The DevTalk podcast series dives into the world of Workday development and technology. This series provides valuable insights, best practices, and innovations through in-depth conversations with experts and industry leaders in the field of application development.

DevTalk

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-podcast-devtalk-machine-learning-innovation-developers.html

DevTalk: Machine Learning Innovation for Developers

What do quantum physics and application development have in common? Chris Bledsoe, head of developer relations at Workday, chats with Krzysztof Zegadło, senior Workday technical consultant at PwC, about his journey from being a quantum physicist to becoming a developer, the similarities between the two, and his experience with building applications on Workday. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2023/workday-podcast-devtalk-making-impact-workday-developer-community.html

DevTalk: Making an Impact in the Workday Developer Community

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 services with the Workday platform. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2023/workday-podcast-devtalk-how-workday-aws-accelerating-innovation.html

DevTalk: How Workday & AWS Are Accelerating Innovation

Dave Freetly, technical lead analyst at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, talks with Workday’s Chris Bledsoe about his contributions to the Workday developer community. He also shares his own developer journey and invaluable lessons he has learned along the way, showcasing his ability to navigate complex business needs.

DevTalk: Pushing Boundaries and Achieving Excellence

On a daily basis, most of us may only think about the public-facing aspects of technology companies, but there are a plethora of behind-the-scenes concepts that make an impact on our everyday lives. On today’s episode, we talk about one of those areas—making the move from private to public cloud—with two experts. Jay Langhurst is principal IT architect for HR Systems at Salesforce, and Erik Anderson is principal solutions architect at Amazon Web Services. Tune in to learn more about why the public cloud makes such a big difference, what it means to their customers, and the role of Workday and AWS in the process. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2024/workday-podcast-the-benefits-of-moving-to-the-public-cloud.html

The Benefits of Moving to the Public Cloud

In this episode of Workday DevTalk, Chris Bledsoe, head of developer relations at Workday, and Sreenivas Raman, staff enterprise engineer at LinkedIn, discuss the rapidly evolving developer industry. Together, they explore the importance of staying current and connected for innovation and growth, key moments in the application development process, and Raman’s significant contributions to the Workday developer community. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2024/workday-devtalk-community-leadership-workday-development.html

DevTalk: Community Leadership in Workday Development

Explore the future of generative AI in this episode of the Workday Podcast. Jim Stratton, Workday's CTO, sits down with Andy McAfee from MIT Sloan School of Management to discuss the profound effects of AI on business and society. Learn how generative AI can streamline operations, boost efficiency, and provide a competitive edge by automating tasks and augmenting human skills. The two also discuss how CIOs can navigate this technological revolution and strategically implement AI within their organizations.

Why Generative AI Is a Make-or-Break Moment for CIOs

How is skills-based hiring reshaping the way we think about talent? Carrie Varoquiers, chief philanthropy officer at Workday, chatted about this with the founder of Grads of Life and a Workday program manager who is an alum from Year Up. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/workday-podcast-benefits-skills-based-hiring-for-businesses-and-employees.html

The Benefits of Skills-Based Hiring for Businesses and Employees

How can HR leaders ensure their people have the right skills for the future? In this episode, Sharon Wingfelder, chief human resources officer at First American, sits down with Emma Chalwin, chief marketing officer at Workday, to talk trends in HR, getting the most out of AI, and cultivating a positive workplace culture. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/workday-podcast-how-ai-supercharges-future-people-skills.html

How AI Supercharges the Future of People and Skills

Can AI technology help foster a more human-centric future of work? On this special guest episode of the HR Happy Hour, recorded on the Workday Forever Forward bus, longtime HR Happy Hour hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed talk with Workday leaders Dave Wachtel and Kathy Pham about AI’s impact on HR. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2024/hr-happy-hour-podcast-revolutionizing-hr-tech-ai.html

HR Happy Hour Guest Episode: Revolutionizing HR Tech With AI

Jason Burg of Washington University and Scott Moyer of Workday discuss how the prestigious St. Louis institution empowered its people with data-driven insights, setting the stage for strategic change and transforming the student experience. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/workday-podcast-how-washington-university-evolved-into-a-data-driven-organization.html

How Washington University Evolved Into a Data-Driven Organization

In the inaugural episode of Workday’s Future of Work podcast, Jim Stratton, CTO at Workday, and David Somers, Workday’s Chief Product Officer, discuss the rise of AI agents in the workplace. They define the digital workforce and explain how AI agents are transforming the way we work. 

The conversation also touches on the potential of AI agents in HR and finance, and the importance of managing a workforce that includes both humans and digital workers. 

The two leaders also discuss the challenges of managing AI agents, including data governance and ethical considerations. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/future-of-work-podcast-ai-agents-poised-transform-workforce.html

How Is Agentic AI Reshaping the Enterprise? - Future of Work Podcast

In this episode of the Workday Podcast, Kenyatta Berry, Student Product Marketing at Workday, sits down with Gary Christensen, Associate Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at the University of Tampa, to discuss the university's digital transformation journey with Workday Student. They explore the challenges of legacy systems and paper-based processes, highlighting the impact on student success, and the benefits of a modern, data-driven approach. Tune in to learn how the University of Tampa is leveraging Workday to improve the student experience, enhance data-driven decision-making, and streamline operations for faculty.

From Sticky Notes to Success: The University of Tampa's Digital Transformation Journey

Featuring insights from CIO Rani Johnson, this episode provides a practical playbook for navigating the complexities of AI implementation. Johnson shares her experiences and guidance, emphasizing the importance of building awareness and excitement around AI, making AI tools readily accessible to employees, and empowering AI champions to drive adoption. The discussion moves beyond initial steps to explore functional AI, highlighting the need for careful consideration of use cases, responsible AI programs, and a willingness to learn from inevitable mistakes. The episode also addresses AI investment, emphasizing the need for updated software review processes, AI advisory councils, flexible evaluation criteria, and a focus on high-impact use cases. Finally, the discussion underscores the evolving role of IT leaders in demystifying AI and fostering a culture of learning and experimentation to ultimately make work more meaningful and joyful. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/fy26-ct-podcast-fow-blueprint-for-ai-adoption-enus.html

The CIO Playbook for AI Adoption - Future of Work Podcast

The world of work is changing rapidly, and AI agents are at the forefront of this transformation. In this episode, David Somers (Chief Product Officer, Workday) and Dan Priest (Chief AI Office, PwC), will explore how AI agents are reshaping industries, redefining customer expectations, and revolutionizing how we work. Drawing on insights from PwC’s report, listeners will learn the potential benefits and challenges of Agentic AI and gain insights on how to leverage AI agents to drive innovation and success.

The Rise of AI Agents in Work - Future of Work Podcast

This episode will highlight the top takeaways from Innovation Summit, specifically as they relate to the future of applications of AI in the enterprise. 

The AI Revolution: Key Takeaways from Workday Innovation Summit - Future of Work Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Ting, co-founder of the AI-powered contract analytics platform Evisort, which was recently acquired by Workday. Jerry shares his firsthand experiences navigating the hyper-growth of a startup, the key principles that fostered a strong culture and aligned teams, and all the lessons learned along the way. 

Now a leader within Workday, Jerry offers unique insights into embracing change, fostering innovation within established structures, and the often-overlooked aspects of building a sustainable business. We’ll explore the realities of scaling and the enduring lessons learned from the startup trenches to the leadership ranks of a major enterprise.


From Startup to Scale: Acquired Wisdom from Jerry Ting - Future of Work

In this Future of Work podcast episode, Kathy Pham, Workday's Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, and Athena Karp, Senior Vice President of Product and Solutions Marketing at Workday, discuss the rise of the "Chief Work Officer" mindset. They explore how AI is transforming the workplace, demanding a new approach to leadership and human-machine collaboration. Key topics include the need for a mindset shift beyond incremental change, the essential aspects of the Chief Work Officer mindset (such as human-machine collaboration, redefining work roles, strategic planning, democratizing skills, and ethical AI governance), and HR's role in navigating this transformation. 

The Chief Work Officer: Leading the Human-AI Frontier - Future of Work

Research recently published by Workday found that 65% of small business leaders in the UK and Ireland have already started using Artificial Intelligence, unlocking more than 850 extra hours per year. With AI giving small and medium sized businesses a much-needed productivity boost, are we on the cusp of creating a more competitive business landscape, where size is no longer a barrier to success?

Join Ben Carter, Workday’s VP of Emerging Enterprises, as he explores this topic with Andrew Sandiford and Richard Copthorne from Bishop Fleming. They also dive into the detail behind the recent UK budget and what it means for small businesses, as well as Andrew and Richard's experience leading a fast-growing UK accountancy firm.

Workday Podcast: Go for Growth - Can AI Help UK SMBs Take on the Big Boys

The future of work is not about mastering a static set of skills, but about cultivating the agility to continuously acquire new ones. Explore the implications of shifting to a skills-based organization, and what parts of your talent strategy will experience the biggest transformations.

The New Skills Landscape: What Really Matters When AI Gets Adopted - Future of Work Podcast


In this episode, Workday’s Michelle Dawkins is joined by Janine Chamberlin, Head of LinkedIn UK, to explore the transformative impact of AI on the future of work. They dive into insights from LinkedIn's Work Change Report, discussing how AI is redefining skills, creating new roles, and shaping the workplace.

Discover what the future of AI-powered work looks like in the UK and beyond, and learn how businesses and employees can stay ahead of the curve.

Humans and Machines: Redefining Work in the Age of AI - Future of Work Podcast

In this episode of Future of Work, we delve into the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on the workplace, featuring insights from Athena Karp and Danielle Li. Their discussion explores why human-AI augmentation is most effective when centered around human capabilities, how early collaboration with AI fosters durable skills, and the emerging concept of a Chief Work Officer. This strategic role is designed to redefine work design, skill development, and human-AI pairing across organizations, addressing the democratization of knowledge and ensuring responsible AI implementation.

Humans + AI: A New Era of Workforce Collaboration - Future of Work Podcast

As AI reshapes how work gets done, one thing hasn’t changed: leadership rooted in values. In this episode, Carl and Ashley will sit down with Chris Ernst to share how they’re partnering to lead through AI-driven change, while staying true to Workday’s human-centric core values.

They’ll explore what it means to lead a digital workforce, and why Workday believes human skills still matter most in an AI-powered future. 

Workday CEO and Chief People Officer on Leading in the Age of AI - Future of Work Podcast

This episode explores the transformative power of AI agents in the enterprise. It delves into the agent system of record, the role of AI in the agent interface, and how businesses can strategically leverage AI agents to reshape operations, enhance productivity, and drive innovation. Joe Wilson will facilitate a conversation between Shane Luke and Steve Chase as the group offers insights into navigating this evolving landscape.

The Digital Workforce is Here: Are You Ready to Lead It? - Future of Work Podcast

The transformative power of artificial intelligence on the legal profession starts first with changing mindsets. By shifting mindsets and adopting new tools through AI-powered contract intelligence, legal professionals can usher in unprecedented levels of productivity and efficiency gains.

Legal in the AI Era: A Conversation With Aine Lyons and Jerry Ting - Future of Work Podcast

Discover how Club Med, a global leader in premium vacations, leverages technology to enhance the employee and guest experience while maintaining its core focus on human interaction. Featuring insights from Club Med leaders, the episode delves into the company's use of Workday to streamline processes, empower employees, and ultimately, create more meaningful and enjoyable experiences for guests.

How Club Med Uses Tech to Enable Human Connection - Future of Work Podcast


Drawing upon insights from the ebook, “Critical Success Factors of Enterprise AI ”, we'll explore key strategies for prioritizing AI use cases, demonstrating business value, optimizing resources, ensuring data quality, and driving AI adoption. 

The discussion will provide actionable takeaways for business leaders looking to navigate the complexities of AI implementation and maximize its transformative potential.

The ebook is available at: https://forms.workday.com/en-us/ebooks/critical-success-factors-to-enterprise-ai-adoption/form.html?refCamp=7014X000002XN5WQAW&step=step1_default

Making Enterprise AI Work for Your Business - Future of Work Podcast

Step into the future of enterprise AI with Kathy Pham, Workday VP of AI, and Dr. Kate Darling, Research Scientist at MIT Media Lab. In this insightful conversation, they challenge notions of AI as a replacement, advocating for a powerful human-AI partnership. Discover how responsible AI integration, built on robust data foundations, can unlock unprecedented human potential and drive strategic outcomes in your organization. A must-listen for C-level leaders navigating the evolving landscape of work.

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Can AI Make Us More Human? - Future of Work Podcast

Hear Workday CMO Emma Chalwin and Jannine Zucker, Deloitte global Workday practice leader, explore the evolving landscape of AI, its transformative role in the future of work, and its ability to empower people and support their growth potential while performing their roles with greater efficiency, speed, and clarity.

The Future of Work is Human: Insights From Workday and Deloitte Leaders - Future of Work Podcast

How to Build a Resilient Customer-First Culture - Future of Work Podcast

Your AI product is ready, deadlines are looming, and customer anticipation is growing. Then, the legal team gets involved, and everything grinds to a halt. What if this entire model is broken?

Andy Cannon, Workday's Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Product and Technology and a former software engineer, argues that legal isn't a roadblock but an accelerator. He explains why early legal collaboration is the key to building customer trust and the single clearest path to AI adoption. Learn how to transform your legal team from a late-stage gatekeeper into a strategic partner from day one to ship products more efficiently and responsibly.

The AI Paradox: To Move Faster, Bring in the Lawyers First - Future of Work Podcast

What if the secret to a more human hiring process was...more technology?  In this episode, we sit down with Adam Godson, CEO of Paradox, following the announcement of Workday's acquisition of the company. Adam shares the vision behind Paradox, explaining how their technology is revolutionizing talent acquisition for frontline and corporate roles alike. 

Paradox CEO on Using AI to Make Hiring More Human - Future of Work

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Workday is used by more than 11,000 organizations around the world and across industries– from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.

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