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Life at UKG
How Skills-Based Hiring Could Elevate Career Opportunities
Skills-based hiring is a paradigm shift. It's a strategy that not only benefits employers by ensuring they acquire the right talent for the job, but also empowers candidates to showcase their capabilities beyond what their resume may suggest.
Payroll
Compensation Planning: A Practical Guide for Small and Medium Businesses
A deep dive into how to create an effective compensation plan, from understanding its components and best practices to overcoming challenges and empowering organizations in optimizing employee value and achieving sustainable success.
Life at UKG
Unmasking Job Scams: How to Safeguard Yourself in the Digital Job Market
In our increasingly digital world, we are becoming more aware and vigilant of the risks of everyday activities. One scam that’s seen an uptick in recent years is the existence of fraudulent job offers, or job scams.
Life at UKG
World Health Day: U Krewers Share Their Stories
In honor of World Health Day, we’re shining a spotlight on three U Krewers who are part of our employee resource group CARES (Chronic Illnesses, Awareness, Resources, Education and Support).
Talent
How to Accommodate Neurodivergent Applicants: 5 Strategies for Ensuring Inclusive Recruitment
Inclusive recruitment recognizes the value of neurodiversity and aims to create a great workplace for all, where everyone can thrive.
Life at UKG
Networking Over Coffee: Your Guide to Making the Most of an Informal One-on-One
If you want to build your professional connections and relationships, having a thoughtful conversation over a cup of coffee is a great way to do it. This approach to networking is less formal than traditional networking events and can allow for more relaxed and natural conversations.
Payroll
4 Strategies to Ensure Compliance with Minimum Wage Laws
By understanding and adhering to these regulations, businesses can avoid costly penalties, enhance their reputation, and foster a more motivated workforce.
Payroll
Leveling the Paying Field: Pay Transparency for SMBs
Pay equity and pay transparency can be intimidating topics for HR teams at small businesses, but the benefits are big. Learn the importance of eliminating pay inequities and how it builds trust, accountability, and fairness within workplaces.
Life at UKG
To Celebrate Women's History Month, U Krewers Share Their Experiences at UKG
Get a glimpse into life at UKG as we celebrate Women's History Month through personal experiences and reflections shared by three inspiring U Krewers from the FIRE Up community, showcasing their journey, challenges, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Life at UKG
How to Best Prepare for a Behavioral Interview: 4 Easy Steps
This interview technique is a way for interviewers to get to know you and how your experience matches with the job you are interviewing for.
Talent
Great Leaders are Both Introverts and Extroverts
How individuals can demonstrate leadership using their own qualities of introversion and extroversion.
Talent
Driving Diversity and Inclusion in Recruitment with Community Hiring Initiatives
Is your organization looking to create a diverse and inclusive workforce? With the right mix of stakeholders, community hiring initiatives can source talent while also improving economic mobility and regional outcomes. Learn how to drive diversity and inclusion in recruitment with these tips for engaging leadership.
Life at UKG
Celebrating Black History Month at UKG: Reflections from Three U Krewers
Highlighting resilience, courage, and the profound impact of diversity within our vibrant workplace.
Payroll
What’s the Best Pay Cycle for Your 2024 Payroll Calendar?
Weigh the pros and cons of different pay cycles and find the one that works best for you and your people.
Life at UKG
How Three U Krewers in India Found Career Growth with UKG
U Krewers share their experiences with UKG’s continuous learning opportunities, innovation-driven programs and supportive environment for professional growth.
Talent
How Generative AI in Recruiting Will Revolutionize Talent Acquisition in 2024
You've heard about GenAI in the news, but do you know how it will revolutionize talent acquisition? See examples of how you can use GenAI in recruiting as a tool to find and hire candidates faster.
Life at UKG
Cracking the Code: Career Advice for Working in Tech
Three software engineers share what it’s like to work in tech.
Payroll
3 Pay Transparency Laws You Must Know for 2024
Pay transparency isn’t new, but states, employers, and employees are all paying more attention. Here are three pay transparency laws to know for 2024.
Life at UKG
Unlocking Career Doors: The Ultimate Guide to a Standout LinkedIn Profile
Ten steps to build a standout LinkedIn profile that reflects your professional identity and opens doors to new opportunities.
