Reasons To Use Workday New Release

Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. They recently released several new features across their product lines. In this blog, we will explore 5 key reasons why organizations should consider upgrading to Workday New Release.

1. Enhanced reporting and analytics

Workday has significantly expanded their reporting and analytics capabilities. They now offer out-of-the-box dashboards and reports for key areas like headcount, expenses, absence tracking and more. Managers can easily see snapshots of key metrics without needing help from IT. Workday has also introduced natural language queries, allowing users to ask questions about their data in plain English. This makes exploring data much more intuitive. Advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities have been added as well. For example, workforce planning now uses AI to predict attrition and staffing needs. Overall, the new reporting and analytics tools give leadership much better insight into operational performance.

1. Improved mobile experience

Workday understands that many employees want to manage HR and finances on the go from their phones and tablets. That’s why they have focused on enhancing the mobile experience. The Workday mobile app now supports more tasks like expense approvals, time-off requests and performance reviews. Navigation and data entry have also been streamlined based on user research. Richer notifications keep users up-to-date without needing to constantly check the app. And the new responsive design adapts beautifully to any device screen size. With the improved mobile experience, employees have greater flexibility to manage their work lives from anywhere.

1. Advanced talent management

Attracting and retaining top talent is critical for any organization’s success. Workday’s latest release takes talent management to the next level. For example, advanced career paths and succession planning help identify internal candidates for future roles. Managers can also create tailored development plans to keep high-potential employees engaged. There is improved integration with learning management systems as well. Employees have a single place to access all training resources, track completion and see how courses align with their career goals. And new tools for diversity, equity and inclusion give leadership enhanced oversight of these important programs. Overall, organizations can build a best-in-class talent experience with Workday’s advanced talent features.

1. Enhanced security and compliance

With the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape, protection of sensitive employee and financial data is paramount. Workday ensures customer confidence with rigorous security safeguards. They have achieved independent certifications like ISO 27001 and are regularly audited by third parties. The new release takes it a step further with advanced access governance. Fine-grained permissions allow restricting data and actions based on individual user attributes. Multi-factor authentication provides an extra layer of login verification. Workday also makes it easier for customers to meet various compliance needs through configurable controls. These enhanced security and compliance capabilities give HR and finance leaders peace of mind.

1. Improved integrations

Workday excels at seamless data exchange with other systems that organizations rely on. The latest release expands on this strength with over 300 pre-built connectors to top tools. For example, seamless single sign-on with Office 365 enhances employee productivity. Integration with Slack brings important notifications and approvals directly into team communication channels. Tight coupling with Microsoft Power BI allows self-service analytics without moving data. And the new Workday Cloud Platform lowers the barriers for customers and partners to develop their own integrations. With Workday’s improved integrations, different departments can work together seamlessly on a shared set of information.

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