I just read some news about Workday doing massive layoffs and it got me worried about the tech industry. They’re apparently cutting almost 2,000 positions and bringing in AI to handle those tasks instead. This seems like a pretty big deal since Workday is such a major player in enterprise software. Has anyone else heard about this or seen similar moves from other big tech companies? I’m wondering if this is going to become a trend across the industry. It makes me nervous about job security in tech roles that might be easily automated. What do you think this means for people working in similar companies? Are we going to see more of these AI replacements happening soon?
Eight years in enterprise software here - this definitely isn’t a one-off. What gets me is Workday’s targeting mid-level analytical roles that actually need domain expertise. You don’t just cut 2,000 positions overnight - they’ve clearly been testing these AI systems internally for months, maybe years. I’m seeing companies across the board finally trust AI with complex workflows that have multiple decision points. Enterprise AI tools hit that sweet spot where the numbers actually work for massive rollouts. Expect other major players to follow suit fast - they’ve all been watching to see how this plays out.
Same thing happened to my friend at another enterprise software company last year. They’re hitting data processing, basic analytics, and routine customer support first. What blew me away was how fast it all went down once management decided to pull the trigger. Companies aren’t just doing random layoffs though - they’re keeping people who can work with AI systems or manage the automated stuff. This has been brewing for months across tons of companies, not just Workday. The big difference now? These AI tools got sophisticated enough to handle complex enterprise work that used to need human judgment. It’s moving way faster than anyone expected.
i feel you, it’s kinda scary right? automation is taking over wayy too fast. even smaller firms might follow suit. gotta keep our skills sharp, ya kno? who knows where this will lead us in a few years…
Been through three automation waves at my company and this one’s different. It’s not just the scale - Workday’s targeting roles that handle business logic and decisions, not just data entry.
We piloted similar AI systems 18 months ago for workflow automation. Results blew everyone away. These models handle edge cases and exceptions that killed earlier automation.
What I’m seeing: companies are moving fast because the ROI is crazy. A system costing 200k yearly can replace roles worth 8-10 million in compensation. Brutal math, but simple.
Silver lining? Every automation project I’ve done created new roles. Someone’s gotta train these systems, monitor outputs, handle escalations when AI breaks. Work shifts but doesn’t always vanish.
My advice: learn to work with these AI tools now. People who survive become AI multipliers, not replacements.
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