LayoffsPlanned
Workday plans a workforce reduction of about 2.5%
Workday announced a plan to reduce its workforce by about 2.5% on September 29.
- Location
- Multiple locations,
- Key date
- 2026-09-29
- Reported
- Announced September 29, 2026 · sources verified October 20, 2026
- As of
- October 22, 2026
Workday announced a plan to reduce its workforce by about 2.5% on September 29.
The company’s SEC filing says the planned changes are concentrated primarily in Product and Technology, as it aligns its organization with strategic growth priorities.
The SEC filing describes planned changes expected to be substantially complete in fiscal Q1 2028. An exact headcount and a direct AI cause were not established.
What is confirmed
- Approximately 2.5% of workforce; no exact headcount
- 2026-09-29
Dates and scope
- Reported as planned or announced; completion has not been independently confirmed.
- Source material was reviewed October 20, 2026; later developments may not be reflected.
Sources
Corrections and updates
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