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Life at UKG

Essential Skills for the Future Job Market: How to Stay Ahead in Your Career

The most sought-after skills in the workplace, both technical and interpersonal, are frequently evolving. In today’s strong labor market, job seekers should concentrate on honing distinctive skills, as they can enhance your competitiveness regardless of your chosen career path. 
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Tiny Trainings, Huge Results: 5 Ways SMBs Can Use Microlearning

Microlearning is a flexible and engaging way for employees to learn new skills and knowledge. Learn how delivering learning content in small, digestible chunks can enhance employee development and drive business results.
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Workforce Management

6 Tips for Hiring Seasonal Employees and Managing Complex Scheduling

See how simplifying hiring seasonal employees with modern HR and payroll tools can enhance recruitment, onboarding, and management, ensuring efficiency and high standards during your peak business periods.
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Sustainability in Payroll: Balancing People, Profit, and Planet

It is becoming increasingly important for companies to pursue sustainability in all business practices, including payroll.
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Workforce Management

The Definitive Guide to Creating an Annual Labor Plan

How to better plan your people strategy for the upcoming year to boost productivity and customer satisfaction.
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Life at UKG

Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month at UKG: Stories from NEST

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, we highlight the experiences of two U Krewers who balance their professional responsibilities with the demanding role of caregiving. 
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Your 2024 Year-End Payroll Preparation Checklist

The year-end payroll preparation process is one of the busiest and most critical times of the year. With so much going on, careful planning is essential. This comprehensive checklist can guide you through the year-end payroll process, making it much easier to manage.
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What is HR Change Management?

One of the things that HR departments can do to help organizations manage change is embrace and implement a change model.
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Workforce Management

Finishing 2024 Strong: Year-End HCM Technology Strategies

Get expert tips to help you wrap up the year, refine your HCM technology strategy, and prepare for a powerful start to 2025. 
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Life at UKG

Honoring Our Heroes: U Krewers Share Their Military Stories and Connections

In celebration of Veterans Day, we highlight the experiences and perspectives of veterans, military spouses, and military parents at UKG, showcasing their contributions to our workplace.
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AI in Everyday Life: Embracing the Invisible Sidekick

AI is seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, significantly enhancing convenience and efficiency. However, embracing AI in the workplace could help your business drive innovation, boost productivity, and improve employee satisfaction. 
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How to Make a Performance Review Less Stressful and More Meaningful

Follow these five strategies to transform stressful performance reviews into positive experiences that foster meaningful feedback and promote employee growth.
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5 Benefits of Using AI for Accessibility in the Workplace

How companies can leverage AI to create more accessible workspaces that cater to the unique needs of their employees. The possibilities are vast and transformative. 
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5 Steps to Building an Internal Career Path to Retain Talent

By expanding beyond traditional job structures to create personalized career paths, we can ignite growth and cultivate a more fulfilled, motivated, and skilled workforce. 
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Why Purpose Is Paramount

Purpose is not just crucial for career growth; it’s proven to positively impact business success, personal happiness, and even longevity. Learn how to connect with your purpose and live with intention.
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How AI in the Workplace Can Create a Great Place to Work

Here’s how AI in the workplace can help your small to mid-sized business create a better experience for all your people by offering support, transparency, purpose, and connection — and by prioritizing their wellbeing.
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Life at UKG

Mastering the Art of Calm: Tips for a Successful Presentation

Proven strategies to help you harness your nerves and present like a pro. From thorough preparation and mindfulness techniques to audience engagement and embracing imperfection, this blog provides practical tips to transform anxiety into excitement and deliver captivating presentations.
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Workforce Management

Employee Data Privacy: The Importance of Safeguarding Sensitive Information

Due to the volume and sensitive nature of employee data within the control of an organization, it is paramount to comply with privacy laws and security best practices to safeguard employee data.
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Global Payroll: Building Trust With Employees Through Moments That Matter

Building trust with employees happens in their day-to-day work through fair and competent management. This is why payroll and human resources professionals are so important: accurate pay can make or break trust with an employee.
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Learning & Development Solutions: 3 Must-Haves to Support Inclusion

Learn how investing in the right learning and development (L&D) solution can help your organization boost inclusion by meeting the needs of all employees. 

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