HiBob: a modern alternative to Workday

How HiBob stands out from Workday

Workday is a respected name in the HCM space, working primarily with larger enterprise companies. It was founded in 2005 to bring HR data into “the cloud,” a novel concept when it first entered the market. Its software is a great choice for companies with dedicated time and resources to spend on operating and maintaining their HR platform.

HiBob is fundamentally different. We believe that HR can thrive in the modern world of work with the right tools, setting HR and the business up for success.

“When I first saw ‘Bob’, I was more or less blown away. The system feels like ‘Instagram on the front end with Workday on the back end.”

Josh BersinHR Industry Analyst

HiBob vs. Workday: What makes HiBob different?

Our thousands of customers have felt the pain of clunky, old-school HR tools—the admin and busywork, the endless questions to the HR team, and the sinking dread when it comes to pulling data and reports every quarter.

HiBob’s award-winning HCM, Bob, puts employees, managers, and HR in the driving seat. Because if the whole company doesn’t use your HR tool, it may as well not exist.

But don’t be fooled by our simplicity. There’s a lot of power behind the scenes of the world’s most intuitive, effortless, and flexible HR system.

Unmatched user experience

Finally, an HCM that both employees and HR love to use. Bob reduces friction instead of introducing it. The result is more efficient work and time back to the team.

Flexibility as you scale

With Bob, you don’t need costly experts and consultants to implement and maintain your HR stack. Our intuitive, powerful customizations make Bob perfect for any stage, size, and setup.

Get started in weeks, not months (or years!)

While your company may be complex, implementation should always be smooth. Whether you need white-glove service or prefer to self-serve, setting up Bob is easy so that you can get to the fun part faster.

Trusted by 3,500+ of the world’s most forward-thinking companies

“Whereas Workday might be good for some of the regulated businesses I worked for in the past, it wasn’t a good fit for us. So, we looked at different types of systems, and Bob really stuck out, and the best thing was that it was just so engaging.”

Ashlee HoffmanSenior Business PartnerThe&Partnership

At a glance: HiBob vs. Workday

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ROI you can count on

Uala is a 1,400+ employee financial services company that implemented Bob in 2019. A 3-year retrospective study by Nucleus Research found that Uala:

• Avoided hiring 6 additional FTEs onto its people operations team 
• Cut its onboarding time by 50%
• Grew its headcount by 540%+ without putting additional strain on the HR team
• Reduced IT spending by replacing a survey tool with the functionality included in HiBob at no additional cost 

“As the CFO, you’re managing most companies’ largest investment, and that’s an investment in our people. The visibility that we now have across our entire business is second to none. We can be in meetings and pulling up data on the spot.”

James SolomonsCFOXref

Questions to ask when comparing Workday to HiBob

How long will it take to get up to speed with the system?

• Workday requires expertise or extensive training and often a team of people to manage it. That means hiring Workday experts, training existing HR admins, and outsourcing the maintenance of the system to SMEs (Subject Matter Experts). 
• Bob’s consumer-grade interface (we’ve been called the Instagram of HR) means everybody in your company can easily use the platform from day one.

How long does an implementation usually take?

• Workday can take up to 18 months (or even longer) to implement and requires extensive technical knowledge for ongoing maintenance. 
• Bob’s average implementation time is 2-6 months for enterprise customers and even less for smaller companies.

What kind of support will I get? Will I have a dedicated account manager?

• Workday customers with fewer than several thousand employees might not benefit from having a customer success manager (CSM) assigned to their accounts. If they want live support, they can add additional services that contribute significantly to the overall purchase.
• HiBob believes in forging strong relationships with customers, and companies with over 50 employees will have the support and partnership of an assigned CSM. This CSM provides strategic planning and is available to help configure Bob to your needs.

How much do I need to budget for my HR platform? Will costs increase over the next three years?

• Workday’s cost of ownership can be high and unpredictable, with additional fees for each integration, the cost of deployment, and ongoing training and maintenance. 
• HiBob’s fees are straightforward and transparent, with no hidden costs.