Which report type is designed for visualizing trends over time in Workday?

The option that is designed specifically for visualizing trends over time in Workday is indeed the trending report type. Trending reports allow users to analyze data changes across different time periods, making it easy to see patterns, fluctuations, and performance indicators over time. This capability is essential for organizations looking to track things such as employee turnover, payroll expenses, or any other human resources metrics that require a temporal analysis.

By using trending reports, users can create visual representations such as charts and graphs that illustrate the data's historical context, thus enabling more informed decision-making based on observable trends. The focus of these reports is specifically on the dynamics of data over time rather than just presenting static snapshots or aggregated figures.

Other report types serve different purposes; for instance, matrix reports are typically used to present data in a grid format, allowing users to compare multiple dimensions of the data at a glance. Search reports are designed for finding specific records or items quickly instead of analyzing trends. Composite reports aggregate various report types into one, which may not necessarily focus on trends over time.