Good people and workspaces, but pay and benefits lag - Director, Program Management Workday Employee Review

3.0
Apr 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

mostly good people, nice work spaces, on site benefits

Cons

other benefits below market, pay not as competitive as it used to be, operationally confused and tired, mix of low and high talent, too much emphasis on feelings

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Workday Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We strive to make our Workmates a priority in everything we do. As supporting our people is one of our core values, your input is genuinely appreciated.

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3.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
2w
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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