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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.  
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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Why Compliance is Your Strategic Advantage to Great Culture

As young companies face rapid growth, the risk they carry grows. Learn how to enhance your compliance strategy and build a positive company culture.  
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The Ultimate Guide to Improve Employee Wellbeing

When employee wellbeing goes beyond basic needs, it ensures the entire employee is supported and thriving. 
UKG Workforce Institute

Will Friday’s Jobs Report Chill or Thrill?

We're featuring a look at the frontline labor market, based on the UKG Workforce Activity Report, a high-frequency index analyzing shift work trends from 4.3 million people across more than 35,000 U.S. businesses to understand the economy.

Op-Ed: HR Tech 2023: A Lesson in Learning from Each Other

Sapient Insights Group shares five key themes from the HR Technology Conference and Expo 2023. 
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Monthly Recap: October 2023 at the UKG Workforce Institute

It’s been another busy month at the UKG Workforce Institute. If you missed any recent insights, research, or podcasts from us, here’s a look at our conversations from October 2023.
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How To Quantify Recruitment ROI

Talent acquisition teams are leveraging new metrics for executive buy-in. Learn recruitment ROI formulas that can change your department’s perception from a cost center to a value driver.
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Defining Your Personal Brand: How to Unleash Your Potential

Five tips for refining your personal brand and making meaningful connections online.  
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New UKG Study Reveals AI’s at Work — Whether You Know It or Not

A global study out this week from UKG, which has provided AI-driven solutions since 2015, finds many people are already using AI at work and at home. UKG partnered with the firm Workplace Intelligence — alongside its managing partner and UKG Workforce Institute advisory board member Dan Schawbel — to survey more than 4,000 people in 10 countries. The study asked C-suite executives, managers, and employees for their true feelings about AI, and whether they’re currently using or planning to use AI in the workplace within the next five years. 
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Creating World-Class Technology for All

UKG Chief Product and Technology Officer Hugo Sarrazin reflects on the opportunities for HCM solutions to create great workplaces for all.  
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Industry Insights: The Public-Sector Workforce Crisis — The Challenge and the Solution

Bob Lavigna, industry marketing fellow for the public sector at UKG, discusses the challenges facing the public sector's workforce crisis, and the long-term solution to fixing the problem.
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What is UKG Aspire? Everything You Need to Know About Our Annual Customer Conference

UKG Aspire is more than just a conference—it’s a can’t-miss opportunity to inspire greatness at your workplace.
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How to Build Trust with Employees: The Workforce Institute Weigh-In

This month, the UKG Workforce Institute Weigh-In provides tips for building trust in the workplace. Trust is key to building a great workplace. What’s one way leaders can earn the trust of their employees?
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How a Culture of Trust Can Make a Company a Great Place to Work

The key ingredient to building a great workplace for all? Trust. Here’s how leaders can foster trust that leads to improved performance and productivity. 
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5 Basic Steps in Processing Payroll (Plus, Helpful Tips)

Running payroll can be time-consuming, cumbersome, and overwhelming. Learn the five basic steps in processing payroll. 
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