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Workday

CompanyMinor issues55/100medium confidence · 4 issues

1 opposed2 mixed3 supported

Receipts

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Enterprise HR and finance software.

IndustryHR TechFounded2005Headcount18,000+workday.com

Key stats

Total Layoffs

1,750

Last: Feb 2025

The receipts (6)

Opposed📉LayoffsFeb 2024

Laid off 3% of workforce (525 employees) in February 2024. First significant layoffs in company history.

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Mixed👷Worker TreatmentFeb 2024

Workday first significant layoffs in 2024. Good culture previously. 3% cuts surprised employees.

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Supported🌈DEIJan 2024

Strong DEI commitments. VIBE index for measuring inclusion. Diverse leadership team. Published annual belonging reports.

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Mixed🤖AI EthicsJan 2024

Workday AI in HR. Job matching algorithms. Bias concerns in hiring AI.

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Supported🌈DEIJan 2024

Workday maintains strong DEI programs. VIBE index for belonging and inclusion.

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Supported🤖AI EthicsJan 2024

Workday AI for HR with responsible AI principles. Transparency in algorithmic decisions.

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The numbers (1)

📉LayoffsFeb 2025

1,750 employees laid off

Workday cut 8.5% of workforce (~1,750 employees) in February 2025, citing need to invest in AI and a "new era." Severance included 12 weeks plus equity vesting.

1,750 affected(8.5% of workforce)

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