How to Resign in Workday

Download and install the Workday mobile app

Open the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS) on your device and search for "Workday" by Workday, Inc. The official app has a 4.6★ rating, over 1 crore downloads, and is rated for ages 3+. Tap Install to download and install it.

Log in to your Workday account

Launch the Workday app once installation is complete. Enter your employee username and password to log in, and confirm you are accessing the correct company portal (tenant) for your organization. If the dashboard you expect does not appear, double-check that you are signed into the right tenant.

Open the main dashboard and your profile menu

After logging in, you will land on the main dashboard. Locate your profile icon, usually displayed at the top of the screen, and tap it to continue.

Tap the cloud icon to open the actions menu

From your profile view, look for a cloud-shaped icon and tap it to open the quick actions menu.

Navigate to Actions, Job Change, and Resign

Tapping the cloud icon opens a menu with several options. Select Actions, then tap Job Change, and finally choose Resign from the Job Change submenu.

Tap Resign to open the resignation form

In the "Change My Business Title" section, locate and tap the Resign option. Doing so opens the Submit Resignation form.

• If the Resign option does not appear, your organization may have restricted this action.
• In that case, contact your HR department directly to process your resignation manually.

Enter your proposed termination date

In the Proposed Termination Date field, use the date picker to select your final working day. Double-check that the date is correct before moving on.

Select your primary and secondary reasons for resigning

Tap the three horizontal lines next to the Primary Reason field and choose the most appropriate option from the dropdown (for example, "Worker Resignation > Voluntary > Resignation"). Common reasons include new job opportunities, relocation, or personal reasons.

• Tap the three lines next to Secondary Reasons to add an additional reason if applicable; this field is optional.

Add an optional comment

In the enter your comment field, you can type a short message to your supervisor or manager. Use this space to provide context for your resignation or leave a farewell note.

Attach supporting documents (optional)

Under Attachments, drag and drop files into the "Drop files here" area, or tap Select files to browse and upload documents such as your resignation letter.

Review all entered information

Before submitting, carefully review your proposed termination date, primary and secondary reasons, any comments, and attached files. Confirm that all details are accurate.

Submit your resignation

Tap the Submit button at the bottom of the form to finalize your request. If you are not ready to finish, you can choose Save for Later to complete the form at another time, or Cancel to exit without submitting.

Example: If you are resigning effective next Friday, select that date in the Proposed Termination Date field, choose Career Change as your primary reason, optionally add a note such as "Thank you for the opportunity," and submit the form to complete the process.

Confirm your resignation was submitted

After you tap Submit, the app displays a confirmation message indicating that your resignation request has been sent for approval and is pending review by your manager or HR team. At this point, no further action is required from you.

Understand what happens next

Your supervisor receives an action item in their Workday inbox to review your resignation. Your resignation is considered accepted once you receive an approval notification from your supervisor.

• The HR team may contact you about your exit interview, asset handover, account deactivation, and final pay processing.
• All access changes and offboarding steps are managed by the IT and HR departments.