Extremely Toxic with no future vision - DO NOT JOIN - Sr Software Engineer Workday Employee Review

1.0
6 Jan 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The remaining collaborative and friendly people

Cons

Carl Eschenbach - new CEO only has a sales/marketing background and doesn't know anything about technology or AI. He is destroying the company culture and the company with his lack of vision. Terrible leadership across the board at VP+ levels destroying the company culture Literally everything is getting cut - fresh bagels, the number of trash cans so they could cut janitor pay, no more wellness $50 per month subsidy. The company is so stingy and yet the executives are making millions. All the smart and talented employees are leaving. Left will just be those who can't leave because they're stuck with only XO knowledge. This company is no longer inspiring or innovative. Take this as a warning. There is no AI strategy and nothing is being developed in house anymore. They only want to grow through acquisitions. Because of XO, the technology is very outdated and falling apart. This also results in ZERO career progression.

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Workday Response
1y
Thank you for being so candid. We view such concerns with high importance and would appreciate the chance to understand more about your experience. If there is additional feedback you want to provide, contact the People & Purpose team or explore other channels like our weekly Peakon survey questions, our Employee Relations mailer (employee.relations@workday.com), and our SpeakUp reporting hotline where concerns can be raised anonymously.

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Cons

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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!
3.0
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Excellent engineering talent and knowledgeable coworkers. Strong engineering culture with high code quality standards. Modern technology stack and opportunities to work on large-scale enterprise software. Good work-life balance compared to many tech companies. Competitive compensation, benefits, and employee perks. Collaborative environment with supportive teammates. Opportunities to learn new technologies and grow technically. Stable development processes and mature SDLC practices. Strong emphasis on testing, code reviews, and software quality. Flexible work arrangements (depending on team).

Cons

Large organization means decision-making can be slow. Significant amount of process and bureaucracy before changes reach production. Cross-team dependencies can slow delivery. Career growth can depend on organizational priorities and manager support. Frequent reorganizations can shift priorities and disrupt long-term projects. Innovation may move slower than at smaller startups. Internal tools and processes can sometimes feel overly complex. Communication between teams can occasionally be inconsistent. Like much of the tech industry, the company has experienced layoffs, creating uncertainty for some employees. Promotions can take time and require navigating multiple approval levels.

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