Internal IT - lagging in thought leaders - Anonymous employee Workday Employee Review

2.0
Mar 1, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The overall culture is a good one - trying to keep a start-up agile mentality. Also big on charity and giving back. In general the compensation and benefits are in line with what you'd expect from a rapidly growing, successful Silicon Valley SaaS company.

Cons

The leadership within internal IT are not thought leaders in this area. Rather, they are reactive to whatever the business wants, regardless of whether it makes sense for Workday as a company. Also, they tend to be reactive to the latest sales pitches, and not analytical about what makes sense for Workday. They are not appreciative or receptive to area expertise that might not align with their view of the world. If you espouse erudition, this is probably not the department for you to work in. If you just like pulling in a paycheck, go for it.

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Thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Workday. We're committed to fostering an open, inclusive culture, and feedback like yours helps us continue to grow and improve for all our Workmates.
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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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Workday Response
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Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're aware that there's always room to grow, but at Workday, we take pride in our dedication to our Workmates and the 'employee first' ethos we've embedded since day one. We value your feedback as well as the praise you have provided in your review.
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