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The Ways AI Can Work for Work: The Workforce Institute Weigh-In

With AI increasingly built into workplace solutions and the rise of large language models such as ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, what are the best/possible use cases for generative AI (GenAI) to help people at work? 
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Transforming the Team: Week Four — Innovating with Conflict: Having Hard Conversations to Drive Performance

Some conversations are easier to have than others. For those difficult conversations, how do you make sure it remains constructive? Mark and John break down ways to be intentional and collaborative with your potentially conflicting communication.
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Transforming the Team: Week Three — Why Talk Relationships at Work?

Trying to be uncompromisingly nice in our work relationships creates more friction. And sometimes it leads to disaster. 
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Calling All Public-Sector Professionals — Join Us at the Industry Insights Digital Summit

UKG is hosting its annual Industry Insights Digital Summit this Thursday, September 14, where the focus will be on how to empower your people with the data they need to make informed decisions, optimize performance, and achieve better outcomes. This free, half-day, virtual event is packed with thought leadership, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities. The content covers the trends and issues that matter most to your industry, so you’ll walk away with new ideas and strategies to help your organization — and your people — thrive. 
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Why Women Should Consider Careers in Manufacturing: Industry Insights 

Continuing our Industry Insights series, Kylene Zenk hosts a Q&A with Magda Dexter of Saint-Gobain North America.
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Transforming the Team: Week Two — The One and Only Team Dysfunction: Lack of Trust

From Ankura's Mark Cappellino and UKG Workforce Institute advisory board member John Frehse, it's the continuation of our transforming the team series. Welcome to part two of five.
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Monthly Recap: August 2023 at the UKG Workforce Institute

It’s been a busy month at the UKG Workforce Institute — including a website redesign! Missed any recent insights, research, or podcasts from us? Here’s a look at our conversations from August 2023. 
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College Degrees vs. Micro-credentials — What’s Worth the ROI?

With the student loan interest pause ending this week, advisory board member Dennis Miller explores the highly debated topic of college degrees vs. micro-credentials.
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Transforming the Team: Five Weeks to Improved Performance

The UKG Workforce Institute is excited to kick off a collaborative, culture-focused effort with Ankura called “Transforming the Team.” Each week, for the next five weeks, guest contributor Mark Cappellino from the Ankura Talent Advisory team, along with UKG Workforce Institute advisory board member and Ankura colleague John Frehse, will provide actionable strategies and weekly exercises to help leaders transform their cultures, starting at the individual and team levels.
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Is This a Turning Point for Manufacturing?

Anyone working in, or associated with, the manufacturing industry knows all-too well the multitude of talent-related challenges plaguing the sector, including recruiting issues and turnover woes. The UKG Workforce Institute has monitored this situation closely over the past four years, conducting an annual research survey to understand the current state of manufacturing and how HR leaders at U.S.-based manufacturing organizations are addressing the talent dynamics they continue to experience.