Workday employs roughly 14,241 people who develop and support its cloud-based applications for finance, human resources, and planning. Recent personnel data shows 1,059 new hires balanced by 1,059 departures, indicating stable overall headcount while still allowing room for strategic reshuffling of talent. The numbers suggest consistent investment in product innovation, customer enablement, and operational scalability across the organization.
Engineering is Workday’s largest function with 5,623 employees, accounting for about 40 % of total staff and illustrating the company’s emphasis on continuous product development. Sales and Support follow at 2,817 people, ensuring customers receive implementation expertise and ongoing account management. Marketing and Product teams contribute 1,763 employees, while Business Management, Finance & Administration, IT, and Human Resources collectively add more than 2,800 roles that keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. Smaller groups in Operations, Consulting, and Other specialized areas round out the skill mix, creating a diversified organization capable of serving a global enterprise client base.
Workday’s headquarters in San Francisco is home to 2,849 employees, or just under one-fifth of the global workforce. A significant portion—8,380 employees—operate from other sites or remote roles, reflecting a flexible approach to talent placement. Additional U.S. hubs include Atlanta, Denver, Chicago, Salt Lake City, New York, and Austin, each housing between 121 and 510 staff. Internationally, Dublin and London serve as key EMEA offices, with Dublin employing 850 people, underscoring the company’s global footprint.