Aneel Bhusri

Workday CEO Aneel Bhusri shares his hiring insights, emphasizing the importance of cultural fit and prioritizing employee satisfaction for building a successful company. The podcast explores the parallels between hiring and creating great bourbon, discusses the significance of disruptive technology and business models in the enterprise industry, and highlights the importance of building a management team that cultivates a culture of innovation.

Aneel Bhusri, the Co-founder and CEO of Workday, is known for fostering an employee-first culture at his cloud-based software company. He shares insights on why hiring the right first employees is critical, referring to them as cultural co-founders. Aneel discusses effective interview questions that prioritize cultural fit, emphasizing emotional skills such as 'compassionate directness.' He also highlights innovative employee initiatives that enhance well-being and customer experiences, illustrating how culture and care can drive success.