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Description

A-SCEND, developed by A-LIGN, is an innovative compliance management platform created by industry specialists, drawing inspiration from client feedback, and tailored to address both current and future demands throughout the audit process. This platform revolutionizes the audit and compliance experience, enabling organizations to shift their focus towards business transformation. By simplifying the audit process, A-SCEND establishes a strategic compliance framework that significantly reduces the costs associated with conducting multiple audits, while also decreasing the operational burdens caused by lost productivity. It transforms audits from mere tactical tasks into a more strategic compliance initiative by centralizing the collection of evidence and standardizing requests, facilitating the consolidation of audits into a single comprehensive annual review. Moreover, A-SCEND lowers the barriers to compliance, empowering users to perform audits from any location at any time, even if they lack prior audit experience, which enhances the overall accessibility and efficiency of compliance management. Ultimately, A-SCEND not only improves the audit lifecycle but also fosters a culture of continuous compliance within organizations.

Description

At Ascender HCM, a subsidiary of Ceridian, we believe that technology serves as a catalyst, allowing you to dedicate more attention and resources to prioritizing your workforce. In addition to our advanced technological solutions, we offer multiple delivery models, enabling you to select the service that aligns perfectly with your business requirements. Our innovative technology platforms have been designed to simplify the management of your organization’s payroll services, saving you both time and effort. Regardless of whether your business is large or small, operates nationally or internationally, or deals with intricate payroll circumstances, Ascender is prepared to assist you. Our diverse payroll services work in tandem with our platforms to ensure that both your people and compliance obligations are effectively managed. The essence of Human Capital Management lies in maximizing your workforce's potential. Beyond payroll functions, Ascender is excited to provide access to a robust suite of HCM technology solutions—enhanced by our acquisition of PeopleStreme—that addresses every aspect of the employee experience, from recruitment to retirement. With these comprehensive tools, we aim to empower organizations to nurture talent and optimize performance throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Anitian FedRAMP Comprehensive Yes 
Edstruments No 
Go1 No 
Good2Give No 
Humanforce No 
Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM No 
SAP SuccessFactors No 
Tanda No 
UKG Ready No 
Workday HCM No 
intelliHR No 

Integrations

Anitian FedRAMP Comprehensive No 
Edstruments Yes 
Go1 Yes 
Good2Give Yes 
Humanforce Yes 
Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM Yes 
SAP SuccessFactors Yes 
Tanda Yes 
UKG Ready Yes 
Workday HCM Yes 
intelliHR Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

A-Lign

Founded

2009

Country

United States

Website

a-lign.com/a-scend/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ascender HCM

Founded

2003

Country

Australia

Website

www.ascenderhcm.com

Product Features

Compliance

Archiving & Retention No 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) No 
Audit Management No 
Compliance Tracking No 
Controls Testing No 
Environmental Compliance No 
FDA Compliance No 
HIPAA Compliance No 
ISO Compliance No 
Incident Management No 
OSHA Compliance No 
Risk Management No 
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance No 
Surveys & Feedback No 
Version Control No 
Workflow / Process Automation No 

GRC

Auditing No 
Disaster Recovery No 
Environmental Compliance No 
IT Risk Management No 
Incident Management No 
Internal Controls Management No 
Operational Risk Management No 
Policy Management No 

Risk Management

Alerts/Notifications No 
Auditing No 
Business Process Control No 
Compliance Management No 
Corrective Actions (CAPA) No 
Dashboard No 
Exceptions Management No 
IT Risk Management No 
Internal Controls Management No 
Legal Risk Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Operational Risk Management No 
Predictive Analytics No 
Reputation Risk Management No 
Response Management No 
Risk Assessment No 

Product Features

360 Degree Feedback

Dashboard No 
Feedback / Surveys No 
Progress Tracking No 
Question Library No 
Rater Selection No 
Self Service Portal No 
Supports External Reviewers No 

Employee Engagement

Benchmarking No 
Cultural Alignment No 
Employee Awards No 
Employee Guides No 
Employee Recognition No 
Feedback Management No 
Goal Management No 
Health & Wellness Programs No 
Performance Management No 
Pulse Surveys No 

Employee Recognition

Goals No 
Leaderboards / Activity Tracking No 
Manager-to-Peer Recognition No 
Mention Management No 
Nominations No 
Peer-to-Peer Recognition No 
Performance Management No 
Rewards Catalog No 
Rewards Points No 
Social Recognition No 
eCards No 

HCM

HR Analytics

Compensation Plan Modeling No 
Dashboard No 
HR Metrics Library No 
Leave & Absence Reporting No 
Predictive Modeling No 
Recruiting Management No 
Succession Planning No 
Talent Management No 
Trend Analysis No 
Turnover Tracking No 

Human Resources

360 Degree Feedback No 
Applicant Tracking No 
Attendance Management No 
Benefits Management No 
Career Development Planning No 
Compensation Management No 
Compliance Management No 
Employee Database No 
Employee Lifecycle Management No 
Onboarding No 
Payroll Management No 
Performance Management No 
Recruiting Management No 
Self Service Portal No 
Succession Planning No 
Time & Attendance Management No 
Time Off Management No 
Timesheets No 
Training Management No 

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Academic / Education No 
Asynchronous Learning No 
Blended Learning No 
Built-In Course Authoring No 
Corporate / Business No 
Customizable No 
Gamification No 
Learner Portal No 
Mobile Learning No 
Open Source No 
SCORM Compliance No 
Synchronous Learning No 
Video Conferencing No 
eCommerce No 
eLearning Companies No 

Onboarding

Course Management No 
Document Management No 
E-Verify / I-9 Forms No 
Electronic Forms No 
Electronic Signature No 
Employee Handbook No 
Employee Portal No 
File Management No 
Job Description Management No 
Orientation Management No 
Self Service Portal No 
Task Management No 
Tax Forms No 
Training Management No 

Payroll

401(k) Tracking No 
Attendance Management No 
Benefits Management No 
Check Printing No 
Compensation Management No 
Deductions Management No 
Direct Deposit No 
Multi-Country No 
Multi-State No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Self Service Portal No 
Tax Compliance No 
Vacation / Leave Tracking No 
W-2 and 1099 Preparation No 
Wage Garnishment No 

Performance Management

360 Degree Feedback No 
Compensation Management No 
Custom Rating Scales No 
Customizable Templates No 
Individual Development Plans No 
On-going Performance Tracking No 
Peer Appraisals No 
Review Cycle Tracking No 
Self Service Portal No 
Self-Appraisals No 
Skills Assessments No 
Weighted Performance Measures No 

Recruiting

Assessments No 
Background Screening No 
CRM No 
Interaction Tracking No 
Internal HR No 
Interview Management No 
Job Board Posting No 
Job Requisition No 
Onboarding No 
Recruiting Firms No 
Reference Checking No 
Resume Parsing No 
Self Service Portal No 

Talent Management

Career Development Planning No 
Compensation Management No 
Competency Management No 
Employee Lifecycle Management No 
Goal Setting / Tracking No 
Job Description Management No 
Onboarding No 
Performance Appraisal No 
Recruiting Management No 
Succession Planning No 
Training Management No 

Alternatives

Alternatives