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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.
Employee Experience
HR technology's impact on company culture: Small actions, big difference
True cultural change comes from many small actions, and HR technology can help you know where to take them to have a large impact.
Life at UKG
Why (and How) We Celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth means a lot to us at UKG. Find out why we celebrate and how you can too.
Life at UKG
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.
Employee Experience
Answering Gen Z's questions about the return to work: An inside perspective
Gen Z feels some uncertainty around the return to work - make sure you've got a plan in place to help them thrive when they come back.
Employee Experience
At the Intersection of Mental Health, Work, and Community
Mental health programs at work have evolved at a rapid pace over the course of the past year. Find out how community and belonging fit into the discussion.
Employee Experience
A Tale of Two Workplace Cultures in Manufacturing
To optimize business outcomes, all manufacturing employees – from the corporate office to the plant floor – must feel valued, supported, and empowered to give their best every day, but there’s an unspoken cultural dichotomy standing in the way of ongoing operational excellence.
Employee Experience
It all starts small: Practical diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at SMBs
DEI&B isn't just for enterprises - HR teams at SMBs can accomplish a lot taking these key steps to make practical impacts for their people and community.
Employee Experience
Gratitude and the Power it Has to Change Work
Needless to say, stress levels have reached new highs for many employees over the past year. Is gratitude really the solution people say it is?
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.
Employee Experience
The psychology of returning: Welcoming everyone to the new workplace
After over a year of non-traditional working, the mental impacts of returning to offices are many. Here's what you need to consider.
Life at UKG
A Simple Purpose that Created a Great Place to Work
Chief People Officer Dave Almeda shares the story of how UKG made history on this year's list of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Employee Experience
Inclusion is More Than Just a Seat at the Table — It's a Voice Too
Is your organization’s culture prepared for more representation at the table? The answer to this question is where we unlock the potential for lasting change.
Employee Experience
Flexible Working Culture. Tick. Now It's Time to Support Staff Financial Health Too
Employers, now more than ever, need to be doing more to support their staff’s financial health and well being.
Employee Experience
How Technology Solutions Can Enhance the Leave of Absence Experience and Reduce Operational Costs
Employer leave programs are evolving, and the financial risk isn't just tied to compliance anymore.
Life at UKG
How Company Values and Behaviors Shape Absolutely Everything
How do you empower people to succeed together? Hear our CPO, Dave Almeda, share the people- and data-driven process of creating core values.
Employee Experience
2 Keys for Building a Culture that Benefits Everyone
Many manufacturers adapted quickly to help support their employees and show ample appreciation during 2020. Moving into 2021, continuing those efforts by building a comprehensive culture that focuses on day-to-day opportunities to show appreciation, build trust, and increase engagement will prove beneficial to both the employee as well as the employer.
Life at UKG
How the Miami HEAT Organization Remained Consistent During Uncertain Times
Find out how teams like the Miami HEAT, stayed true to their core values — even making an extraordinary run to reach the NBA Finals.
Employee Experience
Psychological safety: Supporting the unseen with your HR technology
Psychological safety is harder to pin down than physical safety, but HR technology can help. See what you need to support this unseen factor in your employee experience.
Employee Experience
Building Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Your Workforce Practices
By actively investing in and embracing DEI initiatives, manufacturers can see significant financial performance improvements and begin closing the long persisting skills gap.