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Jan 4, 2022

UKG Workforce Activity Report: Omicron Variant Slows Economic Momentum in December

LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | The UKG Workforce Activity Report for December 2021 shows the total number of shifts worked1 by people at U.S. businesses decreased 1.7% in December. While shift volume typically remains flat or declines slightly preceding the December holidays — -0.8% in December 2019 and -0.3% in December 2020 — this year’s dip is larger than usual following the emergence of the omicron variant.

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Jan 4, 2022

Overcoming the Labor Crisis: Do More with Less

Convenience Store News | Mobile workforce technology can help managers and employees do more with less as well. As a multitasking tool, it allows c-stores to run more efficiently, according to Rob Klitsch, director of the retail, hospitality and foodservice practice at UKG.

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Jan 4, 2022

Record U.S. Quits, Hiring Slowdown May Show Omicron's Impact on Labor Supply

Reuters | UKG saw shift work across a variety of industries fall 1.7% in December versus a 0.3% decline in the same period last year and a 0.8% drop in December 2019. "The data shows a strong downward shift starting in mid-December," wrote Dave Gilbertson, vice president at UKG.

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Jan 4, 2022

Child Care is Getting More Support from Some Private Companies

NPR | Many companies began providing virtual programs for children, expanded flexibility for their employees, and grants to help families in need. David Almeda, the chief people officer at UKG, says the company launched new virtual programs. It offers virtual summer camps, for example.

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Nov 30, 2021

UKG Workforce Activity Report: November Jobs Growth May Exceed Expectations Based on Accelerating Shift Work Growth

LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | The UKG Workforce Activity Report for November 2021 shows the total number of shifts worked1 by people at U.S. businesses increased 1.4% in the month. This acceleration makes November the third strongest month for shift growth in 2021,

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Nov 30, 2021

UKG Announces Innovation Award Winners at UKG Works Conference

LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) today announced the winners of the 2021 UKG Works Innovation Awards, which recognize customers leveraging people-centric UKG technology in unique ways to solve complex business challenges, add value to their organizations, and create meaningful and connected experiences for their employees.