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UKG Workforce Institute

Reviewing Our 2023 Workplace Predictions: The Workforce Institute Weigh-In

This month, The Workforce Institute Weigh-In checks in our 2023 Workplace Predictions to see if we successfully forecasted five of the biggest trends facing HR professionals this year.
Employee Experience

What Motivates Gen Z in the Workplace

For Gen Z, working is about more than wages. Learn five ways to motivate Gen Z in the workplace.
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Workforce Management

Workforce Management: How to Elevate Your Workforce Planning

Learn four tips to leverage your workforce management system to support your employees. 
UKG Workforce Institute

The View from Latin America: Gen Z’s Thoughts on Workplace Issues

In today’s post, The Workforce Institute’s Ivonne Vargas provides an analysis on Gen Z’s thoughts about workplace issues, with The View from Latin America. 
Employee Experience

6 Myths About Accessibility in the Workplace, Debunked

Learn six common myths and misconceptions about accessible meetings in the workplace and how to overcome them. 
UKG Workforce Institute

The Transformative Impacts of Generative AI on Professional Services

In the latest on our Industry Insights series, we dive into some of the impacts of GenAI on the workplace, specifically within the professional services industry. 
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Workforce Management

The Critical Need to Support Frontline Workers

The neglect of frontline workers can't go on. Supporting these employees requires diverse thinking and creative innovation.  
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UKG Customers: How UKG Fosters Purposeful Partnerships

Customers share how UKG builds meaningful and long-lasting relationships.
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Workforce Management

Why Employers Should Embrace Flexible Scheduling

Flexible scheduling gives employees more autonomy and helps organizations be successful. Learn the three key benefits to flexible scheduling. 
Employee Experience

Burnout and Boundaries:
Critical Answers to Address
a Workplace Reality

Knowing how to establish healthy boundaries and monitor risks can help you mitigate burnout in the workplace. 
Employee Experience

Going Silent on Quiet Quitting: People Want to Do Good Work

“People want to work,” says UKG Chief People Officer Pat Wadors. The key is to develop a strategy to combat quiet quitting. 
UKG Workforce Institute

Monthly Recap: June 2023 at The Workforce Institute

Missed any recent insights, research, or podcasts from The Workforce Institute at UKG? Look no farther than our monthly recap. Here’s a look at our conversations from June 2023. 
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HR

The Importance of HR Compliance and Storytelling

Compliance is evolving at an exponential rate. Learn how storytelling can help you respond to important HR compliance needs. 
UKG Workforce Institute

Industry Insights: 5 Ways HR Can Have a Voice — and a Seat at the Table

Today’s post continues our new Industry Insights series with a guest contribution from Tasha Yohan, industry marketing manager for K-12 and higher education at UKG.
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Workforce Management

Healthcare Scheduling Software: 3 Ways to Improve Healthcare Staffing

Three ways healthcare scheduling software can help you reduce your reliance on costly staffing agencies to benefit your employees and your bottom line.  
UKG Workforce Institute

Industry Insights: 3 Steps to Improving the Employee Experience

Introducing Industry Insights, a new feature from The Workforce Institute at UKG. These articles feature practical strategies for professionals in specific industries, written by subject-matter experts in those industries. Today, we kick off the Industry Insights series with a post from guest contributor Cassandra Zwick, lead industry marketing manager for services and distribution at UKG.
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Payroll

Remote Work Compliance:
6 Factors to Consider

Employment law for remote workers is increasingly complex. Consider these six factors when evaluating remote work compliance. 
UKG Workforce Institute

People Purpose Podcast: SHRM 2023: The Drive for Change Starts Here

This week, Chas and Julie recorded our episode from inside the expo hall at the SHRM annual conference in Las Vegas. They discuss the ins and outs of this year's event and give an insider's perspective in case you missed it.
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What Is HR Software? And Why Your Business Needs It

Learn the benefits of HR software and why it’s key to creating an engaging and inclusive workplace.    
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