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Dayforce Inc. is a global human capital management (HCM) software company. It provides a cloud-based platform that integrates various HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, talent management, workforce management, and human resources management. Dayforce's software solutions enabl...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Dayforce Inc. presents a mixed ethical picture. The company shows strong environmental stewardship, achieving a 97% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019 and cutting office waste and water use by 90%. Dayforce reports a 0.0 Total Recordable Incident Rate and an eNPS of 50, with ~70% of workers earning living wages, supported by pay transparency and on-demand pay. An enhanced Ethics and Compliance program includes an AI Governance Framework with third-party audits. However, critics point to potential algorithmic bias and data handling risks, and its 1.5% cybersecurity investment is below industry average.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect20
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-20
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business20
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

Dayforce Inc. demonstrates support for "Better Health for All" primarily through its comprehensive initiatives for mental health and its support for the healthcare workforce. The company offers two paid wellness days to all employees and hosts global events during Mental Health Awareness Month.

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It also provides workplace mental wellness learning resources, holds a 24-hour Mental Health Matters summit for employees, and offers Employee Assistance Programs, which received a 4.0 rating, while Mental Health Care received a 5.0 rating from employees.
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For the healthcare workforce, Dayforce provides tools to streamline hiring, training, and retention, helps organizations support worker well-being and development, and offers learning opportunities to address skills gaps.
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Its partnerships with healthcare providers aim to streamline operations, allowing more resources for patient care, and innovations like the Mobile Shift Experience enhance workforce flexibility.
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Additionally, Dayforce launched an "Employee Safety Monitoring" feature on March 30, 2020, to help organizations understand and manage the impact of COVID-19 on their workforce, including monitoring exposure and health status.
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The company's core human capital management software is generally health-neutral, and it does not produce health-specific products or engage in activities like clinical trials or pharmaceutical development.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Dayforce Inc. is primarily a human capital management (HCM) software company. While its Dayforce Wallet offers on-demand pay, early direct deposit, and paycard services, the company does not offer traditional lending or deposit products to consumers. Therefore, there are no APRs or fee structures to evaluate for consumer credit products, nor is there revenue from high-cost financial products. The company does not operate financial service access points or provide debt products to consumers. While Dayforce Wallet users report improved financial situations and a better ability to keep up with bills.

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Specific wealth-building outcomes like credit-score rise or savings growth are not quantified. Dayforce's inclusion initiatives and charitable grants are not presented as a share of a loan/insurance book or a percentage of profit reinvested in community finance. No specific financial literacy programs or open-banking APIs for customer finance data portability are evidenced.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

20

Dayforce reported a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.0, demonstrating a strong commitment to employee safety.

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In 2023, the company achieved an employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of 50.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

Dayforce Inc. is a software company, which means it does not procure physical commodities or high-risk materials, making certain KPIs non-applicable. The company launched its Responsible Sourcing Initiative (RSI) in 2023

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, which includes annual data collection from vendors
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, an environmental sustainability policy
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, a strengthened vendor code of conduct
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, integration into procurement processes
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, and training for vendor managers
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. The RSI aims to enhance vendor performance in labor practices, human rights, diversity, and environmental impact
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, and improve supply chain transparency
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Honest & Fair Business

-20

Dayforce received an S&P Global ESG Score of 59 as of October 22, 2025.

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The company has a formal global and Australia Whistleblower Policy, which includes a no-retaliation clause and a 24/7 anonymous hotline operated by an independent third-party.
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Dayforce also has an Anti-Corruption Policy explicitly stating no acceptance or offering of bribes, with specific pre-clearance thresholds for gifts to government ($20 USD) and non-government ($200 USD) officials, and a Vendor Code of Conduct.
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The company demonstrates extensive third-party verification, including ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and SOC 2 Type II certifications, regular cybersecurity audits, third-party audits for its AI Governance Framework, and a 2022 third-party assessment confirming no pay disparity between white and non-white employees in the U.S.
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and less than a 1% disparity between men and women globally.
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In 2024, Dayforce established a Governance Risk and Compliance Executive Committee, developed a Policy on Policies, modernized its internal AI usage policy, and launched a Bug Bounty program.
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Customers can access certifications, redacted penetration testing reports, and attestations on request via the customer Due Diligence Portal.
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Kind to Animals

0

Dayforce Inc. is a human capital management software company, and its core business model does not involve animal products, animal testing, animal agriculture, or operations that directly impact wildlife.

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The company's Responsible Sourcing Initiative emphasizes labor rights and diversity, without addressing animal welfare concerns.
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Dayforce maintains a neutral position on animal welfare, consistent with its role in the information technology sector, and there is no direct evidence of involvement in animal welfare initiatives.
3

No War, No Weapons

0

Dayforce Inc., an HCM software company, explicitly states its services are unrelated to arms manufacturing, military contracts, or activities linked to the military-industrial complex, maintaining a neutral stance regarding military involvement.

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This indicates zero revenue from such contracts and no exposure to weapons. As there is no defense business, there are no defense assets to divest and no defense-related activities for the board to oversee. The company's AI Ethics Council, established in September 2025, focuses on responsible AI innovation, safeguarding fairness, transparency, and trust in AI development, with focus areas including privacy, compliance, worker rights, governance, and fairness.
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There is no evidence of dual-use technology development or military applications for its AI systems, thus no need for military-specific AI safeguards or dual-use screening. The company publishes Law Enforcement Request Reports, but there is no evidence of involvement in intelligence or surveillance contracts.
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Planet-Friendly Business

20

Dayforce Inc. uses 100% renewable electricity for its global operations, achieved through Energy Attribute Certificates

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. The company has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 97% and Scope 3 emissions by 28% since 2019
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. Dayforce aims to further reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 and Scope 3 emissions intensity per revenue by over 50% by 2030, both from a 2019 baseline
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,
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. Since 2019, the company cut its physical office space by over 400,000 square feet
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, resulting in a 61% reduction in energy use, a 90% reduction in water withdrawals, and a 90% reduction in waste
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. New office spaces prioritize sustainability, with certifications like BCA Green Mark Gold PLUS and LEED
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. The company also earned a 'B' rating from CDP and a Silver Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis
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Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

Dayforce Inc. has expanded its Achieving Corporate Equity (ACE) program to support talent from underrepresented communities with mentorship and leadership development.

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The company established a Global Diversity Council and introduced DEI training to build a diverse workforce.
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In 2022, a third-party assessment confirmed no pay disparity between white and non-white employees in the U.S., and less than 1% disparity between men and women globally.
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The provided articles focus on internal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and pay equity within the company's workforce, rather than external engagement with local or indigenous communities, cultural preservation, or community impact assessments.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

Dayforce Inc. invested 1.5% of its revenue in cybersecurity initiatives in 2023.

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The company implemented a new AI Governance Framework in 2023, which includes a scoring rubric and regular post-release model reviews supported by third-party audits, evaluating AI use throughout the product development lifecycle.
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Dayforce also secured certifications to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, the UK Extension, and the Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework in 2023.
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The company launched a Data Privacy Awareness Week to bolster organizational understanding.
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Furthermore, Dayforce became a signatory to the Ottawa Statement on Generative AI and the Government of Canada’s AI Code of Conduct in November 2023, demonstrating a positive stance on digital rights and ethical AI.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Dayforce Inc. against the Key Performance Indicators for 'Zero Waste & Sustainable Products'. While the company reported a 90% reduction in office-generated waste since 2019 through initiatives like optimized office space and a virtual-first workforce model

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, the rubric's positive tiers for 'waste_reduction_initiatives' require specific qualifiers such as 'award-winning' or 'creating industry change' which are not explicitly stated in the evidence. Therefore, this KPI, along with others related to product recyclability, packaging, hazardous waste, or specific waste targets, cannot be scored based on the strict rules of evidence.

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