Workable

Overview

Workable is primarily known as a recruiting and HRIS platform that launched its time tracking feature in open beta for all HR customers in February 2025. It combines recruiting, HR management, and time attendance tools in a single platform.

Time Tracking Features

• Policy-based time tracking with customizable rules for departments, teams, or locations
• Clock in/out via desktop or mobile app
• Automated reminders to reduce missed punches
• Scheduled vs. actual hours comparison reporting
• Time-off management with balance calculator
• Automatic calendar updates for booked time off
• Data export for payroll processing

Other HR Features

• Job posting to 200+ sites with access to 400 million+ candidate profiles
• Cognitive and personality candidate assessments
• Offer management with e-signatures
• Anonymized screening to reduce unconscious hiring bias
• Built-in candidate assessment features

Pros

• Easy setup of time tracking policies
• User-friendly interface with minimal training required
• Automated reminders reduce missed punches
• Reporting compares scheduled vs. actual hours
• Continuously introduces new features and enhancements

Cons

• No native payroll tool; payroll integrations only available on highest-tier plan
• Lacks GPS-enabled clock-in, limiting suitability for remote or field workers
• Designed primarily for white-collar teams; limitations for industries requiring complex workforce tracking
• No automated reference checking or onboarding features
• Features like candidate texting, video interviews, and assessments sold separately
• Some users report reporting lacks detail and customizability

Pricing

• Standard Plan: Starting at $99/month — includes employee time tracking, time-off management, payroll preparation, payroll integrations, and core HR features.
• Premier Plan: Starting at $219/month — adds time tracking and time-off management alongside advanced recruiting and HR features.
• Pricing scales by employee count. Higher tiers add performance reviews, single sign-on, and priority support.
• Useful features such as candidate texting, video interviews, and assessments are sold separately.

Ideal For

Growing SMBs looking to combine recruiting technology and HRIS with time tracking. Better suited for larger companies due to pricing and extensive features.

Not a Good Fit For

Smaller agencies may find it cost-ineffective and may not need all the features. Industries like construction or manufacturing requiring GPS-enabled clock-in and complex workforce tracking.