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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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Machine Learning
Time Well Spent: This A.I. is really helping with my decision-making but I don't know why it keeps suggesting breath mints.
Life-Work Trends
The COVID Paradox: Why are There More Jobs Than Job Seekers?
Hiring trends continue to go in unexpected directions — it's time to take a deeper look and see where organizations have opportunities to make changes.
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.
Payroll
The Importance of Payroll Services in Your Industry: What We’ve Learned
Over the last few weeks, we have learned how important having complete payroll solutions are across a variety of industries. In the final blog of our industry payroll series, we will look back at some of the top takeaways and tips shared.
Employee Experience
Want to Improve Organizational Performance? Empower Your People with Actionable Data
The past 18 months have created massive disruption for manufacturers, and many had to quickly pivot to address new complexities introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. When forced to accommodate dramatic and unforeseeable demand fluctuations, manufacturers quickly learned why workforce agility is so important.
Life-Work Trends
It's time to change how we talk about human resources software
How you talk about HR software has a major impact - make sure you're prioritizing correctly to help your people and reach your organization's goals.
Payroll
3 ways remote work impacts payroll
Remote work is here to stay - and that means payroll teams need their processes to reflect it. See where you should start.
Life-Work Trends
3 Simple Tips to Transform Your Return to Office Plans into a Celebration of Togetherness
Employees aren't just returning to the office — they're reclaiming a sense of togetherness at work. Find out how you can celebrate this miraculous moment.
Employee Experience
The Role of HR in Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Transactions
Properly managing human capital through a dramatic change, such as an M&A transaction, puts Human Resources in a key role to ensure employee satisfaction.
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.
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-Work Trends
People-focused organizations are here to stay. Are you prepared?
Does your organization put people first? It's time to find out what it means to be people-focused and the goals, resources, and technology needed to get there.
Payroll
Why Is a Modern Payroll and Timekeeping Solution So Important for Governments?
Payroll and timekeeping are often overshadowed during discussions of new ERP systems, but their impact on employee engagement and financial performance is something that should be carefully considered.
Employee Experience
3 Ways to Drive Your DEI Early-Career Recruitment
Do you want to hire diverse and qualified candidates for your early-career roles? Read on for 3 ways to transform your DEI hiring.
Talent
Fighting FUD in HR: 3 tips to proactively retain top performers
HR can help leadership fight fear, uncertainty, and doubt among top performers - here are some tips for retaining your people.
Payroll
Advanced Payroll Solutions: Why Investing Is Worth It in the Financial Services Industry
It is easy to reject change when the process that you are using works. In order to keep advancing in this changing world, it is necessary to adopt more efficient processes. Find out why an advanced payroll solution should be the next change your company makes.
Life-Work Trends
New Research: How Did the Pandemic Impact Employees’ Life-work Journeys?
Between record unemployment to "the Great Resignation", we're now seeing exactly how the pandemic has impacted employees’ Life-work Journeys.
Payroll
3 Reasons Why Accurate Payroll Is Critical in Manufacturing
Payroll can sometimes be an overlooked function, but on-time and accurate paychecks provide many benefits that are critical to manufacturers’ success.
Employee Experience
Entering the workforce now: 4 new ways HR can support first-time employees
First-time employees are facing new, unique challenges - and HR can help them succeed with strategic recruiting, onboarding, and workplace culture choices.
Life at UKG
The Power of a Platform Extension Through Technology Partners
Benefits of the UKG Ready, Dimensions, and Pro Partner Network.
