Quick poll: when someone says “matrix report”, what's your first reaction?
If it's a small flinch — you're not alone 😅
Matrix reports have a reputation. They sound advanced. They look complicated. And lots of folks (even seasoned Workday admins!) admit they've avoided building one for years, leaning entirely on Advanced reports instead.
So in this issue, we do what we do best — demystify it 🌤️ — to give you the confidence and clarity you need to start to unlock this side of Workday reporting.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Define what a matrix is
Tour the Matrix tab and meet its three main knobs
Build a simple Matrix report together, step by step
Layer in a second grouping to see what makes a matrix a matrix
Talk about when you'd actually whip up a Matrix report in real life
Let’s get into it 📊😃
P.S. "A safe intro to Matrix reports" is the #1 most-upvoted topic in the Premium content request portal 📦 You asked, and we built it for ya! This kicks off a whole Matrix Reporting series, so pour yourself your favorite beverage — we've got ground to cover ☕
This is where the good stuff lives.
Free builds awareness. Premium fills all the gaps 🦄
Plus everything else in Premium:
⭐️ Release Ratings & Reviews
🔐 Full archive access
🗳️ A say in what gets built
As always, thank you for being a reader!
We’re celebrating you and your unicorn status 🦄
Until next time,
the Well Built Team 🌞🏗️
