Workday Rising EMEA: Top 10 talks you don’t want to miss
Workday Rising EMEA is back and is set to be a game-changer for our European customers. Taking place in beautiful Barcelona in November, this year's event promises a deep dive into the future of work and the transformative role of new technology.
With over 150 sessions to choose from, one main focus will be on AI and ML, and how it can revolutionise HR and finance processes, talent acquisition and retention, and foster a culture of innovation. Alongside other topics, it's also an opportunity to connect with peers, learn from experts, and discover how Workday leverages AI and ML to help businesses achieve their goals.
Here's a sneak peek of the top 10 sessions you absolutely don't want to miss:
1. Professional & Business Services Industry Kick-off
Jumpstart your Workday Rising EMEA experience with this welcome session for the Professional & Business Services industry (PBS) on 14th November at 2pm CET. Connect with industry peers and understand Workday's vision for the industry, explore product roadmaps, and customer success stories.
Whether you're a Workday newbie or a seasoned pro, you'll leave this session with a better understanding of how Workday can provide valuable insights for navigating today's competitive landscape. Sign up today!
2. How Workday Enables Professional Services Firms to Scale Globally, Execute M&A and Accurately Plan
Expanding into new markets, acquiring new businesses, or trying to forecast your future growth can be tough to keep up with. Whether you're in growth mode or looking to future proof, this session is not to be missed.
On the 16th November at 1.15pm CET, our Head of Finance, Matt McManus and CIO, Iain Heap, will share insights on how we at Kainos use Workday to support our rapid growth and remain agile during unpredictable times. Securing multiple acquisitions per year, Workday has provided us with the foundation for a secure and compliant governance framework.
Apply their insights to your own business with global growth and compliance, mergers and acquisitions and precise forecasting. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts. Sign up to the session here.
3. The Sustainable Impact of a Paperless Office: How Workday Document Management Is Engaging Employees
In today's competitive job market, it's more important than ever for organisations to create a sustainable and engaging employee experience. One way to do this is to go paperless.
Kainos’ Employee Document Management system is a powerful solution that can help automate and streamline your people document experience, freeing up your HR team to focus on more strategic tasks.
In this session on 15th November at 5.15pm CET, you'll come to know how Julius Baer, a leading global private banking group, achieved a paperless office, enhancing employee experience from hire to retire. Book your spot now!
4. Preparing for Change: How to Successfully Plan and Test Workday Updates with Confidence
At 11.15am CET on 16th November, Jonna Hannukainen, Senior IT Lead, will discuss how Rabobank approaches testing during the Workday release window. You'll discover how to create a comprehensive testing plan, identify and prioritise your testing needs, execute your testing plan efficiently and effectively, and monitor your system post-deployment to identify and resolve any issues.
This session is perfect for functional leaders who handle planning and testing Workday updates, but anyone can benefit from Rabobank's experience. Register for this session now!
5. Shaping the Future of Employee Experience: How Spotify Is Transforming Onboarding with Workday Extend
Workday Extend has the power to allow customers to build custom applications on top of Workday to enhance their daily operations.
Using Workday Extend, Spotify has transformed their onboarding process, which has allowed them to boost efficiency and speed up the process.
Listen to Rohit Singh, Workday Integration Specialist at Spotify, discuss how they automated manual tasks, provided new employees with personalised information and resources they need to be successful, and track and measure the success of the onboarding program.
If you're looking for ways to improve your employee onboarding experience, join them on 15th November at 5pm CET. Secure your seat now!
6. One Year Later: Hilti’s Journey on Kainos Employee Document Management and Workday Extend
Many organisations still rely on manual processes, which can lead to high costs, compliance risks and poor employee experience. If you struggle with manual employee document management, this session is for you.
On 16th November at 10am CET, Hilti's HR Global Project Manager, Zuzana Rozkosna, shares how they transformed their document management process using Kainos Employee Document Management (EDM). Learn how EDM can reduce costs, enhance compliance, and improve overall efficiency. See the session here.
7. Driving change: How Automotive Pioneer Aptiv has Accelerated Workday Testing with Automation.
In this talk, you'll learn how Aptiv, a leading global technology company in the automotive industry, used Kainos Smart, a Workday testing automation platform, to cut testing effort by 80% and support strategic growth with scalable, automated testing.
Join Phil Norton, a Kainos Smart Test expert, on the 15th November at 1.15pm CET to discuss how Aptiv used Kainos Smart to automate manual testing tasks, reduce the risk of error and increase the speed and efficiency of their testing process to support global growth.
If you're looking for ways to accelerate your Workday testing and reduce change impact, this talk is for you. Sign up here today.
8. Mastering Data Privacy: How Veolia has Elevated Data Protection Efforts in Workday.
Data privacy is a top priority for organisations of all sizes. But with complex regulations and ever-evolving cyber threats, it can be challenging to keep up.
Veolia, a global leader in water, waste and energy management, used Kainos Smart to improve data privacy in Workday by gaining complete visibility into their data landscape, identifying and mitigating data privacy risks, and protecting data from unauthorised access and disclosure.
This session at Workday Rising is unmissable for anyone looking for ways to improve their data privacy posture in Workday. Catch it on 15th November at 3:00pm CET. Learn more about Smart today!
9. How Workday Extend Can Solve Works Council and Conflicts of Interest Challenges, Presented by Kainos.
Want to know more about how to fully optimise Workday Extend?
In this session, you’ll learn from VP, Global Extend Services, Matt Komendolowicz, on how organisations are using Extend applications to improve user experience, increase compliance, and streamline staffing processes.
If you’re in need of new ways to improve your business processes using Workday Extend, this session is a golden opportunity. On 16th November at 2:45pm CET, you’ll hear from the experts, view demonstrations of multiple Kainos applications and learn how other organisations are using Extend to solve real-world challenges. See the session here.
10. Planning During Economic Uncertainty and Better Cash Flow Analysis: Modelling Lead Practices
In times of economic uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to have a solid financial plan. Join Kainos and Sport Alliance on 16th November at 11.15am CET in this Workday session to grasp how they’ve used Workday Adaptive Planning to achieve agility and insight, even during the most turbulent years.
Whether you’re just starting out with Workday Adaptive Planning or looking for ways to improve how you use it, this session is for you. You’ll get the tips you need to succeed. Don’t miss out, sign up here.
Seize your success: register for Workday Rising EMEA today!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to transform your business strategies and stay ahead in the ever-changing corporate landscape. Workday Rising EMEA is your gateway to a future of innovation, efficiency, and growth. With these top 10 sessions, you’ll gain insights into strategies, and solutions that can reshape your business for the better. So, what are you waiting for?