From Pilots to Agents: The Executive Roadmap to Operational AI
How companies transition AI agents from pilot to production: clarify governance, standardise workflows, demonstrate value and scale. With clear KPIs and a roadmap.
Artificial Intelligence
Insights on how artificial intelligence and machine learning are driving the future of work.
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Workday Recognized as a Leader in Two Gartner Magic Quadrant Reports, Redefining Next-Generation ERP
We believe Workday’s recognition as a Leader in two Gartner Magic Quadrant reports and the only Customers’ Choice for Cloud ERP for Service-Centric Enterprises validates its position as the next-generation, intelligent system of action that helps finance teams navigate talent shortages and business complexity.
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7 Applications of Generative AI in Corporate Finance
Generative AI is ready to partner with your finance team, boosting efficiency and insight across corporate finance. Let's explore the top ways finance leaders are deploying it to drive measurable impact.
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Predictive Analytics Techniques for Business
Predictive analytics is reshaping the way organizations navigate uncertainty. By turning data into foresight, it gives leaders clarity to act decisively and keep the business moving forward, even when markets change.
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Why AI's Future Depends on Humanity
Workday’s Kathy Pham and Salesforce’s Paula Goldman discuss moving from theoretical discussions to practical frameworks for ethical technology and a human-centered future of work.
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Workday + Sana: Unlocking the New Front Door for Work
Workday’s definitive agreement to acquire Sana will power a new Workday experience where knowledge, data, action, and learning come together as one and create the new front door for work. Sana CEO and founder Joel Hellermark discusses the strategic move.
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Workday + Paradox: Redefining the Frontline Candidate Experience
Workday's acquisition of Paradox is set to transform talent acquisition by making hiring faster, smarter, and more personal through its AI-driven redefinition of the frontline candidate experience.
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C-Suite Playbook: 3 Simple Steps for AI Success
Increasingly, it’s necessary to have a practical, actionable framework to help organizations navigate the initial phases of AI integration and realize its full value.
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5 Things We Learned About Human Connection From Louis Theroux
Workday’s EMEA CTO Clare Hickie recently turned the tables on the king of the interviewers to learn the secrets of human connection and its growing importance in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) world.
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10 Ways to Speed Up ROI on Your AI Investments
Here are a few actionable ways to help ensuring your organization’s success in an AI-driven business environment
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The Secret to AI Optimism and Adoption Is Setting Boundaries
Our latest report reveals humans are much more confident about AI agents when roles are clearly defined and guidelines are set. Discover how to transform your AI strategy to empower employees and accelerate innovation.
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20 Trends Shaping the Future of Work
Explore 20 research-backed trends to guide us through how work will happen as we dive headfirst into the transformative age of AI.
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The Business Superpower You Might Be Overlooking
It's time to unlock your business's ultimate superpower: your people. Discover how a people-centric strategy, internal talent development, and a culture of trust can drive growth, innovation, and resilience in the age of AI.
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Beyond the Buzz: 5 AI Insights from Workday Leaders on the Eat Sleep Work Repeat podcast
Discover the real-world impact of AI today, including how it's creating a human-agent workforce, redefining leadership, and elevating those with a curious mindset.
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The 5 Things Every CFO Must Know About AI
Finance leaders must understand these key aspects of AI—from foundational capabilities and strategic value to data, risk, and talent—to drive growth and competitive advantage in an AI-driven world.
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Top 10 AI Use Cases for Finance Operations
From spend analysis to faster close cycles, AI is helping finance leaders find new efficiencies, reduce risk, and reallocate resources for strategic growth. Learn the major benefits that your business could gain from AI.
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The UK’s Industrial Strategy: Key Sectors Where AI Is Having An Impact Today
As the Government unveils its new Industrial Strategy, we explore how AI is already transforming British industry and the secrets to successful AI adoption.
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How AI in Accounting Helps Close Your Books
Closing the books is one of the most time-sensitive and resource-intensive responsibilities in finance. But AI can streamline the process, enabling your accounting team to shift their focus from fixing problems to driving strategy.
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Top Automation Ideas to Streamline Your Small Business
Small businesses today are under pressure to do more with less—but that doesn’t mean settling for manual, inefficient processes. With the right automation strategy, even lean teams can unlock time, insight, and growth.
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10 Hard Truths About Enterprise AI Adoption (and How to Get It Right)
Real AI adoption isn't just about tech; it's about smart scaling, proving value, and solving real business problems. Uncover 10 essential tips that will help you get it right.
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The Chief Work Officer: Leading the Human-AI Frontier
The future of work is shifting, and AI's impact demands a new mindset: the Chief Work Officer. Discover five critical areas to focus on to lead the human-AI frontier.
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From Efficiency to Ingenuity: How AI Is Reimagining Finance
Discover how AI and automation can transform the finance function by empowering CFOs to drive creativity and efficiency.
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How Small Businesses Can Benefit From Artificial Intelligence
AI is becoming the standard for modern small businesses, driving efficiencies and powering smarter decisions across functions—but what are the benefits, and how does the landscape differ from larger enterprises?
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How Generative AI Will Impact the Future of Work
Generative AI will change the way we work and leaders need to be prepared for an AI-driven future. Discover how businesses and leaders can stay ahead of the curve.
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The Four AI Mistakes That Can Undermine a Company
AI can drive remarkable success — but only if companies approach strategy, data, and responsibility with rigor. Four common mistakes reveal what truly makes the difference.
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Driving Successful AI Adoption: Insights from Workday's CIO
Get valuable insights on driving AI adoption from Workday CIO Rani Johnson. Discover practical frameworks, the evolving role of IT, and building an AI-first culture.
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25 Ways AI Will Change the Future of Work
From productivity enhancements to personalized experiences, AI is quickly reshaping how we work.
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AI and Enterprise Risk Management: What to Know in 2025
AI is reshaping the enterprise risk management landscape, helping businesses anticipate threats, prevent fraud, and streamline compliance at scale.
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The Ultimate CFO Guide: How to Thrive Amid Economic Volatility
Discover strategies for CFOs to navigate market volatility in 2025. Learn how to embrace financial flexibility and drive sustainable growth.
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Workday Video Recap: The Future of Financial Services
Discover the top trends shaping financial services in 2025, from AI and RPA to a new strategic role for finance teams, with firsthand insights from industry experts.
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Workday Video Recap: The Future of Professional and Business Services
Explore emerging trends in professional and business services, with insights and guidance from industry experts in key areas like AI and workforce management.
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Workday Podcast | The Data Equation: Solving for Speed, Scale, and Accuracy in Business Transformation
To thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, financial services organizations must harness the power of their data. Join us on Workday Shift: Moving Financial Services Forward for a conversation with Lee Vanderpool, chief accounting officer at General Atlantic. Vanderpool reveals how extracting key insights from data fuels competitive advantage and enables agility in decision-making.
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The Future of AI: The Power of Agent-to-Agent
AI agents can now speak to each other, opening up endless opportunities for organizations. Silicon Valley veteran Jeremiah Owyang shares his thoughts on the coming trend.
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Beyond Automation: How AI Agents Are Revolutionizing the Enterprise
Join Workday’s VP of AI, Kathy Pham, in uncovering how agentic AI is moving beyond reactive responses to drive efficiency and innovation in the enterprise.
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How AI Is Changing Corporate Finance in 2025
From automating complex processes to delivering real-time strategic insights, AI is empowering corporate finance teams to not only keep up with the pace of change—but to lead it.
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Why AI for Business Planning Is the Future
Business planning is no longer about static forecasts. Learn the ways AI-driven planning is transforming decision-making, improving forecasting, and helping businesses stay ahead of change.
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The Future of Work Podcast: Expert Insights & Predictions on the Agentic Wave
Relive the excitement of Workday's Agentic AI event where we shared the latest advancements in Agentic AI and how Workday is empowering the future of work.
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The Top 5 Ways to Leverage AI for Financial Analysis
AI is playing an increasingly integral role in finance teams—but many organizations still have low adoption rates. Read on to learn five key ways to use AI for financial analysis to drive greater results.
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Three Ways Public Sector Organisations Can Get Ahead of the AI Opportunities Action Plan
Transformation without the upheaval. Find out how you can start unlocking the power of AI to increase productivity and supercharge public services.
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How AI Is Shaping Predictive Analytics in Finance
AI has already led to huge changes in predictive analytics in finance, and the biggest are yet to come. Learn how automation and advanced data analysis are turning finance teams into strategic leaders.
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The State of AI in FP&A Right Now
AI is transforming the FP&A function by providing better data, faster insights, and smart analysis at scale. But to reap the benefits, organizations must understand the current state of AI in finance.
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5 Essential Skills for Leaders in the Age of AI
AI is changing the way we think about leadership. In workplaces transformed by technology, the human touch has never been more important.
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The Agentic Wave: A New Era of Workforce Management
AI agents will change the face of enterprise technology. But are we ready to realize their full value? Workday Chief Product Officer David Somers shares his perspective.
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If Agents Become Your Digital Workforce, How Will You Manage Them?
The future of work is here, and it's powered by AI. But with AI agents taking on more and more tasks, are business leaders prepared to manage this new world of work?
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Future of Work Podcast: AI Agents Poised to Transform the Workforce
In a new Workday Podcast series, Workday CTO Jim Stratton and Chief Product Officer David Somers examine how the adoption of AI agents also presents new opportunities and considerations for business leaders.
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AI Agents in Enterprise: How Will They Change the Way We Work?
Kathy Pham, vice president of AI at Workday, offers insights into AI agents and their influence on the workplace. She explains the concept of AI agents and their future implications for work, and provides practical guidance for leaders.
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Workday Podcast | Make Your Move: The Future for FSI with Forrester
In an era of constant change, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. In this installment of the podcast series Shift: Moving Financial Services Forward, we talk with Oliwia Berdak, financial technology research director at Forrester Research. We caught up with Berdak to talk about Forrester’s predictions for 2025 and beyond
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Workday Global Study: Five Principles to Help Organisations Navigate the AI-augmented Future
Professionals familiar with AI are largely optimistic about AI’s role in the workplace, according to “Elevating Human Potential: The AI Skills Revolution”, a global study from Workday. The study emphasises AI’s potential to enhance human skills and productivity, highlighting that participants see AI as a tool to augment human capabilities rather than replace them.
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2025 AI Trends Outlook: The Rise of Human-AI Collaboration
Workday leaders predict the top AI trends for 2025, including the growing importance of human-machine collaboration, strategic AI investments, and the need for uniquely human skills in the age of automation.
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The Secrets to Outperformance: Strategies for Courageous Growth
Profitable, sustainable growth is the closest thing the business sector has to nirvana—but achieving this state has proved particularly challenging in recent years. An insightful webinar highlights McKinsey & Company research into how companies can move the needle.
