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UKG Workforce Institute
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.
UKG Workforce Institute
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.
Employee Experience
5 Keys to Maximizing Employee Productivity in an Economic Slowdown
Accomplish more during leaner times by improving employee productivity and the employee experience simultaneously.
UKG Workforce Institute
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.
HR
UKG and Google: Working Together to Build Artificial Intelligence for All
UKG and Google join forces to create GenAI solutions for workforces that are practical, powerful, and purposeful.
UKG Workforce Institute
3 Reasons to Attend the 2023 UKG Industry Insights Digital Summit
For the past four years, UKG has hosted a virtual and complimentary conference for working professionals called the Industry Insights Digital Summit, a half-day event filled with thought leadership, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities.
HR
What is Strategic Human Capital Management (HCM)?
Strategic human capital management (HCM) can help your business maximize the efficiency and productivity of your people.
HR
Getting on Track: 5 Tips for a Successful HCM Implementation
Implementing a new HCM solution is marathon, not a sprint. Here’s how to get your workforce management or HCM implementation project off to a great start.
UKG Workforce Institute
The Hidden Dangers of Employee Fatigue: Industry Insights
We're continuing the UKG Workforce Institute’s new series, Industry Insights, featuring practical strategies for professionals in specific industries, written by subject-matter experts in those industries.
HR
5 Steps to Build an Effective Compliance Strategy
Your compliance strategy shouldn’t fall to one person or department. Find out the critical teams needed to build an effective strategy.
UKG Workforce Institute
Our Two Cents on Digital Wallets for Employees: The Workforce Institute Weigh-In
The Workforce Institute Weigh-In for August 2023: Digital wallets are starting to replace traditional bank accounts for younger employees. What are some of the most important evolving HR and payroll preferences of younger workers that organizations should know about?
HR
Your Questions About Affirmative Action in the Workplace Answered
The U.S. Supreme Court rewrote the rules for university admissions. So what are the implications for DEI&B and affirmative action in the workplace?
Workforce Management
How to Support Your Frontline Workers
Research demonstrates that both employers and employees benefit when organizations support their frontline workers. Here’s how you can boost your strategy.
HR
4 Key HR Trends in Higher Education
Understanding these four HR trends in higher education will help you attract, retain and support your employees.
HR
HCM Implementation: What You Need to Know for a Successful Transition
Without a thoughtful HCM implementation strategy, even the most innovative solutions can fail to deliver the intended results.
UKG Workforce Institute
Plan Now for Long-Term AI Impacts
Advisory board member David Creelman breaks down ways to prepare for the inevitable AI boom which will take place over the next 5-10 years.
Life-Work Trends
Using AI Storytelling in Business
Learn the difference between predictive and generative AI, plus 10 advantages for incorporating AI storytelling into your business strategy.
Life-Work Trends
6 Ways to Build Resilience at Work (With Examples)
Change and resiliency go hand in hand. So how can you grow your resiliency muscle? Here are six ways to build resilience at work, according to UKG employees.
Payroll
5 Benefits of Automated Employment and Income Verification
Learn how streamlining the employment and income verification process reduces HR’s workload and empowers employees.
UKG Workforce Institute
It’s Time to Start Rewarding Our Resilient Frontline Workers
Advisory board member Sarah Morgan says those who risked their own health to keep our businesses afloat, and those who took on additional responsibilities during the times when labor and talent shortages were abounding, are feeling less appreciated than ever.
