Dayforce

Pros: I learned a lot about the HR software industry initially. There are solid teams, and the hybrid work model is decent for work-life balance. I felt pretty supported by my direct manager as a Software Engineer.
Cons: Career growth felt pretty slow for technical roles. There wasn't much room to move up or switch tracks easily in the Toronto office. You kinda get stuck doing the same tasks for a long time.
Advice to Management: Management needs to create clearer paths for career progression, especially for engineers. Invest in more internal training and opportunities for cross-functional moves.

Pros: I liked being fully remote, which really helped with personal appointments. The company does offer good PTO, and you're encouraged to use it. For some standard internal development roles, I heard it was more stable.
Cons: As an Implementation Consultant, project deadlines often mean long days, especially during go-live. It's hard to maintain a consistent 40-hour work week in the HCM software space. Client demands can be unpredictable and impact your evenings.
Advice to Management: Try to staff projects better to prevent consultant burnout. Standardize expectations for client-facing roles regarding evening and weekend work. Protect work-life balance for all employees.

Pros: You'll find some really good people here, especially within the implementation consultant teams. The company's standing in the HCM software industry provides decent job security. The hybrid work model in the Toronto office offers some flexibility, which is good.
Cons: The overall company culture feels pretty disjointed, honestly. It's tough to build real connections as a hybrid employee; people often just come in for the mandatory days. There's also a heavy focus on hitting metrics, which can overshadow genuine team collaboration.
Advice to Management: Try to foster real team bonding activities, not just mandatory in-office days. Focus less on just hitting numbers and more on supporting employee well-being and collaboration across the company.