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It’s a New Record! Estimated 22.6 Million U.S. Employees Plan to Miss Work Super Bowl Monday
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | As the Kansas City Chiefs go for the record-breaking three-peat victory this Sunday, U.S. workplaces could see a record of their own on Monday: employee absences. An estimated 22.6 million employed Americans plan to miss work the day after Super Bowl LIX — up from 16.1 million last year. This breaks the previous record of 18.8 million U.S. employees who said they’d be out in 2023 — which, coincidentally, was the last time the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles faced off in the big game.
UKG: U.S. Labor Market Remains on Solid Footing Despite Anticipated B.L.S. Downward Employment Revisions
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | According to the UKG Workforce Activity Report for January 2025, the U.S. labor market remains on solid footing. While workforce activity declined -4.2% in January, the decrease can be attributed to a combination of predicted post-holiday reductions coupled with temporary disruptions created by severe weather and natural disasters.
Kicking Off February with Record Employee Absences? Blame the Big Game.
An estimated 22.6 million1 U.S. employees plan to miss work the day after Super Bowl LIX. That’s up from 16.1 million2 employees last year, and it breaks the previous record of 18.8 million3 employees who said they’d be out in 2023, according to new UKG research conducted online by The Harris Poll.
3 Megatrends Shaping the Workplace in 2025
In collaboration with hundreds of stakeholders, primary and secondary market research, and deep data analysis, UKG has identified three Megatrends expected to shape workplaces worldwide in 2025, and in the years ahead.
The Evolving Role of Payroll in Workforce Management
Workforce expectations are shifting. Discover how payroll transparency, financial wellness, and global solutions are redefining employee engagement and business growth.
UKG: As 2025 Begins, Watch for Possible Cracks in the Labor Market
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | According to the UKG Workforce Activity Report for December, workforce activity at U.S. businesses declined -1.0% in the final month of 2024.
UKG: Early Start to Holiday Shopping Drives Workforce Activity Growth
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | According to the UKG November Workforce Activity Report, workforce activity at U.S. businesses increased 1.8% for the month.
Gen Z Are Burnt Out and Ready to Quit Their Jobs
Newsweek | A new survey has found that Generation Z frontline workers are increasingly burnt out, with 83 percent reporting feeling overwhelmed at work, according to data shared by UKG.
UKG: 83% of Gen Z Frontline Employees Are Burned Out at Work, Over One-Third May Quit Because of It
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | First impressions of frontline work aren’t impressing Gen Z, and with this cohort slated to become a third of the world’s working population by 2030, not improving the employee experience could have a dramatic ripple effect on the labor market today and into the future. A new global study by UKG of nearly 13,000 frontline employees and managers in 11 countries spanning all generations and industries shows the frontline workforce feels overworked, underappreciated, and tempted to quit for a better employee experience — with Gen Z (ages 18 to 27) reporting the worst impacts.
UKG: Workforce Activity Provides Anticipated First Look at October Labor Market
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | According to the UKG Workforce Activity Report, which provides a first look at labor trends at U.S. businesses for the month of October, workforce activity declined 1.9%. While the decrease is larger than historical norms, it can be directly attributed to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.