Workday Essentials is designed to help you navigate and utilize Workday efficiently. Basic Operation (Shortcuts, Faculty & Staff Directory, Org Chart, Profile) How do I use the search function in Workday? Searching in Workday How do I access the Global Menu in Workday? Use Global Menu and Navigation How do I use the action button to initiate tasks in Workday? Understanding the Action button How do I add or remove applications from my dashboard in Workday? Customizing Applications How do I create custom shortcuts for frequently used applications in Workday? Customizing Shortcuts How do I access the org chart from my profile in Workday? Identify Your Place in the Organization How do I update my language preferences in Workday? Change Language in Workday How do I access the Faculty and Staff Directory in Workday? Accessing the Faculty and Staff Directory How do I configure my search results in Workday to show the most relevant information? Configure Your Search in Workday How do I search for and locate specific tasks I’ve worked on in Workday? Finding Your Tasks in Workday How do I use Workday Assistant? How to Use Workday Assistant Workday (MyTask) Inbox (Inbox, Notifications, Filtering) How do I access my inbox in Workday? Using Your Inbox in Workday How do I manage notifications and alerts in my Workday inbox? Customizing Notifications How do I filter and sort items in my Workday inbox? Filtering Your Inbox How do I delete an item from my inbox in Workday? Delete an Item from Your Inbox How do I cancel a request from my inbox in Workday? Cancel a Request in your Inbox Personal Information (Pronouns, Licenses, Name Change, Emergency Contacts, Photo) How do I ensure my emergency contact information is up-to-date in Workday? Add or Change Emergency Contacts How do I request a legal name change in Workday? Change Your Legal Name How do I change my preferred name in Workday? Change Your Preferred Name How do I update my disability status if my circumstances change in Workday? Disability Self Identification How do I self-identify as a veteran in Workday? Veteran Self Identification How do I upload a new photo for my Workday profile? Photo Change How do I review or edit my suffix and prefix information in Workday? Change Prefix and Suffix How do I access my Workday ID? Accessing Your Workday ID How do i access my address and phone number information in Workday? Accessing Addresses & Phone Numbers How do I ensure that my certification and licenses are accurately reflected in my Workday Profile? Managing Certifications and Licenses How do I change my pronouns? Change Pronouns Managing Benefits Preferences (Dependents, Insurance, Beneficiaries) How do I add dependents to my Workday profile? Add Dependents How do I view and manage my list of beneficiaries in Workday? Manage Beneficiaries How do I access and print my benefits statement in Workday? Print Benefits Statement How do I update my benefits coverage due to a change event in Workday? Report a Coverage Change Event How do I verify my benefits enrollment status in Workday? View Benefit Election How do I view and manage my dependents' benefit elections in Workday? View Dependents' Benefit Election How do I remove a former spouse or update dependent details following a divorce in Workday? Update Dependent Info After Divorce How do I change my benefits mid-year if new insurance options are available in Workday? Changing Benefits Mid-Year Because New Insurance Is Available Reviewing Payroll Details (Paystub, Tax Withholding, Payment Elections) Payroll FAQ's Payroll FAQ's How do I update my federal and state tax withholding elections in Workday? Manage Tax Withholding Elections How do I view and print a payslip in Workday? Print Payslips How do I review and confirm my current payment elections in Workday? Manage Your Payment Elections How do I update my bank account information for direct deposit in Workday? Enter a Payment Election How are Employee Retirement Contributions calculated? Employee Retirement Contributions How is Overtime Calculated? Overtime Calculation Process Overview How Shift Differentials Work? Shift Differential Overview How Time Clock Rounding Works? Time Clock Rounding Overview for Employees Payslip Comparison Payslip Comparison