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      4.0

      57% would recommend to a friend

      (14 total reviews)
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      Aneel Bhusri

      Not enough data to show CEO approval

      54% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.5

      Compensation and benefits

      3.3

      Career opportunities

      2.7

      Senior management

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      14 reviews
      4.0
      Feb 12, 2026

      Interesting AI opportunity

      Software engineering manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Employee engagement opportunity on weekly basis Realistic growth strategy - AI vision is compelling Work/life balance Mostly defined operational processes Generous RSU grants Regular sessions with supervisor Low-cost medical insurance premiums

      Cons

      Unsure how expansion into Chennai, India will affect culture CEO change is unsettling, although Aneel has such high credibility as a company founder Medical insurance premiums have increased last 2 years

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      Workday Response
      3mo
      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.
      3.0
      Jan 27, 2026

      Meh

      Software engineering manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Oncall is light. Hours are flexible.

      Cons

      Ownership is poor. Decisions are slow. Accountability does not exist.

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      Workday Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback; we truly value it. We're delighted to note the positive aspects you've mentioned. Your honesty and openness contribute significantly to making Workday a workplace we're proud of.
      5.0
      Mar 3, 2025

      Good company

      Software engineering manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great work-life balance and perks

      Cons

      recent lay offs in 2025

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      Workday Response
      1y
      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.
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