Projects Delivered.

Global project delivery and optimization for Workday and enterprise cloud platforms.

Workday Consulting & Project Solutions

End-to-end Workday deployment, optimization and staffing solutions from a certified Workday Deployment Partner, AMS Partner and Staffing Partner.

Microsoft & Enterprise Cloud Transformation

Consulting solutions, project delivery and specialist talent services across Microsoft, AI & Machine Learning and the wider enterprise cloud technology stack.

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Building Capability. Delivering Change.

We help organizations across North America, EMEA and beyond navigate complex cloud transformation, with the expertise to deliver change at every stage.

 

Supporting Workday, Microsoft, AI & Machine Learning, SAP, Dayforce, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and the wider technology stack, we provide the capability to turn strategy into successful outcomes.

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Cloud Consulting
That Delivers.

From strategy and system selection to optimization and continuous improvement, we help organizations make confident decisions and deliver successful cloud transformation.

Specialist Talent For Every Project Phase.

When additional capability is needed, we provide specialist cloud professionals to strengthen project teams, accelerate delivery and support long-term success.

Our Technology Focus.

Our specialists support organizations across Workday, Microsoft, AI & Machine Learning, SAP, Dayforce, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and the wider technology stack.

Whether you're delivering a new implementation, scaling an existing platform, or building long-term capability, we provide you with the right expertise across cloud and enterprise technologies, including ADP, AWS, IFS and UKG.

Focus on WD

Focus on WD

Starting as the world's first recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to Workday, and growing into a complete partner for Workday project delivery, advisory and talent solutions, Focus on WD combines end-to-end Workday expertise with official Workday Staffing, Sales, Deployment and AMS Partner status. From strategy and deployment to optimization, managed services and continuous innovation, we help organizations maximize the long-term value of their Workday investment.

Focus on Microsoft

Focus on Microsoft

Recognized as a Microsoft Partner, Cognitive Group (Focus on Microsoft) helps organizations unlock the full potential of the Microsoft ecosystem. From Dynamics 365, Azure and Microsoft 365 to Power Platform, data, security and Modern Workplace, we strengthen digital capability through strategic consulting and specialist expertise.

Focus on AI

Focus on AI

Focus on AI helps organizations plan, build and scale AI capability with confidence. From AI strategy and governance to machine learning, MLOps, generative AI, NLP, data science and AI platform engineering, we deliver secure, production-ready AI solutions.

Focus on SAP

Focus on SAP

Focus on SAP supports organizations delivering complex SAP programs across SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Ariba, SAP IBP and more. Working alongside implementation partners, we provide the advisory, delivery expertise and specialist capability needed to keep transformation on track, from planning through to optimization.

Focus on Fusion

Focus on Fusion

As a recognized Oracle Partner, Focus on Fusion supports organizations across Oracle ERP, HCM, SCM, EPM, CX and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Whether modernizing existing environments, or delivering new Oracle programs, we bring the knowledge needed to navigate complex enterprise change.

Focus on DF

Focus on DF

As an Official Dayforce Staffing Partner, Focus on DF supports organizations at every stage of the Dayforce lifecycle. From strategic planning and implementation to optimization, integrations and ongoing support, we combine consulting expertise with specialist Dayforce talent to maximise long-term value.

Focus on Salesforce

Focus on Salesforce

Focus on Salesforce enables organizations to get more from every customer interaction across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud and the wider Salesforce ecosystem. By aligning the right expertise with your business goals, we help drive continuous platform evolution and long-term success.

Focus on ServiceNow

Focus on ServiceNow

Focus on ServiceNow helps organizations modernize enterprise workflows across ITSM, HRSD, CSM, SecOps, GRC and the wider ServiceNow platform. Whether improving service delivery or scaling digital operations, we bring together the expertise needed to unlock lasting operational efficiency.

Other Enterprise Cloud Technology Platforms

Other Enterprise Cloud Technology Platforms

Beyond our core practices, we support organizations across a wider portfolio of enterprise and cloud technologies, including ADP, AWS, IFS and UKG. Whether extending existing platforms or introducing new capabilities, we provide access to the specialist knowledge needed to strengthen complex technology environments.

Not finding what you’re looking for here?

We specialize in enterprise cloud technology services and platforms - check out our Other Technologies to see if there’s something that fits your company.

What's Next in
Your
Cloud Career?

Looking for your next opportunity, or exploring what's next in your cloud career? Our specialist consultants can help you navigate the market with confidence.

Search our latest opportunities or upload your resume to start the conversation.

Focus on WD
19 JUL 2026Ohio, United States

Workday Payroll Systems Manager

Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism

$120000 - $160000 per year

Focus on WD
15 JUL 2026Remote work, Canada

Workday Payroll Consultant

Consultancy & Professional Services

CAD120000 - CAD215000 per year

Focus on WD
15 JUL 2026Remote work, Canada

Workday Payroll Consultant

Consultancy & Professional Services

CAD110000 - CAD200000 per year

Real Stories. Real Results.

Adrian Robinson
"From the initial call, the speed and professionalism in finding our requirements and lining up consultants was amazing."

Adrian Robinson

Payroll Consultant

Alexis Baker
"3/4 of the team came from Focus, so I think that in itself is testament to how great you were to work with."

Alexis Baker

Head of People Analytics

Grant Sheer
"Highly responsive. Found the exact match extremely fast. Really understood the requirement."

Grant Sheer

Head of Enterprise Architecture

Hayley Hockley
"There was flexibility and willingness to listen to our needs, and put them into action, adjusting themselves to suit the plan going forward."

Hayley Hockley

Workday Project Director

Jason Campbell
"We can all appreciate the Microsoft space is moving super quickly... the guys at Cognitive really understand the technology set."

Jason Campbell

Programme Director

Jay Neale
"Typically our time to hire would be 3-6 months, but working with Cognitive we were able to get that down to 2-4 weeks... they really took the time to understand us."

Jay Neale

Chief Executive Officer

Julie Amos
"Cognitive have been really good at going out and finding candidates that fit; even more than we expected."

Julie Amos

Chief Operating Officer

Karolina Cielniaszek
"The quality of profiles we were provided with was confirmed by all the offers we presented to the candidates put forward by Focus Cloud"

Karolina Cielniaszek

Talent Acqusition Specialist

Kimberly Wood
"A breath of fresh air... seamless, professional, and detail-orientated"

Kimberly Wood

Workday HCM/Pay Portfolio Manager

Martina Adamson
"Thank you for making it such a great experience, I'm really happy and I will definitely work with you again."

Martina Adamson

Lead D365 Finance Functional Consultant

Natalya Melnichenko
"Focus Cloud Group provides insightful market intelligence and demonstrates deep expertise in their domain."

Natalya Melnichenko

Senior M365 & PP Solution Architect

Neil Claypole
"Focus Cloud were instrumental in helping us find the right person."

Neil Claypole

Director Global HR Data Governance, Reporting & Analytics

Rajesh Avinjikatmanakkal
"They understood our needs and found good potential candidates. There was precise communication & good follow-up."

Rajesh Avinjikatmanakkal

SAP Commerce Cloud - Business Analyst

Sabrina Holgate
"I could honestly say that I'm not sure our project would be as successful as it is today without Focus Cloud supporting us."

Sabrina Holgate

Chief Program Officer

Steve Cook
"The fact that I've been talking to them for 5 or 6 years says that im happy to keep in touch, and there's no pressure from them - good contracts come out of that."

Steve Cook

D365 Finance and Integration Test Lead

Zoe Sprangers
"Cognitive has been an excellent partner for our tech hiring. Overall, they are high-performing recruiters, who clearly have a bright trajectory ahead of them. I highly recommend them."

Zoe Sprangers

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