Great benefits, but cultural shift - CSD Sales Associate Workday Employee Review

3.0
Jul 15, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Outstanding benefits, making it an attractive workplace in terms of compensation and perks. The opportunity to learn and receive mentorship from experienced professionals is a standout feature, fostering growth and skill development among its workforce. Former colleagues are supportive and always willing to offer help and advice. Fantastic snacks

Cons

Despite claims of hiring based on cultural fit, the workplace culture can be disappointing. Gossip among some coworkers detract from a professional atmosphere and undermine integrity within the team. The company is undergoing significant changes, which seem to be altering its culture and approach to sales, often mirroring aggressive tactics seen in other tech companies. This shift has led to a sense of chaos and lack of structure, making it challenging to navigate career paths and understand promotion criteria. Your success is largely determined by your ability to make public your accomplishments which lead to promotions that appear to favor connections over performance and measurable metrics, creating frustration among employees seeking advancement based on merit.

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Workday Response
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We truly appreciate you taking the time to offer your feedback. At our core, we believe in the importance of looking after our Workmates, and this remains a foundational value for us. Your perspectives are invaluable to us. Thank you.

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Pros

Work life balance is good, coworkers are very nice

Cons

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Workday Response
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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
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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
1d
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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