First year looked like a dream but then ... - Anonymous employee Workday Employee Review

2.0
6 Aug 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great program for interns and fresh graduates. Diversity programs. Free snacks.

Cons

First couple years looked like a dream. We are a great company and we are all nice people ... But then ... There is a dark side behind that picture perfect image. When I tried to propose something different, my manager told me plain and simple that I should not be going against that other team. We are nice people, we don't argue in public. The company is full of politics. Your performance mostly doesn't matter (and nobody is really trying to measure it!), it's all about who you know. And since Workday keeps hiring people faster than business grows, it becomes really tense now.

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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!
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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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