Profit Over People, Every Time - Software Developer Workday Employee Review

1.0
22 Apr 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
2w
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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5.0
20 May 2026
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Pros

Workday is a truly values-driven company, and you can feel it every day. We’re in the middle of an exciting transformation to drive more innovation and speed, and while that has meant making some tough decisions, those decisions are always grounded in our core values. Employees and customers are consistently kept at the center, and there’s a real sense that doing what’s right guides how we operate and where we’re going as a company.

Cons

Decision-making can sometimes feel slow and unclear, as it’s not always obvious who has true ownership or final say. In a few areas, especially HR, leadership can feel more oriented around selling and positioning our products than around deep, hands-on practitioner experience, which occasionally creates a gap between strategy and the day-to-day needs of employees and managers.

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Workday Response
1w
Thank you for your feedback. We are proud of our culture and the success that we have achieved because of the hard work and dedication of our Workmates. Thanks for your contributions, your transparency, and for being an integral part of the Workday team during your time here.
4.0
31 Mar 2026
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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
1mo
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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