FAQ: Workday Home
This topic answers frequently asked questions regarding configuration, navigation, and customization of the Workday home page.
- How do I configure section placement and cards on the Workday Home page?
- You can customize the layout of the home page by accessing theHome Page Configurationtask in theSystem Adminhub. You can add, remove, and reorder Workday-delivered widgets, configurable cards, and Extend cards.
- How do I apply my company's branding to the home page?
- You can use theConfigure Tenant Brandingtask to display a custom banner, company logo, and brand colors across your tenant. Refer toReference: Recommended Image Sizes for Tenant Branding for branding information and recommended image dimensions.
- How does combining Quick Actions and Global Navigation Sidebar enhance the overall user experience?
- The global navigation side bar and quick actions are designed to complement each other by providing customers flexibility. The intention of quick actions is to provide admins a way to pull out tasks/actions that are often embedded in hubs/dashboards to make them easily accessible from the home page.Example: Place Benefits & Pay hub in the sidebar navigation for complete access, but surface high frequency tasks such asView Payslipas a quick action on the dashboard so users can check recent earnings with a single click.
- What are the best practices for navigating Workday efficiently?
- You can use the Global navigation Sidebar on the left side of the page for consistent access to tasks, reports, and applications anywhere in Workday. Pin items on the menu for easy reference. You can also customize the menu by using the edit feature to add, remove, and reorder menu items in the same category. You can search for specific people or tasks using the top search bar for instant access, or check your home page for key actions and personalized insights.
- How do I enable insights and card content on the home page?
- You can enable a variety of insights to display on the home page. You must:
- Navigate to theHome Cards Workspaceto add, edit, or publish the cards.
- Access theSystem Adminreport, then selectHome Page ConfigurationorSettingspages to enable and disable certain sections. You can refer to these topics for more details: