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Extremely Toxic with no future vision - DO NOT JOIN

Sr Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Workday for 6 years
January 6, 2025
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

The remaining collaborative and friendly people.

Cons

Carl Eschenbach, the new CEO, only has a sales/marketing background and doesn't know anything about technology or AI. He is destroying the company culture and the company with his lack of vision.

Terrible leadership across the board at VP+ levels is destroying the company culture.

Literally, everything is getting cut: fresh bagels, the number of trash cans (so they could cut janitor pay), and no more wellness $50 per month subsidy. The company is so stingy, and yet the executives are making millions.

All the smart and talented employees are leaving. What's left will just be those who can't leave because they're stuck with only XO knowledge.

This company is no longer inspiring or innovative. Take this as a warning. There is no AI strategy, and nothing is being developed in-house anymore. They only want to grow through acquisitions.

Because of XO, the technology is very outdated and falling apart. This also results in zero career progression.

Advice to Management

Workday used to be great, but it really tanked this past year. Take my advice and don't join. You will be much happier elsewhere with better perks.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
1.0
Senior Management
1.0

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