We previously had an in-house legacy system. We switched because we wanted a more modern interface, APIs, ad hoc reporting, analytics, and a web-based system. Our old system didn't have any of that. We use electronic workflow and document management in Dayforce, and our old system didn't have that either.
We assessed 14 different options and went with Dayforce mainly because of the integrated time and attendance. The other products all required us to get a third-party solution; whether it was Workday, Oracle, SAP, or ADP, they required third-party solutions for time and attendance. ADP was unable to meet our payroll time frames and suggested we move our payday. That would have been a difficult negotiation with six different unions. Dayforce offers a fully integrated time and attendance which helped us manage our complex bargaining unit agreements, both union and non-union. 

Yes, the solution was outdated and cumbersome.

I have some previous experience with Paycom and ADP Workforce Now. My company chose Ceridian Dayforce HCM over Paycom and ADP Workforce Now.

We previously used ADP Workforce Now and Paycom.

I think the pricing and licensing part of the solution depends on one's negotiation skills. In terms of pricing, the product is expensive. However, it is crucial to take into account the manner in which the solution will be utilized and the availability of other alternatives. Therefore, the cost of the solution is considered relative in nature, which implies that one individual may perceive it as expensive while another may consider it inexpensive. Hence, it can be said that the perception of the price of the solution varies from person to person. So, I cannot judge what would be considered expensive by a company.

Previously, we used a web-based solution which only HR and payroll employees had access to for HR/payroll use. We also used a recruiting program.

We used Dayforce and InSync for payroll. We switched because we had a lot of problems with imports. We found that we were entering the same information into two different systems.

Our previous software provided us with many false promises. They "sold" us in scheduling, however underdelivered.  

Ceridian Dayforce offers a solution with Time & Attendance scheduling, and the software fit our needs. Previously, we managed two software programs, having double entry for almost two years, before moving to the complete HR software package offered by Ceridian Dayforce.