Workday Build - Apps and AI Agents
Have you ever thought: I wish I could do that in Workday?
If you could enhance Workday to better suit your business needs, what would you do? Automate complex business processes? Capture valuable data hidden in emails and spreadsheets? Introduce AI-powered experiences to support employees and managers? Replace costly legacy integrations that require constant maintenance?
Whether you're looking to create custom applications, deploy AI-powered agents, automate complex processes, or deliver entirely new employee experiences, Workday Build gives you the tools, expertise, and innovation to unlock more value from Workday.
Workday Build: One platform. Endless possibilities.
Build Apps
Create custom experiences and that solve unique business challenges with Workday Extend.
Build AI Agents
Deploy intelligent agents that automate tasks, guide users, and streamline decision making.
Build Automations
Connect systems and processes to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
Build Better Experiences
Create seamless experiences that make work simpler for employees and managers.
Workday Extend
Build applications that work the way your business works
Workday Extend enables organizations to create powerful applications directly within Workday. From automating manual processes and replacing spreadsheets to creating entirely new employee experiences, Extend helps organizations solve unique business challenges while keeping everything within the Workday ecosystem.
- Native to Workday — Applications are built and run directly on the Workday platform, using the same technology and infrastructure as Workday itself.
- One security model — Extend apps inherit Workday's existing security, so users only ever see the data and actions they're already entitled to.
- Single source of data — Apps work with live Workday data in real time — no duplication, no syncing, no separate database to maintain.
- Consistent user experience — Apps look and feel like Workday, so adoption is faster and there's little to no additional training required.
- Lower total cost of ownership — Removes the need for costly third-party platforms and custom integrations, reducing maintenance and long-term cost.
- Faster innovation — Rapidly build, deploy, and iterate on new solutions to keep pace with changing business needs.
- AI ready — Embed AI agents directly into your workflows, bringing intelligent automation and decision support to the point of work.
Why Kainos for Workday Extend?
AI Apps & Agents
Bring the power of AI directly into Workday
Our AI Apps & Agents are designed, built, and supported by Kainos to help organizations solve real business challenges. From intelligent employee support and automated workflows to AI-powered recommendations and decision support, these proven solutions bring the power of AI directly into Workday.
Whether you're looking for a ready-made solution or a starting point for something tailored to your organization, our Apps & Agents help accelerate adoption and deliver value faster.
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Workday AI Centre of Excellence
Accelerating AI adoption in Workday
Through our Workday AI Centre of Excellence, we help organizations understand, adopt, govern, and scale AI across their Workday ecosystem. Combining deep Workday expertise with practical AI experience, we help customers identify the right opportunities, implement solutions responsibly, and deliver measurable business value.
Whether you're exploring Workday's native AI capabilities and deciding where to start, designing your approach to Workday AI, deploying AI agents, or building new agents, our specialists can help you define your next step.
Ready to build what's next?
Whether you're looking for a proven application, an AI-powered solution, or something entirely bespoke, our specialists can help you identify the right approach for your organization.