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Black History Month: Reflecting on the Experiences and Achievements of Black U Krewers

To celebrate February’s Black History Month, two members of our employee resource group BUILD (Black U Krewers in Leadership and Development) share their rich cultural journeys and important lessons they learned along the way.
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How Compensation Managers Should Approach Automation

Upcoming advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are exciting to read about. But what will automation mean for compensation managers?
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What Pay Transparency Looks Like in 2023

New pay transparency laws went into effect January 1. Here’s what the laws mean for employers and employees and how they affect HR.
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Working at UKG: UKG Celebrates 5 Major Milestones in 2022

UKG accomplished a lot in 2022, and it shows. Here are five major moments from the past year.
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The Power of HR and Payroll Support Roles

HR and payroll are more than “back-office” support roles. Explore how a people-centric approach paired with data can transform your organization.
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The Best Tips to Get Hired in 2023

A UKG recruiter shares their top tips and tricks to get hired in 2023.
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance and Tax Credits After a Hurricane

Hello Income Tax season! This resource features lists of government relief programs, including disaster unemployment assistance and the disaster relief tax credit, to support companies and employees. Be aware of and knowledgeable about possible tax implications.  
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What is Payroll’s Role in Pay Equity?

Payroll professionals can play a pivotal role in leading pay equity initiatives in the workplace. Here’s how.
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Years of Service Remembered:
A Veteran U Krewer’s Story

For Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, a U Krewer shares how his military experience helps him succeed at UKG.
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Here and Back Again: Two UKG Employees Share Their Stories of Rejoining the U Krew

Boomerang employees are becoming more common in the workplace. Here, we chat with two U Krewers who found home for a second time at UKG.
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National Immigrants Day: A U Krewer Shares Her Story

In honor of National Immigrants Day (October 28), a U Krewer shares her experience of moving from Russia to the United States.
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Making Pay Equity Work for All

A recently released study by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services and sponsored by UKG gets to the heart of the pay gap problem in today’s workplace.
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace: One U Krewer Shares Her Experience

For National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a U Krewer shares her personal story with autism.
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How Hurricane Ian Impacted Workforce Activity

Will October shape up to be a trick or treat labor market? UKG is watching for signs that workforce activity declines may be accelerating
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"I Consider Myself One of the Lucky Ones:" A U Krewer Shares His Coming Out Story

In honor of National Coming Out Day, a U Krewer shares his personal story.
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How Long Will the Labor Market Stay Consistent?

In its latest labor market update, UKG analyzes workforce data for September to understand how long the labor market will stay steady.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: U Krewers Share Their Stories

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, three U Krewers talk their multicultural identities and finding belonging at UKG.
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“Enjoy the Climb”: How NWSL Athlete Christen Press Stays Motivated

NWSL Athlete Christen Press talks pay equality, her groundbreaking fashion business, and finding peace amid the chaos.
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Finding Balance: Understanding the Goldilocks Jobs Market

Not too fast, not too slow: Workforce activity is changing at just the right pace.
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What Vacations Tell Us About the Economy

Are fewer people taking vacations? UKG analyzes what the August data means for the labor market.
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