Workday has launched Workday Learning, powered by Sana, combining its HR data platform with AI-native learning capabilities. The solution offers personalised AI tutoring, interactive course creation, and automated learning operations for enterprise clients. The platform features an AI tutor that provides role-specific guidance, answering employee questions in natural language and recommending personalised learning paths based on Workday HCM data including role, skills, and location. Smart search allows employees to find specific answers rather than navigating through generic courses. For content creators, the system converts existing materials into interactive courses in minutes, with organisations reporting up to 98% reduction in content creation time. Built-in translation supports dozens of languages for global deployment. Learning administrators gain automated assignment management and integrated reporting that connects training data with outcomes like skills development and retention. The solution is now available globally for Workday HCM customers.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals emerges as a Nasdaq 100 stock worth watching, while Workday and Mondelez face challenges, according to StockStory analysis. Workday's revenue grew 14.1% annually over two years, but growth is expected to slow to 10.9% over the next 12 months. The cloud-based business software provider trades at 3.3x forward price-to-sales at $143.06 per share. Mondelez confronts declining unit sales and falling profitability. The snacks giant's estimated sales growth of 2.4% for the coming year suggests further deceleration. Earnings per share dropped 2% annually over three years despite revenue growth. The stock trades at 18.4x forward P/E at $58.88. Vertex Pharmaceuticals, founded in 1989, focuses on developing medicines for serious diseases including cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease. The biotechnology company has a market capitalisation of $121.1 billion.

Workday has appointed John Lombard as President for Asia Pacific to lead regional growth and go-to-market strategy across key markets. The move signals the company's focus on expanding its enterprise cloud applications in the region. Lombard brings experience from NTT Data, SAP, and advisory firms including KPMG Australia and Crowe Howarth. His background in complex, multi-country deployments positions him to support Workday's expansion where enterprises continue adopting cloud-based HR and finance systems. The appointment comes as Workday's stock trades around $137.88, down 33% year-to-date. The leadership change underscores the company's push into Asia Pacific, where it competes with SAP and Oracle. Lombard's regulatory expertise in Australia and Southeast Asia may prove valuable for sectors with strict data and compliance requirements.