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Workday Global Navigation Menu Changes

Last updated: July 21, 2026

Overview

The Workday Menu is getting a new look! Users will notice new categories and icons starting August 20.

Image of a computer displaying the UW Workday home screen with the new navigation menu highlighted in purple.

What’s changing:

  • Menu options (“apps”) will now be organized into categories to help make it easier to find the option you’re looking for, including:
    • Personal – where you’ll find options to update your personal information, review your paycheck and manage your absences.
    • UW Resources – where you’ll find the Jobs Hub and access to Learning modules.
    • Team – where managers will find links to review their direct reports and team schedules.
  • The menu itself will become an icon sidebar on the left side of the screen, which will remain visible across all Workday screens for quicker access.
    • The new navigation sidebar will replace the current “Menu” button.

Where you’ll find your most-used apps:

With the new menu, Workday apps will move into different categories. Use this quick guide to find the apps you use most:

  • Time => Under “Personal”
  • Manage Absence => Under “Personal”
  • Benefits and Pay Resources => Under “Personal”
  • Jobs Hub => Under “UW Resources”

Accidentally remove a menu item you need?

No worries!

Select the Customize gear icon (bottom of menu) then either:

  • Select the Reset Menu to Default option (quickest option)

OR

  • Select the + Add Menu Items button
  • Find the item you need:
    • Type the name of the item you’re looking for in the Find Menu Items search box
      OR
    • Scroll through the list
  • Select the + plus icon after the item’s name
  • Select the Add Item button at the bottom of the pop-up
  • Select the Save Changes button at the bottom of the Customize Navigation pop-up

The item will then appear in your menu in its appropriate category.