | ❌ | ✅ |
| Giftcards | ❌ | ✅ |
| AI in Feedbacks | ❌ | ✅ |
Workday vs ClayHR: Comprehensive ATS Feature Breakdown
| Feature | Workday | ClayHR |
|---|---|---|
| Career Planning | ✅ | ✅ |
| Succession Planning | ✅ | ✅ |
| Candidate Portal | ✅ | ✅ |
| Position Requisition | ✅ | ✅ |
| Chrome Extension for LinkedIn | ❌ | ✅ |
| Requisition Approval Flows | ❌ | ✅ |
| Offer Letters Approval Flows | ❌ | ✅ |
| Candidate Funnels | ❌ | ✅ |
| Funnel Automations | ❌ | ✅ |
| Automation in Workflows | ❌ | ✅ |
| Recruitment Agencies | ❌ | ✅ |
| AI in creating Job Descriptions, Responsibilities, and Requirements | ❌ | ✅ |
Exploring Additional HCM Features: Insights from ClayHR and Workday
| Feature | Workday | ClayHR |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Skills Management & Auto-updating Competency Models | ❌ | ✅ |
| Customizable Certificate Management for Training | ❌ | ✅ |
| Flexible Goal Alignment with Real-Time Adjustments | ❌ | ✅ |
| Inbuilt Rule Engine with Customizable Workflow Triggers | ❌ | ✅ |
| Detailed Job Profile and Compensation Band Management | ❌ | ✅ |
| Customized Survey and Feedback Collection Tool | ❌ | ✅ |
| Extensible API with Custom Elements | ❌ | ✅ |
| Custom Tebles | ❌ | ✅ |
| Ask HR for Candidates | ❌ | ✅ |
Bottom line
The most repeated drawbacks of Workday, as highlighted in the comparison, include the absence of several advanced and flexible features:
- No support for OKRs and AI-powered feedback in performance reviews.
- Cannot add external reviewers or customize signature flows in reviews.
- Lacks automation in recruitment workflows and funnel management.
- No AI tools for creating job descriptions or responsibilities.
- No Chrome extension for sourcing candidates from LinkedIn.
- Absence of advanced skills tracking and auto-updating competency models.
- No inbuilt rule engine to create custom workflow triggers.
- No customizable certificate management for training.
- Limited flexibility in goal alignment and survey collection.
ClayHR, on the other hand, is built for fast-growing, mid-sized global organizations that need quick implementation, modular expansion, and powerful configurability. Whether it's automating hiring workflows or tailoring performance management processes, ClayHR equips your HR team with intuitive tools, modern AI features, and enterprise-level customization — all with significantly faster time-to-value.
