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70% of the NRF's Top 100 Retailers Trust UKG to Help Build Better People Experiences
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | UKG will take the main stage at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) 2025 Retail's Big Show on January 12. Michael C. Bush, CEO of UKG's Great Place To Work, will deliver a keynote session with Brian Cornell, CEO of Target, and two of Target's leaders to discuss the critical role of team and culture in navigating volatility and fueling long-term growth in retail.
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.
Unlocking a Data-driven Workplace: Join the UKG HR and Payroll eSymposium on January 15
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla | To help organizations adapt and become more agile, UKG is hosting a free, virtual HR and Payroll eSymposium on January 15 with keynote addresses by Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, and Karen Allen, author and growth mindset expert.
UKG Hires Sarah Hodges as Chief Marketing Officer
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | UKG today announced that Sarah Hodges will join the company as chief marketing officer (CMO) on January 6, 2025.
UKG Names Jennifer Hanley as Inaugural Chief Communications Officer
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced that Jennifer Hanley has joined as the company’s inaugural chief communications officer (CCO). Hanley has more than 25 years of experience leading internal and external communication strategies at organizations such as J.P. Morgan, KKR, and Flagship Pioneering’s Valo Health, and was formerly the press secretary for U.S. Senator and Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton.
UKG Names Suresh Vittal as Chief Product Officer
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | UKG today announced that Suresh Vittal will join as chief product officer beginning on January 20, 2025.