What is Workday HCM?

• Cloud-based Software: Workday HCM is a cloud-based software solution, meaning you access it over the internet rather than installing it on local servers.
• Unified System: It provides a single platform for managing all core HR functions, including:
  • Human resources management
  • Talent management
  • Payroll
  • Workforce planning
  • Time tracking
  • Benefits management
  • Analytics and reporting

Why Organizations Choose Workday HCM

• User-friendliness: Designed with a modern and intuitive interface, making it relatively easy for employees and managers to learn and use.
• Configurability: Workday can be adapted to fit organizations of various sizes and industries without extensive programming.
• Real-Time Data: Provides insights into HR trends and metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Security: Workday takes rigorous measures to protect sensitive HR data.
• Mobile Access: Allows employees and managers to complete tasks like viewing pay stubs, requesting time-off, or approving timecards on the go.

HCM Essentials: Key Learning Areas

A Workday HCM Essentials course or program typically covers:

• Basic Navigation: How to move around the Workday interface, find information, and use the search function.
• Employee Self-Service: Tasks employees can perform themselves, such as updating personal details, requesting time off, and reviewing benefits.
• Manager Self-Service: Actions managers can take for their team members, such as performance reviews, salary changes, promotions, etc.
• Business Processes: How Workday is configured to support your company’s specific HR processes and workflows.
• Security: Workday’s security model and the different roles and permission levels.
• Reports: How to find, run, and understand standard Workday reports to gain workforce insights.