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Aug 30, 2022

August Shift Work Outperforms Historical Trends, Sought-After Soft Landing Remains Intact

LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | The UKG Workforce Activity Report for August 2022 shows the total number of shifts worked1 by people at U.S. businesses decreased 0.8%, indicating modest signs of strength in the jobs market for the sixth month in a row.

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Aug 16, 2022

‘Boomerang’ employees are back in force. Why you should — or shouldn’t — try to get your old job back

CNBC | If you are settling into your new gig and realizing that it’s far from the dream job you envisioned — you’re not alone.

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Aug 8, 2022

Nationally Recognized Community Bank and Mastercard Issuer Increases Efficiency, Realizes Time and Cost Savings with UKG

LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, a nationally recognized community bank and issuer of Mastercard credit cards, is increasing efficiencies, saving time and money, and providing an empowering employee experience with UKG people technologies.

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Aug 2, 2022

UKG Workforce Activity Report: Shift Work Declines Reinforce Soft Landing in Most Industries, Fewer Jobs Created in July

LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | The UKG Workforce Activity Report for July 2022 shows the total number of shifts worked1 by people at U.S. businesses decreased 0.6%, an early indicator that July jobs growth will fall slightly behind June’s benchmark.

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Sep 30, 2021

Nurturing the Future Workforce: UKG Examines Dynamic Between Gen Z and the Manufacturing Sector

LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | Gen Z doesn’t want just a job, but a workplace where they belong, can develop a career path, and feel valued and trusted — and many claim to have found that working in modern manufacturing. New research announced today by UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) and launched in partnership with IndustryWeek finds 92% of Gen Z talent employed within manufacturing are satisfied with their current careers.

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Sep 23, 2021

"Reasonably Good" September Jobs Starts Fed Taper. Is Another Dud Coming?

Reuters | A report this week from payroll management firm UKG showed shift work across a variety of industries, measured during the week when a federal jobs survey is conducted, "was effectively flat month over month" from August to September, said UKG vice president Dave Gilbertson.