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      Unfair, discriminatory and without a plan - Engineer Workday Employee Review

      1.0
      May 21, 2024
      Engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      It used to be great. It started to go downhill when one of the founder retired years ago. Now just salary is still ok (but less and less competitive)

      Cons

      Old proprietary technology that is used just within Workday. No clear strategy from top management, very hierarchical top down approach with at the same time no take of responsibility on decisions. Total lack of transparency and clear goals. Managers are selected within social circles and the main quality of most of them is to be a good yes-man. Discriminatory approach toward anyone who is not based in States or is not Irish. If you are an expat in Dublin office be ready to work double and see Irish colleagues get all promotions. Frequent very unfair practices.

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      Workday Response
      2y
      We appreciate you taking the time to share your review. To ensure each Workmate has an exceptional employee experience, we would welcome you to pass feedback to your manager or People & Purpose representative as soon as possible. Alternatively, if you're willing to offer more insight, please reach out by emailing our Employee Relations mailer (employee.relations@workday.com), and our SpeakUp reporting hotline where concerns can be raised anonymously.

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      3.0
      Jun 29, 2026
      Senior full stack developer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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
      2w
      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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