Workday Achieves Top AI Certifications, Reinforcing Commitment to Responsible AI
- Achieved prestigious ISO 42001 certification for responsible AI development
- Received independent attestation of alignment with NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- Third-party validation from respected assessors Schellman and Coalfire
- Proactive approach to AI governance and risk management
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Workday's ISO 42001 and NIST AI RMF certifications strengthen its market position in enterprise AI and mitigate compliance risks.
Workday's achievement of these top-tier AI certifications represents a strategic competitive advantage in the enterprise software market. The ISO 42001 accreditation and NIST AI RMF alignment aren't merely badges—they're market differentiators that address critical customer concerns around AI trustworthiness and risk management.
What's particularly notable is the voluntary and proactive nature of these certifications. With AI regulations still evolving globally, Workday has positioned itself ahead of potential compliance requirements. For enterprise customers, especially those in regulated industries or with stringent governance requirements, these third-party validations from Schellman and Coalfire dramatically reduce the due diligence burden when evaluating Workday's AI capabilities.
The timing is especially significant. As enterprises accelerate AI adoption while simultaneously navigating concerns about risks, Workday can now credibly position its platform as having built-in safeguards for human rights, privacy, and security. This directly addresses the primary adoption barriers many organizations face when implementing AI solutions.
These certifications also align with Workday's self-description as "the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents"—signaling the company's increasing emphasis on AI as core to its product strategy rather than just a feature addition. By investing in governance frameworks before widespread regulatory requirements emerge, Workday is essentially future-proofing its AI capabilities against potential compliance hurdles.
Company Achieves ISO 42001 and NIST AI RMF Alignment for Ethical AI
Workday has achieved ISO 42001 accreditation, a prestigious international recognition signifying the company's commitment to developing AI responsibly and transparently. The company also received independent attestation of alignment with the National Institute of Standards in Technology AI Risk Management Framework (NIST AI RMF), a rigorous set of best practices developed by the
Workday proactively and voluntarily underwent these stringent evaluations to provide customers with unparalleled confidence in the company's AI development practices. These accreditations, independently verified by leading assessors Schellman and Coalfire, underscore Workday's dedication to developing AI responsibly, including protections for fundamental human rights, safety, security, and privacy.
"Workday is committed to developing AI that amplifies human potential and inspires trust," said Dr. Kelly Trindel, chief responsible AI officer, Workday. "Our robust responsible AI governance program is key to delivering the innovative, trustworthy products our customers expect, and this dual recognition affirms our leadership in this critical area."
In light of rapidly evolving AI standards and regulations, this strategic step directly addresses any concerns about how the company identifies and mitigates potential AI risks to fundamental human rights and safety.
"Workday demonstrated a strong AI governance program along with the internal expertise to manage the risks induced by using AI within their SaaS products," said Mandy Pote, managing principal, Coalfire. "During the assessment, Workday not only articulated the design of its AI program but also provided clear documentation and evidence to substantiate its AI risk practices."
"We are proud to have been Workday's trusted partner in achieving ISO 42001 certification. As a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and HR, Workday continues to set the standard for responsible AI in the technology sector," said Danny Manimbo, principal and ISO practice leader, Schellman. "This achievement reflects their commitment to embedding trust, transparency, and governance into the very core of their AI-driven innovations—values we are proud to support."
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