FAQs: Solving Workday Dashboard Challenges with CloudApper hrPad

Workday Dashboards offer valuable HR insights, but many HR leaders still struggle to deliver the level of detail and customization executives expect. If you’re trying to create real-time, drill-down dashboards or bring non-Workday data into your reporting, you may be hitting limits. CloudApper hrPad solves these issues by extending Workday Dashboards with powerful customization, visual reporting, and on-the-go access. Below, we answer the most common questions about using hrPad to elevate your executive HR insights.

What are the common limitations of Workday Dashboards?

Workday Dashboards can be rigid, often lacking real-time drill-down capabilities or customization options. Executives may find it hard to access key KPIs like turnover by department, vacancy rates, or recruitment funnel performance without relying on HR teams to generate custom reports.

Why Does CloudApper hrPad Matter for Workday Users?

While Workday Dashboards serve as a foundation for HR insights, the addition of CloudApper hrPad extends these capabilities by offering real-time, executive-ready data. This allows HR leaders to perform deeper analysis and meet complex needs effectively.

How does CloudApper hrPad address those limitations?

CloudApper hrPad integrates directly with Workday and enhances dashboards with interactive visuals, drill-down options, and mobile access. It allows users to build dashboards with filters, graphs, and role-specific layouts. Executives can view, interact with, and explore their data—all without submitting requests for new reports.

What kind of metrics can be visualized in hrPad?

You can visualize nearly any metric from Workday, such as:

• Turnover by department or region
• Offer acceptance rates by recruiter
• Recruitment pipeline efficiency
• Headcount variance by cost center
• Custom metrics from surveys or third-party tools

Can I include data that isn’t stored in Workday?

Yes. CloudApper hrPad enables users to bring in external data, including onboarding feedback, survey results, or compliance metrics. This makes dashboards more comprehensive and reduces the need for multiple systems.

How does hrPad improve drill-down reporting?

Standard dashboards often stop at summary data. hrPad allows users to click into any KPI to break it down by location, role, or team. Executives can answer their own follow-up questions in real time—without requesting another report.

Is hrPad easy to deploy for Workday users?

Absolutely. The platform is no-code and designed to integrate with Workday’s data structure. HR teams can build and publish dashboards without needing technical support or development resources.

Can executives use hrPad on mobile devices?

Yes. CloudApper hrPad is optimized for tablets, making it ideal for boardroom presentations, leadership meetings, or remote decision-making. Executives can access live dashboards anytime, anywhere.

What impact have other organizations seen from using hrPad with Workday?

Many HR teams have reported:

• A 70% reduction in report prep time
• Improved executive satisfaction with dashboard access
• Faster decision-making from department heads
• Reduced requests for ad hoc reports

Does hrPad replace Workday dashboards?

No. It complements Workday by unlocking more visual, flexible, and interactive ways to explore HR data. You still use Workday as your system of record while enhancing how data is shared and presented to stakeholders.

Conclusion

If your current Workday Dashboards aren’t delivering the executive insights your team needs, CloudApper hrPad is a smart complement. It simplifies complex reporting, saves time, and ensures decision-makers have access to the metrics that matter most.