Workday is an American cloud-based enterprise software company that specializes in human capital management (HCM), financial management, and business planning. The company was founded in 2005 by Dave Duffield and Aneel Bhusri, both of whom were former executives at PeopleSoft. Workday's headquarters is located in Pleasanton, California, United States.

Workday offers a range of products and services designed to help organizations efficiently manage their workforce and finances. Its flagship product, Workday HCM, provides features such as recruitment, talent management, payroll, and time tracking. Workday Financial Management helps companies streamline financial processes, including accounting, procurement, and expenses.

The company also offers Workday Planning, which enables organizations to plan, budget, and forecast in a single platform. On a global scale, Workday has a significant presence and operates in multiple countries around the world. The company has established strategic partnerships and alliances with various organizations to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach.

Notable partnerships include collaborations with Accenture, IBM, and Salesforce. Workday also has several subsidiaries, including Adaptive Insights, a provider of cloud-based business planning solutions, which it acquired in 2018. In terms of market position, Workday is considered one of the leaders in the cloud-based enterprise software market.

The company competes with major players like Oracle and SAP. Workday has been able to differentiate itself through its user-friendly interface and focus on providing integrated solutions for human capital and financial management. Throughout its history, Workday has achieved significant milestones and made notable changes to its product lineup.

In addition to the acquisition of Adaptive Insights, the company has also made strategic acquisitions to enhance its capabilities in areas such as analytics and machine learning. As of the latest update, Workday continues to grow and expand its market presence. The company regularly releases updates and enhancements to its products, focusing on delivering a superior user experience and leveraging emerging technologies.

Workday remains committed to innovation and helping organizations effectively manage their workforce and financial operations in a digital era