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      Extremely Toxic with no future vision - DO NOT JOIN - Sr Software Engineer Workday Employee Review

      1.0
      Jan 6, 2025
      Sr software engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The remaining collaborative and friendly people

      Cons

      Carl Eschenbach - new CEO only has a sales/marketing background and doesn't know anything about technology or AI. He is destroying the company culture and the company with his lack of vision. Terrible leadership across the board at VP+ levels destroying the company culture Literally everything is getting cut - fresh bagels, the number of trash cans so they could cut janitor pay, no more wellness $50 per month subsidy. The company is so stingy and yet the executives are making millions. All the smart and talented employees are leaving. Left will just be those who can't leave because they're stuck with only XO knowledge. This company is no longer inspiring or innovative. Take this as a warning. There is no AI strategy and nothing is being developed in house anymore. They only want to grow through acquisitions. Because of XO, the technology is very outdated and falling apart. This also results in ZERO career progression.

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      Workday Response
      1y
      Thank you for being so candid. We view such concerns with high importance and would appreciate the chance to understand more about your experience. If there is additional feedback you want to provide, contact the People & Purpose team or explore other channels like our weekly Peakon survey questions, our Employee Relations mailer (employee.relations@workday.com), and our SpeakUp reporting hotline where concerns can be raised anonymously.

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      5.0
      May 28, 2026
      Business development representative (bdr)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Good culture and product, pay is nice

      Cons

      Not too many to think of

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      Workday Response
      3w
      Thank you for sharing your experience at Workday. It is fantastic to hear you've enjoyed the culture. We are pleased to hear life as a Workmate is a good one!
      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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