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Human Resource Executive | Brian Reaves spent most of his career as a software engineer. But five years ago, he began applying his math and computer science skills to a very different job. “As a young Black man growing up in a socio-economically depressed environment in South Central Los Angeles, this topic in some form has been part of my life,” Reaves says about issues related to diversity.

Bloomberg | Retailers are trying to maintain a cheery outlook despite looming pressures on the upcoming holiday season, including worker shortages and supply-chain disruptions, according to a new report. Three out of four U.S. retailers said shoppers expect more from stores than they can deliver due to the labor squeeze, according to the survey by workforce-management specialist UKG.

Forbes | The pandemic and the massive shift to remote work have forced an evolution in where, when and how employees work. Organizations have had to embrace new ways of working, including more flexible work dynamics that bridge the gap between work and life.

Reuters | A report this week from payroll management firm UKG showed the number of shifts worked by U.S. employees stabilized in September after falling in August. That's broadly consistent with economists' current estimates of job growth last month, UKG Vice President Dave Gilbertson said.

LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) announced today that its customers worldwide are increasingly benefiting from the UKG Dimensions workforce management suite to transform their people-centric operations.

Chain Store Age | Retailers need to do more than raise pay and benefits to attract and retain employees. That’s according to new research from UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), which revealed that 63% of retailers expect 2021 could be the worst hiring season in memory. Still, nearly all retailers remain confident they can deliver a positive experience for shoppers and employees.