Workday reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(4,573 total reviews)
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Aneel Bhusri

60% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Workday has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 4,573 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
5.0
Jan 29, 2026

Illuminating the Path

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Forward - thinking product and strategy.

Cons

None that I can think of.

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Workday Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience at Workday. It is fantastic to hear you've enjoyed being part of our company. We are pleased to hear life as a Workmate is a good one!
3.0
Jan 28, 2026

Poor management

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Work life balance -Good benefits

Cons

-No transparency -No clear direction -Too many middle layers -No Salary hike -Burnout is normalized

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Workday Response
4mo
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We recognize there is always room for improvement, but at Workday, we’re proud of our commitment to our Workmates and the 'employee first' mindset that has guided us from the beginning. We appreciate both your feedback and the recognition you shared in your review.
3.0
Jan 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good engineers who want to build good software

Cons

Culture Change in Last Few Years

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Workday Response
4mo
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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