The "Total Workforce" View: The most praised feature is the deep integration with Workday HCM. Reviewers love having a single dashboard to view both permanent staff and contingent workers, which simplifies headcount planning and organizational charts.
Modern, Clean Interface: Unlike legacy VMS platforms (which are often described as "clunky"), VNDLY is frequently cited for its intuitive UI. Managers find it easier to create job requisitions and approve timesheets compared to older systems like SAP Fieldglass.
Automated Onboarding & Offboarding: Users highlight the efficiency of "one-click" provisioning. When a contractor is hired, the system can automatically trigger network access and email setup; more importantly, it ensures they are properly de-provisioned the moment their contract ends.
Agile Configuration: Administrators appreciate that they can modify approval workflows, rate cards, and invoice settings themselves. Reviewers note that this self-serve configuration avoids the long wait times typical of support ticketing systems in other enterprise tools.
Robust Compliance & Audit Trails: For companies in regulated sectors (like Finance or Healthcare), the automated tracking of tenure limits, background checks, and worker eligibility is a major "pro" for passing internal audits.
Workday-Centric Ecosystem: A common critique is that the software’s value is significantly diminished if you aren't already a Workday customer. Reviewers suggest that while it can work with other HCMs, it is clearly optimized for—and best used within—the Workday suite.
Cost Barrier for SMBs: Like most Workday products, VNDLY is expensive. Small to mid-sized businesses often find the enterprise-level pricing and the "module-based" cost structure to be prohibitive for smaller contractor pools.
Integration Latency: Some technical users have noted occasional sync delays. For example, a new contractor account might not materialize in downstream systems until the next scheduled "feed run," which can be frustrating for managers needing "day-one" access.
