Human Resources

Customers and Community Human Resources

How First Advantage Is Creating an Anti-Bias Culture

With a greater spotlight on social injustice over the last year, organizations are re-examining how they can build greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Michael Pilnick, executive vice president of global human resources at First Advantage, discusses how the company is evolving its culture to create inclusivity for all.

Ghadeer Redler February 23, 2021

Human Resources Planning

Why Integrated Workforce Planning Is Vital for Business Agility

The pandemic has created momentum for the remote workforce trend and there’s no going back, with one study predicting the total percentage of employees who work from home will double in 2021. With this big change, one thing is for certain: Decades-old workforce planning processes will no longer work.

Workday Staff Writers February 17, 2021

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workday Industry Insights Europe: Building a Firm Foundation for Retail Human Capital Management

At our recent digital event, Harrods and Fielmann AG talked about how having a single system with Workday helps them achieve greater business insights, stay connected with their employees, and streamline business processes.

Jeremiah Barba February 11, 2021

Customers and Community Human Resources

How Delivery Hero Scales Talent Alongside Fast Growth

The global senior director of people systems and operations at Delivery Hero discusses how the company has been able to improve its employee experience—even as the organization undergoes massive growth.

Workday Staff Writers February 04, 2021

Customers and Community Human Resources

The Importance of Two-Way Trust During Times of Adversity

Trust in the workplace is built through actions, not words. Bob Saccullo, director of people operations at Blackbaud, shares how the company has been able to maintain two-way trust between leadership and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ghadeer Redler February 02, 2021

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workday Podcast: Why Uncertainty Doesn’t Have to Hurt Employee Engagement

Employee engagement remains a top priority for HR leaders throughout the pandemic, but managing that with a distributed workforce can be challenging. On this Workday Podcast episode, Deep Mahajan, senior director of people development and culture at technology company Nutanix, shares insight into how her organization is keeping up with employee engagement regardless of where they are.

Ghadeer Redler February 01, 2021

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

How Core Principles Won the Day Amidst Uncertainty

After a year like no other, it turns out that as a company, we were focused on many of the right things all along: employee experience, belonging and diversity, and agility. Read more from Workday Chief People Officer Ashley Goldsmith.

Ashley Goldsmith January 29, 2021

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

Workday to Acquire Peakon: Why Employee Engagement Matters

David Somers, Workday’s general manager for talent optimization, interviews Peakon's Phil Chambers on the value of analytics in continuous listening, and driving meaningful employee experiences.

David Somers January 28, 2021

Human Resources

Workday Podcast: Talent Maturity in the Professional Services Industry

Many professional services firms are looking for top talent with new skill sets to meet their clients’ changing needs and help them prepare for future disruption. Jeanne Urich, managing director at Service Performance Insight, reflects on 2020 and shares where firms currently rank in the talent maturity model benchmark.

Craig Hines January 22, 2021

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

Achieving Lasting Change in 2021

All of the crises our world has endured in the past year have caused disproportionate hardship for our Black and Brown communities. Workday Chief Diversity Officer Carin Taylor shares her thoughts on achieving lasting change and more inclusive workplaces.

Carin Taylor January 15, 2021

Human Resources

Vaccine Management in the Workplace: A Roadmap for Business Leaders

The availability of COVID-19 vaccines is welcome news. Organizations will need to develop vaccine management solutions to plan for, track, and report on vaccine status for their workforces.

Barbry McGann January 14, 2021

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

Employee Resource Groups Are a Must-Have to Drive Greater Diversity and Lasting Change

Employee resource groups are affinity groups aimed at creating a sense of community in the workplace, but they can be utilized for so much more—especially as strategic partners in advancing corporate social responsibility and deepening cultural competency.

Jillian Ogawa December 22, 2020

Human Resources Technology Innovation

How We Can Collaborate to Empower the Future Workforce

The COVID-19 pandemic has damaged local economies and led to high unemployment. We believe there is an innovative solution to help address these challenges: the creation of skills-based talent marketplaces.

Aneel Bhusri December 07, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workday Podcast: VMware’s Holistic Approach to the Virtual Workplace

What does the future workplace look like at VMware? Amy Gannaway, vice president of global compensation, benefits, and HRIS, discusses how the company is supporting its employees’ productivity while prioritizing their overall well-being.

Workday Staff Writers December 03, 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

What Is Talent Management in 2021?

In this blog, we give an overview of what is talent management, why it’s a key aspect of human resources, and how talent management systems help companies develop an engaged, skilled, and productive workforce.

Workday Staff Writers November 23, 2020

Human Resources

5 Critical Challenges for HR Leaders in 2021

According to Greg Pryor, executive director at Workday, we are experiencing a once-in-a-generation, if not a once-in-a-lifetime, shift in the way HR leaders think about human capital management. In this Q&A, Pryor explains why the focus is now on people and performance enablement.

Workday Staff Writers November 20, 2020

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

Workday Named a Leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises

In a year when agility and resilience have been more important than ever, we’re particularly proud to once again be recognized as a Leader for our completeness of vision and ability to execute.

Barbry McGann November 12, 2020

Human Resources

How to Join Workday at HR Tech 2020

We’re excited to be a Diamond Sponsor at HR Tech 2020, which is shaping up to be an incredible interactive experience. Learn how we’re participating, and about a special award we’re honored to receive.

Workday Staff Writers October 22, 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 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 Technology Innovation

The Foundation of the Workday Skills Cloud

Skills are the fundamental currency of the changing world of work, and we believe our skills cloud is a true differentiator for talent optimization. Workday CTO Jim Stratton provides a closer look at how we’ve engineered skills cloud to provide the greatest possible value to our customers.

Jim Stratton 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

Human Resources

Professional BusinessWomen of California: A Force for Good

At the 31st annual conference hosted by Professional BusinessWomen of California, attendees came together to connect on how to have a greater impact in their job roles, organizations, and communities. Read the highlights and takeaways from key sessions.

Ellen Murphy September 22, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workday Podcast: The British Heart Foundation Pumps Efficiency Into Workflows

Human resources workflows are the lifeblood of organizations. Kerry Smith, director of people and organizational development at the British Heart Foundation—and recipient of HR Magazine’s Most Influential Practitioners award—shares how her organization improved the health of its culture.

Julie Jares September 15, 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

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

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

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

Workday’s Commitments to Further Support Equity in the Workplace and in Communities

Our Chief Diversity Officer, Carin Taylor, shares more details on our plans to increase hiring and development of diverse talent at Workday, further cultivate a culture of belonging, build inclusive products and technologies, and strengthen our communities.

Carin Taylor September 09, 2020

Finance Human Resources

Workday Podcast: Payroll Is Evolving to Deliver Greater Impact and Business Value

The payroll function is becoming a more strategic partner in order to support business strategy, data compliance, employee engagement, and more. Colin Brennan from Alight Solutions discusses this shift and what it means for organizations and their employees.

Ellen Murphy September 08, 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

Customers and Community Human Resources

Enabling Institutional Agility at Flinders University

As colleges and universities begin a new school year, IT leaders are focused on expanding business continuity plans to support remote work and more distance learning offerings. Kerrie Campbell, CIO at Flinders University, shares why agility is key for assisting staff and students.

Ghadeer Redler August 31, 2020

Human Resources

Workday Podcast: The Top 3 Attributes of a Trustworthy Leader

The world’s most successful companies are led by those who’ve gained the trust of their workforces. Leadership experts Frances Frei and Anne Morriss discuss how to develop trustworthiness, and the steps businesses can take to develop more diverse leadership teams.

Mary Hayes Weier August 27, 2020

Human Resources

How Midsize Companies Can Turn Talent and Technology Challenges Into Transformative Change

In many ways, medium-sized companies are more vulnerable to the disruption caused by the pandemic than large corporations. However, they can chart a path to recovery by infusing agility into their talent management and technology.

Jillian Ogawa August 18, 2020

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

Driving Change and Creating a Better Future for All

Aneel Bhusri and Carin Taylor from Workday joined Michael C. Bush, CEO at Great Place to Work, to discuss equality, social justice, closing the opportunity gap, and the work leaders must do to ensure employees feel a sense of value, inclusion, and belonging.

Ellen Murphy August 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

4 Principles Guiding the Return to Workplace

How and when to reopen business locations in the midst of a global pandemic involves complex issues. Workday executives are leaning on the company’s core values and an employee-centered approach to guide the decision-making process.

Julie Jares August 13, 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 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

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

Finance Human Resources

How the Pandemic Amplifies Demand for Finance and HR Collaboration

The pandemic has accelerated long-standing business trends and forced leaders to take a hard look at priorities. Here’s how the partnerships between finance and HR are playing out amid the coronavirus crisis.

Jillian Ogawa July 31, 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

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workday Podcast: How JOANN Helped Address PPE Shortage

Janet Duliga, chief administrative officer at the fabric and craft retailer, discusses how the business quickly shifted its operating model to meet the demand for do-it-yourself personal protective equipment.

Ghadeer Redler July 28, 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

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workforce Wellness: Always Critical, But Now Even More So

Betsy Bland, vice president and managing director of Workday Ventures, shares insights on how companies can improve employee well-being, prepare for a return to the workplace, and unlock workforce potential.

Betsy Bland July 21, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workday Podcast: Building A Culture for the Greater Good at Motel 6

Motel 6’s hospitality doesn’t end with their hotel guests. Sherry Vidal-Brown, CHRO at G6 Hospitality, shares how the company is extending hospitality to its employees and communities as well.

Ghadeer Redler July 20, 2020

Human Resources

John Lewis Partnership: How to Enable Digital Disruption During Crisis

Lesley Ballantyne, director of people operations for the John Lewis Partnership, connected with Peter Gamble, Workday regional vice president and country leader for the UK and Ireland, at this year’s Workday Elevate Digital Experience, to discuss how one of the UK’s best-loved retail groups has been facing digital disruption head on.

Steve Dunne July 13, 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