Many growing organizations assume they must choose between entry-level payroll software they will quickly outgrow or enterprise platforms that feel out of reach.
That assumption is one of the biggest misconceptions in HR and payroll technology today, and it often leads to frequent system changes, rising costs and operational frustration.
In a recent episode of the “It’s All Payroll” Podcast, Trista Yerkich-Faul, Deployment Account Executive at Three Link Solutions, explained how Workday has fundamentally changed its approach to support small and mid-sized businesses without sacrificing enterprise-grade capability or functionality.
Why Do Companies Switch Payroll Providers?
Roughly one in four companies change payroll providers each year.
The reasons are consistent. Poor customer service, disconnected systems, and technology fatigue caused by constant workarounds push teams to look for something better.
Payroll professionals are left managing manual file transfers, reconciling data across platforms and fixing issues that should be automated.
This cycle is costly, disruptive, and often repeats every few years as organizations grow.
Can Small Businesses Benefit From Using Workday?
Yes! Instead of a large, overwhelming implementation, Workday GO supports phased adoption. Organizations start with what they need today and activate additional functionality over time, making enterprise technology practical and consumable for lean teams.
This approach also enables faster time to value. Through a streamlined deployment methodology, companies can go live with Core HCM and Payroll in as little as 60 days, with many organizations seeing deployment costs at roughly 10 to 15 percent of historical Workday implementations.
One Platform That Simplifies Payroll and HR
Workday brings everything into one platform, so changes made in HR automatically flow into payroll without extra steps. This means fewer manual tasks, faster payroll processing, and greater confidence on every pay run.
Three Link helps organizations see value even faster through plug-and-play solutions like the Payroll Transparency Dashboard. These ready-to-use tools improve visibility into pay and can reduce HR ticket volume by up to 60 percent, without lengthy setup or customization.
Built for Growth, Not Replacement
Perhaps most importantly, Workday is a platform that organizations do not outgrow. Instead of replacing systems every few years, businesses can expand within the same environment by turning on new capabilities as their needs evolve.
Three Link delivers fast, efficient Workday GO activations using:
- Best practices for a clear scope and risk mitigation
- Expert-led configuration and support
- AI testing to reduce customer effort
- Hypercare to ensure a smooth go-live
For companies that want enterprise-grade payroll and HR without enterprise-level complexity, Workday GO offers a clear path forward for near-term ROI and long-term scalability.
To hear Trista Yerkich-Faul’s full conversation on how Workday is becoming more accessible for growing organizations, listen to the complete episode of the It’s About Payroll podcast.
Learn more about Workday GO and how Three Link supports fast, scalable Workday activation.
To see how Workday GO has improved payroll for other small businesses, read the RAVN Aerospace case study.
