Workday@Clemson Fast Facts & Updates

Time Tracking and Approval Fast Facts

Training resources on this topic include: Track Time with Time Entries (Guide), Track Time with Time Punches (Guide), Workday Self-Service: Track Time with Time Punches (Self-Paced Course), Workday Self-Service: Track Time with Time Entries (Self-Paced Course), Manage and Approve Employee Time (for Managers) (Guide), Manage Employee Time (for Timekeepers) (Guide), Manage Employee Time (for Executive […]

Workday Words of the Week 10 – Manager Self-Service

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 […]

What is Cutover?

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 […]

What’s Up With Workday Recap: Key Features

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 […]

What’s Up With Workday Recap: Staff Hiring

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 […]

Workday Words of the Week 9 – Academic Structures in Workday

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 […]

What’s Up With Workday – Procurement Recap

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 […]

Words of the Week 8 – Staff Recruitment & Hiring

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 […]

Walking the Workday Walk: Insights from a Clemson Colleague

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 Words of the Week 7 – Financials

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 […]

What’s Up With Workday – Expenses Recap

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 […]

Workday Words of the Week 6 – Procurement

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 […]

Streamlining Expenses with Workday

As Clemson prepares to launch Workday, one of the most visible changes employees will experience is how expenses are managed. From reimbursements and PCard transactions to budget tracking, Workday offers a unified, intuitive experience for managing many of Clemson’s expense processes. We caught up with Marlo Raymark to discuss her first impressions of handling expenses […]

Workday Words of the Week 5 – Security

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 […]

What’s Up With Workday – Navigation, Employee Self-Service Recap

In September, The Workday@Clemson Voice of Customer Team launched the first What’s Up With Workday session. The session was designed not only to offer an overview of the upcoming transition but also to showcase how Workday will streamline operations, enhance efficiency, minimize redundancy, and simplify everyday tasks. Attendees appreciated the session’s interactive structure, noting that […]