Workday Podcasts

On this special guest episode, Cloud Wars Founder and Co-Founder of Acceleration Economy Bob Evans hosts Cloud Wars Live with RaceTrac Vice President of Accounting Merlix Reynolds. In their conversation, they discuss how RaceTrac uses Workday technologies, how they went from a cumbersome manual system to adopting Workday’s unified platform, and the impact of this technological evolution on financi...

Joan Garry, a nationally-recognized nonprofit leadership expert, best-selling author, and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, explores some of the challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit leaders in 2024 and beyond and how they can navigate them successfully. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2024/workday-podcast-lessons-nonprofit-leadership-future.html

When it comes to building a high-performance culture, there’s a lot that people-leaders can learn from the world of professional football. As one of the most competitive environments in the world, the difference between those who thrive in the Premier League and those who don't often comes down to mindset. In this episode, we speak to footballer-turned-psychologist Paul McVeigh about his career in...

On this episode, Workday's Vice President of Public Policy, Chandler Morse, and Josh Lannin, Vice President of Productivity Technologies at Workday, share insights into Workday’s recent testimony before the Senate HELP Committee. Their discussion focuses on the role of AI in shaping talent strategies and the skills-based economy, as well as the challenges it presents and how Workday is addressing...

Every year in January, retail leaders from around the globe gather in New York for NRF: Retail’s Big Show. For three days, networking, learning, collaboration, and all the latest trends take center stage. It’s a special edition of the Workday Podcast from onsite at Javits Convention Center. In this episode, a bit about the key themes of the week and an interview with Jen Johnson, Workday’s senior...

New ways of working have sparked professional services firms to rethink their approach to resource management and explore how technology, including AI and machine learning, can help. On this episode, it's a deep dive into resource management with Richard Cassidy, Chief Commercial Officer of Dayshape. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2024/workday-podcast-reimagining-resource-management-ai.html

On this special episode of the Workday Podcast, the CTO and SVP of finance at CAI tell guest host Megan Wright, head of innovation at FT Longitude, how artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming their teams from the inside out.

Maryjo Charbonnier, CHRO at Kyndryl, joins guest host Megan Wright, head of innovation at FT Longitude, to discuss the critical role that HR heads will play in their organization’s AI adoption success. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2023/workday-podcast-why-hr-leaders-must-become-ai-transformation-champions.html

Are digital teams ready for an AI-enabled future? On this special episode of the Workday Podcast, Dave Mackenzie, managing principal for digital at Aurecon, joins guest host Megan Wright, head of innovation at FT Longitude, to talk about why digital culture is so important. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2023/workday-podcast-why-culture-trumps-strategy-road-to-ai.html

On this special guest episode recorded at Workday Rising in San Francisco, Cloud Wars Founder and Co-Founder of Acceleration Economy Bob Evans hosts Cloud Wars Live with Ajay Sabhlok, chief information officer and chief data officer at Rubrik. In it, they discuss the need for collaboration between CIOs and CDOs, Rubrik’s experience becoming a data-driven organization, and impact of generative AI....

The consumer industry must constantly innovate to keep up with the demands of their customers. Personalization, convenience, and speed are more sought after than ever. So what are company leaders focusing on to make sure they thrive in the midst of so much pressure? In this episode, it’s a conversation with retail expert Derrick Jenkins, Partner at Deloitte, about the landscape of the new consumer...

Tech leaders know that using generative AI could make all the difference for their future success. So what are they keeping in mind as they work to harness generative AI for better processes, more productivity, and time savings? In this episode, it’s a conversation about generative AI and tech leadership, with Joe Wilson, CTO of Americas at Workday, and Rob Vatter, executive vice president of ente...

When Generative AI exploded onto the market with the release of ChatGPT, there was a mixed bag of reactions. Some feared for their jobs, some institutions banned it entirely. But others see it as a paradigm shift, creating answers to previously unsolvable problems. Whatever your opinion, Generative AI can bring instant impact, and CHROs are one group with keen interest on how it can impact their j...

The role of technology and the need for digital transformation are at the forefront for many nonprofits. On this episode, we talk with Beth Kanter, internationally recognized thought leader in digital transformation and well-being in the nonprofit workplace. We explore what nonprofit leaders can do to keep pace with trends and how they can leverage the right technology and digital strategies to dr...

On this episode, we sat down with Kerry Kiley, the mastermind behind Workday’s global contingent workforce program, to talk about enablement and strategy as Workday continues to operationalize the contingent workforce around the world. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2023/workday-podcast-keys-to-enabling-contingent-workforce-program.html

Members of the Black @ Workday EMEA EBC (Employee Belonging Council) discuss Black History Month origins in EMEA and at Workday. They also share the initiatives, approach, and impact that stems from Workday's VIBE philosophy, and how Workmates from diverse backgrounds bring their best selves to Workday.

It’s widely accepted that artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are only as powerful as the data they have access to. So how should CFOs and CHROs be thinking about data to increase the transformational potential of AI and ML, and what are some of the practical ways that it can used today to improve and accelerate decision making? We recently sat down with Javier Delgado, Chief Op...

Chris Bledsoe, head of developer relations at Workday, sits down with AWS’s Bob Widlansky, principal of AWS strategy and business development, and Christine Gabbard, senior customer solutions Manager. During this conversation, they discuss how Workday and AWS are partnering together to redefine the landscape of enterprise management, which involves the seamless integration of AWS's cloud computing...

In part 2 of our series on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility(DEIA) in government, the FBI's Scott McMillion and Workday’s Carin Taylor discuss how to attract, retain, and develop a workforce that's truly diverse. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2023/workday-podcast-deia-helps-attract-retain-employees.html

In this special episode, guest host Meg Wright, head of audio and innovation at FT Longitude, is joined by three global emerging technology thought leaders as we dive headlong into the topic of AI and ML in the workplace. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2023/workday-podcast-could-ai-be-best-thing-happen-your-business.html

Chris Bledsoe, head of developer relations at Workday, chats with Matt Weseloh, HR Applications Architect at Raytheon Technologies, about his personal journey with Workday development. Gain insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by developers, and discover how Matt's experiences have shaped his career. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2023/workday-podcast-devtalk-human-side-application-deve...

In a world where change is the only constant, developers hold the key to helping organizations stay ahead of the curve. Anu Parthiban, senior manager of HR technology at Discover, shares her journey of becoming a developer, leading a team, and building applications on Workday. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2023/workday-podcast-devtalk-building-impactful-developer-teams.html

Chris Bledsoe, head of developer relations at Workday, talks with Shane Luke, vice president of machine learning at Workday, about his expertise and insights on data quality, abstracted ML core components, and federated learning. Learn how Workday is leading the way in delivering trust, innovation, and privacy for developers with machine learning. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2023/workday-podcas...

“You can’t improve what you can’t measure” is an old adage that still rings true—particularly as organizations look to better their impact on the world around them. Whether reducing supply chain emissions, aiming for net-zero operations, or taking aim at gender pay inequities across the workforce, organizations are not only eagerly launching environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives,...

Predictive analytics. Processes. Big data. While these all play a role in financial transformation, Alejandro Barcena, vice president and head of finance systems at Cushman & Wakefield, would argue that successful transformation projects should not lose sight of the positive impact they can make for people. In this episode, he talks about the company’s transformation journey, their commitment...