Workday Job Aids, Demos, & Resources
Find job aids, demo videos, and other tools, like the Workday Crosswalk, to help you get the most out of Workday.
Overview of Available Resources
Below, you will find job aids and demo videos organized by role. These resources are designed for quick reference while using Workday.
Job aids and demos are updated regularly. If you print a job aid, be sure to check back periodically to ensure you’re using the latest version.
In addition to the job aids and demo videos, please explore these valuable resources:
- SAP to Workday Crosswalk: Side-by-side indexes of legacy SAP/connectU and Workday terms.
- Workday Glossary: A reference list of key terms, acronyms, and definitions related to Workday.
- Extensive FAQs: Commonly asked questions about the different functional areas of Workday HCM and Payroll. Functional areas include Absence and Leave, Recruiting and Hiring, Payroll, Time Tracking, and more.
Missed the Workday 101: Pre-Go-Live sessions? No problem. You can watch a recording anytime.
Job Aids & Demos
Job aids are step-by-step guides with screenshots to walk you through specific processes within Workday. Demos are short demonstrations and how-to videos of specific tasks or processes.
These materials are updated regularly. If you print a job aid, be sure to check back periodically to ensure you’re using the latest version.
Tip: Not sure where to look? Expand all categories by selecting the “+” button, then use your browser’s search function to locate specific terms. For example, searching for “Costing” will quickly direct you to the Assign Costing Allocation demos and job aids within the Unit Initiator section.
Demos
- Request Time Off
- Request Leave
- Request Return
- Enter Time - Full (for Hourly Employees and Student Workers)
- Change Benefits for Open Enrollment
- Add or Change Benefits for Life Event
- Add and Update Dependent
- Enter Goals
- Talent Review
- Create Individual Development Plan
- Submit Acknowledge Evaluations
- Request Feedback
- Provide Anytime Feedback
- Provide Requested Feedback
Job Aids
- Workday 101
- Workday Mobile
- Change Personal Information
- Payment Elections and Tax Withholding Elections
- Request Time Off
- Correct Time Off-Employee
- Leave Requests
- Enter Time for Hourly Employees
- Change Benefits for Open Enrollment
- Add or Change Benefits for Life Event
- Add and Update a Dependent
- Flexible Work Arrangement
- Internal Apply
- Onboarding
- Create Individual Development Plan
- Talent Review and Feedback
- Submit Evaluations Acknowledge Evaluations
- Talent - Self Service Careers Profiles
- Reports Navigation
- Request Framework
- Submit Resignation - All Employees
Demos
Job Aids
- Assign Costing Allocation
- Create Payroll Accounting Adjustments
- Manage Period Activity Pay
- Create and Close Position
- Change Job
- Switch Primary Job
- Add Additional Job
- Add Additional Job - Students
- End Additional Job
- Contract Contingent Worker & End Contingent Worker Contract
- Notify Worker Start Date Correction Event
- No Show
- Terminate an Employee
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