The People Purpose Blog

Your source for practical insights and the latest workplace ideas from experts and thought leaders in all things HR. Whether you’re a team of one or leading a global HCM and workforce management strategy, we’ll help you make smart decisions for your organization and create a great workplace for your people.

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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.

Nothing feels as good as a great place to work.

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Building Great Workplaces: The Power of a UKG Partnership

Customers share how their UKG partnership brings to life their great workplace mission and inspires employees to have the time of their lives at work.

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What Does UKG Do? 9 Questions for a Leading HR Software Company

We answer your questions about what UKG does, what UKG software is used for, and how partnering with UKG can make your workplace even better.

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From Exhausted to Fired Up: How to Prevent Employee Burnout

Follow these four steps to retain top talent, prevent employee burnout, and create an engaged and passionate workforce.

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Three AI Functionalities that Help Build Workplace Trust, Retention, and Satisfaction

With proper privacy and security, AI can positively impact workforce productivity and employee experience.

Latest Stories

6 Ways to make dusting off your resume fun work

Life at UKG

Apr 21, 2023

6 Tips for Spring Cleaning
Your Resume

When spring cleaning, why stop at bathrooms and closets? Chances are your resume could use a good scrubbing, too. Here are six ways to help your resume stand out from the crowd by creatively telling your authentic story.

Unlock the value of unused paid time off (PTO) to help your employees create flexible benefits packages to meet their individualized needs.

Life-Work Trends

Apr 12, 2023

The Future of Benefits
is Flexibility

Unlock the value of unused paid time off (PTO) to help your employees create flexible benefits packages to meet their individualized needs.

Teen takes part in Sister to Sister and UKG Mentoring Circles for STEAM Students

Life at UKG

Mar 23, 2023

Walking The Walk: Black Women Volunteer to Build Opportunity, Equity for STEAM Students

U Krewers team up with nonprofit Sister to Sister International, Inc., to host monthly mentoring circles as part of the UKG Close the Gap Initiative that drives awareness of pay equity issues.

Life-Work Trends

Mar 21, 2023

What is Employee Autonomy? Plus, Why It's Good for Business

Employee autonomy is having the ability to independently get work done. Here are three actions managers and employees can take to remove workplace constraints and create a more autonomous work environment.

During March Women’s History Month we’re amplifying voices to share their stories of how all of us can advocate for global workplaces where all women are empowered, enabled, and equal.

Life at UKG

Mar 3, 2023

Women’s History Month:
How U Krewers Uplift and Empower Women

During March's Women's History Month, we're amplifying three U Krewers' voices by sharing their stories of how they -- and all of us -- can advocate for workplaces where all women are empowered, enabled, and equal.

Healthcare clinicians need flexibility, efficiency, recognition supported by technology as the focus of their wellness

Life-Work Trends

Mar 2, 2023

Why Flexibility, Efficiency, and Recognition Should Be the Focus of Clinician Wellness

How can healthcare organizations create operational efficiencies that reduce the weight and stress being placed on clinicians and create a more supportive culture? Hint: It’s not about providing free pizza in the breakroom.

Globally, 75% of UKG employees report having caregiving responsibilities.

Life at UKG

Feb 16, 2023

What It Means To Be a Caregiver

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, caregiving is an important public health issue that affects the quality of life for millions of people. Globally at UKG, 75% of U Krewers report having caregiving responsibilities at home. Here’s where Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) NEST and CARES play an important role by providing valuable resources, support, and compassion.

Life-Work Trends

Feb 15, 2023

The Benefits of Emotion in the Workplace

Emotion in the workplace is an incredibly powerful force in driving business outcomes. Here are three ways to find your emotional north star.

Women often volunteer to be sit between kids and be the snack-and-toys-and-tantrum-wrangler on airplane flights.

Life-Work Trends

Feb 14, 2023

Why Are Women More Stressed Out Than Men?

Recent studies show women are struggling disproportionately to men when it comes to many aspects of their work experiences and overall mental health. While the “life” portion of the “work-life journey” is largely out of employers’ control, there are five significant steps employers can take to help ease pressures on women with the aim of providing more equity and support for everyone.

Man calling in sick on Super Bowl Monday after big game.

Life-Work Trends

Feb 9, 2023

A Super Bowl Holiday? I Wouldn’t Bet on It!

While at least one official petition arises each year proclaiming that Super Bowl Monday should be a national holiday, the movement has failed to catch hold despite millions saying they will either skip work or plan to work at less-than-optimal levels. How can organizations better plan for business continuity?

Life at UKG

Feb 7, 2023

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.

Tribal instincts in the misinformation age

Life-Work Trends

Feb 2, 2023

Op-Ed: The Role of Tribal Instincts in the Misinformation Age

Employers have a significant role to play in creating a culture that is inclusive of all people to combat misinformation and improve society.

Coworkers use data to tell a story at work

Life-Work Trends

Jan 31, 2023

The Value of Data Storytelling in the Workplace

Data storytelling is the bridge that connects metrics with people. Here, we make the case for data storytelling through the lens of ESG.

Life-Work Trends

Jan 25, 2023

What is Shared Value at Work?

Purpose has become integral to corporate culture. When done right, creating shared value (CSV) at an organization can improve both society and a company’s bottom line.

Life-Work Trends

Jan 6, 2023

Adapting to Workplace Change

Seven (7) tips to help employees (and you!) stay motivated through change.

Life at UKG

Jan 4, 2023

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.

Life-Work Trends

Dec 28, 2022

3 Key Workplace Moments of 2022

2022 proved to be another transformational year in the workplace. Here, we recap the top takeaways that affected employers and employees over the past year.