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Why ATS Selection Takes 6–12+ Months — And How to Cut It Down to 2–4 Months

Selecting an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) should streamline hiring — yet for many companies, the decision process itself becomes the biggest bottleneck. Evaluations drag on for 6–12 months (or longer), burning time, losing talent, and frustrating recruiters. The problem isn't usually the tools — it's the broken decision-making process . Here's why it happens and how to fix it fast. The Hidden Reasons ATS Decisions Drag On Forever Too Many Stakeholders (“Too Many Cooks”) HR, IT, Finance, recruiters, and execs all pull in different directions. Without clear ownership, vetoes and stalls multiply. Chasing the Mythical “Perfect” ATS Teams reject strong 80–90% fits because they miss one minor feature. Perfection becomes the enemy of progress. Demo Overload & Feature Fatigue Vendors showcase dazzling extras, shifting focus from core daily needs to rarely-used bells and whistles. Analysis Paralysis Endless spreadsheets, repeated trials, and mid-process requirement changes r...

Workday Shared Session Failure: What It Means, Why It Happens, and How to Fix It

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  What Is Workday Shared Session Failure? A Workday Shared Session Failure happens when the shared session feature — which lets multiple users join the same Workday session for real-time collaboration on HR, payroll, or finance tasks — suddenly drops, fails to load, or terminates unexpectedly. This disrupts group workflows, joint reviews, and team efficiency. How to Spot a Failed Shared Session Key indicators include: Abrupt session end with an error like "Shared Session Failure." Users unable to join or rejoin. Real-time updates stop syncing. Collaborative views freeze or become unresponsive. Common Causes of Shared Session Failures From network glitches to overloads, here are the main culprits: Unreliable Network/Internet : Instability, interruptions, poor Wi-Fi, or VPN issues break the session connection. Server/Platform Problems : Cloud-based Workday can face planned maintenance, unexpected outages, or infrastructure hiccups. Browser & Software Conflicts : Outdated b...

Step-by-Step Guide: Adding and Maintaining Help Text in Workday to Improve User Experience & Reduce Errors

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This guide was originally published on Decision Makers Hub . Republished here for broader reach and educational purposes. Why Is Help Text Important in Workday? Help text in Workday provides instant guidance when users hover over or click fields, actions, or workflow steps. It reduces errors, boosts efficiency, enhances user experience, and cuts down on support questions—no extra training needed! What Is Help Text in Workday? It's a short, informative message tied to specific elements in Workday. Users see it on hover/click for quick clarity and instructions. How to Add Help Text in Workday (Requires admin or configuration access) Navigate to the Configuration Page - Log in to Workday. - Search for " Maintain Help Text " in the global search bar. - Select the field, prompt, or workflow step you want to enhance. Enter Help Text - Click  Edit  (or  Add  if new). - Write clear, concise text in the Help Text box. - Use bullets/short sentences for readability. Example: ...