Transformation Opportunities
The implementation of Workday will bring substantial improvements to the way the UF community does business. Below are just some of the benefits of the new system you can expect when it is introduced in 2027:
Streamlined and efficient business processes through standardization and automation, guided by leading practices in higher education
- Intuitive processes and integrated reporting capabilities to save time and resources
- Flexibility to modify business processes as requirements and needs evolve
- Default and related fields to improve data quality and efficiency
Enhanced reporting capabilities through intuitive functions, data visualization, and real-time reports to support operations and strategic decision-making
- Self-service reporting that is easily exported to Excel
- A single source of truth for financial information
- Integrated finance, HR, and payroll reporting
- Project- and program-based budget-to-actuals reporting outside of sponsored programs
A modernized, positive user experience, featuring enhanced mobile capabilities and a robust self-service function
- Self-service tools and intuitive interfaces
- Task review and approvals directly from mobile devices
Reduced secondary systems, with enhanced collaboration and improved operational efficiency.
- Enhanced budget control that links positions to budgets for accurate headcount tracking, alongside clear visibility into vacant, filled, and proposed positions to support effective forecasting
- Speedier workflows for processes like approvals, requisitions, and notifications, enabling efficient decision-making
- Simplified processes for requesting, approving, and tracking leave
- Request and approval tracking, ensuring transparency and reduced follow-up inquiries