[Canada] Government moves forward with Dayforce HR and payroll transformation

In Canada, the government has taken another step towards replacing the Phoenix pay system after years of problems and delays, Canada.ca reports.

On June 11, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada is moving forward to the final build and testing phase of the Dayforce HR and pay solution. 

The decision reportedly follows the completion of a rigorous feasibility study. It is a significant step toward modernising the government’s HR and pay systems after the Phoenix payroll disaster.

The Dayforce solution will replace a significant number of HR systems in use across the Government of Canada. 

The Government of Canada stated that it will finalise the configuration and testing of Dayforce and work with departments to confirm their readiness to onboard. It said that this phased approach “builds on lessons learned and will help reduce risks associated with large-scale transformation and ensure a smooth transition for employees”.

According to the government, employee engagement will continue to be a key focus throughout the transformation process. It said, “By involving employees in readiness activities and ensuring continuous feedback mechanisms, the government is implementing an HR and pay solution that offers an efficient people-centric platform aligned with workforce needs.” 

The Honourable Joël Lightbound - Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement - said, "The Government of Canada remains committed to modernizing its HR and pay systems in a responsible and transparent manner. By investing in the future of HR and pay, we are taking an important step forward in ensuring an efficient, secure, and sustainable solution for public service employees."

David Ossip - Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Dayforce, Inc. - said, "We are excited to strengthen our partnership with the Government of Canada. Dayforce brings together advanced technologies into a single, AI-powered people platform designed to simplify processes and deliver real value. We are committed to supporting this transformative HR and pay initiative, ensuring it enhances work-life and drives meaningful improvements for government employees across the country."

Source: Canada.ca

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In Canada, the government has taken another step towards replacing the Phoenix pay system after years of problems and delays, Canada.ca reports.

On June 11, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada is moving forward to the final build and testing phase of the Dayforce HR and pay solution. 

The decision reportedly follows the completion of a rigorous feasibility study. It is a significant step toward modernising the government’s HR and pay systems after the Phoenix payroll disaster.

The Dayforce solution will replace a significant number of HR systems in use across the Government of Canada. 

The Government of Canada stated that it will finalise the configuration and testing of Dayforce and work with departments to confirm their readiness to onboard. It said that this phased approach “builds on lessons learned and will help reduce risks associated with large-scale transformation and ensure a smooth transition for employees”.

According to the government, employee engagement will continue to be a key focus throughout the transformation process. It said, “By involving employees in readiness activities and ensuring continuous feedback mechanisms, the government is implementing an HR and pay solution that offers an efficient people-centric platform aligned with workforce needs.” 

The Honourable Joël Lightbound - Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement - said, "The Government of Canada remains committed to modernizing its HR and pay systems in a responsible and transparent manner. By investing in the future of HR and pay, we are taking an important step forward in ensuring an efficient, secure, and sustainable solution for public service employees."

David Ossip - Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Dayforce, Inc. - said, "We are excited to strengthen our partnership with the Government of Canada. Dayforce brings together advanced technologies into a single, AI-powered people platform designed to simplify processes and deliver real value. We are committed to supporting this transformative HR and pay initiative, ensuring it enhances work-life and drives meaningful improvements for government employees across the country."

Source: Canada.ca

(Link and quotes via original reporting)