Planday
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Features
42 features across 15 categories
Administration(5)
Advanced user management setups for complex organizations
Customize organizational structure for larger operations
Onboard new starters in a flash to get them up-to-speed quickly
Set up teams and locations quickly for easier management
Give each team member the exact info they need with configurable access controls
Automation(1)
Add leave policies and manage leave balances automatically
Communication(2)
One place for all messages to keep everyone on the same page instead of scattered across WhatsApp, emails and printouts
Team communication tools included in the platform
Compliance(5)
Define working time rules and Planday will help stick to them, giving peace of mind on compliance
Get alerts when a schedule or shift breaks any of your rules
Set up Time Off In Lieu and overtime policies
Set working time rules and compliance warnings
Apply working time rules and employment policies to schedules
Employee Data Management(2)
Store team member documents in one place and access from anywhere
Store team member info and documents in one place and access from anywhere
Infrastructure(1)
Everything in the cloud for access from anywhere
Integrations(2)
Access to integrations and open APIs
Help team progress with training platform integrations
Mobile(2)
Native mobile app available on iOS and Android platforms
Manage everything from your pocket with an app that makes work easy for everyone
Payroll(3)
Accurate payroll reporting with integrations
Basic payroll reporting capabilities
Integrated payroll system that gets time tracking right every time so payroll is always on point
Reporting(3)
Custom planning metrics for advanced reporting needs
Clear reports and forecasts to nail staffing every shift and manage short staffing during busy periods
Integration with revenue data for comprehensive reporting
Scheduling(7)
Advanced scheduling capabilities for comprehensive workforce management
Automated scheduling capabilities for advanced operations
Simple and intuitive scheduling interface for small teams
Enable team members to handover shifts within the app
Allow team members to request and swap shifts, with manager approval
Build smart rotas that can be used repeatedly in seconds to save time, money and energy
View staff availability in the schedule to avoid surprises
Security(1)
Data security with ISO 27001 certification
Support(3)
Dedicated phone support with call back service
Expert consultants help set up solutions for large enterprises
Access to help centre and live chat support
Time Off Management(3)
Track and manage team's time off to ensure right staff at right time
Manage leave balances to ensure team always gets rest they need
Review and approve leave requests from anywhere at any time
Time Tracking(2)
Let team members clock in and out from their phone
Basic time tracking functionality for monitoring work hours
Pricing
Starter
- ✓Intuitive scheduling
- ✓Simple time tracking
- ✓Working time rules and compliance warnings
- ✓Basic payroll reporting
- ✓Team communication
- ✓Help centre and live chat support
Plus
Popular- ✓Advanced scheduling
- ✓Leave and absence management
- ✓Accurate payroll reporting and integrations
- ✓Revenue integration and reporting
- ✓Access to integrations and API
- ✓Employee information and document management
Pro
- ✓Custom planning metrics
- ✓Auto-scheduling
- ✓Configurable organisational structure
- ✓Advanced user management setups
- ✓Dedicated phone support (call back service)
- ✓Custom account set up
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Buying Planday saves ~$35,883.6 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 42 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
2 known integrations