Workday reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(166 total reviews)
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Aneel Bhusri

65% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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2.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Salary and Benefits are good - Hybrid working is a nice to have

Cons

- Expectations are out of line with remuneration - Workday becomes WorkEvening most days due excessive workload - Machiavellian, hyper-competitive culture - Lack of empathy from management - Diversity policies amount to lip-service rather than actions

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Workday Response
5d
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback; we truly value it. We're delighted to note the positive aspects you've mentioned. Your honesty and openness contribute significantly to making Workday a workplace we're proud of.
3.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good pay and benefits, work life balance

Cons

constant change and layoffs, bad atmosphere. Lack of promotions or salary increase

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Workday Response
1mo
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We recognize there is always room for improvement, but at Workday, we’re proud of our commitment to our Workmates and the 'employee first' mindset that has guided us from the beginning. We appreciate both your feedback and the recognition you shared in your review.
1.0
Apr 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Pay is Decent but so much of it is based on stocks, which is currently in freefall

Cons

The company culture hasn’t just declined, it’s fallen off a cliff. What used to be at least somewhat functional has turned into an environment where morale is consistently low and frustration is the norm rather than the exception. There is a complete lack of respect for employees and their feedback. People raise concerns, suggest improvements, and try to engage, only to be ignored or worse, see decisions made that actively go against their interests. It feels less like mismanagement and more like a deliberate choice to prioritize short term profit for those at the top at the expense of everyone else. Problems are not addressed, they’re buried. Issues that clearly impact teams and performance are brushed aside or quietly swept under the rug, creating a culture where nothing improves and the same problems keep resurfacing. The way compensation is handled is particularly concerning with pay increases and bonuses withheld. That, combined with an obsessive reliance on useless metrics, makes the environment feel hostile. These metrics aren’t used to support or develop employees, they’re used against them, often unfairly and without context. To make matters worse, the company relies heavily on a proprietary coding language that is effectively useless outside of this organization. That means the longer you stay, the more professionally boxed in you become, with experience that doesn’t translate elsewhere. Overall, it’s an exhausting place to work. There’s a clear disconnect between leadership and employees, a lack of accountability, and very little evidence that things are going to improve.

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Workday Response
1mo
Thank you for dedicating time to share your review. At Workday, your feedback is of utmost importance to us, and we're keen to dive deeper into your experience. Kindly reach out to us at employee.relations@workday.com. The Employee Relations team will be more than happy to look into your issues further. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
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