Workday CEO lacks empathy/ weak leadership - Employee Workday Employee Review

1.0
Jun 23, 2025
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Pros

It’s a place to pretend you work and wait for retirement.

Cons

Toxic and unseasoned CEO. They sent a message on a random day without any notice blocking employees from even going to the office to pick up their personal belongings. What a shock! That’s how they laid off 7k people early 2025. What kind of CEO does that? There are so many ways to lay off people but what he did was disrespectful and cruel. Nobody with the minimum self respect should be working for a company running by a CEO with that history in his profile. If you see his name as CEO on a company you’re interviewing procede with caution. He discards employees in the most unprofessional ways. It’s not a happy life working in places with people like the Workday CEO.

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Workday Response
1y
We understand how painful and unsettling this moment has been. Saying goodbye to talented and valued Workmates is never easy and we’re appreciative of their contributions in helping shape the company’s journey. Workdays committed to supporting those affected during this transition.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Good culture and product, pay is nice

Cons

Not too many to think of

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Workday Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your experience at Workday. It is fantastic to hear you've enjoyed the culture. We are pleased to hear life as a Workmate is a good one!
3.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

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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