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The Growth of Workforce Week, and Why It Matters Most Now

These difficult times have brought greater exposure to widespread social inequality, and in the working world, a huge opportunity divide. Learn how programs such as Workforce Week are making a difference.

Carrie Varoquiers July 09, 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

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

How Year Up Is Bridging the Opportunity Gap

Talent in the U.S. is spread evenly, but opportunity is not. Discover how Year Up, a Workday Partner, is closing the opportunity divide by helping young adults gain the skills and job experience they need.

Greg Thomas July 08, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workday Podcast: Creating New Opportunities Through Disruption

The global pandemic has presented businesses with extensive new challenges, but it’s also pushed them to find new and different ways of working. Joel MacCharles, vice president of learning and innovation at Bill Gosling Outsourcing, explains how his company uncovered new business opportunities through uncertainty.

Ghadeer Redler July 06, 2020

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

Our Guiding Principles for Belonging and Diversity at Workday

Our Chief Diversity Officer, Carin Taylor, outlines the four principles that will guide us in our efforts to drive greater belonging and diversity at Workday.

Carin Taylor July 06, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workday Podcast: How Coca-Cola Is Trailblazing the Skills Movement

Consumer packaged goods companies are under enormous pressure to innovate at a fast pace. Max Just, global director of business intelligence at Coca-Cola, discusses how the company is using machine learning to connect the future of work to new opportunities for its internal talent pool.

Josh Krist July 01, 2020

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

A Candid Conversation About Equality, Workplace Diversity, and Committing to Change

Aneel Bhusri, Michael C. Bush, and Ashley Goldsmith discuss the importance of listening, learning, and driving measurable change to build diverse, inclusive workforces.

Mary Hayes Weier June 25, 2020

Human Resources

The Changing Workplace, Part 2: Creating New Workplace Safety Policies

The pace of policy change affecting workplace safety is at an all-time high. Claire Deason, an attorney at Littler Law, offers insight on designing policies and protocols that align with constantly evolving government guidelines and legislation.

Jillian Ogawa June 24, 2020

Human Resources Technology Innovation

Reimagining Talent, Work, and Workplaces in a COVID-19 World

Mark Peek talks with Frida Polli, CEO of pymetrics, a Workday Ventures company, about the impact of recent events on hiring, redeployment, and skills.

Mark Peek June 24, 2020

Human Resources

The Changing Workplace, Part 1: Why Remote Work Is Gaining Permanence

From perk to permanent? The shift to remote work could be the new normal of office life. Claire Deason, an attorney at Littler Law, shares legal considerations for companies that are formalizing their work-from-home policies in a post-pandemic workplace.

Jillian Ogawa 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

Human Resources Technology Innovation

Behind the Cloud Episode 7: Creating Digital Identities for a Changing World of Work

James Cross talks with David Clarke about why the current state of credentialing is in dire need of an update, and what Workday is doing to improve how we share information about ourselves—such as our skills, degrees, and capabilities—in the future.

Workday Staff Writers May 15, 2020

Human Resources Technology Innovation

Workday Podcast: Higher Education and the Future of Skills Development After COVID-19

How will a wounded economy change expectations around upskilling or new skills development? And how will those changing expectations affect higher education? Our two guests on the Workday Podcast share their insights into the impact of COVID-19 on colleges and universities.

Josh Krist May 13, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

Remote Workforce Management: How to Adapt and Succeed

The increased shift to remote work that we thought would happen over time has instead happened almost overnight. As companies grapple with the resulting challenges, we share ideas for navigating this new territory.

Julie Jares May 11, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

Navigating Process and Policy Changes Related to COVID-19

HR professionals must consider policies for scenarios that weren’t fathomable a year ago. Here’s how our customers are navigating the evolving regulatory environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jillian Ogawa May 05, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

How Online Learning Helps Companies Adapt to Rapid Changes and Challenges

The pandemic has highlighted why you must be able to quickly share information with your workforce, adapt learning programs and delivery, and establish and expand virtual learning. Greg Pryor explains how Workday Learning is helping our customers during challenging times.

Workday Staff Writers May 01, 2020

Human Resources Planning

Workday Partner Tips: How to Build Operational Resilience to Strengthen Business Continuity

We're sharing guidance from some of our strategic partners—Accenture, Collaborative Solutions, KPMG, Mercer, OneSource Virtual, and PwC—on how to strengthen operational resilience during times of crisis.

Jillian Ogawa April 28, 2020

Human Resources

Using Data and Analytics to Enable the Employee Experience

Like Rome, high-performing teams aren’t built in a day. But, they are built from data. Greg Pryor, senior vice president of leadership and organizational effectiveness at Workday, shares how data can enable employees to do their best work.

Ghadeer Redler April 22, 2020

Finance Human Resources

Working Together to Manage Continuity During COVID-19

How can HR, accounting, and financial planning and analysis teams work together efficiently during times of uncertainty? In a recent webinar, four of our leaders shared their experiences using Workday during the coronavirus pandemic.

Julie Jares April 21, 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

Human Resources

The Power of Emotional Resiliency on Workforce Performance

How can we best take care of our mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how can business leaders support the emotional wellbeing of their employees? Harvard clinical psychologist Luana Marques and wellbeing and performance leader Bill Duane offered some solutions in a recent CNBC@Work livestream.

Ellen Murphy April 15, 2020

Human Resources

3 Lessons Companies Are Learning (So Far) with Remote Work

Business executives Jason Fried and Laszlo Bock offer advice on managing a remote workforce and fostering strong employee engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic in a recent CNBC@Work livestream.

Jillian Ogawa April 14, 2020

Finance Human Resources

Managing During Crisis: 4 Key Takeaways

Business executive John Chambers and author Daniel Pink share guidance on workforce communications and business planning during the COVID-19 pandemic in a recent CNBC@Work livestream.

Mary Hayes Weier April 10, 2020

Analytics and Insights Human Resources

Workday Podcast: Why the Spotlight Is on People Analytics

How do you measure the quality of the employee experience within your organization? Workday’s Phil Willburn, head of people analytics and insights, discusses how deeper insights into your own data can help improve that experience.

Workday Staff Writers March 17, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

How Upskilling Is Critical to the Changing World of Work

Businesses must adopt new skills within their workforces to keep up with frequent advances in technology. Three HR leaders share how companies can stay ahead of emerging tech developments through upskilling and reskilling.

Workday Staff Writers March 12, 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

Shaping the Future of HR in the Decade Ahead

How will your organization maintain a competitive advantage in HR? Workday Chief People Officer Ashley Goldsmith says it requires making the most of data-driven insights, understanding and expanding employee skill sets, and developing an inclusive pipeline of leaders.

Ashley Goldsmith March 09, 2020

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

Workday Podcast: Creating More Inroads for Women in Technology

How can women grow their careers in technology, and how can companies draw more women into tech careers and, ultimately, leadership roles? Chris Byrne, senior vice president of global operations at Workday, shares her views on these topics and more.

Mary Hayes Weier March 06, 2020

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

Workday Recognized as a January 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises

We’re thrilled with this recognition from Gartner, and indebted to our customers for their honest feedback and high customer satisfaction rating.

Workday Staff Writers March 05, 2020

Human Resources

Workday Podcast: The Battle for Retail Talent

Frontline workers are a vital part of retail operations. But competition for retail talent is intense, and it’s even harder to retain employees once they’re on board. In this podcast, Greg Thomas talks with retail expert Chris Cameron about how retailers can attract and retain the best of the best.

Greg Thomas March 04, 2020

Customers and Community Human Resources

Workday Podcast: Future-Proofing the Professional Services Workforce

How can professional service firms prepare for the jobs of tomorrow? By upskilling and reskilling their current workforce to meet changing market needs.

Julie Jares March 02, 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

The Financial Services Skills Gap: Are Baby Boomers the Answer?

The baby boomer generation is the fastest-growing workforce demographic in financial services. Here’s how the industry can do a better job of leveraging the generation’s wealth of knowledge and experience.

Jillian Ogawa February 25, 2020

Human Resources

In Good Company: The Changing World of Retail

Speed, convenience, and personalization are key to winning the hearts of today’s shoppers. But it’s not always easy. KPMG retail expert Mark Schmeling joined us to talk about the changing world of retail and what retailers need to do to get ahead of their competition.

Workday Staff Writers February 13, 2020

Finance Human Resources

Workday Podcast: What Pairs Well with Digital Transformation? Organizational Agility

Bob Evans, founder of Cloud Wars Media Network, shares his thoughts on why companies struggle with digital transformation, and what it means to enable organizational agility across your enterprise.

Josh Krist February 03, 2020

Human Resources

Organizational Agility and the CHRO: Leading the Future Workforce

In our study on organizational agility, we identified a group of leading organizations who have embraced agility in order to successfully transform their business for digital revenue growth. See how the CHRO can foster an environment that supports agility.

Workday Staff Writers January 21, 2020

Human Resources Technology Innovation

Aligning Business and IT: FedEx’s Digital Transformation Journey

When it comes to digital transformation, aligning IT and HR initiatives up front is key to success. Learn how FedEx brought them together to gain internal agility and unlock innovation.

Workday Staff Writers January 15, 2020

Finance Human Resources

Workday Podcast: How the Cloud Helps Government CIOs and CFOs Improve Operations

When government agencies modernize their ERP systems, CFOs gain better visibility into agency spend and processes, and CIOs are able to shift resources to more strategic priorities.

Workday Staff Writers January 09, 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

Human Resources

Machine Learning and Alternative Workforces: The Future of Work Has Arrived

Deloitte's global survey of nearly 10,000 people reveals 10 significant trends impacting HR leaders. Here's a closer look at two of them: the alternative workforce and machine learning.

Julie Jares December 19, 2019

Human Resources Technology Innovation

The Changing World of Retail and Hospitality: Why Cloud Is Key

In an interview, Leslie Hand from IDC Retail Insights explains why harnessing the power of the cloud is essential to thriving in the changing worlds of retail and hospitality.

Workday Staff Writers December 17, 2019

Human Resources

Innovation for a Changing World of Work

People’s experiences in the changing world of work need to be personalized, streamlined, and simplified. See how Workday helps organizations increase agility, empower their people, and create opportunity for all.

Workday Staff Writers December 11, 2019

Human Resources

Why Frontline Workers Must Be Part of Your Digital Transformation

Frontline workers are often the first people to represent your brand and help your customers. Here's why it's more important than ever to prioritize their needs and keep them engaged.

Barbry McGann November 25, 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

Human Resources

Organizational Agility: Preparing Your Workforce for Change

Among the findings to emerge from our global survey of 998 business leaders is the importance of understanding the skills across their workforce, and ensuring their people develop the right skills for the future.

Workday Staff Writers November 14, 2019

Human Resources

Organizational Agility: Supporting Adaptable People and Processes

Leading businesses are resilient in the face of uncertainty. Our global survey findings indicate adaptable organizations can quickly put talent where it’s needed and build the business processes to support those people.

Workday Staff Writers November 14, 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

Human Resources

Big Bang Theory: HR Transformation in Practice at GfK

When transforming HR, many factors influence whether an organization should take a staggered approach to replacing technology and processes, or if they should go for the “big-bang” and address all areas at once. One customer shares a business case for simultaneously transforming as many elements of HR as possible.

Steve Dunne October 25, 2019

Human Resources

5 Things To Know About Workday Credentials and WayTo by Workday

Here's a deeper look at Workday Credentials, a new blockchain-powered credentialing technology for enterprises, and WayTo by Workday, which provides people with a way to manage and share their digital credentials.

Jon Ruggiero October 16, 2019

Human Resources Workday News and Culture

Workday People Experience: An Advantage in the Changing World of Work

Today we announced Workday People Experience, a personalized, more intelligent employee experience aimed at improving efficiency, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

Stuart Bowness October 15, 2019