Jeremiah Barba

Workday News and Culture

How Business Leaders Can Make a Difference: A Conversation With David Cameron

It’s a challenging time to be a leader, but there are also opportunities to make a difference. Here are three takeaways from a conversation between David Cameron, former prime minister of the United Kingdom, and Alan Murray, CEO of Fortune.

Jeremiah Barba December 01, 2020

Human Resources Planning

Finance and HR Leaders Discuss Planning in Times of Uncertainty

If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that agility must be at the center of business planning. Leaders from Microsoft and G6 Hospitality talk about how they’re embracing continuous planning in times of disruption.

Jeremiah Barba November 30, 2020

Human Resources Planning

The Grocery Industry: Fresh Innovation for Turbulent Times

Grocery stores couldn’t close their doors to change to the new way of operating in a pandemic. But they’ve adapted quickly and tapped into the positive force of innovation to keep feeding households everywhere.

Jeremiah Barba October 19, 2020

Human Resources Planning

A Holiday Shopping Season like No Other

Due to the massive amount of disruption in the retail industry this year it’s somewhat futile to try and predict how the holiday season will turn out, so let’s talk about how it’s unfolding so far and how retailers are preparing for the busiest weeks.

Jeremiah Barba September 14, 2020

Human Resources Planning

Workday Podcast: COVID-19 and Tech Companies: Making a Positive Impact

As the global pandemic unfolded, tech companies made quick changes to business models, and invested time and resources in the fight against COVID-19. We talk to a tech and media expert from Accenture about how the industry is playing a key role in this critical time.

Jeremiah Barba August 14, 2020

Human Resources Planning

Workday Podcast: COVID-19 and Retail—Finding the Way Forward

Retail may never be the same after COVID-19. Accenture’s global retail consulting lead joins us to discuss how the industry is finding a way forward through disruption.

Jeremiah Barba August 05, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workday Podcast: Schnuck Markets Models Agility in Crisis

Like other essential businesses, Schnuck Markets had to become more agile during the global pandemic. Becky Fitzpatrick, director of human capital management, explains how the supermarket chain was able to quickly ramp up hiring and use technology to increase communications with customers.

Jeremiah Barba July 30, 2020

Human Resources Planning

Workday Podcast: Media and Entertainment: Lessons From Adversity

Mike Chapman, managing director of media and entertainment at Accenture, joins us to talk about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on media and entertainment companies and how the industry is looking to the future.

Jeremiah Barba July 21, 2020

Human Resources Planning

Workday Podcast: Slack’s VP of People on the Future of Work

The traditional work environment may never return. In this two-part podcast, Slack’s head of people, Dawn Sharifan, joined us to discuss remote workforce management in a crisis and the new world of work.

Jeremiah Barba July 10, 2020

Human Resources

Workday Partner Tips: The Remote Workforce and COVID-19

We’re sharing guidance from two of our strategic partners, Accenture and PwC, on how companies can meet the needs of a remote workforce during COVID-19 and beyond.

Jeremiah Barba April 20, 2020

Planning

Global Study: How Tech Companies Are Building Organizational Agility

Technology companies have many of the right pieces in place for organizational agility. How can they break through the most common barriers to achieving it?

Jeremiah Barba March 13, 2020

Human Resources

Tech, Media, and the Gig Economy

The gig economy is having a big impact on businesses. Here's what it means for tech and media companies.

Jeremiah Barba March 10, 2020

Human Resources

Winning the Tech Talent War in 2020

When it comes to talent, the tech industry is notoriously competitive. Here’s how you can attract and retain the best of the best.

Jeremiah Barba March 02, 2020

Human Resources Technology Innovation

Investing in First Impressions: Retail and Hospitality Frontline Workers

Frontline workers are the first impression in retail and hospitality. Here’s why it’s so important to make sure they’re well-trained and empowered.

Jeremiah Barba January 06, 2020

Technology Innovation

How the Platform Effect Is Changing Tech and Media (And Beyond)

The platform effect, when enterprises create innovative ways for buyers and sellers to match supply to demand, is rewriting the rules of how companies operate and how business gets done. At the heart of the platform effect are technology and media companies.

Jeremiah Barba November 22, 2019

Human Resources

3 Keys to Holiday Retail Success

The holidays can make or break annual profits for retailers. As this important season draws closer, the three things on the collective mind of retail leaders are speed, convenience, and personalization.

Jeremiah Barba November 21, 2019

Technology Innovation

What the Modern Shopper Wants From You

As shoppers keep increasing their demands, retailers are working overtime—and using new technologies—to measure up. Take a look at some examples of increased demand and what they mean for retailers.

Jeremiah Barba October 08, 2019

Technology Innovation

What Tech and Media Can Learn From Each Other

Every company wants to be a tech company to a certain degree. More than most industries, tech and media's goals are often next-door neighbors, and these two powerful industries are embracing opportunities to learn from each other.

Jeremiah Barba September 28, 2019

Five Questions Retailers Should Consider Right Now

What should retailers be doing to make sure they’re meeting shoppers’ increasingly high expectations? See five questions they should be asking themselves to get ahead of the competition and to build a loyal customer base.

Jeremiah Barba August 26, 2019

Customers and Community

Industries at Workday Rising: Collaboration and Connection

This year, we’ve significantly expanded the number of industry-specific sessions we’ll have at Workday Rising. Here’s a sample of some of the stories our customers will share about successes in their industries.

Jeremiah Barba August 15, 2019