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      Manager First, Political Company - Softwaere Engineer Workday Employee Review

      1.0
      Jul 10, 2020
      Softwaere engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Unlimited PTO. Free slacks and drinks.

      Cons

      1. Employee first = Manager first since managers are also employees. Everything is controlled by your manager. eg. Compensation, promotio... You will never have a voice in this company. They have many tricky ways to force you to leave. 2. XpressO is a career tramp. It adds no value to your technical skills and no one in the industry cares about XO. New graduates, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stay away from Workday. I joined as a GW, and it is a nightmare for me in the last three years. 3. Politics is the "root" of this company. People complain a lot and it got worse and worse. Middle management is playing politics to bring friends and lay off those who they don't like. 4. Minorities are treated as trash. If your race is minorities, be careful. They will try everything to protect those dominant.

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      Workday Response
      5y
      We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We would love an opportunity to learn more in order to address the concerns raised. Please feel free to reach out to us at employee.relations@workday.com.

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      5.0
      Jul 1, 2026
      Ux designer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Work life balance is good, coworkers are very nice

      Cons

      Constant changes in the company

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      Workday Response
      3d
      Thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Workday. We're committed to fostering an open, inclusive culture, and feedback like yours helps us continue to grow and improve for all 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.

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      Workday Response
      3d
      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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