Gets many things right, but Sales support needs an overhaul - Sales Workday Employee Review

3.0
Aug 21, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great product that can truly make a meaningful impact on the business operations of customers. The implemented product lives up to the hype...and there's a lot of hype about Workday. Very good training, tools, assets, and ongoing education if you have the time to leverage them. Marketing, particularly the field marketing organization, is very good and do an excellent job positioning the product.

Cons

Field Sales representatives, at least those that aren't based in Pleasanton, aren't provided anywhere near the resources they require to consistently run successful sales cycles. While reps are provided a fairly good customer engagement "playbook" and tools, they aren't provided enough resources (product demo support, RFP response support, etc.) to actually execute on the playbook effectively. It's not unlike having a good football coaching staff but not enough talented players to win as much as we could and should be. Those that are on the field are often exhausted. The lack of support and resources doesn't go unnoticed by prospective customers and reps have to constantly deliver news that frustrates the customer - it is not uncommon to have to ask for a meeting to take place 3-4 weeks out because there simply aren't enough resources to support customer requests. Enterprise Sales in a highly-competitive market is always going to be high-stress/intensity, but far too much of the stress is created from lack of resources and from fighting for the resources we do have. As a result, reps are left on their own to try to figure out ways to 'hack' together ways to support customer requirements and this leads to some quick burnout.

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5.0
May 20, 2026
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Pros

Workday is a truly values-driven company, and you can feel it every day. We’re in the middle of an exciting transformation to drive more innovation and speed, and while that has meant making some tough decisions, those decisions are always grounded in our core values. Employees and customers are consistently kept at the center, and there’s a real sense that doing what’s right guides how we operate and where we’re going as a company.

Cons

Decision-making can sometimes feel slow and unclear, as it’s not always obvious who has true ownership or final say. In a few areas, especially HR, leadership can feel more oriented around selling and positioning our products than around deep, hands-on practitioner experience, which occasionally creates a gap between strategy and the day-to-day needs of employees and managers.

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Workday Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We are proud of our culture and the success that we have achieved because of the hard work and dedication of our Workmates. Thanks for your contributions, your transparency, and for being an integral part of the Workday team during your time here.
3.0
Jun 29, 2026
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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