Workday HR needs some work - werkgeversreview Software Engineering bij Workday

1,0
23 mrt 2019
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The culture is pretty good at this company. It's got a relaxed vibe most of the time. For a place that boasts of good WLB, I think you can see it as a reality here. I don't have many qualms with the company as a whole, but the HR department is where my criticism is aimed at.

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I have referred and had friends and family apply to Workday and in almost all cases, they were just chucked into a black hole, never to be seen again. No updates are given, and it's really hard to even distinguish if an applicant even has an edge with my referral tag on their name. I have referred interns and FTEs and not even a single screen. Perhaps you may say my candidates are just not qualified. Okay, fair, then reject them, don't string 'em along in "review" stage for eternity. Recruiters have told me they're put into common piles for job positions and would get sifted out eventually. My past colleagues were excited to apply to Workday as a result of me telling them how great it was, but it's radio silence until the application abruptly closes months down the line. Recently, my friend I referred into an internship back in September heard nothing until March, which was a generic decline. It makes me as an employee look pretty darn bad to talk up Workday as a great company then proceed to not have anything substantial in terms of progress to offer my referrals until they get the decline MONTHS later. Shame on you Workday HR. Take some notes from how Google recruits. They give you timeframes of when to expect responses and are willing to at least provide some sort of a technical test to start things off. Workday is a blackbox, I can't figure it out and I'm a bit weary to refer talent here because it makes me look like a schmuck.

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5,0
19 jun 2026
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Work life balance is very good

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Too much org level changes

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Thank you for sharing your experience at Workday. We're delighted to know that you've been making the most of your time with us and have been benefiting from a good work-life balance. This feedback is incredibly valuable as it helps us provide an even better working experience and benefits for our Workmates.
3,0
29 jun 2026
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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).

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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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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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