Customers and Community

‘Guilty Feminist’ Podcast Host on the Power of Including Yourself

A big part of nurturing an inclusive environment at work is knowing how to include yourself. Deborah Frances-White, stand-up comedian and host of “The Guilty Feminist” podcast, explains how.

Mary Hayes Weier February 19, 2020

Customers and Community

Workday Earns Top Healthcare Recognition for Third Year Running

We’re honored to be recognized by KLAS Research as Best in KLAS in enterprise resource planning for Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management, and Workday Supply Chain Management solutions for healthcare, and as a Category Leader in Talent Management. Learn more about our focus on healthcare customers’ needs and how they’re gaining value with Workday.

Keith Lohkamp January 31, 2020

Customers and Community Finance

Customer Tips for a Successful Government Agency Cloud Deployment

Fresh off a successful go-live of Workday Financial Management and Workday Human Capital Management, the ERP project manager for Port Orange, Florida, shares deployment tips and explains how “digital transformation” is really “people transformation.”

Workday Staff Writers January 29, 2020

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

Top 10 Workday Podcasts of 2019

Here's a look at some of our favorite Workday Podcasts of the year. Topics include building a collaborative culture, managing risk, charting the future of artificial intelligence, and much more.

Workday Staff Writers December 30, 2019

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

‘Tis the Season: How Companies Can Change Lives Through Opportunity Onramps

Carrie Varoquiers reflects on Workday's impact in 2019 in creating economic opportunity for all, and shares three ways business leaders can diversify their workforces and join the Opportunity Onramps movement in the year ahead.

Carrie Varoquiers December 18, 2019

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

Celebrating Innovation Across the Healthcare Community at Workday Rising

Learn the advice healthcare executives shared with their peers, and which customer organizations were named healthcare innovation award winners, at this year's Workday Rising.

Ellen Murphy December 10, 2019

Customers and Community

Q&A with Emily McEvilly, Workday’s First Chief Customer Officer

Emily McEvilly discusses the new Workday Customer Experience organization and how it’s going to help our customers achieve even greater success with Workday.

Workday Staff Writers November 26, 2019

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

Workday Rising Europe Daily: Building on Inspiration

As Workday Rising Europe comes to an end in Milan, check out session recaps and great photos from the event that we’ve shared in the Workday Rising Europe Daily.

Workday Staff Writers November 13, 2019

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

Workday Rising Europe Daily: Innovation at Work

Read about the Innovation Keynote, featuring our Co-Founder and CEO Aneel Bhusri, and some of the highlights from our Executive Programme that took place on Wednesday at Workday Rising Europe in Milan.

Workday Staff Writers November 12, 2019

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

Workday Rising Europe Daily: Gathering as a Community in Milan

Welcome Workday community to Milan! Here’s a look at what’s already underway at the conference, including recaps from our Retail and Hospitality and our Financial Services and Insurance Summits on Tuesday at Workday Rising Europe.

Workday Staff Writers November 11, 2019

Customers and Community Human Resources

How Siemens Healthineers Is Embracing Disruption in Healthcare

Andre Heinz, global head of human resources at Siemens Healthineers, talks about the changing face of the healthcare industry, the role of technology and people in transforming it, and the importance of a strong culture.

Steve Dunne November 06, 2019

Customers and Community

Reskilling Your Workforce for the Changing World of Retail

The ability to redefine and upskill the retail workforce separates retailers who will succeed from the ones who eventually become a distant memory. Ferguson Enterprises shares insights into their approach to training and retaining their employees during a time of disruptive change.

Ghadeer Redler October 29, 2019

Customers and Community

Workday Rising Daily: Inspiration, Opportunity, Strategy

In today’s edition of the Workday Rising Daily, executives from BP, Target, and Ameriprise share their thoughts on organizational agility, and we share details about a new Opportunity Onramps program.

Workday Staff Writers October 16, 2019

Customers and Community

Getting the Most Out of Workday: Vision, Empowerment, and Support

To help our customers make sure you're getting the most out of Workday and adopting all those capabilities and features you've already invested in, we're introducing role-based dashboards and Workday Success Plans.

Emily McEvilly October 16, 2019

Customers and Community Technology Innovation

Workday Cloud Platform: How Customers Are Creating Measurable Business Value

The usefulness of Workday Cloud Platform stems from the innovation, evolving business needs, and creativity of the Workday ecosystem—the growing community of users and developers across customers and services and software partners.

Erin Yang October 15, 2019

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

Workday Rising Daily: Inspiration Keynote and More

In today’s edition of the Workday Rising Daily, we recap a discussion with DeRetta Rhodes, senior vice president and head of human resources for the Atlanta Braves and provide highlights from Thursday morning’s Workday Inspiration Keynote.

Workday Staff Writers October 15, 2019

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

Video: The Most Important News From Workday Rising in 2019

Interested in learning about all the new solutions we announced for our customers at Workday Rising? We've consolidated the Workday Innovation Keynote into a 15-minute video.

Workday Staff Writers October 14, 2019

Customers and Community Technology Innovation

Machine Learning Across Workday Products: Delivering Business Value to Customers

Here's how our customers are using machine learning that's been integrated throughout all of Workday's infrastructure to make better business decisions.

Sayan Chakraborty October 14, 2019

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

Workday Rising Daily: Workday Innovation Keynote and More

In today's edition of the Workday Rising Daily, we reveal all the news announced in Tuesday morning’s Workday Innovation Keynote and also provide recaps from several sessions.

Workday Staff Writers October 14, 2019

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

Announcing the Workday and Year Up Internship Training Program

At Workday Rising, we're unveiling the Workday and Year Up Internship Training Program. This new Opportunity Onramps program marries our customers’ desire to make a positive social impact with their talent needs.

Carrie Varoquiers October 13, 2019

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

Workday Rising Daily: Welcome to Workday Rising

Welcome to the Workday Rising Daily! Every day this week, we’ll deliver stories and photos that showcase what’s happening this year at Workday Rising in Orlando. See what happened on Monday.

Workday Staff Writers October 13, 2019

Customers and Community Technology Innovation

Workday’s Sayan Chakraborty: Why Machine Learning Will Change the Way We Work

Sayan Chakraborty says machine learning’s impact will be much like electricity—world-changing—and ultimately taken for granted. Learn how he and his team are weaving ML into the fabric of Workday to deliver compelling experiences and outcomes.

Josh Krist October 09, 2019

Customers and Community Human Resources

How 7-Eleven Is Driving Digital Innovation

As the world’s first convenience store, 7‑Eleven continues to find innovative ways to cater to a new generation of digitally-savvy shoppers. As technology evolves, the company has a vested interest in ensuring it stays two steps ahead of its customer’s needs.

Ghadeer Redler October 08, 2019

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workday Podcast: Opening Doors to Opportunity at Walmart

Walmart's Gayatri Agnew discusses how one of the world's largest companies is driving change through its Walmart.org philanthropic organization, by opening up opportunities for its associates to grow their careers.

Carrie Varoquiers October 02, 2019

Customers and Community

Share Your Experiences and Stay Informed at Workday Rising

Sharing is what transforms a group of individuals into a thriving community. Here's how you can share your Workday Rising experiences in social media, and keep informed of Workday news throughout the week.

Mary Hayes Weier September 30, 2019

Customers and Community Workday News and Culture

Workday Changes Product Release Naming Convention and Schedule

Workday is changing the naming convention and schedule of product releases to make it easier for everyone to understand the timing of Workday’s planned releases, and to better accommodate business timelines.

Workday Staff Writers September 30, 2019

Customers and Community

How 3 Higher-Education Institutions Joined Forces to Innovate with Workday Student

These colleges took a novel approach: they collaborated while simultaneously deploying Workday Student. Learn what they gained through this collaboration, and how Workday Student is preparing their organizations for a changing world.

Liz Dietz September 26, 2019

Customers and Community

David’s Story: How Volunteering Makes an Impact at Workday Rising

Workday Rising attendees can give back by helping job seekers hone their interview skills. A job seeker who participated in last year's workshop shares how the experience helped lead to meaningful employment.

Carrie Varoquiers September 23, 2019

Customers and Community

Workday Rising Daily

Want to keep up on what's happening at Workday Rising in Orlando, Oct. 14-17? We've got you covered. Check the Workday Rising Daily each morning to get updates on the latest news and insights from the conference.

Workday Staff Writers September 23, 2019

Customers and Community Technology Innovation

Managing the Journey to Digital Transformation in Healthcare

A healthcare IT leader shares how to deploy a change management strategy for digital transformation, build an accountable team culture, and gives examples of innovations that are having an impact.

Sarah Richardson September 20, 2019

Customers and Community

Tips and Takeaways from a Longtime Workday Rising Attendee

A Workday consultant at Unilever, who is attending his seventh Workday Rising conference, offers tips and takeaways to other show attendees.

Steve Dunne September 18, 2019

Customers and Community Technology Innovation

Workday Podcast: Using the Cloud Wisely in Higher Ed

Community colleges play a vital role in giving people affordable and accessible educational opportunities. And cloud technology, when used wisely, can improve the educational experience for students.

Josh Krist August 28, 2019

Customers and Community

Culture, Data, and Building a Business From the Basement

Former Just Eat CEO David Buttress discusses the London-based company's journey from a small operation to its expansion into 14 countries, and the importance of data and company culture in building a successful business.

Steve Dunne August 23, 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

Customers and Community

Workday Rising: Preparing for the Future Together

Something truly magical happens at our annual customer conferences. As a community, we take on the tough issues and share ideas and solutions. Learn more from Christine Cefalo on what to expect at this year's Workday Rising in Orlando and Milan.

Christine Cefalo August 14, 2019

Customers and Community Finance

Adventist HealthCare: Transforming Supply Chain Management

Like other healthcare organizations, Adventist HealthCare faces pressure to improve efficiencies due to changes occurring across the industry. See how they're handling operational challenges and driving innovation.

Workday Staff Writers July 25, 2019

Customers and Community

A Customer’s Tips for Workday Rising Europe

Joining us again for Workday Rising Europe, or coming for the first time this year in Milan? Read these tips and insights from longtime attendee Soo Heanue, an HR leader at GlaxoSmithKline.

Steve Dunne June 25, 2019

Customers and Community

Our Commitment to Sustainability at Workday Rising

Sustainability is a top priority for us at Workday Rising and Workday Rising Europe. Here are some highlights from our Workday Rising Sustainability and Community Report from last year.

Erik Hansen June 25, 2019

Customers and Community

Customer View: Making the Most of Workday Rising

Tyrena Castro, HR director at Dell, plans to attend her fourth Workday Rising in October. Castro shares tips for networking and session coverage, and what she and her teammates gain most from the conference.

Mary Hayes Weier June 25, 2019

Customers and Community

Let’s Gather to Network and Learn at Workday Rising Europe

We hope you join us for Workday Rising Europe in Milan, where you'll find more ways to learn from Workday experts, meet with other customers, and gain guidance on how to build a Workday adoption strategy and facilitate change management.

Emily McEvilly June 24, 2019

Customers and Community

More Ways to Learn and Network at Workday Rising

You'll find more ways to meet with Workday experts and other customers, and learn more about how to build an adoption strategy and facilitate change management, at this year's Workday Rising.

Emily McEvilly June 23, 2019

Customers and Community Finance

Energy Efficiency Expert CLEAResult Increases Productivity and Visibility with Workday

CLEAResult, a professional services company, shares how it improved operational efficiencies by moving to a single system for finance, HR, planning, and professional services automation (PSA).

Julie Jares June 12, 2019

Customers and Community Finance

Dayton Children’s Hospital: Deploying Supply Chain Management

The corporate director of supply chain at Dayton Children's Hospital shares his team’s experience deploying a new supply chain management system, benefits they’re already seeing, and their collaborative partnership with Workday.

Ellen Murphy May 30, 2019

Analytics and Insights Customers and Community

Shelter Insurance Brings HR, Financials, and Analytics Together, part 2

The director of accounting at Shelter Insurance shares how his team is using Workday Prism Analytics to increase efficiencies, layer in data, and gain insights into Shelter's workforce and financials.

Chris Artemenko May 07, 2019

Analytics and Insights Customers and Community

Shelter Insurance Brings HR, Financials, and Analytics Together, part 1

The director of accounting at Shelter Insurance shares his experience of deploying Workday HCM, including benefits they're already seeing from having financials and HR in one system.

Chris Artemenko May 06, 2019

Customers and Community

Simon Sinek: To Succeed in Business, You Must Understand the Game

Winning and losing is not black and white. When there are known and unknown players and changeable rules the objective is not to win outright—it's to stay flexible and keep playing. Read more on author Simon Sinek's insights.

Greg Thomas April 16, 2019

Customers and Community

Making a Dream Team: How Healthy Friction Fuels Innovation

What are the differences between teams that break down and teams that break through? Author Shane Snow explains why diversity of thought, cognitive friction, and humility are essential for innovation and building a strong team culture.

Workday Staff Writers April 10, 2019

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workday Podcast: HR and Shifting to a Culture of Agility

Becky Woodmansee, HR director at Whitbread, the UK's largest operator of hotels and restaurants, talks about how Whitbread transformed HR and redefined its technology and culture to support 50,000 employees and a rapidly changing business model.

Steve Dunne March 24, 2019

Customers and Community

Tips for a Successful Workday Deployment, Every Time

Whether you’re going live with Workday for the first time or deploying additional products, the process requires thorough preparation. Workday's Emily McEvilly shares these practical tips for successful deployments.

Emily McEvilly March 12, 2019

Customers and Community

A big part of nurturing an inclusive environment at work is knowing how to include yourself. Deborah Frances-White, stand-up comedian and host of “The Guilty Feminist” podcast, explains how.

Fresh off a successful go-live of Workday Financial Management and Workday Human Capital Management, the ERP project manager for Port Orange, Florida, shares deployment tips and explains how “digital transformation” is really “people transformation.”

Here's a look at some of our favorite Workday Podcasts of the year. Topics include building a collaborative culture, managing risk, charting the future of artificial intelligence, and much more.

We have the privilege of providing a place for members of our community to share their experiences and expertise here on the Workday Blog. Here are some of our favorite and most popular stories of the year.

Carrie Varoquiers reflects on Workday's impact in 2019 in creating economic opportunity for all, and shares three ways business leaders can diversify their workforces and join the Opportunity Onramps movement in the year ahead.

Learn the advice healthcare executives shared with their peers, and which customer organizations were named healthcare innovation award winners, at this year's Workday Rising.

Emily McEvilly discusses the new Workday Customer Experience organization and how it’s going to help our customers achieve even greater success with Workday.

As Workday Rising Europe comes to an end in Milan, check out session recaps and great photos from the event that we’ve shared in the Workday Rising Europe Daily.

Read about the Innovation Keynote, featuring our Co-Founder and CEO Aneel Bhusri, and some of the highlights from our Executive Programme that took place on Wednesday at Workday Rising Europe in Milan.

Welcome Workday community to Milan! Here’s a look at what’s already underway at the conference, including recaps from our Retail and Hospitality and our Financial Services and Insurance Summits on Tuesday at Workday Rising Europe.

Andre Heinz, global head of human resources at Siemens Healthineers, talks about the changing face of the healthcare industry, the role of technology and people in transforming it, and the importance of a strong culture.

The ability to redefine and upskill the retail workforce separates retailers who will succeed from the ones who eventually become a distant memory. Ferguson Enterprises shares insights into their approach to training and retaining their employees during a time of disruptive change.

In today’s edition of the Workday Rising Daily, executives from BP, Target, and Ameriprise share their thoughts on organizational agility, and we share details about a new Opportunity Onramps program.

To help our customers make sure you're getting the most out of Workday and adopting all those capabilities and features you've already invested in, we're introducing role-based dashboards and Workday Success Plans.

The usefulness of Workday Cloud Platform stems from the innovation, evolving business needs, and creativity of the Workday ecosystem—the growing community of users and developers across customers and services and software partners.

In today’s edition of the Workday Rising Daily, we recap a discussion with DeRetta Rhodes, senior vice president and head of human resources for the Atlanta Braves and provide highlights from Thursday morning’s Workday Inspiration Keynote.

Interested in learning about all the new solutions we announced for our customers at Workday Rising? We've consolidated the Workday Innovation Keynote into a 15-minute video.

Here's how our customers are using machine learning that's been integrated throughout all of Workday's infrastructure to make better business decisions.

In today's edition of the Workday Rising Daily, we reveal all the news announced in Tuesday morning’s Workday Innovation Keynote and also provide recaps from several sessions.

At Workday Rising, we're unveiling the Workday and Year Up Internship Training Program. This new Opportunity Onramps program marries our customers’ desire to make a positive social impact with their talent needs.

Welcome to the Workday Rising Daily! Every day this week, we’ll deliver stories and photos that showcase what’s happening this year at Workday Rising in Orlando. See what happened on Monday.

Sayan Chakraborty says machine learning’s impact will be much like electricity—world-changing—and ultimately taken for granted. Learn how he and his team are weaving ML into the fabric of Workday to deliver compelling experiences and outcomes.

As the world’s first convenience store, 7‑Eleven continues to find innovative ways to cater to a new generation of digitally-savvy shoppers. As technology evolves, the company has a vested interest in ensuring it stays two steps ahead of its customer’s needs.

Walmart's Gayatri Agnew discusses how one of the world's largest companies is driving change through its Walmart.org philanthropic organization, by opening up opportunities for its associates to grow their careers.

Sharing is what transforms a group of individuals into a thriving community. Here's how you can share your Workday Rising experiences in social media, and keep informed of Workday news throughout the week.

Workday is changing the naming convention and schedule of product releases to make it easier for everyone to understand the timing of Workday’s planned releases, and to better accommodate business timelines.

These colleges took a novel approach: they collaborated while simultaneously deploying Workday Student. Learn what they gained through this collaboration, and how Workday Student is preparing their organizations for a changing world.

Workday Rising attendees can give back by helping job seekers hone their interview skills. A job seeker who participated in last year's workshop shares how the experience helped lead to meaningful employment.

Want to keep up on what's happening at Workday Rising in Orlando, Oct. 14-17? We've got you covered. Check the Workday Rising Daily each morning to get updates on the latest news and insights from the conference.

A healthcare IT leader shares how to deploy a change management strategy for digital transformation, build an accountable team culture, and gives examples of innovations that are having an impact.

A Workday consultant at Unilever, who is attending his seventh Workday Rising conference, offers tips and takeaways to other show attendees.

Community colleges play a vital role in giving people affordable and accessible educational opportunities. And cloud technology, when used wisely, can improve the educational experience for students.

Former Just Eat CEO David Buttress discusses the London-based company's journey from a small operation to its expansion into 14 countries, and the importance of data and company culture in building a successful business.

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.

Something truly magical happens at our annual customer conferences. As a community, we take on the tough issues and share ideas and solutions. Learn more from Christine Cefalo on what to expect at this year's Workday Rising in Orlando and Milan.

Like other healthcare organizations, Adventist HealthCare faces pressure to improve efficiencies due to changes occurring across the industry. See how they're handling operational challenges and driving innovation.

Joining us again for Workday Rising Europe, or coming for the first time this year in Milan? Read these tips and insights from longtime attendee Soo Heanue, an HR leader at GlaxoSmithKline.

Sustainability is a top priority for us at Workday Rising and Workday Rising Europe. Here are some highlights from our Workday Rising Sustainability and Community Report from last year.

Tyrena Castro, HR director at Dell, plans to attend her fourth Workday Rising in October. Castro shares tips for networking and session coverage, and what she and her teammates gain most from the conference.

We hope you join us for Workday Rising Europe in Milan, where you'll find more ways to learn from Workday experts, meet with other customers, and gain guidance on how to build a Workday adoption strategy and facilitate change management.

You'll find more ways to meet with Workday experts and other customers, and learn more about how to build an adoption strategy and facilitate change management, at this year's Workday Rising.

CLEAResult, a professional services company, shares how it improved operational efficiencies by moving to a single system for finance, HR, planning, and professional services automation (PSA).

The corporate director of supply chain at Dayton Children's Hospital shares his team’s experience deploying a new supply chain management system, benefits they’re already seeing, and their collaborative partnership with Workday.

The director of accounting at Shelter Insurance shares how his team is using Workday Prism Analytics to increase efficiencies, layer in data, and gain insights into Shelter's workforce and financials.

The director of accounting at Shelter Insurance shares his experience of deploying Workday HCM, including benefits they're already seeing from having financials and HR in one system.

Winning and losing is not black and white. When there are known and unknown players and changeable rules the objective is not to win outright—it's to stay flexible and keep playing. Read more on author Simon Sinek's insights.

What are the differences between teams that break down and teams that break through? Author Shane Snow explains why diversity of thought, cognitive friction, and humility are essential for innovation and building a strong team culture.

Becky Woodmansee, HR director at Whitbread, the UK's largest operator of hotels and restaurants, talks about how Whitbread transformed HR and redefined its technology and culture to support 50,000 employees and a rapidly changing business model.

Whether you’re going live with Workday for the first time or deploying additional products, the process requires thorough preparation. Workday's Emily McEvilly shares these practical tips for successful deployments.