Workday Podcasts

Workday CTO: The End of Legacy Processes - Future of Work Podcast

For decades, we’ve used technology to help us check boxes faster. But what happens when the boxes start checking themselves? In this episode, Workday leaders Peter Bailis, Jerry Ting, and Clare Hickie explore the leap from generative AI to agentic AI, a shift that moves us beyond the "blinking cursor" and into a world of autonomous digital labor.

The HR Advantage in the Age of AI - Future of Work Podcast

Workday's Liz Jennings is joined by Kunal Sethi, vice president of HR Digital Strategy at Medtronic, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of human resources. From early wins across more than 200 AI use cases to building a unified HR strategy, this conversation highlights how Medtronic is turning AI into a catalyst for both efficiency and human impact.

Is AI Killing Human Connection? - Future of Work Podcast

Workday’s Chris Ernst and Carrie Varoquiers discuss the impact of AI on the workplace and their search for solutions to a “crisis of loneliness and disconnection.”

How NatWest Group Gave Back One Million Hours With AI - Future of Work Podcast

Workday’s Ashley Goldsmith and NatWest Group’s Eleanor Priestley have a candid conversation on designing AI around people, measuring real impact, and making change stick at enterprise scale. In this episode, Ashley Goldsmith, Chief People Officer at Workday, engages in a conversation with Eleanor Priestley, Group COO Capabilities Lead at NatWest Group, about the transformative impact of AI on business operations. They discuss how Agentic AI can streamline processes, reduce friction, and create opportunities for more meaningful work. Eleanor shares insights from her extensive experience at NatWest, highlighting the importance of HR leadership in fostering a successful human-AI partnership and the strategies employed to help employees adapt to this technological shift.

Is Legal Still the "Department of No"?: Legal’s New Role in AI - Future of Work Podcast

Legal doesn’t have to be the “department of no.” Aine Lyons, senior vice president and deputy general counsel at Workday, and Vanessa Candela, chief legal and trust officer at Celonis, explore how trust-first frameworks help AI move faster and more responsibly.