Future of Work - A Workday Podcast
Workday Podcast Network
The world of work hasn’t just changed; it’s being radically redefined. Between the surge of AI, shifting workforce expectations, and the dawn of human-machine collaboration, the old leadership playbooks are obsolete.The Future of Work Podcast moves beyond the buzzwords to deliver raw, high-stakes insights from the architects of the new work day. Each episode, we sit down with C-suite executives, AI innovators, and industry pioneers to expose the friction between legacy thinking and the future of business.We ignore the tech specs to focus on what matters: the industry trends, cultural shifts, and leadership opportunities required to thrive in an unpredictable landscape. This isn't a conversation about tools—it's a conversation about the future of your organization. Stop guessing and start leading.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 16min
When AI Scales Expertise, Who Gets Paid? - Future of Work Podcast
Workday's VP of AI Kathy Pham and MIT researcher Dr. Danielle Li confront the most urgent question in the AI-augmented workplace: When an AI model scales a top performer's expertise, what is owed to the employee whose valuable data made it possible? They explore the AI paradox, arguing that strategic work—training the machine—must be compensated, and that every organization needs a Chief Work Officer to design fair, future-proof collaboration between humans and AI.
Oct 24, 2025 • 29min
Human-Centered AI: Salesforce's Ethical Journey - Future of Work Podcast
Workday’s Kathy Pham and Salesforce’s Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer and EVP of Product, Paula Goldman, discuss moving from theoretical discussions to practical frameworks for ethical technology and a human-centered future of work. They explore Paula’s unique journey and how ethical leadership can build a movement for responsible AI.
Oct 21, 2025 • 33min
Google Cloud Powers Innovation and Impact with AI - Future of Work Podcast
Google Cloud's VP and GM, Rao Surapaneni, joins Workday’s Kathy Pham to discuss the future of enterprise AI, agents, and what it all means for technology leaders.
Oct 7, 2025 • 13min
Sana's CEO on the New Era of Enterprise AI - Future of Work Podcast
The way we work is about to change forever. Workday’s Chief Communications Officer Gina Sheibley sat down with Sana CEO and founder Joel Hellermark following the announcement of Workday’s definitive agreement to acquire his company. Joel shares his bold vision for agentic AI and explains how this new partnership will transform the Workday experience, making AI the new front door to work for millions of users.
Oct 1, 2025 • 16min
Paradox CEO on Using AI to Make Hiring More Human - Future of Work Podcast
What if the secret to a more human hiring process was...more technology? In this episode, we sit down with Adam Godson, CEO of Paradox, following the announcement of Workday's acquisition of the company. Adam shares the vision behind Paradox, explaining how their technology is revolutionizing talent acquisition for frontline and corporate roles alike.
Sep 23, 2025 • 16min
The AI Paradox: To Move Faster, Bring in the Lawyers First - Future of Work Podcast
Your AI product is ready, deadlines are looming, and customer anticipation is growing. Then, the legal team gets involved, and everything grinds to a halt. What if this entire model is broken?
Andy Cannon, Workday's Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Product and Technology and a former software engineer, argues that legal isn't a roadblock but an accelerator. He explains why early legal collaboration is the key to building customer trust and the single clearest path to AI adoption. Learn how to transform your legal team from a late-stage gatekeeper into a strategic partner from day one to ship products more efficiently and responsibly.
Sep 16, 2025 • 12min
How to Build a Resilient Customer-First Culture - Future of Work Podcast
How to Build a Resilient Customer-First Culture - Future of Work Podcast by Workday
Sep 9, 2025 • 36min
The Digital Workforce is Here: Are You Ready to Lead It? - Future of Work Podcast
This episode explores the transformative power of AI agents in the enterprise. It delves into the agent system of record, the role of AI in the agent interface, and how businesses can strategically leverage AI agents to reshape operations, enhance productivity, and drive innovation. Joe Wilson will facilitate a conversation between Shane Luke and Steve Chase as the group offers insights into navigating this evolving landscape.
Sep 2, 2025 • 27min
The Future of Work is Human: Insights From Workday and Deloitte Leaders - Future of Work Podcast
Hear Workday CMO Emma Chalwin and Jannine Zucker, Deloitte global Workday practice leader, explore the evolving landscape of AI, its transformative role in the future of work, and its ability to empower people and support their growth potential while performing their roles with greater efficiency, speed, and clarity.
Aug 26, 2025 • 24min
Making Enterprise AI Work for Your Business - Future of Work Podcast
Drawing upon insights from the ebook, “Critical Success Factors of Enterprise AI ”, we'll explore key strategies for prioritizing AI use cases, demonstrating business value, optimizing resources, ensuring data quality, and driving AI adoption.
The discussion will provide actionable takeaways for business leaders looking to navigate the complexities of AI implementation and maximize its transformative potential.
The ebook is available at: https://forms.workday.com/en-us/ebooks/critical-success-factors-to-enterprise-ai-adoption/form.html?refCamp=7014X000002XN5WQAW&step=step1_default
