Cost Center and Location In Workday, it’s important to understand the difference between Cost Center and Location, as each serves a different purpose within the system:
• Cost Center refers to the primary project or overhead cost center where an employee’s time is charged. • Location refers to the physical location the employee is working.
In most cases, an employee’s cost center and location will be the same, but there are exceptions. An example would be someone working at a regional office but charging their time a project at a different location. When trade employees were initially imported into Workday, they were assigned to a general cost center labeled TRADE trade employees. As changes are entered into Workday, we ask that you update trade employee records to reflect the correct cost center where they are currently working. This adjustment is important for accurate cost center-based reporting within Workday. Maintaining this information helps ensure we have a clear, real-time view of project allocations and workforce distribution.
Feedback within Workday Using the Feedback feature in Workday can enhance the Performance Evaluation process by providing a centralized and continuous record of employee contributions and achievements. Rather than relying solely on memory or sporadic documentation during annual reviews, managers and team members can capture real-time feedback throughout the year. Beyond formal evaluations, Workday’s Feedback feature is also an excellent tool for recognizing and reinforcing positive behaviors across teams. Employees can quickly and easily share constructive or appreciative feedback with co-workers, subordinates, or supervisors regarding specific tasks, projects, or collaborations.
Workday System Update Workday releases system updates twice a year, in the Spring and Fall, to deliver new features, enhancements, and improvements to the platform. These updates help keep the system secure, efficient, and aligned with evolving business needs. This September marked Walsh’s first Workday system upgrade, and we’re pleased to share that the process went smoothly—with no issues to report. In preparation for the upgrade, team members across various departments participated in extensive testing to ensure all key processes continued to function correctly after the update. Their efforts played a vital role in helping us identify potential risks and confirm a seamless transition.
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