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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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UKG Workforce Institute
Amplifying Employee Engagement Through Wellbeing: The View from Latin America
Advisory board member Ivonne Vargas focuses on ways for improving wellbeing as a means to amplifying employee engagement.
UKG Workforce Institute
Using the PAPA Model to Manage Risk
Advisory board member Sharlyn Lauby discussing risk management, and uses a model called PAPA to help develop and manage a plan to mitigate potential risk. Risks are varied in terms of probability and how fast they evolve, and the PAPA model can help organizations prioritize the different types of risk it faces and put strategies in place to address them.
Life at UKG
Unlocking Career Doors: The Ultimate Guide to a Standout LinkedIn Profile
Ten steps to build a standout LinkedIn profile that reflects your professional identity and opens doors to new opportunities.
UKG Workforce Institute
Monthly Recap: November 2023 at the UKG Workforce Institute
It’s been another busy month at the UKG Workforce Institute — including a special five-part partner series with Employ on the latest talent acquisition trends. If you missed any recent insights, research, or podcasts from us, here’s a look at our conversations from November 2023.
Workforce Management
5 Creative Strategies for Addressing a Worker Shortage
Discover five innovative solutions to tackle today's skill and worker shortage in your organization.
UKG Workforce Institute
The Festive Shift: Rethinking Alcohol’s Role in Corporate Holiday Parties
Corporate offices and HR teams worldwide buzz with anticipation for these events. Celebrating the year's achievements can be fun, but it comes with quirks, especially regarding alcohol.
UKG Workforce Institute
“Healthcare is a Calling More Than It is a Business” — An Interview with Dr. Henry Mintzberg
Today we are featuring key takeaways from an in-depth interview between advisory board member Nanne Finis, and Dr. Henry Mintzberg, the acclaimed Canadian scholar and business management specialist.
Payroll
Your 2023 Year-End Payroll Checklist
Use this year-end payroll checklist to help you get organized and set you up for success in the new year.
Life at UKG
Curious About a Company’s Culture? Ask These 5 Questions
What questions can you ask the interviewer to really understand a company’s culture and management style?
UKG Workforce Institute
Doing Any Holiday Shopping or Retail Hiring? Read This First.
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Maybe you’re holding out for the best Black Friday deals later this week. If you’re doing any shopping or retail hiring this holiday season — or anytime in 2024 — you’ll want to read ahead.
HR
The Top 10 Skills of Global Leadership
Learn the top 10 skills of global leadership and people management.
UKG Workforce Institute
The Forgotten Topics in HR: UKG Workforce Institute Weigh-In
This month, the UKG Workforce Institute Weigh-In discusses the topics HR doesn’t discuss enough. HR covers a lot of areas, and we talk about them a lot. What’s something HR doesn’t talk about enough?
UKG Workforce Institute
What’s Trending in Talent Acquisition? The State of Recruiting in Manufacturing
In continuation of our partner series "What's Trending in Talent Acquisition?" — the final in our series — comes from Kylene Zenk, industry fellow for manufacturing at UKG, who discusses talent acquisition trends in manufacturing.
HR
6 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Culture Through Compliance
It might not be obvious, but compliance and culture go hand in hand. Learn six ways to maintain a thriving culture through compliance.
UKG Workforce Institute
What’s Trending in Talent Acquisition? Implications for Hiring in the Public Sector
In continuation of our partner series "What's Trending in Talent Acquisition?" Bob Lavigna, industry fellow for the public sector at UKG, discusses talent acquisition trends in the public sector.
Employee Experience
What Are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)?
Employee resource groups (ERGs) have become an integral part of company culture in recent years. Learn about ERGs and how to implement a program at your organization.
Talent
The Need for Speed in Your Talent Acquisition Strategy
What’s driving the demand for fast hiring? Learn how to balance speed with your talent acquisition strategy using hiring software and HR automation.
