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Human Resources Workday News and Culture

Coming Out Day 2020: Creating Safe, Supportive Workplaces for the LGBTQ+ Community

People around the world recently celebrated International Coming Out Day on Oct. 11. Workday employees and customers discuss the significance of this annual event, and what companies can do to be better allies for the LGBTQ+ community.

Workday Staff Writers October 15, 2020

Human Resources

Deloitte Report: 2 Key Focus Areas for HR in the Year Ahead

Human resources departments must take these two actions to thrive in a world where disruption is the norm, not just for their own teams but across their companies, according to Deloitte’s “2020 Global Human Capital Trends” report.

Workday Staff Writers October 13, 2020

Human Resources

GE Korea Safely Navigates Returning to the Workplace

South Korea is one of few countries that’s been able to flatten the curve of COVID-19 infections. Mira Lee, chief human resources officer at GE Korea, shares how the organization navigated uncertainty and safely returned their employees to the office.

Workday Staff Writers October 13, 2020

Workday News and Culture

How a Newly Single Mom Found Her Way Back to a Career

As a mother and military spouse, Jessica Mercado left the corporate world for seven years to take care of her family. Now a senior associate graphic designer at Workday, Mercado shares how she started a new life as a single mom and discovered a new career opportunity.

Workday Staff Writers October 09, 2020

Workday News and Culture

The Journey of a MomWarrior

Tet Salva, a senior program manager at Workday and a leader of our Families@Workday employee belonging council, shares her past experience as a caregiver and woman of color in corporate America, and why there needs to be systematic change.

Workday Staff Writers September 17, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

How Prudential Is Delivering a World-Class Employee Experience

By prioritizing the wellbeing of its customers and employees, Prudential plc helps people get the most out of life. Jolene Chen, group head of HR, shares how the company is able to deliver on its value and purpose through a time of change and disruption.

Workday Staff Writers September 14, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

How Zynga Uses Data to Support Remote Workers and Create Personalized Experiences

HR leaders at the creator of the popular social games “Farmville” and “Words with Friends” discuss how they’re engaging their newly remote workforce—and why data makes a big difference.

Workday Staff Writers September 10, 2020

Human Resources

4 Ways to Support Frontline Workers’ Financial Wellbeing

With 58 percent of employees stressed about their finances, learn what businesses can do to ensure their people achieve greater financial stability.

Workday Staff Writers September 10, 2020

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

The Safety of Our Community: Precautions We’re Taking at Workday

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Workday is taking precautions to ensure the safety of the Workday community, including our employees and their families, customers and prospective customers, partners, and visitors. You'll find regular updates on the steps we're taking here.

Workday Staff Writers September 09, 2020

Customers and Community Technology Innovation

CEO Perspective: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Businesses

Artificial intelligence (AI) enables business leaders to focus their time on the challenges that really matter. Workday Co-Founder and Co-CEO Aneel Bhusri, Nasdaq President and CEO Adena Friedman, and Fortune President and CEO Alan Murray share their thoughts on how AI will further shape the future of business.

Workday Staff Writers September 04, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

How the Atlanta Braves Are Elevating Inclusion for All

The Atlanta Braves are focused on more than just winning. They’re also determined to elevate diversity and inclusion among the team’s fans, staff, and community. Hear from the woman driving these initiatives, DeRetta Rhodes, senior vice president of human resources for the Atlanta Braves.

Workday Staff Writers September 03, 2020

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

How to Start Conversations, Foster Connections, and Work Toward Racial Justice

Three Workday employees discuss how to support Black people within our communities and workplaces.

Workday Staff Writers August 10, 2020

Human Resources Technology Innovation

Global Study: How Media Companies Lead in Organizational Agility

The streaming wars rage on with renewed urgency as people seek solace, escape, or understanding from the comfort of their homes. In the middle of this, organizational agility is more important than ever.

Workday Staff Writers July 31, 2020

Technology Innovation

Creating a Culture That Fosters Product and Technology Innovation

Pete Schlampp, executive vice president of product development, and Sayan Chakraborty, executive vice president of technology, discuss how Workday’s culture encourages out-of-the-box thinking and creativity, which enables us to create products and technology that are changing the way people work.

Workday Staff Writers July 30, 2020

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

How to Be an Ally and Elevate Marginalized People

Activists from Black and LGBTQ+ communities offer their guidance on how to be a true ally both within and outside the workplace, which includes advocacy and amplifying voices that often go unheard.

Workday Staff Writers July 09, 2020

Customers and Community Technology Innovation

How Workday Integration Cloud Accelerates Digital Transformation for Our Customers

Workday Integration Cloud is key to our customers’ fast and successful transition to the cloud—and for their continued success as business needs, tools, and technologies continue to evolve.

Workday Staff Writers June 29, 2020

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

Workday Elevate Digital Experience for North America: Navigating Change and Overcoming Uncertainty

Join us for the Workday Elevate Digital Experience to hear from Workday and our customers on how to gain insights, navigate change, and keep your organizations moving forward.

Workday Staff Writers June 23, 2020

Human Resources

Understanding the Basics: What Is Human Capital Management Software?

In this blog post, we discuss human capital management and its value to organizations. We also answer common questions about HCM, and explore how technology improves HCM and business performance.

Workday Staff Writers June 22, 2020

Workday News and Culture

The Weight of This Moment as a Black Father

Chad Belinfanti is a Workday integration consultant in Atlanta. In this installment of VIBE Voices, he shares the conflict he feels as a Black parent in wanting to shield his children from exposure to violence against Blacks, while also allowing them to participate in the conversation.

Workday Staff Writers June 18, 2020

Technology Innovation

CIO Leadership and COVID-19: Protecting Data Assets

The CIO plays a pivotal role in an organization’s ability to respond, recover, and emerge even stronger following this global crisis. Read the last in our three-part series on technology leadership through and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Workday Staff Writers June 17, 2020