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/

Change is constant in PeopleSoft, whether it’s new regulations, technology upgrades, or the move toward cloud adoption. When the environment keeps changing, teams need a clear way to manage updates without slowing the business down.

In this episode, Jeff Miller sits down with John Han from Phire, Ganesh Denduluri, and Shawn Fournier from ERPA. They explore the latest advancements in PeopleSoft change management, version control, compliance, and modernization with Phire. You’ll hear insights on the newest features, automatic updates, and key areas where you’ll need to focus on change management and security protocols.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• How Phire simplifies PeopleSoft change management with new workflow automation features
• The latest updates to version control and compliance that improve efficiency
• Why certain aspects of PeopleSoft modernization may require tailored security and change management strategies

Things To Listen For:

(00:00) Intro

(03:49) Phire as a change management solution

(04:25) Key challenges in managing PeopleSoft changes

(07:53) Phire’s change tracking and version control

(10:08) Phire streamlines the SDLC lifecycle

(14:23) Phire’s demonstration

(28:01) PeopleSoft modernization and roadmap insights

Resources:

• Connect with the Team:
  • Shawn Fournier
  • John Han
  • Ganesh Denduluri
• Connect with Host: Jeff Miller
• Connect with ERPA: www.ERPA.com
• Check out ERPA’s Webinars: https://www.erpa.com/webinar/

Don’t let your PeopleSoft environment plateau. Whether you’re on-prem or already in the cloud, the right managed services provider can help you get more from your investment.

Jeff Miller talks with ERPA’s Shawn Fournier and Vishal Kothari about what effective PeopleSoft managed services look like. They explore common challenges such as unpredictable costs, reactive support, and stalled progress, and explain what organizations can do differently to move forward with confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• The typical journey most PeopleSoft customers go through
• What to expect (and demand) from your managed services partner
• What other institutions are doing to stabilize, modernize, and improve PeopleSoft

Things to Listen For:

(00:00) Intro

(01:35) ERPA's PeopleSoft expertise
(12:26) Customer journey and challenges
(14:58) Best practices of a PeopleSoft managed services provider
(19:16) Customer success stories

(24:38) Why customers choose ERPA

(27:13) Q&A session

Resources:

• Connect with the Team:
  • Shawn Fournier
  • Vishal Kothari
• Connect with Host: Jeff Miller
• Connect with ERPA: www.ERPA.com
• Check out ERPA’s Webinars: https://www.erpa.com/webinar/

Security isn’t a one-time fix; it’s a journey.

In this episode, Jeff Miller hosts a session with Greg Wendt from Pathlock and Shawn Fournier from ERPA to explore how organizations can strengthen their PeopleSoft environments through proactive governance, risk management, and compliance strategies.

Together, they discuss the importance of multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, data masking, provisioning automation, and user access governance. You’ll also hear how Pathlock’s Cloud platform integrates with ERPA’s managed services to automate compliance reviews and reduce risk across your enterprise applications.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• How Pathlock automates provisioning, certifications, and access reviews
• The role of advanced analytics and continuous monitoring in compliance maturity
• Why true security maturity requires a proactive, integrated approach

Things To Listen For:

(00:00) Intro

(05:04) Who is Pathlock?

(06:41) Security maturity and integration

(07:33) Advanced data security

(16:22) Application access governance

(20:58) Analyzing and reducing risk access

(21:32) Automating secure provisioning

(23:54) Challenges with certifications

(24:59) Monitoring privileged access

(25:20) Defining and managing risks with Pathlock Cloud

(31:32) User access reviews

Resources:

• Connect with the Team:
  • Greg Wendt
  • Shawn Fournier
• Connect with Host: Jeff Miller
• Connect with ERPA: www.ERPA.com
• Check out ERPA’s Webinars: https://www.erpa.com/webinar/

Higher education teams are gearing up for Workday’s 2025R2 release, and ERPA’s experts are here with the roadmap.

In this episode, Jeff Miller hosts a walkthrough with Lokesh Madnavat, Terri Green, Alex Audet, Sharon Gan, Jonathan Cedeno, and Caroline Weir. They focus on student records, financial aid, and other application updates that impact registrars, advisors, and student success teams.

Through practical demos, the ERPA team shows how to reduce manual work, increase data accuracy, and improve student and staff experience from recruiting and curriculum planning to grading, aid, and billing.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• The new 2025R2 Workday features that save the most time right away
• How advisors can resolve issues with the Academic Progress Troubleshooting Console
• How to enable cross-application features for easier navigation

Things To Listen For:

(00:00) Intro

(01:32) Student recruiting and admissions features

(06:59) Curriculum and advising updates

(15:26) Student records enhancements

(25:15) Financial aid improvements

(30:54) Student financial highlights

(38:17) Cross-application services and resources

Resources:

• Connect with the Team:
  • Lokesh Madnavat
  • Terri Green
  • Alex Audet
  • Sharon Gan
  • Jonathan Cedeno
  • Caroline Weir
• Connect with Host: Jeff Miller
• Connect with ERPA: www.ERPA.com
• Check out ERPA’s Webinars: https://www.erpa.com/webinar/

Workday’s 2025R2 release is here. Are you ready for what’s changing?

In this episode, Jeff Miller hosts a walkthrough with Jon Milkovich, Alex Maidy, Khatherine Gaines, and Rishika Akiti from ERPA. Together, they unpack Workday’s 2025R2 release, highlighting the latest updates across finance, HCM, payroll, absence, time tracking, integrations, analytics, and more.

You’ll hear straightforward explanations of new features, what's automatically available, and where you’ll need to plan for change management or security reviews.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• How new features like Intelligent Intake and Workday Assistant enhance automation and user experience
• The latest payroll, time tracking, and absence management updates that streamline processes
• Why certain automations or AI tools may require deeper configuration control

Things To Listen For:

(00:00) Intro

(02:30) Contract to cash features

(04:46) Procure to pay features

(07:32) Record to report features

(10:09) Adaptive planning features

(12:41) Payroll features

(18:08) Time tracking features

(21:05) HCM features

(27:14) Recruiting features

(30:34) Learning features

(33:27) Core compensation features

(37:10) Advanced compensation features

(39:25) Benefits features

(41:09) HCM core features

(44:45) Analytics and reporting features

(46:56) Integration features

Resources:

• Connect with the Team:
  • Jon Milkovich
  • Alex Maidy
  • Khatherine Gaines
  • Rishika Akiti
• Connect with Host: Jeff Miller
• Connect with ERPA: www.ERPA.com
• Check out ERPA’s Webinars: https://www.erpa.com/webinar/