When it comes to Workday Student, the volume of new releases is bigger than many expect—and the workload that comes with them can be surprising. In this short video, Legato CEO, Kristina Kelpe, walks through how to find the actual number of student-related releases in Workday Community, what that means for institutions, and why higher education feels the impact differently than HR and Finance.

Let’s simplify these concepts with a relatable analogy that will help you communicate clearly in your next meeting.

There are core elements in Workday Student that, if the data is not accurately maintained, can quietly wreak havoc across your tenant. Expected Completion Date is one of them.

The term "go-live" in a Workday implementation can be misleading, often signaling the end for implementation partners, but just the beginning for the institution.

I have to admit, I'm a fan of checklists. There’s something satisfying about crossing off completed tasks. However, when it comes to implementation projects—especially Workday Student—I’ve learned to shift my mindset. Go-live is not the finish line. It’s a significant milestone, yes, but the adventure is just beginning.

Many schools underutilize the power of dashboards. Streamline everyday tasks with good design.

Use this checklist to make sure your Workday Report is ready to go (and prevent a cluttered data closet and a serious headache).

I can't tell you how many times I see calculated fields that are unnecessary. I think this is because reporting training often focuses on HOW to build a report and not UNDERSTANDING the data model.

Making well-informed decisions hinges on accurate reporting. Yet, within Workday Student, mistakes can easily arise during report creation.

Why organize EIBs? Save time, avoid chaos, and reduce errors by keeping things clean and easy to find—like labeling a closet. Learn how!

Make sure your documentation/job aids include those other activities that need to be done after a configuration is complete. Read this post to review the critical tasks that follow creating a Program of Study.

Now, security is very complicated in Workday. It can seem like a quick shortcut to leave a report shared with all authorized users. You might think that the security behind the report should be correct and therefore you can just select that option instead of specific authorized groups.

The word custom gets thrown around a lot in higher education technology—especially during transitions from legacy, on-premise systems to modern cloud platforms like Workday, Slate, or Handshake. But here's the catch: custom doesn't mean the same thing across these systems. In fact, its meaning shifts pretty dramatically depending on your tech stack.

Two fields on a Workday Student business object with the same name - which do you choose? This situation can lead to confusion and inefficiencies that could be easily avoided with clarity.

Configure your Workday Student to create user-friendly dashboards and processes and your end-users will thank you.

We've all faced tough choices: would you prefer a novice to change your tire, or a skilled mechanic who knows exactly what to do? This analogy perfectly fits the realm of Workday Student support and the expertise needed to navigate its complexities.

As an institution, your goal isn’t just to get through go-live—it’s to build a team that can run the system with confidence and clarity.

Workday unveiled some fantastic content in their "The Next Level: Student" section.

In this post, we will share essential tips to make your Workday navigation intuitive and enjoyable for everyone.

In a recent interview, Legato Strategic Consulting founder/CEO, Kristina Kelpe, shared her inspiring journey from academic to consulting.