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Was a great company - Anonymous employee Workday Employee Review

2.0

Mar 26, 2017

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

- Started with a great vision - Is a category leader in HCM

Cons

- CEO rules by fear. CEO swings on whether he likes someone or dislikes. He treats senior management poorly and has created a culture that is NOT transparent - HR is incompetent for an HCM company. There is very little support for managers and leaders because they spend their time promoting their own careers. Business Partner in HR for Sales is manipulative and looks out for her own good rather than supporting the business. Management is not competent enough to observe this. - Sales is now a mess. So many changes and brought in management that have not added any value.

Workday Response

Thank you for your review. Since day one, our people—and the culture they’ve instilled—has been our top priority. We’ve put in place a number of initiatives to maintain and support our culture, including actionable trainings for all managers, team-bonding activities, and all-hands meetings. Additionally, every day we take steps to ensure that we live by our core values, which inspire our culture and serve as guiding principles for our employees to be transparent, honest, innovative, and fun. We sincerely apologize that you felt otherwise and we will definitely make note of your feedback. If you have anything else you’d like to share confidentially with us, please feel to reach out via employee.feedback@workday.com.

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5.0

Jun 19, 2026

Ux designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is very good

Cons

Too much org level changes

Workday Response

Thank you for sharing your experience at Workday. We're delighted to know that you've been making the most of your time with us and have been benefiting from a good work-life balance. This feedback is incredibly valuable as it helps us provide an even better working experience and benefits for our Workmates.

3.0

Jun 29, 2026

Senior full stack developer

Recommend

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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.

Workday Response

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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