Positive culture overshadowed by poor leadership in recent years - Sr. Product Manager Workday Employee Review

2.0
Apr 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Excellent benefits and employee wellness programs - Intelligent, driven colleagues and collaborative teams - Opportunities to work on impactful, enterprise-level SaaS products - Strong culture of customer focus in earlier years - Flexible work options and inclusive initiatives

Cons

- Inconsistent management quality—some leaders are exceptional, others lack empathy and accountability - Shift in company values over time; more focus on executive optics than genuine employee and customer care - Favoritism and internal politics sometimes override fairness and merit - Poor handling of employee well-being in times of personal hardship - Leadership misalignment and lack of support can undermine team morale and trust

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Workday Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. At Workday, we take all input positive or negative seriously as we work to maintain a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are open to discussing your experience in more detail, please contact our Employee Relations team at employee.relations@workday.com. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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Pros

Work life balance is good, coworkers are very nice

Cons

Constant changes in the company

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Workday Response
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Thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Workday. We're committed to fostering an open, inclusive culture, and feedback like yours helps us continue to grow and improve for all our Workmates.
3.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

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).

Cons

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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Workday Response
1w
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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