Workday Layoffs

February 2025

Workday announced a layoff affecting 1,750 employees (8% of its workforce) in February 2025. The company operates in the HR sector.

People Affected

1,750

Percentage

Announced Date

Feb 5, 2025

About

Workday, a California-based human capital management software company, announced on Wednesday it will lay off approximately 1,750 employees, representing about 8.5% of its workforce. The decision is part of a strategic shift to prioritize investments in artificial intelligence and expand its international presence, responding to a softer macroeconomic environment and slower enterprise spending. The company, which had around 18,800 employees as of last January, expects to incur significant charges from this cost-reduction plan, with the actions set to be completed by the second quarter of fiscal 2026. This move reflects broader industry pressures as firms like Workday navigate stiff competition and consolidation.