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Record 18.8 Million U.S. Employees May Miss Work Super Bowl Monday, Runaway Absence Sunday Night Also Likely
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | It’s a new record! An estimated 18.8 million1 U.S. employees may miss work the Monday after Super Bowl LVII, according to new research from The Workforce Institute at UKG, which has tracked this American phenomenon since 2005.
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Managers impact employees’ mental health more than therapists and as much as a spouse or partner. Here’s how bosses can spark change in conversations
Fortune | If you’re spending thousands of dollars on talking to a professional, yet still feeling stressed after a day in the office, it might be time to turn your attention to your boss.
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Nine in 10 Manufacturers Struggle to Close Labor Gaps, Up 38% Over Prior Year
LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | New industry research surveying the future state of manufacturing in the U.S. examines whether stability is in sight for the sector.
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Council Post: 14 Smart Ideas for Building a Strong Employer Brand that Attracts Top Talent
Forbes HR Council | Communicate your efforts to create a conscious culture. HR is critical to building a positive company brand through flexible, transparent workplace practices and communication. In the current remote setting, HR is an important conduit for many workers and candidates.
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UKG Workforce Activity Report: Hot March Start Cools, Ending with Negative Growth as Hiring Confidence Remains in Flux
LOWELL, Mass. and WESTON, Fla. | According to the U.S. Workforce Activity Report from UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), total shift work decreased 1.2% in March with declines concentrated in the second half of the month. This is in contrast with growth experienced during the first half of March, including a 2.6% increase in shift work volume during the mid-month window used by the Department of Labor to calculate employment gains and losses.
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The Workforce Institute at UKG Welcomes New Board Member Ivonne Vargas Hernández
The Workforce Institute at UKG Welcomes New Board Member Ivonne Vargas Hernández
LOWELL, Mass. and Weston, Fla. | The Workforce Institute at UKG, a think tank that helps organizations drive performance by addressing human capital management issues that affect both hourly and salaried employees, today announced that Ms. Ivonne Vargas Hernández, an author, journalist, and speaker based in Mexico City, has joined its distinguished board of advisors.