A Decade of Connection: The People Leadership Summit Story
Reflecting on a decade of the People Leadership Summit—from catching culture smoke signals to meeting the AI moment.
Human Resources
News, trends, and insights for HR leaders, HR professionals, and hiring managers.
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Workday Leads Talent Acquisition Into the Agentic Era
Workday is honored to be recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Talent Acquisition as it continues to help organizations hire faster, improve candidate experiences, and scale recruiting with AI-powered agents.
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Workday’s Bold Future With Responsible Agentic AI
Our North Star remains rooted in our AI ethics principles and a robust responsible AI framework.
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Sustainable Events by Design: A Workday Guide for Leaders
Learn Workday’s practical framework for designing sustainability into workplace and event experiences, with real-world examples from Workday Rising.
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The Power of Listening: Dan Duane’s Midlife Reinvention
In this installment of our Workday Foundation’s “Switching Gears” series, discover how former journalist Dan Duane navigated a midlife reinvention, pivoting from a 30-year writing career to finding new purpose and connection as a therapist.
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Why a Mobile-First Strategy Is the New Minimum for Frontline Retention
Frontline workers make up 82% of the workforce, yet are often disconnected by lagging technology. A strong frontline mobile experience powers greater productivity and translates to customer value.
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Top Features to Look for in HR Software for Small Businesses
Small business HR teams often operate lean, but they face the same challenges as any enterprise when keeping pace with modern workforce demands. HR software built with SMBs in mind is the solution.
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The Top 5 Human Resource Management Challenges for 2026
The HR function has become a source of strategic guidance for decisions in every part of the business. But the elevated role also comes with new challenges—learn how to solve them below.
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The CHRO's Moment in Time: Why 2026 Workforce Strategy Starts Now
HR has a vital mandate to move past automation and focus on the human implications of AI—specifically defining new skills, designing ethical partnerships, and ensuring a shared vision across the enterprise.
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Charting a Course: How Two HR Leaders at JLL Are Steering AI-Driven Talent Strategies
JLL's HR leaders, Megan Kleinick and Jane Curran, are strategically integrating AI to enhance employee experience and efficiency, emphasizing strong processes and data quality. They use AI-driven recruitment to manage high applicant volumes and are leaning into generative AI tools and personalized AI agents for various HR functions.
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Charlie Spitzer: The Pioneer Behind GoDaddy’s Payroll
Charlie Spitzer, a top collaborator in the Workday Community and veteran developer at GoDaddy, has spent over 50 years working alongside the inventors of the internet, relational databases, and spreadsheets. Today, this quiet pioneer helps power GoDaddy’s global payroll operations while giving back to the Workday Community.
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The Future of Hospitality: 5 Trends Changing the Industry
Hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses are facing a huge number of changes in 2025 and beyond. Learn how your business can be best prepared for the next market shift.
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Workday Recognized as a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises
Workday has been recognized as a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises. This is the 10th consecutive year we've been recognized as a Leader in this report, and we believe it’s a reflection of our commitment to constantly transform and meet the needs of our customers.
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Elevating Human Potential: Building the Skilled Workforce of Tomorrow
The Workday Foundation is helping to close the skills gap by supporting the global nonprofit Generation, an organization pioneering new training models that connect untapped talent with transformative career opportunities.
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5 Retail Trends: Redefining Shopping Beyond the Checkout
The retail industry is evolving rapidly, driven by five key trends, including a deep focus on personalization and the paramount need for organizational agility. For retailers to thrive and succeed in today's ever-changing market, they must embrace these business-critical shifts.
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5 Ways Law Firms Are Using Technology to Outpace Competitors
To thrive in today’s evolving legal landscape, modern law firms are leveraging integrated tech in five critical ways to attract top talent, boost productivity, and drive sustained growth.
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How Club Med's Leaders Cultivate Happiness Through Connection and Innovation
Club Med provides luxury all-inclusive vacations in global locations, with a focus on delivering personalized experiences through a diverse international staff. They prioritize both guest and employee happiness, using digital tools to optimize staffing and streamline services.
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Debunking Generational Myths: 3 Surprising Workforce Trends
One workforce. Three generations. Approaching your talent and engagement strategies through the limiting generational lens may be costing you. These insights can help you determine what the biggest shared drivers are across your entire workforce.
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How Human Connection Drives Innovation in the Age of AI
An unexpected business imperative, relationship building has many positive implications.
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Talent Acquisition vs. Recruiting: The Complete Guide
Distinguishing between recruiting and talent acquisition unlocks both immediate hiring success and strategic workforce development. Master this balance to plug critical skill gaps and build the relationships that fuel tomorrow’s growth.
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How to Choose the Best ERP System for Small Businesses
Business leaders know they need modernized ERP systems to stay competitive and keep pace with market and customer demands—but the challenge of deployment is a barrier for many. These seven steps can help you choose an ERP aligned with your unique needs and deploy with speed and confidence.
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Workday Government: Modernizing HR and Finance in the U.S Government
Workday has launched Workday Government, a new wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to serving the U.S. Government, to better address its specific needs and accelerate modernization efforts. This move aims to enhance the employee experience for government workers while adhering to strict security and compliance standards.
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AI Usage Is on the Rise in the Enterprise
How can you navigate AI adoption and usage at a large enterprise? Workday’s chief people officer and senior vice president of technology and architecture share their insights.
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Demystifying AI in Hiring: Clarifying How Workday's AI Recruiting Tools Work
As AI becomes more prevalent in recruiting, questions may arise about how these tools actually work. Let’s address some myths and clarify the facts about Workday’s AI recruiting tools.
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Workday Recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Talent Acquisition
Workday is thrilled to be recognized as a Leader in the first-ever Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Talent Acquisition. To us, this recognition is an acknowledgement of our innovative spirit, fueling our passion to continue delivering industry-trusted solutions for our customers.
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Building a Talent Philosophy That Works: Key Principles for Success
Exploring the core principles of a successful talent philosophy, highlighting the elements that drive employee engagement, performance, and growth.
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How to Build an HR Strategy for Your Small Business
A thriving small business starts with a strong people strategy. By building an intentional HR approach early on, your SMB can create the foundation for growth, resilience, and long-term success.
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Tapping Into the Talent of Tomorrow With Skills-Based Hiring
Discover how skills-based hiring unlocks access to a wider range of skilled individuals, helping organizations build more agile and effective workforces. Read about the strategies and benefits of this transition, supported by data showing 86% of leaders are ready for change.
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ERP for Midsize Companies: Features to Look For
As midsize businesses grow, the cracks in siloed systems start to show—making enterprise resource planning (ERP) essential. Identify the best ERP for midsize companies with our helpful guide.
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Doubling Down on Human Skills With AI
Driving businesses forward in the modern world of work requires your talent to operate at their full potential. By leaning into the full portfolio of human skills within your workforce, you’ll unlock new levels of growth.
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Talent Sourcing Done Right in the Age of AI
AI is changing how companies find and engage talent—shifting sourcing from a manual, reactive process to a more strategic function. Is your organization ready to embrace stronger, more scalable hiring pipelines?
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The Human-Centric Imperative: Why Your Talent Strategy Needs a Heart
Purely data-driven talent management is soon being replaced with workforce programs that emphasize the importance of empathy, trust, and meaningful connections in today's workplace.
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From Upskilling to AI Adoption: A Leader's Guide
With AI shifting the world of work, it’s never been more important to upskill your workforce. Taking an employee-centric approach is key to realizing the benefits of AI adoption.
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2025 Federal Forum Highlights: Tackling Change Head-On
Discover the top takeaways from the third annual Workday Federal Forum, including thoughts on IT modernization, talent, efficiency, and artificial intelligence.
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How HR Leaders Can Thrive in a Complicated Job Market
Workday metrics show that employers need to prioritize key talent retention, internal mobility, and clear communication of business goals to successfully navigate the evolving labor landscape.
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Workday Global Study: Leaders Embrace Skills-Based Strategies to Guard Against Talent Shortages
Workday Chief Learning Officer Chris Ernst discusses new research from Workday about why leaders are organizing work around skills, not jobs, in the age of AI, how they’re preparing for a potential talent shortage, and the key strategies they’re adopting.
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Workday Podcast: The Rise of the CIO, from the Cloud to AI
From cloud adoption to AI integration, how are CIOs navigating and making decisions during this ever-evolving tech landscape? Rogerio Almeida, Workday group vice president of partner sales, discusses these ideas with seasoned executive Dave Smoley, winner of the Workday Customer Lifetime Achievement Award at our most recent Workday Rising.
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NRF 2025 Highlights: How Retail Is Evolving This Year and Beyond
Discover the top takeaways from NRF25 —including enhanced consumer experiences, AI innovation, frontline worker efficiency, and compliance regulations
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Workday Podcast: Tailgating and Talking Tech with LSU and Texas A&M
Both Texas A&M and LSU faced challenges with their legacy systems, including limitations in data accessibility and reporting capabilities. In a recent Workday podcast, representatives from the universities discussed their experiences transitioning to Workday.
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A Chief Marketing Officer’s Reflections on Davos and the Workforce of the Future
After an invigorating World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, our chief marketing officer shares her takeaways, including thoughts on the digital workforce of the future.
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How AI Can Elevate Human Potential: A Chief People Officer’s Perspective
Workday Chief People Officer Ashley Goldsmith discusses new research from Workday on elevating uniquely human skills and what she’s most looking forward to as the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, kicks off.
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4 Projects That Are Top of Mind for Tech and Media Leaders
2024 has been a period of major change across all industries. As we look ahead to 2025, here are four projects that top tech and media leaders are already putting in motion, in their own words.
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What Are the Benefits of Employee Satisfaction?
Employees perform at their best when they are happy at work and feel like their feedback is being met with action and accountability. Learn about the benefits of employee satisfaction for both the business and the individual.
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Workday Podcast: Integrity’s People-First Approach to Large-Scale Growth
Dallas-based broker Integrity maintains a positive employee culture by focusing on its people—and employee-friendly technology is a big component of that. Integrity’s Chief People and Culture Officer Rachelle McReynolds shares insights.
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The 45 Questions Your Employee Engagement Survey Needs
Employee engagement surveys are about more than measuring employee satisfaction. Our research has identified 14 drivers of employee engagement your survey needs to capture the most valuable data.
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HR Trends to Watch in 2025: Building the Human-Centric Workplace
Workday leaders predict the top HR trends for 2025, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, human skills, and upskilling to build a thriving, human-centric workplace.
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Strada Expert Explains How Payroll Can Be a Strategic Asset
David Hudson of Workday interviews Strada SVP of Global Payroll Frank Leistner to explore how payroll can be elevated from an operational necessity to a strategic asset, and the key role of AI in driving this evolution.
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Workday Podcast: How Washington University Evolved Into a Data-Driven Organization
Washington University’s Jason Burg discusses how the prestigious St. Louis institution empowered its people with data-driven insights, setting the stage for strategic change and transforming the student experience.
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HR Happy Hour Podcast: Revolutionizing HR Tech With AI
How does AI technology help foster a more human-centric future of work? Workday leaders Dave Wachtel and Kathy Pham join Steve Boese and Trish Steed to discuss AI’s impact on HR on a special episode of the HR Happy Hour podcast series, recorded on the Workday Forever Forward bus.
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Understanding Mary Parker Follett's Organizational Theory
Of all the 20th century management theorists, Mary Parker Follett shines out as one of the most recognizably modern. Her theories about employee engagement continue to illuminate worker needs 100 years later.
