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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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
HR
The Top 10 Skills of Global Leadership
Learn the top 10 skills of global leadership and people management.
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.
HR
UKG Aspire 2023: Caring for Your People Leads to Better Business Outcomes
Explore five key takeaways from UKG Aspire 2023 to make your organization a great place to work for all.
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.
UKG Workforce Institute
What’s Trending in Talent Acquisition? Understanding Candidate Goals and Industry Trends in Logistics
In continuation of our partner series "What's Trending in Talent Acquisition?" Robert O’Dwyer, industry fellow in logistics at UKG, discusses talent acquisition trends in the logistics industry.
HR
UKG Joins the Future of Privacy Forum: Driving Industry Excellence in Privacy and AI Governance
Learn how the Future of Privacy Forum will deepen UKG’s commitment to the responsible and ethical use of AI.
UKG Workforce Institute
What’s Trending in Talent Acquisition? News for Job Seekers, Recruiters in Healthcare
In continuation of our partner series "What's Trending in Talent Acquisition?" UKG Workforce Institute advisory board member Nanne Finis, RN, MS, chief nurse executive at UKG, discusses talent acquisition trends in the healthcare industry.
Life at UKG
Celebrating Veterans, Service Members, and Allies at UKG
In honor of Veterans Day, three U Krewers share how the military has had a profound impact on their lives.
UKG Workforce Institute
What’s Trending in Talent Acquisition? Overcoming the Perfect Storm
We’re launching a special partner series with Employ, called “What’s Trending in Talent Acquisition?” Over the next two weeks, industry experts from UKG will dive into new research from Employ and discuss current talent acquisition trends across industries, from healthcare and manufacturing to logistics and the public sector.
