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How a Proud City Built a Fiscally Sustainable Future
Learn how collaborative leadership, automated systems, and systematic checks and balances formed the basis for achieving what many would have deemed an impossible financial turnaround in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Life at UKG
Everything You Need to Know Before Joining Jacob Morgan at the Next UKG Book Club
What makes Jacob Morgan a 4x best-selling author and go-to keynote speaker among future-focused business leaders? Read on to find out.
Workforce Management
The Myths, Mystery, and Magic of Big Data in HR
Big data has been a big mystery in the HR world, but why? Join Teresa Smith and Chas Fields as they separate big data facts from fiction.
Workforce Management
It’s All About Your People: A Wrap Up of the Industry Insights Virtual Summit
UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) recently held its 2nd annual Industry Insights Digital Summit. With over 1,500 attendees, this virtual half-day of learning and networking event provided a wealth of information and expert insights on various workforce issues. Let’s take a look at the three must-see sessions that you don't want to miss, how to register, and what you can learn from top experts and the latest healthcare industry trends.
Life at UKG
How Interns Can Make the Most Out of Their Experience: 4 Tips from Actual Interns
Internships can be an incredibly valuable journey — if you know how to navigate them. Learn these 4 tips (from actual interns) to make the most out of yours.
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The Power of a Platform Extension Through Technology Partners
Benefits of the UKG Ready, Dimensions, and Pro Partner Network.
Workforce Management
Supporting Your Retail Workforce With AI & ML
We hear these words all the time: ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI)’ and ‘Machine Learning (ML)’. But what do they mean, and how do they help your retail operations? How can they help your workforce succeed and use their time wisely?
Workforce Management
How Can Your School District Make the Most Effective Use of Allocated Funds?
K-12 school districts are eligible for unprecedented levels of funding from state and federal COVID-19 relief packages. But how can you develop spending plans that comply with legislative requirements and make the most effective use of allocated funds?
Life at UKG
Perspectives on Pride and Progress from UKG Employees
As Pride Month comes to a close, we asked our employees what pride and progress meant to them. Here's what they had to say.
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Why (and How) We Celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth means a lot to us at UKG. Find out why we celebrate and how you can too.
Workforce Management
Supply Chain Transformation for a Post-Pandemic World
Studies suggest that in just the first six months of the pandemic, digital transformation accelerated by five to ten years — so what does that mean for the future of the logistics and distribution industry? We’ve seen both the challenges and opportunities brought on by COVID-19 and are learning in real-time how organizations can prepare for more change ahead.
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Brian Reaves Joins UKG on the Journey to Unity, Kindness, and Growth
UKG is honored to share that Brian Reaves has joined our organization as our Chief Belonging, Diversity, and Equity Officer.
Workforce Management
5 Steps Manufacturers Can Take to Achieve Global System Ownership
Managing multiple workforce management instances globally can be challenging, but by moving to a single instance in the cloud, you can reap the benefits of global system ownership.
Workforce Management
A Structure to Centralized Staffing Success
Evolving labor models and resource allocation methods have put critical focus on centralized staffing and scheduling to meet volatile patient care demands during the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s examine how proper workforce management governance can help to foster employee engagement and sustainable practices to achieve success in today’s landscape!
Workforce Management
What Will the Post-Pandemic Future Look Like for School Districts?
Learn from the experts how to be more strategic in managing your K-12 workforce in a post-pandemic world while continuing to do more with less.
Workforce Management
Leading Healthcare: Changing Dynamics in the Industry
UKG has recently released an all-new industry brief, called “Leading Healthcare." In this issue of the Leading Healthcare industry brief, we survey emerging concepts and leading priorities that demand attention in our industry today. The Spring 2021 Industry Brief highlights a collection of recent industry news and fast facts, as well as emerging concepts and models that are worth a closer look.
Workforce Management
Building Customer Connections at Banks and Credit Unions
This blog highlights the importance of building strong relationship with customers and the role technologies play in achieving strong customer connections. You will learn what customers care most about when choosing a bank or credit union to do business with. Additionally, you will learn about key UKG Banking Solutions such as Appointments, Lobby, Scheduling, and analytics that play a key role in making customers more happy, and connected with their financial services partner.
Workforce Management
2021: Honoring Nurses
Nurses Week 2021 will be celebrated in the U.S. beginning on May 6th, which is National Nurses Day, and concluding on May 12th. UKG would like to extend our gratitude, support, and a special thanks to all nurses and midwives across the globe, as they continue to provide the highest level of quality care.
Life at UKG
Inside the Virtual UKG Connections Experience
It's that special time of year! Get a recap and a look behind the magic of the 2021 Virtual UKG Connections Conference.
Workforce Management
The Increasing Need for Financial Wellness Benefits That Support the Hourly Workforce
It’s been about a year since COVID-19 was first confirmed in the US, upending industries and lives across the country. And no segment of the workforce has been more impacted than hourly employees. Spanning a range of industries from healthcare to retail and food service, hourly workers make up nearly 60 percent of the US workforce with over 80 million employees.