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For many of us, the first time we do something new it feels uncomfortable, intimidating, or less efficient than what we are used to. Active engagement in training will help you be aware of what is changing and what resources you will have to support the time and repetition that will make Workday \u201cmuscle memory\u201d like 1600grand is today.<\/p>\n \t \t

As we prepare for our move to Workday in June 2026, a project goal is to provide the information and resources you need, when and where you need them. We recognize it is a significant undertaking to change the forms, logins, and processes that have been in place for years, and we will strive to continuously improve training resources to best meet the needs of our Macalester community.<\/p>\n \t <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

A Community-Centered Approach to Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To ensure this transition is managed with the care it deserves, Macalester has dedicated resources to help our campus prepare and to provide direct, hands-on guidance for our community. We aim to offer accessible role-specific instructions\u2014not just through the launch period, but as a permanent part of our operational health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, we are collaborating with Workday Change Management services to ensure our training and communication efforts remain responsive to the unique rhythms of campus life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detailed training pathways and schedules will be available in April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Note for Summer Break 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first phase of the Workday project (HR, Payroll, and Finance) will go live between academic years. We recognize that many faculty, staff, and student employees are away from campus during the summer months. When you return for the fall semester, we will hold welcome back training to help you get familiar with Workday, Macalester\u2019s new processes, and transition into the next academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multiple Training Modalities for Multiple Learning Preferences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We celebrate all the ways Macalester is enriched by diversity and seek to reflect that value in a flexible approach to Workday training that mixes instructional methods to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n