Workday GO vs other HR & Payroll Systems

Choosing a new HR or Payroll system? GO with the leader.

We’re bringing our award-winning simplicity, flexibility, AI-powered innovation and local support to small and medium businesses through Workday GO. See how Workday GO measures up with other vendors.

Workday GO Packages

WHY SWITCH TO WORKDAY

Gain the power to adapt.

Leading organisations in Australia and New Zealand choose Workday to move beyond their current HR and Payroll systems to the cloud, increasing productivity and getting the insights needed to adapt. See how we help organisations like yours move their teams forward, faster.

95% of customer activations on time

95% customer satisfaction

9,500 customers served globally

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WORKDAY

Workday GO works smarter, not harder.

See how Workday beats competitors and can eliminate any risk in moving to the cloud. Get the most out of your two most important assets, your people and money.

  • Open and connected platform

  • Real-time data for faster decision-making

  • Enterprise-grade performance and security

  • Analytics and business modeling

  • Predictable costs and validated ROI

  • Mobile and modern experience

  • Quickly open new sites, onboard employees, and adapt processes

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Other Vendors

Traditional vendor system barriers.

Traditional medium enterprise service providers have a hard time evolving with hidden costs, customer support issues and integration challenges.

  • Data silos

  • Unpredictable capital expenses

  • Inhibited productivity

  • Long closing cycles

  •  Changes that require IT resources

  • Outdated user experience

  • Impaired ability to efficiently expand

Awards & Recognition

Our recent recognition.

Workday’s commitment to supporting medium enterprise is highlighted by our awards and recognition.

Gartner Awards

Gartner Cloud ERP Customers’ Choice 2025

Workday scored the highest overall score of any vendor and was the only vendor to receive the Customers’ Choice distinction in Gartner’s Voice of the Customer for Cloud ERP for Service-Centric Enterprises.

Gartner Awards

Gartner Leader for Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) Suites 2025

Workday was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) Suites, a testament to our ongoing innovation and dedication in the talent acquisition space.

Gartner Awards

Gartner Leader for Cloud HCM Suites 2025

Workday was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises. Read why Gartner rated Workday’s key strengths in CX, technology and analytics.

Inc. Power Partner Award

Power Partner Award 2024

Workday was recognised as being instrumental in helping leaders navigate the dynamic world of emerging businesses. The Power Partner Awards identify B2B organisations that have a proven track record in helping small and medium organisations grow.

See Workday GO in action.