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Platform for managing and paying the hourly workforce

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Last updated: March 2026

Workstream overview

What is Workstream?

Workstream is an HR and payroll management platform is designed to helps businesses manage and pay the hourly workforce. The platform leverages mobile-first, automated technology to streamline critical HR tasks and workflows. its core functionality includes advanced hiring tools for sourcing, screening, and evaluating applicants, and automated onboarding and offboarding processes. The platform also digitizes back-office operations through features like worker records management, document and signature handling, and robust reporting and analytics.

To keep employees engaged and informed, Workstream provides seamless team communication capabilities, including two-way text messaging, automated messaging, and mobile manager collaboration. The platform also collects valuable employee feedback through pulse, exit, and new hire surveys. Its AI-powered assistant optimizes job descriptions and applicant communications to enhance the hiring process.

Workstream's location-specific payroll functionality simplifies the complexities of paying hourly workers. The platform offers full-service payroll processing, flexible earnings options, automated tax filings, and employee self-service tools. Workstream seamlessly integrates with the HR tech stack, allowing businesses to centralize their operations and data.

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Workstream reviews

Overall rating

4.7

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Rating breakdown
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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend1.00/10
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Workstream's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Workstream users:

Application management
Background screening

All Workstream features

Features rating:

Access controls/permissions
Activity dashboard
Activity tracking
Alerts/Notifications
API
Applicant tracking
Application management
Assessment management
Background screening
Candidate management
Candidate profiles
Candidate sourcing
Candidate tracking
Careers page
Chat/Messaging
Check printing
Collaboration tools
Commenting/Notes
Communication management
Customizable branding
Customizable fields
Customizable reports
Customizable templates
Data import/export
Direct deposit
Document management
Document storage
Electronic forms
Electronic signature
Email management
Employee database
Employee engagement
Employee handbook
Employee management
Employee onboarding
Employee portal
Employee profiles
Engagement tracking
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HR management
Interview management
Interview scheduling
Job board
Job description management
Job management
Job posting
Mobile access
Mobile app
Offboarding
Onboarding
Payroll management
Payroll reporting
Pipeline management
Pulse surveys
Question library
Real-Time notifications
Reminders
Reporting/Analytics
Reporting & statistics
Resume storage
Role-Based permissions
Search/Filter
Self service portal
Social media integration
Surveys & feedback
Talent pool
Task management
Tax compliance
Third-Party integrations
W-2 preparation
Wage garnishment
Workflow management

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Workstream support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
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