BELONGING, EQUITY, AND IMPACT
Social Impact
We believe in making investments that accelerate opportunities for the future of all people. See what we’re doing to advance social impact through our nonprofit partnerships, volunteer initiatives, philanthropic initiatives, and charitable support worldwide.
Global philanthropic support
Our giving is globally inclusive, supporting organizations and communities around the globe through financial contributions and donation-matching campaigns in times of crisis, and by inspiring and empowering our employees to take advantage of volunteer opportunities with paid time off for volunteering.
In 2023, UKG invested
$6 Million
in philanthropic initiatives and other programs impacting our global communities. This included:
$4 million in direct philanthropic commitment
In the areas of health, human services, education, and disaster reliefThis commitment supports critical causes benefiting more than 170 nonprofit organizations and helps facilitate the vital work they do every day to care for people across our global communities.
$2 million in additional financial support
From programs throughout UKGThese programs included the Close the Gap pay equity initiative launched late in 2021, as well as other diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and social impact partnerships with organizations such as LeanIn.org, Reboot Representation, and others.
Empower U
Empower U by UKG, creates opportunities for everyone in our ecosystem — students, partners, and communities — to tap into their unique abilities and go after their dreams. Our programs equip underrepresented groups with the skills, support, and tools they need to succeed in their careers, uplift their communities, and positively impact those they serve. Two Empower U programs are fully funded through UKG philanthropy: the Human Capital Management Certification program and Global Solar Community Hubs.
Global volunteerism in action
Giving ourselves to help others is ingrained in our culture. U Krewers around the world volunteer to serve people in their local communities — from helping food banks to visiting grade schools and clothing the homeless.
Global Volunteer Time-Off Policy
Every year, U Krewers volunteer by serving people in their local communities ― from hands-on activities to skills-based programs and everything in between. To further support these selfless efforts, in 2023 UKG launched our Global Volunteer Time-Off Policy, giving all employees at least two days of paid time off per calendar year for volunteer activities, either in person or virtually, at organizations of their choosing. This volunteer time represents a potential total of more than 245,000 hours of global impact each year!
Global Pay It Forward Day
Each year, U Krewers from around the world celebrate Global Pay It Forward Day, a worldwide celebration of kindness that takes place annually on April 28, by participating in volunteer events or hosting donation drives to support organizations in their communities. U Krewers pack meals, paint and landscape homes, volunteer at schools, create toys, and participate in local community projects across our global footprint.
“I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible team of UKG volunteers who recently dedicated their time and effort to putting up the Christmas lights on our campus. Having worked with various volunteer groups over the years, I can confidently say that the UKG folks stand out as my absolute favorite. Their commitment to excellence and positive attitude significantly contributed to the project’s success.”
Pete Pino, director of facilities at Children’s Harbor
Delivering community support in times of crisis
U Krewers answer the call and donate funds through payroll deduction campaigns and help deliver much-needed support to people in impacted areas. Find out more about our community support by exploring our Stories with Purpose and our Global Impact Report.
Support for U Krewers via the PeopleInspired Giving Foundation
The PeopleInspired Giving Foundation is an independent 501© (3) that supports U Krewers by providing financial relief grants during times of crisis. The foundation has distributed more than three quarters of a million dollars in grants to U Krewers around the world since its founding in 2020.
Customer-driven giving through UKG Pro Giving
Our UKG Pro Giving solution enables organizations to easily set up charitable campaigns and empower their employees to donate to philanthropic causes. In the spirit of philanthropy, we offer UKG Pro Giving free to our customers. We are proud to say UKG customers have donated millions of dollars through the giving platform to support nonprofit organizations, including the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Feeding America, and Meals on Wheels.
Learn more about Belonging, Equity, and Impact at UKG
Global Impact Report
Read more about our goals and progress across all of our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Programs in our Global Impact Report.
Belonging, Equity, and Impact
Get a more detailed look at our comprehensive BEI programs as well as our progress from the past year.