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Life-Work Trends
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?
Life-Work Trends
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.
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.
Payroll
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.
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.
Workforce Management
Healthcare is on a Data-Driven Improvement Journey. But Who Will Lead the Change?
UKG’s Chief Nurse Executive shares the benefits of coaching, connection, and collaboration to enrich your employees’ careers and unleash the power of healthcare data.
Life-Work Trends
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.
HR
9 Tips to Boost Your Performance Review Process
Here are nine tips to ensure your performance review process is the best it can be, for both your employees and your organization.
Talent
Beyond Lunch: 4 Ways to Fast-Track Belonging for New Employees
Nearly 90% of employees believe that increased belonging results in higher productivity. So how do you help your people feel like they belong?
Payroll
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
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.
HR
3 People-Focused Leadership Tips to Hold Small Teams Together
Be an anchor for your team by following three simple steps to drive culture and operations.
Workforce Management
How to Overcome 4 Communication Challenges With Your Manufacturing Workforce
It’s nearly 1.5 times more challenging now than it was in 2018 for manufacturers to find qualified talent with the right skills. Learn strategies to communicate effectively with your workforce.
Life-Work Trends
3 Proven Tactics to Empower Frontline Managers
Explore three ways to empower frontline managers to improve employee engagement and your organization’s overall success.
HR
ICYMI: HR News You Can Use—Mental Health, Mortgage Rates, and More
Check out this month’s top industry takeaways and what they mean for employers.
Payroll
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.
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.
Life-Work Trends
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.
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.
HR
Doing Right: How ESG and HR Can Lead the Way
As ESG takes center stage, HR pros should consider how these initiatives benefit the workplace and their people.