Category: Workday Words of the Week

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Procurement in Plain Language As Clemson transitions to Workday, one area that will see big improvements is procurement—how we buy goods and services for the University. Workday streamlines the procurement process, making it easier to request, approve and track purchases. To help you get familiar with the terminology you’ll see in Workday, here are some […]

Security in Workday: What You Need to Know When most people hear the word security, they think about locks, keys, or passwords. In Workday, security has a slightly different meaning. It’s about who can see what information and who can take what actions in the system. Security in Workday is designed to make sure employees […]

From Concur to Workday – Managing Expenses In this installment of Workday Words of the Week we’re previewing some terms that are related to Expenses in Workday. It’s important to note that Concur will continue to be used for booking travel, but expense tracking and reimbursements will be done in Workday.   Remember to continue […]

Practical Guidance for Navigating Workday with Confidence This week’s focus: To tie in with September’s What’s Up Workday session, we are exploring key Workday terms related to navigation and Employee Self-Service. In summary, understanding these Workday terms will help you navigate the system with confidence and take full advantage of its self-service features. Whether you’re […]

Focusing on Business Processes: The Workday Work Horses Last week, we introduced some foundational Workday terms. This week, we’re building on that knowledge by introducing one of the most important concepts in Workday: Business Processes. These are the behind-the-scenes steps that help Workday carry out tasks, like changing your address, approving time off, or making […]

Understanding Workday: Building a Foundation of Knowledge Workday is a powerful, cloud-based tool that will help Clemson manage payroll, time, budgets, expenses, and more. If the terminology seems overwhelming, you are not alone. Throughout the next year we’ll be posting Workday Words of the Week (about every 2 weeks) to help you build your Workday […]