Workday Blog

2 days ago | blog.workday.com | Michael Brenner |Emily Faracca |Sydney Scott

In this article we discuss:The Empathy Gap Is Real Here’s the paradox no one’s talking about:The more we use AI to automate work, the more we crave what only humans can give—empathy, connection, and meaning. Ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos this year, we asked thousands of professionals how AI is changing their work. What they told us wasn’t about fear of job loss or robots taking over. It was something deeper—and more human.

3 days ago | blog.workday.com | Bruno J. Navarro

In this article we discuss: Excel spreadsheets have long been the cornerstone of financial planning and analysis. They’re flexible, accessible, and near-universally familiar to finance teams. For decades in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), Excel didn’t just support planning—it was the planning system. At most companies, that’s still the case. AFP found that 96% of FP&A professionals use spreadsheets for planning, and 93% use them for financial reporting on a daily or weekly basis.

4 days ago | blog.workday.com | Bruno J. Navarro

In this article we discuss:The CFO’s Data Universe The CFO role has undergone a significant transformation in recent decades. No longer just a financial gatekeeper, today’s CFOs are expected to be strategic advisors, partnering with the CEO and other stakeholders to drive growth, manage risk, and enhance shareholder value. This evolution demands a broader skill set, including the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and provide insights that inform critical business decisions.

5 days ago | blog.workday.com | Sydney Scott |Rich Sauer

Listen to this episode in audio format on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Here's the deal: the buzz around AI in enterprise tech isn't just a little thing—it's become a roar. AI is seriously shaking up how we work, and it was the hot topic of conversation at Workday Innovation Summit 2025. This summit is where the magic happens—experts, customers, and analysts all gather to talk about the future of work and compare notes from the enterprise world.

1 week ago | blog.workday.com | Sydney Scott |Bruno J. Navarro

In this article we discuss:What’s Next for AI Agents? Artificial intelligence (AI) has already become embedded into the core of enterprise operations, automating tasks and providing data-driven insights at scale. But a new, even more sophisticated wave of AI is taking hold in 2025 that takes enterprise AI to a new level. AI agents—autonomous systems that can reason and act with limited human intervention—are handling workflows that once relied entirely on human judgement.