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      Workday

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      Workday reviews

      3.5

      58% would recommend to a friend

      (4,597 total reviews)
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      Aneel Bhusri

      66% approve of CEO

      41% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Workday has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 4,597 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Workday employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      5K reviews
      2.0
      Apr 12, 2025

      Great company gone bad

      Technical writer/editor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Reasonably good salary and benefits and sometimes interesting work.

      Cons

      Workload can be overwhelming because there aren't enough writing staff and the job cuts have been savage. The company doesn't seem to realise the importance to their customers of quality documentation and demonstrates little respect for individuals in writing roles. There seems to be an underlying assumption that AI can do most of this work, which is laughable. Workday claims to be all about the employee, which is true up to a point. When you're actually struggling, the company largely takes a box-ticking approach and doesn't actually demonstrate respect or care. For example, they would rather spend huge sums on flashy advertising campaigns than invest in their employees. In addition, recent layoffs have been savage. The best and brightest (and presumably the most expensive) employees have been made redundant, so zero recognition for good work.

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      Workday Response
      1y
      We know the recent restructuring has been difficult. These were hard decisions and we’re committed to supporting those impacted during this transition.
      4.0
      Apr 11, 2025

      Quality Org transformation and limitations

      Sr qa manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      1. Quality-First Mindset QA management consistently champions quality as a shared responsibility, ensuring it’s embedded across development life cycles and not treated as an afterthought. 2. Strategic Feature Planning QA managers are involved early in feature discussions, helping shape realistic test strategies, risk assessments, and timelines. This enables better planning and ownership. 3. Empowerment and Ownership Individual contributors are empowered to lead features, own test strategies, and participate in cross-functional initiatives. This promotes accountability and growth. 4. Cross-Pillar Collaboration Encouraged QA management facilitates coordination across teams (via SoS, syncs, tiger teams), which helps in resolving blockers and aligning on broader quality goals.

      Cons

      1. Reactive Prioritization at Times Due to urgent customer escalations or shifting priorities, QA teams may be pulled into reactive work, which can disrupt planned efforts and cause burnout. 2. Resource Constraints Across Critical Areas Certain areas often experience bandwidth issues, where one or two key QA engineers support high-complexity features without enough redundancy. 3.Risk of Overload for High Performers Strong QA engineers often become go-to resources, which can lead to uneven workload distribution and potential burnout without sufficient delegation support.

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      Workday Response
      1y
      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.
      4.0
      Apr 11, 2025

      Great company, fantastic people

      Engineering manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      * The Culture * The People * The Tech * The Benefits

      Cons

      * Development is sometimes slowed by the challenges posed by the Workday legacy stack

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      Workday Response
      1y
      Thank you for your valuable input. At Workday, we pride ourselves on fostering a transparent workplace, maintaining the highest ethical standards, and promoting innovation. It's heartening to hear about your positive journey as a Workmate. We continue to be committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our Workmates.
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