Great culture but development moves s-l-o-w-l-y - Anonymous employee Workday Employee Review

4.0
Aug 20, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great culture! People care about each other and will go out of their way to help out, even if it's not in their area. Lots of mobility options for developers, both locally and for international assignments to development centers in Ireland and New Zealand.

Cons

Everything moves slowly. Very s-l-o-w-l-y. Things that would take days to accomplish elsewhere takes weeks here. Things that take weeks elsewhere takes months here. Minor enhancements are being planned 12-18 months out, by which time they're irrelevant.

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Pros

Excellent engineering talent and knowledgeable coworkers. Strong engineering culture with high code quality standards. Modern technology stack and opportunities to work on large-scale enterprise software. Good work-life balance compared to many tech companies. Competitive compensation, benefits, and employee perks. Collaborative environment with supportive teammates. Opportunities to learn new technologies and grow technically. Stable development processes and mature SDLC practices. Strong emphasis on testing, code reviews, and software quality. Flexible work arrangements (depending on team).

Cons

Large organization means decision-making can be slow. Significant amount of process and bureaucracy before changes reach production. Cross-team dependencies can slow delivery. Career growth can depend on organizational priorities and manager support. Frequent reorganizations can shift priorities and disrupt long-term projects. Innovation may move slower than at smaller startups. Internal tools and processes can sometimes feel overly complex. Communication between teams can occasionally be inconsistent. Like much of the tech industry, the company has experienced layoffs, creating uncertainty for some employees. Promotions can take time and require navigating multiple approval levels.

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Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're aware that there's always room to grow, but at Workday, we take pride in our dedication to our Workmates and the 'employee first' ethos we've embedded since day one. We value your feedback as well as the praise you have provided in your review.
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