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      Shifting from "Employee-First" to "Performance-First" - Anonymous employee Workday Employee Review

      3.0
      7 Jan 2026
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Workday is currently undergoing a significant evolution to address previous inefficiencies. The company has moved away from a culture that occasionally protected low performers, which used to drag down overall team output. There is now a much stronger emphasis on high performance and accountability. Despite the internal changes, this shift aligns with broader tech industry trends post-COVID.

      Cons

      The transition to a performance-first culture has come at a high cost to the "Workmate" spirit that once made the company unique. The environment has become increasingly competitive, with employees often feeling ranked against one another rather than collaborating. This shift, combined with the general state of the tech industry, has created a heavy atmosphere of job insecurity and persistent layoff fears, which can make it difficult to focus on long-term innovation.

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      Workday Response
      5mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about our work environment. We strive to create a positive workplace culture and take your input seriously. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with specific information or suggestions via email at our Employee Relations mailer (employee.relations@workday.com).

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      5.0
      5 June 2026
      Principal consultant
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      Pros

      Great work life balance, great community and benefits

      Cons

      Forward mobility, growth, and momentum

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      Workday Response
      2w
      Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience working at Workday. Our goal is to create an open and diverse culture at Workday and we value feedback like this as we strive to become an even better company for our Workmates!
      4.0
      31 Mar 2026
      Sr. proposal manager
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      Pros

      Great people, benefits, culture, and pay. Lots of "workmates" with long tenures (10+ years). I truly wanted to retire from Workday!

      Cons

      Leadership changes freaked a lot of people out. Things felt unstable within the org for the last year (2025). The culture shifted from one that focused on employee growth to adopt all AI at all costs, and do it yesterday! It was extremely stressful to learn so much, so quickly, and create your own use cases and custom workflows - then to ultimately be laid off despite significant contributions.

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      Workday Response
      2mo
      Thank you for your valuable input. At Workday, we pride ourselves on fostering a transparent workplace, maintaining the highest ethical standards, and promoting innovation. It's heartening to hear about your positive journey as a Workmate. We continue to be committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our Workmates.
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