How to Build Your Own Workstream
Replace Workstream with a custom build. HR and Payroll for hourly businesses
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 48 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 48 features
Hiring(7 features)
Proactive job candidate sourcing
Send messages to job applicants
Track and manage job applicants through the hiring pipeline
Automated scheduling of candidate interviews
Post jobs to 25,000+ job boards and unlimited Indeed listings
+2 more in this category
Team Management(5 features)
Import multiple employees at once
Mobile application for employees to access information and perform tasks
Send surveys to employees for feedback collection
Built-in team communication and messaging
View and manage complete team member information
Benefits(4 features)
Automated benefits enrollment for employees
Manage employee benefits including medical, dental, and 401k
Manage medical, dental, and retirement benefit plans
Portal for employees to manage their benefits and information
Payroll(4 features)
Complete payroll processing and management
Employees can access pay stubs via mobile app
Initial payroll configuration and setup
Manage multiple EINs from a single dashboard
Compliance(3 features)
Real-time alerts and reports for compliance violations
Comprehensive compliance monitoring and protection suite
Automated monitoring of labor law compliance across locations
HR(3 features)
Create and manage digital company handbooks
Manage employee exit process and documentation
Quickly rehire previously employed staff members
Time & Scheduling(3 features)
Create and manage employee work schedules
Allow employees to swap shifts with each other
Digital time tracking and clock in/out
Compliance/Reporting(2 features)
Visual heat maps showing compliance issues across locations
Generate required IRS reports and filings
Cost Calculator
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