Looks can be deceiving - Senior Manager Workday Employee Review

3.0
Jun 15, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some small pockets of amazing people. New CEO seems to genuinely want to improve things. Competitive pay and benefits.

Cons

"Employees-first" culture is taken too far, it breeds entitlement and mediocrity. There are too many tenured employees who think things should stay the same as 10 years ago, and everyone should have a say in how things are done. In some pockets employees have a very difficult time being 'accepted' into the culture, especially if not based at HQ. Very in-person focused and cliquey.

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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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