Workday Government’s Cliff Purkey on modern platforms as a defense enabler

Cliff Purkey, Principal Product Manager for Workday Government, discussed the importance of selecting integrated systems like Workday to avoid increasing technical debt through interconnected systems. He emphasized Workday’s ability to connect to logistics and financial systems without additional dependencies, which is crucial for the Department of War’s budget planning. Purkey also highlighted the value of AI in military HR, particularly in maintaining a comprehensive skills inventory. Workday’s AI capabilities help track employee skills and development, ensuring optimal workforce management during changes in department size.