Workday 4 U
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Workday Essentials is designed to help you navigate and utilize Workday efficiently.
Workday Navigation
Basic Operation (Shortcuts, Faculty & Staff Directory, Org Chart, Profile)
- How do I use the search function in Workday?
- How do I access the Global Menu in Workday?
- How do I use the action button to initiate tasks in Workday?
- How do I add or remove applications from my dashboard in Workday?
- How do I create custom shortcuts for frequently used applications in Workday?
- How do I access the org chart from my profile in Workday?
- How do I update my language preferences in Workday?
- How do I access the Faculty and Staff Directory in Workday?
- How do I configure my search results in Workday to show the most relevant information?
- How do I search for and locate specific tasks I’ve worked on in Workday?
- How do I use Workday Assistant?
Workday (MyTask) Inbox (Inbox, Notifications, Filtering)
Personal Information (Pronouns, Licenses, Name Change, Emergency Contacts, Photo)
- How do I ensure my emergency contact information is up-to-date in Workday?
- How do I request a legal name change in Workday?
- How do I change my preferred name in Workday?
- How do I update my disability status if my circumstances change in Workday?
- How do I self-identify as a veteran in Workday?
- How do I upload a new photo for my Workday profile?
- How do I review or edit my suffix and prefix information in Workday?
- How do I access my Workday ID?
- How do i access my address and phone number information in Workday?
- How do I ensure that my certification and licenses are accurately reflected in my Workday Profile?
- How do I change my pronouns?
Managing Benefits Preferences (Dependents, Insurance, Beneficiaries)
- How do I add dependents to my Workday profile?
- How do I view and manage my list of beneficiaries in Workday?
- How do I access and print my benefits statement in Workday?
- How do I update my benefits coverage due to a change event in Workday?
- How do I verify my benefits enrollment status in Workday?
- How do I view and manage my dependents' benefit elections in Workday?
- How do I remove a former spouse or update dependent details following a divorce in Workday?
- How do I change my benefits mid-year if new insurance options are available in Workday?
Reviewing Payroll Details (Paystub, Tax Withholding, Payment Elections)
- Payroll FAQ's
- How do I update my federal and state tax withholding elections in Workday?
- How do I view and print a payslip in Workday?
- How do I review and confirm my current payment elections in Workday?
- How do I update my bank account information for direct deposit in Workday?
- How are Employee Retirement Contributions calculated?
- How is Overtime Calculated?
- How Shift Differentials Work?
- How Time Clock Rounding Works?
- Payslip Comparison
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