Gusto onboarding is slow and lacks AI-assisted setup
Users report that signing up for Gusto HR takes too long and lacks intelligent automation like voice-to-text or AI pre-fill. The initial data entry burden is high for a product whose core promise is simplifying HR administration.
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Employees using Gusto to submit timesheets report that the process has become significantly slower after recent UI changes. The clunky interface requires more steps and time than necessary to complete a routine task. This friction compounds across payroll cycles, frustrating hourly workers who clock in and out regularly.
Gusto Payroll Onboarding Lacks Guided Setup and PTO Import
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Gusto Navigation Requires Extra Clicks Between Payroll Views
A Gusto user finds that moving between payroll details, documents, and employee information takes more clicks than expected, and some pages load slowly, slowing down quick tasks. They otherwise find the app easy to use but want more streamlined navigation and better search.
Gusto timesheet entry requires excessive clicks and lacks keyboard navigation
Users filling out daily timesheets in Gusto find the process requires too many clicks, want keyboard arrow-key navigation between days, and want the option to leave unworked days blank rather than entering zero hours individually. These small friction points add up to a tedious recurring task.
Gusto Timesheet Entry Requires a Separate Tedious Tab
An employee finds entering time and time off in Gusto tedious because it requires a separate tab, unlike the earlier direct entry. They want a smoother flow.
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