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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?
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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?
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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.
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. 
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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. 
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.
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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.
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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.  
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.
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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. 
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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. 
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.
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.
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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.  
Employee Experience

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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