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UKG: Will Friday’s Jobs Report Frighten Job Seekers?
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | Although October couldn’t conjure much momentum, the month brought little to fear about the overall labor market, according to the October 2023 Workforce Activity Report published by UKG. Shift work decreased slightly (-0.2%) — but it’s no ghost town, as workforce activity remains relatively consistent compared with recent months and even past Octobers.
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AI at Work: It’s Here and It’s Working, Whether You Know It or Not
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | Don’t call it a takeover, AI’s been here for years. A new global study from UKG reveals that many people use AI daily both at home and at work, and it’s already making millions of jobs easier — employees just don’t know it. This disconnect underscores the need for greater transparency from companies using AI and more insight into the benefits of prioritizing AI at work to help build trust with employees, increase productivity, and improve business outcomes.
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Over half of employees have no idea how their companies are using AI
CNBC | If AI is taking over the workplace, exactly how it’s doing that is still a mystery to the majority of workers.
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UKG: Steady September for Workforce Activity
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | It was another steady month for the labor market, with no big post-summer surprises, according to the September 2023 Workforce Activity Report published by UKG. Shift work increased slightly by 0.1%, highlighting a remarkably consistent labor market and a “no news is great news” month as the job market remains employee friendly.
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UKG: “Blue-Collar Boomerang” Expected in 2023
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | Today’s labor market briefing hosted by UKG at 10:00 a.m. ET will explore important and emerging trends affecting workplaces nationally.
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Managers Impact Our Mental Health More Than Doctors, Therapists — and Same as Spouses
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | Is your manager stressing you out, or do they have a positive impact on your mental health? The Workforce Institute at UKG surveyed 3,400 people across 10 countries to spotlight the critical role our jobs, leadership, and, most of all, our managers play in supporting mental health in and outside of work.