Welcome to Workday! As a manager, mastering Workday is essential for effectively leading your team. In addition to the top 10 things faculty and staff should do in Workday, here are the key tasks managers should prioritize to get started:
- Learn the basics of navigating in Workday
Take time to explore Workday’s interface to understand how to move through dashboards, menus, and search functions effectively. - Review your Team Org Chart
Check your team’s organizational structure to ensure accuracy and understand reporting relationships. - Explore the My Team Management Dashboard
Use this dashboard to access critical tools for managing your team, including:- Time & Scheduling Hub: Monitor and manage your team’s schedules
- Time Off Calendar: View and plan for team members’ absences
- Onboarding Status: Track the progress of new hires
- Learning: Review your team’s training and development activities
- Approve time off
Learn the process for reviewing and approving time-off requests to keep your team’s schedules on track.
To learn more about the most common actions for managers to take in Workday, visit the Workday for Managers page.