2 days agoBehind the Computer: Unpacking the Dynamic Role of an Engineer on the German Payroll TeamI’m Adrien, a Senior Associate Software Engineer on the German Payroll team. I’m originally from Nice, France, but I ended up in the hustle and bustle of New York City for high school. Later on, I embarked on an exciting journey by pursuing my undergraduate degree at New York University’s…Software Development5 min readSoftware Development5 min read
Jun 1A Celebration of Strength: Connecting through Shared Identities, Experiences, and HistoriesLast month, we celebrated Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. In 1979, Asian Pacific American Heritage Week was celebrated during the first 10 days of May. In 1992, Congress passed legislation to designate May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month; renamed Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in…Diversity7 min readDiversity7 min read
May 23Building Connections: A Look at Employee Life on the Workday Pleasanton CampusAs an Employee Life Specialist at the Workday Pleasanton campus, I am part of the team focused on creating meaningful connections and enhancing engagement and Workmate satisfaction. In a hybrid work environment, it can be challenging to build and maintain relationships, so our team is continually exploring creative solutions to…Company Culture4 min readCompany Culture4 min read
May 16The Everyday Rockstar: How Workday Supports Working MothersAs we celebrate Mother’s Day, it’s important to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that mothers put into their families and careers. Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but it’s no secret that it’s also one of the most challenging ones. It’s a balancing act of nurturing and providing for children…Working Parents5 min readWorking Parents5 min read
Apr 26Prioritizing Mental Health: Championing Vulnerability, Maintaining Balance, and Finding Your CommunityMy journey into the technology industry has been an unconventional one. I am a first-generation Latina that was born and raised in San Jose, CA and I come from a low-income background. My goal was to not only be the first in my family to graduate from a university, but…Mental Health7 min readMental Health7 min read
Apr 21Sustainability for a Brighter World: 6 Ways Workmates Practice Sustainability in 2023At Workday, we believe that the greatest impact comes from doing things the right way. To us, that means being purpose-driven with the right balance of people, profit, and the planet. Sustainability is important to us, and we’re committed to making a sustainable future, together. As a company, we’re doing…Sustainability5 min readSustainability5 min read
Apr 7Women Empowered at Workday: Embracing Equity in TechAt Workday, we value inclusion, belonging, and equity. We call it VIBE™. Our goal is to continuously foster a workplace where everyone is empowered to be their best selves, where we work together toward making work days brighter for all. And that means collectively, we all must embrace equity. We…Women In Tech7 min readWomen In Tech7 min read
Apr 2Leading from Afar: 5 Tips for Remote ManagementThe transition to remote work has been one of the most significant shifts in modern work culture, and remote management is no exception. Managers who used to manage their teams face-to-face are now managing remote teams. After holding various leadership roles over the last eight years, I recently transitioned into…Remote Work3 min readRemote Work3 min read
Mar 24Meet Rob: 4 Reasons Why Work Days are Brighter for Developers HereMy journey to Workday is a story of luck and fortune. A friend of mine was working at Workday at the time and I attended a few Meetup events the company hosted. I could see myself working within the open culture that was present at these events. In my second…Software Engineer4 min readSoftware Engineer4 min read
Mar 21Human-Centric Sales at Workday: How We Make a Sustainable ImpactSales is historically a straightforward profession: there is a quota, and it’s the salesperson’s job to meet it. I’ve been in the Tech Sales industry for over 22 years and know that this approach doesn’t always work — for the customer or the salesperson. When thinking about what makes a…Workday4 min readWorkday4 min read
