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WHSmith Implements Full Dayforce Suite for 10,000 UK Employees 

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Dayforce, a leader in human capital management (HCM), announced that WHSmith has expanded its use of the Dayforce platform to include HR, Managed Pay, Advanced Scheduling, Performance Management, Succession Planning, and Analytics for its 10,000 UK employees. Initially adopting Dayforce for Time and Attendance in 2017, WHSmith will add Compensation, Recruiting, and Onboarding functions later this year. The integration aims to streamline people management and payroll systems across over 500 UK stores, improving data-driven decision-making, compliance, and employee experience. This move underscores Dayforce's capability to provide efficiency and accuracy at scale.

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  • WHSmith has expanded its use of Dayforce to include multiple HR functions, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • The integration covers over 500 stores and 10,000 employees, indicating extensive scalability.
  • WHSmith plans to add Compensation, Recruiting, and Onboarding functions by the end of the year.
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MINNEAPOLIS and LONDON, July 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE: DAY; TSX: DAY), a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today announced that WHSmith, a leading global retailer for news, books, and convenience, has expanded its use of the Dayforce platform. WHSmith has implemented HR, Managed Pay, Advanced Scheduling, Performance Management, Succession Planning, and Analytics in the UK, and will add Compensation, Recruiting, and Onboarding later this year. WHSmith initially selected Dayforce for Time and Attendance in 2017.

Backed by a single data architecture, Dayforce is designed to deliver simplicity at scale – while helping organisations optimise the potential of the boundless workforce. With Dayforce, WHSmith will drive efficiencies and enhanced accuracy by consolidating its people management and payroll systems in more than 500 stores across the UK. Dayforce will help WHSmith translate its people data into actionable insights, strengthen compliance, and improve employee experiences.

“Data is the driving force behind our business, and working with Dayforce allows us to gather and analyse real-time information to improve our strategic decision-making,” said Helen Webb, Chief People Officer, WHSmith. "It has also improved the experience for our colleagues, the vast majority who work in stores, who can access payslips, check their schedules, or book a holiday from their mobile device, without having to log in to multiple systems."

“Dayforce drives quantifiable value for our customers, and they are increasingly choosing our single, full-suite platform to deliver simplicity at scale for large enterprise organisations,” said Steve Holdridge, President, Dayforce, Inc. “We’re honoured that an historic brand like WHSmith trusts us to unlock the full potential of their workforce and make work life better for their thousands of employees.”

To learn more visit dayforce.com/uk.

About Dayforce  
Dayforce makes work life better. Everything we do as a global leader in HCM technology is focused on improving work for thousands of customers and millions of employees around the world. Our single, global people platform for HR, payroll, talent, workforce management, and benefits equips Dayforce customers to unlock their full workforce potential and operate with confidence. To learn how Dayforce helps create quantifiable value for organizations of all sizes and industries, visit dayforce.com.   

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FAQ

What new HR functions has WHSmith implemented with Dayforce?

WHSmith has implemented HR, Managed Pay, Advanced Scheduling, Performance Management, Succession Planning, and Analytics functions using Dayforce.

How many employees are affected by WHSmith's implementation of Dayforce?

The implementation of Dayforce affects 10,000 WHSmith employees in the UK.

When did WHSmith initially adopt Dayforce for their operations?

WHSmith initially adopted Dayforce for Time and Attendance in 2017.

What additional functions will WHSmith add to their Dayforce suite later this year?

WHSmith will add Compensation, Recruiting, and Onboarding functions to their Dayforce suite later this year.

How many stores will benefit from WHSmith's expanded use of Dayforce?

Over 500 WHSmith stores in the UK will benefit from the expanded use of Dayforce.

How does Dayforce improve WHSmith's employee experience?

Dayforce allows employees to access payslips, check schedules, and book holidays from their mobile devices, without logging into multiple systems.

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