The 2026R1 Workday update was recently released. Let's take a look at what's in store.

In this episode, Jeff Miller hosts a walkthrough with Jon Milkovich, Lauren Callaway, Rishika Akiti, Padmini Aysola, Ashley Davidson, Kate Nicholas, and Khatherine Gaines from ERPA. Together, they discuss the top features in Workday 2026R1 across financials, payroll, absence, time tracking, HCM, compensation, recruiting, learning, reporting, and integrations.

You’ll hear practical explanations of what’s automatically available, what requires configuration, and where organizations should pay attention to security, testing, or change management before rollout.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• How new features in financials, payroll, and integrations can reduce manual work and improve accuracy
• The latest HCM, recruiting, and learning updates designed to improve usability, compliance, and employee experience
• Why security, configuration, and testing remain critical for getting the most value from the 2026R1 release

Things To Listen For:

(00:00) Intro

(01:56) Financials and adaptive planning

(12:49) Payroll updates

(16:50) Absence and time tracking

(24:44) Benefits and talent

(32:37) HCM and compensation

(46:45) Learning, recruiting, and reporting

(01:00:56) Integration and payment updates

Resources:

• Connect with the Team:
  • Jon Milkovich
  • Kate Nicholas
  • Ashley Davidson
  • Padmini Aysola
  • Lauren Callaway
  • Khatherine Gaines
  • Rishika Akiti
• Connect with Host: Jeff Miller
• Connect with ERPA: www.ERPA.com

Check out ERPA’s Webinars: https://www.erpa.com/webinars/

Are you ready to take the stress out of ACA compliance?

In this episode, Colleen O’Brien-McFall is joined by ERPA experts Heather Williams and Beth Granozio to explore how Workday can make compliance with the Affordable Care Act easier and more efficient than ever before.

They discuss best practices for setting up Workday’s ACA reporting features, including how to handle 1094 and 1095-C forms. You’ll learn about the importance of calculated fields, the benefits of using Workday’s IRS connector, and how to manage both federal and state filing requirements to ensure accurate and timely submissions.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• How Workday’s ACA reporting tools streamline the process for 1094 and 1095-C forms
• Best practices for managing federal and state ACA filing deadlines
• How to effectively use Workday’s IRS connector to simplify ACA filing

Things To Listen For:

(00:00) Intro

(01:47) Meet experts Heather and Beth

(03:25) Exploring ACA resources and reports

(05:53) ACA company configuration and rules

(12:17) Effort levels for ACA reporting

(15:30) Tips for ACA configuration and validation

(20:14) Federal filing process and dates

(30:43) State filing requirements and solutions

Resources:

• Connect with the Team:
  • Heather Williams
  • Beth Granozio
• Connect with Host: Colleen O’Brien-McFall
• Connect with ERPA: www.ERPA.com
• Check out ERPA’s Webinars: https://www.erpa.com/webinar/
• Learn about House Bill 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3797

As higher education institutions face increasing pressure to modernize their systems, adopting Workday has become a key solution. But implementing such a transformative system requires careful planning, expertise, and a clear path to success.

In this episode, Jeff Miller is joined by TJ Rains from Workday, alongside Houman Immen, Caroline Weir, and Shawn Fournier from ERPA. They discuss how Optima by ERPA provides a streamlined, fixed-cost deployment model for Workday, making it accessible to small and mid-sized institutions. You’ll hear about how Optima accelerates deployment, ensures operational efficiency, and integrates the latest technology for a future-proof solution.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• How Optima by ERPA offers a predictable, cost-effective deployment model for Workday
• The benefits of ERPA’s managed services and support throughout the deployment lifecycle
• Why Optima is ideal for institutions looking to modernize and scale their Workday solutions quickly

Things To Listen For:

(00:00) Intro

(03:24) Bringing Workday within reach for higher education institutions

(16:47) Optima by ERPA for streamlined Workday deployment

(22:31) AI-driven delivery and data conversion

(31:21) Optima core package for institutions under 500 employees

(33:47) Optima flex package for larger institutions

(34:49) Value-added services and essential post-go-live support

(41:12) Strengthening Workday adoption through IT modernization

(49:44) Q&A on the future of Workday deployments in higher ed

Resources:

• Connect with the Team:
  • TJ Rains
  • Houman Immen
  • Caroline Weir
  • Shawn Fournier
• Connect with Host: Jeff Miller
• Connect with ERPA: www.ERPA.com
• Check out ERPA’s Webinars: https://www.erpa.com/webinar/