No future in Workday - Anonymous employee Workday Employee Review

1.0
May 8, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. Breakfast, lunch, coffee 2. Transport

Cons

1. Bad culture (too much politics) 2. No Security 3. No compensation change 4. No appreciation of work 5. Late night calls (8:30-11pm IST) 6. No timing of anything.

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Workday Response
3y
Thank you for taking out the time and sharing this feedback. At Workday, we strive to provide a positive and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and included. We take all feedback seriously and would urge you to utilize the available channels for Workmates to raise concerns directly. These include our weekly Peakon survey questions, our Employee Relations mailer (employee.relations@workday.com), and our SpeakUp reporting hotline where concerns can be raised anonymously.

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Cons

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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
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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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