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Life-Work Trends

How to Build a Winning People Strategy

UKG Chief People Officer Pat Wadors shares seven things she's learned about building a winning people strategy while leading 15,000+ people at UKG.
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Life-Work Trends

UKG Aspire: Why a People-Centric Customer Experience is Key

From UKG Aspire, it’s clear that a people-centric customer experience is critical to build lasting partnerships. Here are three ways to put the customer first in 2023.
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UKG Aspire: 8 Leaders Reflect on the Future of Work

Workplace leaders share how effective managers, improved employee wellbeing, and a people-first approach are essential for organizational success in 2023.
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Life at UKG

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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Life at UKG

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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Is Empathy The Next Great Workplace Revolution?

As organizations strive to build purpose-driven workplaces, what lessons can we learn from past revolutions to help us embrace a new way of thinking about work?
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Why Workplaces Should Lean into Neurodiversity

Workplace culture is changing—and for the better. Here, one professional shares how embracing dyslexia helped her achieve professional success, and the positives of neurodiversity in the workplace.
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Life at UKG

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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Life at UKG

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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What is Corporate Storytelling and Why It Matters

Research shows that leaders who embrace storytelling in business will achieve greater success for their organization—and their people.
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Life at UKG

"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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3 Proven Tactics to Empower Frontline Managers

Explore three ways to empower frontline managers to improve employee engagement and your organization’s overall success.
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Life at UKG

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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4 Ideas for Balancing Accountability With Empathy

How do you balance empathy and accountability in the workplace? Learn how to lead with humanity to effectively understand employees and run a business.
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Life at UKG

“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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UKG and Great Place To Work: The 6 Elements of Great Company Culture

In honor of one year together, UKG and Great Place To Work share the six elements of building exceptional company culture.
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Is Your Workplace Worsening Your People’s Mental Health?

The impact of poor mental health on business is substantial. Learn the caution signs and how your organization can make a difference.
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Meet U Krewer Briana M.— “I’m Safe to be Me at UKG”

U Krewer Briana M. talks about the new hire experience and the strong sense of belonging at UKG.
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Inflation and the Economy: How to Navigate Uncertain Times

What steps can businesses and individuals take today to prepare themselves for economic uncertainty?
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From Foraging to Modern Technology: The Evolution of Life and Work

There’s a fascinating history to this thing called work. Explore the life-work journey and why it’s time to reconsider how we work.
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