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To help you prepare effectively for the 2027 Workday transition, we should focus on the exact details required for your update.

Keeping your records updated ensures seamless payroll, communication, and tax operations when the system goes live.

Why Updating ESS Matters

  • Tax Compliance: Forms like W-2s require current, legal address details.
  • Accurate Payroll: Outdated withholding data causes immediate paycheck errors.
  • Emergency Safety: Correct phone numbers enable critical workforce alerts.
  • Delivery Success: Physical forms, checks, or tax documents require valid mailing addresses.

Critical Fields to Verify

  • Home Address: Format must match postal service standards exactly.
  • Phone Numbers: Label your primary contact number as “Mobile” or “Home.”
  • Tax Withholdings: Check federal, state, and local withholding elections.
  • Emergency Contacts: Update names, relationships, and active phone numbers.

Recommended Next Steps

  1. Log in: Access your organization’s current ESS portal this week.
  2. Review: Print or screenshot current data for your personal records.
  3. Correct: Fix missing apartment numbers or outdated phone prefixes immediately.