Workday Podcasts

The CIO Playbook for AI Adoption - Future of Work Podcast

Featuring insights from CIO Rani Johnson, this episode provides a practical playbook for navigating the complexities of AI implementation. Johnson shares her experiences and guidance, emphasizing the importance of building awareness and excitement around AI, making AI tools readily accessible to employees, and empowering AI champions to drive adoption. The discussion moves beyond initial steps to explore functional AI, highlighting the need for careful consideration of use cases, responsible AI programs, and a willingness to learn from inevitable mistakes. The episode also addresses AI investment, emphasizing the need for updated software review processes, AI advisory councils, flexible evaluation criteria, and a focus on high-impact use cases. Finally, the discussion underscores the evolving role of IT leaders in demystifying AI and fostering a culture of learning and experimentation to ultimately make work more meaningful and joyful. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/fy26-ct-podcast-fow-blueprint-for-ai-adoption-enus.html

How Is Agentic AI Reshaping the Enterprise? - Future of Work Podcast

In the inaugural episode of Workday’s Future of Work podcast, Jim Stratton, CTO at Workday, and David Somers, Workday’s Chief Product Officer, discuss the rise of AI agents in the workplace. They define the digital workforce and explain how AI agents are transforming the way we work.
The conversation also touches on the potential of AI agents in HR and finance, and the importance of managing a workforce that includes both humans and digital workers.
The two leaders also discuss the challenges of managing AI agents, including data governance and ethical considerations. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/future-of-work-podcast-ai-agents-poised-transform-workforce.html

How AI Agents Will Transform the Enterprise - Future of Work Podcast

Discover the transformative power of AI agents in the enterprise with Workday's VP of AI, Kathy Pham, as she explores how these intelligent systems are moving beyond automation to reshape workflows, personalize experiences, and drive efficiency. You’ll learn how agentic AI is poised to revolutionize the future of work by anticipating needs and proactively completing tasks.
https://blog.workday.com/en-us/beyond-automation-how-ai-agents-revolutionizing-enterprise.html

Expert Insights & Predictions on the Agentic Wave - Future of Work Podcast

Relive the excitement of Workday's Agentic AI event where we shared the latest advancements in Agentic AI and how Workday is empowering the future of work.
https://blog.workday.com/en-us/the-future-of-work-podcast-riding-the-agentic-wave-expert-insights-predictions.html

The Rise of the CIO, from the Cloud to AI

From cloud adoption to AI integration, how are CIOs navigating and making decisions during this ever-evolving tech landscape? Rogerio Almeida, Workday group vice president of partner sales, discusses these ideas with seasoned executive Dave Smoley, winner of the Workday Customer Lifetime Achievement Award at our most recent Workday Rising.

The Data Equation: Solving for Speed, Scale and Accuracy in Business Transformation

In this installment of Workday Shift: Moving Financial Services Forward, we delve into the operational complexities of business transformation with Lee Vanderpool, Chief Accounting Officer at General Atlantic. In this episode, Vanderpool reveals how the ability to quickly extract intelligence from financial data has become a critical competitive advantage. Tune in to discover how your organization can harness the power of data in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

Driving Innovation Through Digital Transformation at Babson College

Patty Patria, CIO at Babson College, and author Jeff Selingo discuss how Babson integrates technology with its mission as a leader in entrepreneurship and higher education. They explore the college’s cloud-first strategy and efforts to align innovation with institutional goals to stay at the forefront of change in the higher ed space.

The Future of FSI

In this installment of the Shift: Moving Financial Services Forward series, it's all about the future of FSI, with special guest Oliwia Berdak, Financial Technology Research Director at Forrester Research. We caught up with Berdak to talk about Forrester’s predictions for 2025 and beyond. Tune in to hear a discussion about major trends, how finance and technology could intersect, and how FSI leaders can prepare for whatever comes next. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/workday-podcast-make-your-move-the-future-for-fsi-with-forrester.html

Texas A&M and LSU Are Rivals on the Gridiron, Allies in Technology

Both Texas A&M and LSU faced challenges with their legacy systems, including limitations in data accessibility and reporting capabilities. In this Workday podcast, representatives from the universities discussed their experiences transitioning to Workday.
https://blog.workday.com/en-us/workday-podcast-tailgating-and-talking-tech-with-lsu-and-texas-a-m.html

Integrity’s People-First Approach to Large-Scale Growth

Dallas-based broker Integrity maintains a positive employee culture by focusing on its people—and employee-friendly technology is a big component of that. Rachelle McReynolds, chief people and culture officer at Integrity, shares insights. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/2025/workday-podcast-integrity-people-first-approach-large-scale-growth.html