Workday reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(4,575 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 4,575 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
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.
3.0
Jan 27, 2026

Meh

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Oncall is light. Hours are flexible.

Cons

Ownership is poor. Decisions are slow. Accountability does not exist.

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Workday Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback; we truly value it. We're delighted to note the positive aspects you've mentioned. Your honesty and openness contribute significantly to making Workday a workplace we're proud of.
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