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Workday is the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward. Workday is used by more than 11,000 organizations around the world and across industries– from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.

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Episodes

  1. Workday Podcast: Go for Growth - Can AI Help UK SMBs Take on the Big Boys

    Research recently published by Workday found that 65% of small business leaders in the UK and Ireland have already started using Artificial Intelligence, unlocking more than 850 extra hours per year. With AI giving small and medium sized businesses a much-needed productivity boost, are we on the...

  2. From Sticky Notes to Success: The University of Tampa’s Digital Transformation Journey

    In this episode of the Workday Podcast, Kenyatta Berry, Student Product Marketing at Workday, sits down with Gary Christensen, Associate Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at the University of Tampa, to discuss the university's digital transformation journey with Workday Student. They explore...

  3. The Rise of the CIO, from the Cloud to AI

    From cloud adoption to AI integration, how are CIOs navigating and making decisions during this ever-evolving tech landscape? Rogerio Almeida, Workday group vice president of partner sales, discusses these ideas with seasoned executive Dave Smoley, winner of the Workday Customer Lifetime...

  4. The Data Equation: Solving for Speed, Scale and Accuracy in Business Transformation

    In this installment of Workday Shift: Moving Financial Services Forward, we delve into the operational complexities of business transformation with Lee Vanderpool, Chief Accounting Officer at General Atlantic. In this episode, Vanderpool reveals how the ability to quickly extract intelligence…

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  5. Driving Innovation Through Digital Transformation at Babson College

    Patty Patria, CIO at Babson College, and author Jeff Selingo discuss how Babson integrates technology with its mission as a leader in entrepreneurship and higher education. They explore the college’s cloud-first strategy and efforts to align innovation with institutional goals to stay at the...

  6. The Future of FSI

    In this installment of the Shift: Moving Financial Services Forward series, it's all about the future of FSI, with special guest Oliwia Berdak, Financial Technology Research Director at Forrester Research. We caught up with Berdak to talk about Forrester’s predictions for 2025 and beyond. Tune in...

  7. Texas A&M and LSU Are Rivals on the Gridiron, Allies in Technology

    Both Texas A&M and LSU faced challenges with their legacy systems, including limitations in data accessibility and reporting capabilities. In this Workday podcast, representatives from the universities discussed their experiences transitioning to Workday....

  8. Integrity’s People-First Approach to Large-Scale Growth

    Dallas-based broker Integrity maintains a positive employee culture by focusing on its people—and employee-friendly technology is a big component of that. Rachelle McReynolds, chief people and culture officer at Integrity, shares insights....

  9. Navigating Higher Ed Headwinds: DePauw University’s Modernization Journey

    In this episode of the Workday Podcast, Donna Troeger, industry director of higher education solutions marketing at Workday, talks with Carol Smith, CIO of DePauw University and president of the HESS Consortium, about the modernization of higher education. They discuss the challenges and...

  10. How Washington University Evolved Into a Data-Driven Organization

    Jason Burg of Washington University and Scott Moyer of Workday discuss how the prestigious St. Louis institution empowered its people with data-driven insights, setting the stage for strategic change and transforming the student experience....

  11. HR Happy Hour Guest Episode: Revolutionizing HR Tech With AI

    Can AI technology help foster a more human-centric future of work? On this special guest episode of the HR Happy Hour, recorded on the Workday Forever Forward bus, longtime HR Happy Hour hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed talk with Workday leaders Dave Wachtel and Kathy Pham about AI’s impact on…

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  12. The Tech Talent War and the Secret Weapon

    In this installment of the Shift: Moving Financial Services Forward series, it's a discussion about the talent management challenges shaking up the financial services industry. Tune in for a conversation between Nicole Carrillo, managing director for financial services at Workday, and Brian...

  13. Workday Podcast: How a Culture of Innovation Creates an Agile Organization

    Laura Bagus, chief technology officer at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Chuck Thresher, Workday ERP coordination director at VUMC, discuss their approach to keeping their organization agile via digital transformation....

  14. How Vertex Modernized Its ERP System to Fuel Rapid Growth

    Digital transformation gave the global tax and compliance provider unprecedented insight into its data and in the process also leveled up its finance and accounting teams to provide greater value for the business. Transcript:...

  15. WSU’s Journey from the “Oregon Trail” to AI

    Washington State University (WSU) wanted to better forecast grants to support its groundbreaking research. We talked with WSU’s Gerik Kimble and Christine Galbreath about how their modernization project helped streamline inefficient processes to project future expenses and remaining balances on...

  16. How AI Supercharges the Future of People and Skills

    How can HR leaders ensure their people have the right skills for the future? In this episode, Sharon Wingfelder, chief human resources officer at First American, sits down with Emma Chalwin, chief marketing officer at Workday, to talk trends in HR, getting the most out of AI, and cultivating a...

  17. Chevron’s Approach to Employee Experience

    Workday leader Katy Colletto talks with Chevron's Heidi Groot and Dave Warren about how they leverage technology and a people-centric approach to create a supportive and engaging workplace, driving employee satisfaction and organizational growth across a global workforce....

  18. Embracing Skills-Based Hiring in the Public Sector

    Organizations in the public sector are removing academic qualifications as a necessity for certain jobs, which in turn, expands their candidate talent pool and creates new career pathways for workers who have been historically overlooked due to the “paper ceiling.” Chandler Morse, vice president…

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  19. Decoding AI and Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Society

    Earlier this year, Professor Taha Yasseri was appointed the inaugural Workday Professor of Technology and Society at Trinity College Dublin and Technological University Dublin. Under his guidance, the new team will examine research at the intersection of technology and society. In this episode…

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  20. How Bill Gosling Outsourcing Set Itself Up for AI-Powered Growth

    In the process of digital transformation at Bill Gosling Outsourcing, Joe Fanutti went from the company’s CFO to its chief integration officer—while embracing technology that provided better insights, improved efficiency, and enabled future growth....

  21. What CIO Really Stands For

    In this installment of the series, "Shift: Moving Financial Services Forward", we explore a new "I" in CIO. We believe success in the role is no longer just about information, but about interoperability. The ability for your systems to talk to each other is at the heart of all enterprise ambition…

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  22. How Werner Enterprises Keeps America Moving With Workday

    There are over 3 million truck drivers in the United States alone, and without them, it’s safe to say that our lives would look a lot more...empty. Keeping those drivers safe and engaged is sometimes a challenge for transportation companies, with so much outdated technology still hanging on from...

  23. How Allstate Created a Consumer-Grade Employee Experience

    Embracing technology to adapt and grow seems essential for insurance companies, but how can organizations prepare for the big change that comes with it? Recorded on the Forever Forward bus tour, Bob Toohey, EVP & CHRO of Allstate, shares how emerging technologies such as AI can build a better...

  24. The Benefits of Skills-Based Hiring for Businesses and Employees

    How is skills-based hiring reshaping the way we think about talent? Carrie Varoquiers, chief philanthropy officer at Workday, chatted about this with the founder of Grads of Life and a Workday program manager who is an alum from Year Up....

  25. How the CFO of Orlando Helps the City Grow

    Michelle McCrimmon, CFO of the City of Orlando, shares how she leverages technology to continue to transform finance, attract and retain talent, and help the fast-growing city prepare for the future. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/workday-podcast-how-cfo-orlando-helps-city-grow.html

  26. Why Generative AI Is a Make-or-Break Moment for CIOs

    Explore the future of generative AI in this episode of the Workday Podcast. Jim Stratton, Workday's CTO, sits down with Andy McAfee from MIT Sloan School of Management to discuss the profound effects of AI on business and society. Learn how generative AI can streamline operations, boost…

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  27. AI Horizons: The Future of Work Is Human-AI Collaboration

    In this episode of AI Horizons, host Kathy Pham explores the intersection of AI, ethics, and the future of work with Kasia Chmielinski, co-founder of the Data Nutrition Project and fellow at Stanford University. Together, they provide unique insights into the transformative potential of human-AI...

  28. Navigating AI Transformation with Transparency and Control

    In this episode, Jim Stratton, Chief Technology Officer at Workday, and Andy Cannon, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel of Product & Technology, discuss Workday's dedication to enhancing transparency and control over AI capabilities for its customers. They explain how Workday prioritizes...

  29. How One CAO Leveled Up With the Right Technology

    In this episode, recorded on the Workday Forever Forward bus tour, Evan Cabat, chief accounting officer at SiriusPoint, talks about how he led a finance digital transformation and used the technology to drive greater insights, increase organizational efficiency, and fuel future growth....

  30. Compliance: Less Pain, More Gain

    If there's one thing about financial services regulation that never changes, it's the fact that regulation always changes. In this installment of our podcast series, Shift: Moving Financial Services Forward, we talk about not just catching up or keeping up with regulation, not just getting ahead…

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  31. How Signify’s Approach to HR Makes Progress With Process

    In a world used to flicking a switch, it’s easy to take something as simple as light for granted. We often overlook its potential for making people’s lives safer and more comfortable, businesses more productive and urban spaces more livable. On this episode of the Workday Podcast, we’re joined by...

  32. Fosway Group’s David Wilson on Where HR is and Where it’s Going

    Persistent talent gaps, shifting post-pandemic workplace norms and the need to foster business agility are driving rapid change within the HR realm. The strategic transformation of the HR function is now a “non-negotiable requirement” for businesses. In this episode of the Workday podcast, we…

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  33. AI Horizons: Strategies for Building Trust in the Workplace

    In this inaugural episode of AI Horizons, Kathy Pham, vice president of AI at Workday, sits down with Nancy Gibbs, director of Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Public Policy, and Politics, and former editor-in-chief of Time magazine. The two explore the intricate journey toward building a...

  34. Why Future CFOs Must Embrace Generative AI in Finance

    Making the most of generative AI will require finance leaders to understand the potential benefits and pitfalls—and taking a hands-on approach can help. Riyaz Kasmani, senior director of data science at Workday, discusses how his team evaluates use cases, as well as other considerations for CFOs....

  35. Everest and Beyond: What Businesses Leaders Need to Know about Gen Z

    At the age of 20, Adriana Brownlee achieved her childhood ambition of climbing Everest. Four years later, she’s climbed 13 of the world’s 14 highest mountains and could become the youngest woman to climb them all when she takes on Shisha Pangma later this year. On this episode of the Workday...

  36. What Finance Leaders Need to Start Exploring With Generative AI

    Michael Schrage, a research fellow with the MIT Sloan School of Management’s Center for Digital Business, and Stacy Hilgendorf, chief accounting officer and corporate controller at Sprouts Farmers Market, talk about their approach to artificial intelligence and generative AI, as well as the...

  37. Elevating MSP Contingent Workforce Programs with Strategic Partnerships

    On this episode, Workday’s Jess Richter hosts a Q&A with two managed service provider (MSP) experts as they discuss the benefits of partnering with a vendor management system (VMS) on contingent workforce programs....

  38. AI for Financial Services: Beyond the Comfort Zone

    While other industries are starting to explore the potential of AI, financial services has been using this technology for years. In many ways, they’re ahead of the curve, since game-changing applications for AI and machine learning in fraud detection and BSA/AML are already broadly in use. In…

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  39. Future Forward HR: Middle Managers are Key Players in HR’s AI Evolution

    Neil Jensen, Workday’s vice president of global product vision and strategy, and Kathy Pham, Workday's vice president of AI and machine learning, delve into HR's AI evolution and the pivotal role of middle managers on AI's impact....

  40. The Benefits of Moving to the Public Cloud

    On a daily basis, most of us may only think about the public-facing aspects of technology companies, but there are a plethora of behind-the-scenes concepts that make an impact on our everyday lives. On today’s episode, we talk about one of those areas—making the move from private to public...

  41. Empowering Managers through Intuitive User Experiences

    As organizations navigate the future of work, the responsibilities of managers have grown exponentially. Team dynamics, employee engagement, career development, and business impact are just a few areas where managers play a crucial role in the success of a company. In this episode, Jeff Gelfuso,...

  42. HR Transformation at Philips: A Single Source of Truth Makes Innovation Possible

    At Workday Rising EMEA in Barcelona, we sat down with Philips’ HRIS Solutions Architect, Efthymios Zindros, to discuss how digital transformation at the company enabled stakeholders at one of the world's leaders in medical technology to optimize business processes, manage change, and plan...

  43. Controlling Costs through Digital Transformation: Sport Alliance CFO Shares Four Tips for Success

    In this episode of the Workday Podcast, Sport Alliance’s Philipp Rusch discusses how the right digital planning tools can enable fast-growing businesses to maintain agility while scaling.

  44. Industrious: Accelerating Innovation in Healthcare

    In this episode of our Industrious podcast series, John Kravitz, vice president of healthcare at Workday expands on findings from a recent IDC survey focused on transformation in healthcare. He also shares insights from his work with other healthcare leaders and his background as a former...

  45. Industrious: The Way Forward for Professional Services Firms

    How can professional services firms prepare for whatever comes next? To learn more, we talked with Kyle Wilkinson, strategic industry advisor for professional services at Workday, in this installment of our Industrious podcast series....

  46. What’s Next for the Insurance Industry

    Is the insurance industry ready for the next stage of AI and machine learning? We talked with PwC’s Rima Safari about insurance trends, opportunities, and challenges.

  47. Building a Solid Foundation with Your Managed Service Provider (MSP)

    Jen Thiermann and Christine Teixeria, members of the Workday channel management team, discuss the best practices for working with managed service providers (MSPs) and the benefits of partnering the right MSP for your business....

  48. Industrious: Retail & Hospitality’s Path To Success

    In this installment of the Industrious podcast series, it’s all about retail & hospitality. Tune in to listen to a conversation with Keith Pickens, managing director of retail and hospitality at Workday, about how leaders in these industries are steadfast to their commitment to employees and...

  49. A Professional Services Challenge: How to Transform Resource Management

    To get the best out of resource management, firms need to reimagine how they use technology and empower their teams. Shalu Manan, global talent supply chain leader at Genpact, a professional services firm, shares her approach....

  50. Industrious: A New Era for Tech and Media

    It’s tough to describe how truly dynamic the tech and media industries are. The quest for profitability and innovation happens in near real time, and the competition is intense. So leaders in these fields have their work cut out for them as they work to become more efficient and make better...

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Workday is the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward.

Workday is used by more than 11,000 organizations around the world and across industries– from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.

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