Incompetent management and unequal opportunities - Software Engineer Workday Employee Review

1.0
Apr 13, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

It used to be a good place to work, but really went downhill in recent years

Cons

- the most incompetent management I have ever experienced in my career. A lot of micromanagement, no strategy, nor clear goals communicated. Most of managers are a bunch of yes men. - Promotions and reward are purely based on social circles. If you are not based in US, or you are not Irish, you can forget any promotion or career path. Performances are not evaluated (this is also a consequences of the lack of goals for teams and individuals). A lot of nepotism. - Workload is not equally distributed, and you can have people charged with up to 3 times the workload assigned to others in the same role. - No training. - Forget about learning new skills at work: you will learn how to code in XO, which is a propetary language with no value out of Workday. - Salary is subpair compared to other big companies. There is also a new policy to reduce salary to workers not based in US, purely based on market average salary, regardless of performances or cost of living. Not sure if this is in line with their claimed Equal Opportunities, as it's like exploiting a market pay gap to their own advantage. What's next step: officialise the exploit of other pay gaps?

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

Work life balance is very good

Cons

Too much org level changes

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Workday Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience at Workday. We're delighted to know that you've been making the most of your time with us and have been benefiting from a good work-life balance. This feedback is incredibly valuable as it helps us provide an even better working experience and benefits for our Workmates.
3.0
Jun 29, 2026
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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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Workday Response
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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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