Workday Frequently Asked Questions
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General
Workday is a state-of-the-art cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that will replace many of our current systems and manual processes. Workday manages Financials, HR and Payroll activities and data. The solution provides an improved user experience and faster, better access to data.
Go to my.gvsu.edu and select Workday. For more information, see the Accessing Workday job aid.
Workday is supported on Firefox, Chrome and Safari.
Yes, everyone employed by GVSU will use Workday. Depending upon your role, you may use Workday to view payslips, update personal information, request time off, submit timecards, enter expense reports, make purchases, submit invoices, etc.
GVSU conducted an ERP review in 2020 & 2021 and determined that Workday was the solution that best meets our future needs. Main considerations for moving to Workday include:
- Usability: A simplified user experience that provides more effective workflows and access to data
- Technology Simplification: Consolidation of separate systems that eliminates unnecessary costs and support demands
- Innovation: Modern cloud technology that provides a foundation to meet the modern digital experience expectations of the GVSU community