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UKG Workforce Institute

These Are the Top Three HR Megatrends for 2024

It’s a new year, which means it’s time to share the top three HR Megatrends that will shape the world of work for millions of employees and organizations across industries. 

Why Employer Branding Matters More Than Ever in 2024

Strong employer branding leads to benefits like higher revenue and lower turnover. Learn five strategies to ensure your employee brand and organization’s brand work together. 
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Life at UKG

Cracking the Code: Career Advice for Working in Tech

Three software engineers share what it’s like to work in tech.  
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What HR Can’t Stop Talking About: UKG Workforce Institute Weigh-In

The UKG Workforce Institute Weigh-In for December 2023: To complement last month’s question about what HR doesn’t talk about enough, what’s a topic HR can’t stop talking about?
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How to Conduct a Stay Interview to Retain Your Top Employees

Stay interviews help you retain top talent, improve organizational agility, and build a better workplace. Here’s your playbook for conducting a stay interview.
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Payroll

3 Pay Transparency Laws You Must Know for 2024

Pay transparency isn’t new, but states, employers, and employees are all paying more attention. Here are three pay transparency laws to know for 2024. 
Employee Experience

3 Strategies for Connecting Individual Roles to Corporate Purpose

With the hustle and bustle of work life, it’s easy for employees to become detached from the true impact their work has on the world around them. Get tips on to how to keep the corporate purpose at the center.
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Amplifying Employee Engagement Through Wellbeing: The View from Latin America 

Advisory board member Ivonne Vargas focuses on ways for improving wellbeing as a means to amplifying employee engagement.
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Using the PAPA Model to Manage Risk

Advisory board member Sharlyn Lauby discussing risk management, and uses a model called PAPA to help develop and manage a plan to mitigate potential risk. Risks are varied in terms of probability and how fast they evolve, and the PAPA model can help organizations prioritize the different types of risk it faces and put strategies in place to address them.
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Life at UKG

Unlocking Career Doors: The Ultimate Guide to a Standout LinkedIn Profile

Ten steps to build a standout LinkedIn profile that reflects your professional identity and opens doors to new opportunities. 
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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.  
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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?
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.
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The Top 10 Skills of Global Leadership

Learn the top 10 skills of global leadership and people management.
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