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Navigating the New Year: How HR Professionals Can Better Prepare for Benefits Enrollment

As you look ahead to a fresh new year, it's the perfect time to reflect and strategize on how to make the next benefits enrollment period smoother, more efficient, and less stressful.

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Navigating Neurodiversity: How to Advocate for Yourself in Job Interviews

Learn practical strategies for neurodivergent candidates to effectively advocate for themselves and request accommodations during job interviews.

Small Business Trends: Adapting Insights from Megatrends for 2025

The annual Megatrends report is an ideal resource for learning the latest and greatest trends impacting workplaces today ― but what does it mean for small businesses? In this blog, we dig into all three Megatrends and show you how to apply them to drive success for your small business.  

Kicking Off February with Record Employee Absences? Blame the Big Game.

An estimated 22.6 million1 U.S. employees plan to miss work the day after Super Bowl LIX. That’s up from 16.1 million2 employees last year, and it breaks the previous record of 18.8 million3 employees who said they’d be out in 2023, according to new UKG research conducted online by The Harris Poll. 

Resolutions, Goals, and the Role AI Can Play in Our Future — Especially in Healthcare

To understand the impact and potential of AI, it is critical for all leaders to understand their employees, and especially employees in frontline roles across industries—from healthcare to retail to manufacturing to the public sector.

Top 5 Tips to Optimize Expense Management for Small Businesses

Effective expense management is the cornerstone of financial health and a key driver of growth. By mastering your expenses, you build a solid foundation, uncover cost-saving gems, and minimize financial and compliance headaches. This blog post reveals the top five tips to optimize your expense management and unlock your business's full potential. 

3 Megatrends Shaping the Workplace in 2025

In collaboration with hundreds of stakeholders, primary and secondary market research, and deep data analysis, UKG has identified three Megatrends expected to shape workplaces worldwide in 2025, and in the years ahead.

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Why Organizations Should Prioritize Upskilling and Reskilling to Stay Competitive

Investing in employees through upskilling and reskilling is not only more cost-effective and sustainable than constantly hiring new talent, but it also nurtures a culture of continuous learning and employee growth.

The Evolving Role of Payroll in Workforce Management

Workforce expectations are shifting. Discover how payroll transparency, financial wellness, and global solutions are redefining employee engagement and business growth.

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Soothing Interview Anxiety: Essential Tips for Job Seekers

Interviews can be nerve-wracking, but with the right preparation, you can conquer your fears. Discover common interview anxieties and expert tips from a Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition to help you shine in your next interview. 

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The Critical Role of Upskilling and Reskilling in the Distribution Sector

For the distribution sector, upskilling and reskilling programs are not just about keeping pace with technology. They are about creating a resilient workforce capable of meeting today’s challenges while preparing for the future.

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Winning the Future of Work with AI and Soft Skills

As AI takes on more technical tasks, soft skills are emerging as the real game-changer for employees. Explore why soft skills matter more than ever and how they can help your organization thrive in the future of work.

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How Companies Can Leverage Social Impact to Attract and Retain Top Talent in 2025

While toxic work environments, poor leadership, or dissatisfaction with managers often drive employees to leave their roles, more individuals are seeking purpose-driven work aligned with their values.

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Why Future-Proofing Your Workforce Takes More Than Just Skills and Agility

Is future-proofing your workforce on your quickly growing To Do list for 2025? Discover all the needed ingredients, such as reskilling, upskilling, agility, and continuous learning to mention a few.

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How Inadequate HCM Software Can Hurt Your Business Growth

Using outdated HCM software can slow your business down. Discover the benefits of modern HCM technology, such as cost savings and increased productivity, and gets tips on overcoming resistance to change and convincing leadership to adopt new technology.

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Designing Your Own Future: A Day in the Life of a Sr Principal Strategic Technology Consultant at UKG

Learn how this U Krewer connects innovation and strategy in the realm of Generative AI.

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How to Simplify Your Small Business Payroll Processing

Understand payroll complexities and explore how leveraging technology can streamline your payroll processes, ensure compliance, and provide valuable insights into payroll data.

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How to Maximize Organizational Value with HR Data Analytics

By leveraging the right data, HR professionals, C-suite leaders, and people managers can gain valuable insights into workforce trends, employee performance, and overall organizational sentiment, allowing them to proactively adjust and stay ahead of the competition.

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4 Ways HR Leaders Can Boost Workplace Productivity

When employees thrive personally, their productivity fuels the business and when businesses have efficient systems, employees can perform their best without undue stress.

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Caring for Your Employees in the Year Ahead: Five Strategies for HR Leaders

As HR leaders actively plan for 2025, prioritizing a holistic method of caring for your employees that focuses on the workforce's physical, mental, personal, and professional wellbeing is more important than ever. 

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