New Workday enhancements, designed to improve the user experience and make tasks easier to complete, are now available for all Universities of Wisconsin staff. These changes are part of Workday’s fall 2026 feature release, which went live on Saturday, September 19.
Feature releases happen twice a year, typically in March and September, bringing new functionality, enhancements, and fixes.
What’s New for Fall 2026
New features affecting all Workday users include the following:
- Refreshed Look and Feel: You’ll notice some small visual changes throughout Workday, including updated fonts, buttons, and menu styles.
- Improved Mobile Experience: The Workday mobile app menu will be updated to match the Workday desktop version, making it easier to find what you need. You will also be able to complete return-from-leave tasks using the Workday mobile app.
- Easier Absence Revisions: Workday will have a new method for revising absences in My Tasks. This will make it easier to edit or cancel an absence request. You will also be able to revise absences directly from the Manage Absence Calendar.
Additional feature releases, including changes for finance, human resources, and research administration, are detailed on the Workday Feature Releases page.
Training and Support
Support resources are being updated to reflect these changes and help you navigate any new functionality.
For Workday questions or support, explore Get help resources on the Workday website.