A struggling company - Anonymous employee Workday Employee Review

2.0
Apr 23, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

* Good location closing to BART station * Flexible 401K manangement under Fidelity * Free snacks

Cons

* The service is built on proprietary software and does not leverage open-source technologies. In particular, XO technology is only used within the Workday context, limiting opportunities for young developers to learn and grow with widely adopted tools. * The current CEO (Carl Eschenbach) lacks a clear vision for the company’s growth. His primary focus appears to be cost control and workforce reduction. While senior leadership frequently promotes the importance of AI, they lack a concrete strategy or understanding of where it can be meaningfully applied. * The company once fostered a developer-friendly culture, but that environment has deteriorated. Middle management has become increasingly political, using company-wide layoffs as a tool to eliminate internal competition.

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Workday Response
1y
Thank you for dedicating time to share your review. At Workday, your feedback is of utmost importance to us, and we're keen to delve deeper into your experience. Kindly reach out to us at employee.relations@workday.com. The Employee Relations team will be more than happy to look into your issue further.

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Work life balance is very good

Cons

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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).

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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
1w
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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