How to Prepare for the Summer Time-Off Surge Fairly and Efficiently
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Summer is a time of relaxation and rejuvenation when employees can step away from their usual routines to bask in the sunshine, embark on adventures, and create cherished memories with loved ones. It's essential everyone gets a fair opportunity to take the time off they deserve, but managing summer time off fairly can be a challenge.
Employee Experience
Eating Healthy at Work: A Recipe for Boosting Employee Wellbeing and Productivity
One of the most important, simple, and effective ways to ensure you can show up as your best self at work is to make sure you are fueling your mind and body.
Life at UKG
AAPI Month: Sharing our U Krewers’ Stories
As we celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we're honored to share the stories of three U Krewers who embody the diversity and richness of our company's culture.
Employee Experience
Five Ways to Recognize and Celebrate International Nurses Week
It is critical that we pause at least once a year to reflect upon and recognize the enormous contributions of nurses in improving the health of individual patients, communities, and the world.
HR
HR and Payroll Technology for Small Business: Making Adoption Easier and More Affordable
HR and Payroll Technology for Small Business: Making Adoption Easier and More Affordable
In recognition of National Small Business Week, we take a deep dive into the uniquely pivotal role HR and payroll technology plays in small business. Learn about its multiple benefits to your business and the key steps for making its adoption easier and more affordable, ensuring your smaller business can thrive in today's competitive landscape.
HR
What is Innovation? Exploring Public and Private Sectors
The once clear distinction between how the public and private sectors have traditionally leveraged innovation is blurring.
Payroll
Paying Employees in Multiple Countries: The Power of a Unified Payroll System
Following dozens of different laws and regulations regarding taxation and employment is complicated, and mistakes can be costly. Yet that is exactly the challenge faced by multinational businesses.It is also difficult to ensure equal and fair pay when employees are paid in different currencies and live in countries with different costs of living. Without accurate and real-time insights about payment patterns, companies are often unaware of unfair treatment that is hurting employee sentiment.
Life at UKG
How Skills-Based Hiring Could Elevate Career Opportunities
Skills-based hiring is a paradigm shift. It's a strategy that not only benefits employers by ensuring they acquire the right talent for the job, but also empowers candidates to showcase their capabilities beyond what their resume may suggest.
HR
Rebuilding Trust in the Workplace: How to Enhance HR's Relationship with Employees
Focusing on ways to enhance the employee experience and contribute positively to organizational growth can bridge the relationship gap between HR and employees and reinforce the value of HR.
UKG Workforce Institute
Is the ROI of ESG Worth the Backlash?
UKG Workforce Institute advisory board member Sarah Morgan spotlights the "impending ESG gut check" aspect of our 2024 HR Megatrends. Sarah discusses how recent societal shifts, including responses to climate change, legal rulings, and affirmative action, are forcing organizations to reevaluate their initial DEI/ESG commitments and strategies.
HR
Partnership Principles: 6 Strategies for Successful Workplace Collaboration
Explore the benefits of collaboration, some successful collaboration examples, and strategies for developing a company culture with teamwork at its core.
Employee Experience
The Power of Strategic Partnerships and How to Nurture Them
Looking to grow your organization faster, expand your offerings, or gain access to new customer markets? See how strategic partnerships can benefit both partners and customers.
HR
How to Enhance Efficiency in the Workplace Through Adaptive HCM Experiences
Investing in the right people technology platform should meet your people where they work, providing better employee experiences that help enhance efficiency in the workplace and improve business outcomes.
Payroll
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.
Life at UKG
Unmasking Job Scams: How to Safeguard Yourself in the Digital Job Market
In our increasingly digital world, we are becoming more aware and vigilant of the risks of everyday activities. One scam that’s seen an uptick in recent years is the existence of fraudulent job offers, or job scams.
HR
Aligning Shared Values in the Workplace: 8 Strategies for Success
Looking to attract and retain employees who genuinely align with your company's values? It all starts with getting crystal clear on what matters most. Collaborate with your team, employees, and stakeholders to define your core values and focused principles that resonate.
Life at UKG
World Health Day: U Krewers Share Their Stories
In honor of World Health Day, we’re shining a spotlight on three U Krewers who are part of our employee resource group CARES (Chronic Illnesses, Awareness, Resources, Education and Support).
Employee Experience
Leading with Empathy: 3 Ways People Data Can Help
Business strategy and people processes don't have to be at odds for modern executives. See how HR technology can help you strike a balance.
Talent
How to Accommodate Neurodivergent Applicants: 5 Strategies for Ensuring Inclusive Recruitment
Inclusive recruitment recognizes the value of neurodiversity and aims to create a great workplace for all, where everyone can thrive.
HR
2024 Megatrends and Workforce Predictions
Take an in depth look at the HR Megatrends and Workforce Predictions that we forecast will shape the world of work for millions of people in the year ahead.
