Workday 2026 R1: CEO Transition, AI Agents & What HRIS Leaders Can't Afford to Miss
The Preview Window is open. Production goes live March 14. And Workday just brought back its co-founder as CEO. Join Dani Woods and Kristin McDonald for a practical discussion on what's changing, what matters, and how to prepare without disruption.
Join Dani Woods and Kristin McDonald, Workday experts at the cutting edge of HR tech transformation, as they break down what the 2026 R1 release actually means for HRIS teams.
Aneel Bhusri's return as CEO signals a strategic pivot toward "leading in the rapidly evolving AI era" — and this release is the first proof point. With new AI agents for shift scheduling, recruiting automation, and self-service, plus deeper HCM and payroll enhancements, 2026 R1 requires more than technical validation.
It requires clarity on what's signal and what's noise.
In this webinar, we'll cover:
- What Bhusri's return as CEO signals for Workday's product roadmap and AI strategy
- Which AI agents in 2026 R1 create real operational value — and which to defer
- The interface updates and automation changes that will impact workflows and adoption
- How to separate must-test features from optional updates in the final Preview weeks
- A repeatable release prep framework — from impact analysis to stakeholder communication
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