Category: Pre-Go Live Posts

Workday is designed to bring everyday tasks closer to the people who know them best. One of the most powerful ways it does this is through Manager Self-Service (MSS). Manager Self-Service gives supervisors direct access to tools and processes that help them support their teams. Instead of sending emails or filling out forms, managers can […]

Preparing HR and finance systems, data for a smooth transition to Workday Workday will go live at Clemson University this July. Workday will replace systems like Peoplesoft HR and Finance, Kronos and more, therefore, the University and related organizations will need to transition from those legacy systems to Workday. This transition phase, which includes moving […]

The “What’s Up With Workday?” session in January 2026 provided a preview of Workday navigation and day-to-day task management, helping Clemson employees understand what to expect with Workday. The walkthrough familiarized attendees to the Workday homepage and applications, how to customize global navigation (e.g., bookmarking frequently used apps, tasks, and reports), and how to find […]

The December 2025 “What’s Up With Workday?” session covered staff hiring. Workday streamlines staff hiring by carrying information seamlessly from recruiting through onboarding, eliminating redundant data entry and keeping all steps within one system. These connections provide greater visibility into each stage, allowing hiring managers to easily track progress and see who is responsible for […]

As we prepare to transition to Workday, it’s helpful to get familiar with how academic appointments are represented in the new system. Workday’s Academic Foundation makes it easier to track faculty roles, appointments, and academic structures—all in one place. n this post, we’ll break down the essential terms related to Academic Appointments in Workday. Academic […]

This What’s Up With Workday session provided an insight into how procurement will be conducted in Workday. The session covered the steps to create requisitions, issue purchase orders, and create receipts and matching supplier invoices within the Workday platform. The session also discussed the use of procurement cards (P-Cards) for departmental purchases in Workday, highlighting […]

Clemson’s move to Workday will streamline the staff* recruitment and hiring processes into one system. As we prepare for this transition, we’re introducing new terms you’ll start hearing when it comes to recruiting and hiring. Whether you’re a hiring manager, HR Service Manager, HR Liaison, or part of a search committee, understanding these words will […]

As Clemson University prepares for its own Workday journey, we’re learning from those who’ve been there before. We sat down with Kimberly Spears-McNatt, Clemson’s Associate Vice President for Public Safety, who experienced a Workday implementation during her time at The Ohio State University. She shared her insights on what worked well, what surprised her most, […]

Workday Financials Workday is more than a new system—it’s a new way of managing Clemson’s finances with greater transparency, consistency and flexibility. As we prepare to go live, it’s important to become comfortable with the language you’ll see when using Workday. Below are some key financial terms, grouped by theme, to help you navigate the […]

Clemson’s transition to Workday  will bring a change to how expenses are managed, aiming to simplify, centralize and modernize the way faculty and staff handle business-related spending. In the new Workday environment, all expense-related tasks will be consolidated. While Concur will still handle travel bookings, every aspect of expense processing and reimbursement will now be […]