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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.
Life-Work Trends
The Power of Strategic Partnerships and How to Nurture Them
Looking to grow your organization faster, expand your offerings, or gain access to new customer markets? See how strategic partnerships can benefit both partners and customers.
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).
Life-Work Trends
Leading with Empathy: 3 Ways People Data Can Help
Business strategy and people processes don't have to be at odds for modern executives. See how HR technology can help you strike a balance.
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.
Life-Work Trends
9 Benefits of Meditation in the Workplace and How to Get Started
As the modern workplace looks to focus on culture, incorporating a practice that supports mindfulness, helps to relieve stress and anxiety, and boosts creativity is a natural fit.
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.
Life-Work Trends
The Big Game Brings a Big Spike in Employees Sidestepping Work
An estimated 16.1 million U.S. employees plan to miss work the Monday after Super Bowl LVIII. Open communication can help prevent gaps in coverage, build trust, and create a great place to work.
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.
Life-Work Trends
Three Ways UKG Is Reimagining Inclusion Through Belonging, Equity, and Impact
UKG releases a one-of-a-kind interactive, digital experience that brings social impact stories and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging to life for employees, partners, and communities.
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.
