Workday’s fall 2025 release is live! See what’s new

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New Workday features, including homepage enhancements and a new navigation menu, are now available for all Universities of Wisconsin staff. These changes are part of Workday’s fall 2025 feature release, which went live on Saturday, September 20.

This was the first major update since UW launched Workday in July 2025. Feature releases happen twice a year, typically in March and September, bringing new functionality, enhancements, and fixes.

What’s New for Fall 2025

Newly released features affecting all Workday users include the following:

  • The Global Navigation Menu has been replaced with a pinned sidebar that remains visible as you move through Workday.
  • New Quick Action buttons on the homepage let you select common tasks, reports, and/or external links for easy access.
  • A new Save icon on task pages lets you quickly save your progress without leaving the page or interrupting your work.

Additional feature releases, including changes for finance, human resources, and research administration business processes, are detailed on the Workday Feature Releases page.

Training and Support

Workday support documents and training materials are being updated to help UW staff easily and quickly adapt to the new features.

For Workday questions or support, explore Get help resources on the Workday website.

Top things managers should do when starting in Workday

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. Review your Team Org Chart
    Check your team’s organizational structure to ensure accuracy and understand reporting relationships.
  3. Explore the My Team Management Dashboard
    Use this dashboard to access critical tools for managing your team, including:
  4. 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.