Audience

Global businesses that need a powerful HCM platform

About Ascender

At Ascender HCM (a Ceridian company), we view technology as an enabler, giving you more time and resources to focus on putting your people first. Along with our leading-edge technology solutions, we provide various delivery models so you can choose the service that best suits your business and needs. Our technology platforms have been created to reduce the complexity and time required to manage your organization’s payroll services. Whether your business is large or small, in one country or more, or has a complex payroll environment, Ascender has you covered. Our varied payroll services complement our platforms to ensure your organization’s people and regulatory responsibilities are covered. Human Capital Management is all about getting the most out of your people. Moving beyond payroll services, Ascender is pleased to offer you access to a powerful suite of HCM technology solutions – powered by our acquisition of PeopleStreme – which covers every stage of the employee’s journey.

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Company Information

Ascender HCM
Founded: 2003
Australia
www.ascenderhcm.com

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Cloud
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Support
Phone Support
Online

Ascender Frequently Asked Questions

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Ascender Product Features

360 Degree Feedback

Self Service Portal
Progress Tracking
Feedback / Surveys
Question Library
Rater Selection
Supports External Reviewers
Dashboard

Employee Engagement

Pulse Surveys
Employee Guides
Performance Management
Goal Management
Employee Awards
Feedback Management
Health & Wellness Programs
Benchmarking
Cultural Alignment
Employee Recognition

Employee Recognition

Performance Management
Rewards Catalog
Leaderboards / Activity Tracking
eCards
Mention Management
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Manager-to-Peer Recognition
Goals
Rewards Points
Nominations
Social Recognition

HCM

HR Analytics

HR Metrics Library
Turnover Tracking
Predictive Modeling
Compensation Plan Modeling
Talent Management
Dashboard
Leave & Absence Reporting
Recruiting Management
Succession Planning
Trend Analysis

Human Resources

Compensation Management
Time Off Management
Attendance Management
Self Service Portal
Career Development Planning
Recruiting Management
Benefits Management
Compliance Management
Training Management
Employee Database
Onboarding
Timesheets
Applicant Tracking
Employee Lifecycle Management
Payroll Management
Succession Planning
Performance Management
Time & Attendance Management
360 Degree Feedback

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Gamification
Blended Learning
Video Conferencing
Built-In Course Authoring
Academic / Education
Asynchronous Learning
Mobile Learning
Synchronous Learning
Corporate / Business
eCommerce
Learner Portal
eLearning Companies
SCORM Compliance
Customizable
Open Source

Onboarding

Electronic Signature
Task Management
E-Verify / I-9 Forms
Employee Portal
Employee Handbook
Orientation Management
Electronic Forms
Tax Forms
File Management
Course Management
Job Description Management
Training Management
Document Management
Self Service Portal

Payroll

Compensation Management
Direct Deposit
Deductions Management
W-2 and 1099 Preparation
Vacation / Leave Tracking
Check Printing
Benefits Management
Attendance Management
Multi-State
Self Service Portal
Tax Compliance
Wage Garnishment
401(k) Tracking
Multi-Country
Reporting/Analytics

Performance Management

Compensation Management
Custom Rating Scales
Self Service Portal
Peer Appraisals
360 Degree Feedback
Self-Appraisals
Weighted Performance Measures
Review Cycle Tracking
Individual Development Plans
On-going Performance Tracking
Customizable Templates
Skills Assessments

Recruiting

Background Screening
Recruiting Firms
Internal HR
Job Requisition
Onboarding
Resume Parsing
Self Service Portal
Assessments
Reference Checking
Interview Management
CRM
Job Board Posting
Interaction Tracking

Talent Management

Compensation Management
Career Development Planning
Training Management
Onboarding
Goal Setting / Tracking
Recruiting Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Performance Appraisal
Competency Management
Job Description Management
Succession Planning