The People Purpose Blog

With AI increasingly built into workplace solutions and the rise of large language models such as ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, what are the best/possible use cases for generative AI (GenAI) to help people at work? 

Human-centered, people-focused AI is the key to building an effective and purposeful AI strategy. 

Some conversations are easier to have than others. For those difficult conversations, how do you make sure it remains constructive? Mark and John break down ways to be intentional and collaborative with your potentially conflicting communication.

Paid time-off policies have evolved to play a significant role in attracting and retaining employees. Learn how a more flexible approach can create a competitive talent acquisition strategy.

Feeling disenchanted about improving your workplace culture? Turn HR challenges into opportunities to foster a better company culture and more successful business.

Don’t miss the action at HR Tech 2023. We’re sharing our top six tips for getting the most out of this year’s show.  

Trying to be uncompromisingly nice in our work relationships creates more friction. And sometimes it leads to disaster. 

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, three UKG employees share their stories.

UKG is hosting its annual Industry Insights Digital Summit this Thursday, September 14, where the focus will be on how to empower your people with the data they need to make informed decisions, optimize performance, and achieve better outcomes. This free, half-day, virtual event is packed with thought leadership, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities. The content covers the trends and issues that matter most to your industry, so you’ll walk away with new ideas and strategies to help your organization — and your people — thrive. 

Providing your employees with autonomy is a critical part of humanizing the workplace. Here are three ways to improve employee autonomy at your organization.  

Continuing our Industry Insights series, Kylene Zenk hosts a Q&A with Magda Dexter of Saint-Gobain North America.

Transparent leadership starts with trust. Learn six ways to be a more transparent leader. 

From Ankura's Mark Cappellino and UKG Workforce Institute advisory board member John Frehse, it's the continuation of our transforming the team series. Welcome to part two of five.

It’s been a busy month at the UKG Workforce Institute — including a website redesign! Missed any recent insights, research, or podcasts from us? Here’s a look at our conversations from August 2023. 

Learn the true cost of turnover and five critical strategies to reduce turnover in manufacturing. 

With the student loan interest pause ending this week, advisory board member Dennis Miller explores the highly debated topic of college degrees vs. micro-credentials.

The UKG Workforce Institute is excited to kick off a collaborative, culture-focused effort with Ankura called “Transforming the Team.” Each week, for the next five weeks, guest contributor Mark Cappellino from the Ankura Talent Advisory team, along with UKG Workforce Institute advisory board member and Ankura colleague John Frehse, will provide actionable strategies and weekly exercises to help leaders transform their cultures, starting at the individual and team levels.

Accomplish more during leaner times by improving employee productivity and the employee experience simultaneously.

Anyone working in, or associated with, the manufacturing industry knows all-too well the multitude of talent-related challenges plaguing the sector, including recruiting issues and turnover woes. The UKG Workforce Institute has monitored this situation closely over the past four years, conducting an annual research survey to understand the current state of manufacturing and how HR leaders at U.S.-based manufacturing organizations are addressing the talent dynamics they continue to experience. 

UKG and Google join forces to create GenAI solutions for workforces that are practical, powerful, and purposeful.