Introducing Workday Build: The Developer Platform to Build the Future of Work with AI

The future of work isn't something that just happens-it's built. It's built by developers-the creators, innovators, and problem-solvers who see beyond the day-to-day and dare to make something new. And, with the pace of change moving faster than ever, there's never been a better time to build.

This is why I'm so excited to introduce Workday Build, a complete developer experience designed to empower you to create, share, and scale AI-powered solutions with the Workday platform. This isn't just about new technology; we're launching our developer community directly into the core of Workday to create unprecedented outcomes for our customers with AI.

AI Tools to Transform the Enterprise

Workday Build leverages the success of Workday Extend to advance and unify the Workday developer experience, enabling developers to centrally build, deploy, and manage their agents, apps, and orchestrations.

This integrated toolset creates a comprehensive developer platform, including features like:

• A developer copilot: Trained specifically on how to build on Workday; can generate code, answer questions, and recommend best practices at every step of the development cycle. Developers tell us they are 5x more productive with the power of AI by their side.

• A dedicated developer site: Central repository of documentation, APIs, and forums for community engagement.

• A unified experience: Tools for devops integration, lifecycle management, source-driven development, and more all in one experience.

Workday Build has already proven its value with customers:

• The PGA of America built a purse management app that enabled the organization to process prize winnings from thousands of events to tens of thousands of prize winners-all within Workday. By integrating seamlessly with Workday Financials and their tournament software, the app automated the payout process and enabled golfers to access their payouts right from their mobile device.

• Target has built more than 10 Workday apps that leverage Workday processes and improve efficiency.

• St. Luke's University Health Network built multiple Extend apps that use its Workday people data to improve employee experience, increasing nurse retention by 50%.

These examples showcase how Workday Build empowers organizations to create tailored solutions that drive efficiency, improve employee experience, and achieve significant business outcomes.

The future of work isn't something that just happens-it's built.

Build and Connect the Agent Ecosystem

We're also announcing Workday Flowise Agent Builder, which leverages technology from the acclaimed open-source platform Flowise to visually build and manage custom AI agents directly within the Workday platform.

But creating a powerful agent requires more than just an intuitive builder-it needs secure, seamless access to data. We're adding multi-cloud proxy (MCP) support for Workday APIs to enable agents to seamlessly connect to Workday to perform actions and collaborate with our agents. This "universal language" for AI provides a secure way for agents to communicate with Workday, no matter where they were built.

Further amplifying this, the Workday Agent Partner Network, unveiled at Workday DevCon in June, is a global network of more than 50 leading technology companies that build AI agents. These trusted partners are building AI agents that connect seamlessly with Workday's Agent System of Record (ASOR), enabling customers to get a unified view of their employees and AI agents in a single system, and empowering them to thrive in a world where people and AI agents work together.

Workday Build leverages the success of Workday Extend to advance and unify the Workday developer experience.

A Marketplace for Innovation

What developers build deserves to be shared. Through our Built on Workday program, developers can become Workday partners and distribute their solutions to our customers through the Workday Marketplace.

For our customers, this means having the flexibility to build their own custom solutions on Workday, or purchase a ready-made one from the Marketplace that fits their specific needs. Today, there are more than 100 Built on Workday partners building new solutions to add to the Marketplace, such as Relish IQ's Data Assure for Workday Financial Management, CloudRock's HighFive, and Kainos' Smart Shield.

Empowering the Developer Community

With Workday Build, we are doubling down on our investment in fostering a vibrant, open developer community. This is a place where developers build their skills and stake their careers. Our developer community has seen 2x year-over-year growth.

Through events like Workday DevCon and programs such as the Workday Developer Program and Workday Pro Certifications, developers can skill up, get certified, and connect with the broader Workday ecosystem.

The Time to Build Is Now

Workday Build is our commitment to the power of the developer. It's an invitation to unlock unparalleled innovation, to shape the future of work with your own hands, and to solve the most complex challenges facing organizations today. It's about driving transformation, building legacies, and fueling a Workday economy that together builds the future of work and lifts up all. The power to create, share, and scale groundbreaking AI-powered solutions is now fully within reach.

Don't just envision the future of work-build it with Workday.

Ready to start building? Learn more about how you can create AI-powered solutions on the Workday platform by visiting our website.