If you’ve worked with Target MyTime and Target Workday, you’ve probably had this thought:
“Why do I need both just to handle basic things?”
At first, it seems logical.
One system for scheduling.
Another for HR-related actions.
But in real usage, the separation creates friction.
The split that affects your workflow
You don’t live in one system.
You move between them.
And that’s where time starts disappearing.
Real daily scenario
You check your schedule in MyTime.
Then you need to:
- update personal info
- review something HR-related
- check status of a request
Now you’re switching to Workday.
The problem isn’t complexity — it’s fragmentation
| Task type | System used |
|---|---|
| Schedule | MyTime |
| HR updates | Workday |
| Requests | Workday |
| Shift visibility | MyTime |
What this creates
- context switching
- re-orientation time
- repeated navigation
Even if each system is functional on its own…
Together, they slow you down.
What actually helps
- mentally separate tasks before starting
- avoid switching mid-process
- complete all MyTime tasks first, then move to Workday
FAQ
Why are there two systems?
Different functions: scheduling vs HR processes.
Is switching unavoidable?
Yes, but it can be minimized.
How do you make it smoother?
Batch tasks by system.
Final thought
It’s not about learning two systems.
It’s about managing the space between them.