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How to Create Safe Spaces for Difficult Conversations at Work

Conversations at work about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) should be accessible and equitable for all employees, regardless of their position — dismantling the barriers that prevent open dialogue and ensuring everyone feels empowered to speak up.
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An Employer’s Guide to Enhancing Financial Literacy for Employees

Learn how to build the perfect workplace training program designed to improve financial literacy for employees. 
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4 Actionable Strategies for Achieving Pay Equity

While pay discrimination has been illegal for 60-plus years, many employers still find it challenging to reconcile attributes like education, experience, and skillsets to create pay equity models. The fact is there are many strategies HR professionals can use to promote pay equity in their organizations. We’ll explore four of them.
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The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act: an AI Game Changer

Advanced AI technologies have enormous potential for refining workplace procedures and addressing complex projects. However, before HR professionals adopt these technologies, they must also anticipate upcoming regulations at multiple levels.
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3 Ingredients for Successful Employee Retention Strategies

Looking beyond the traditional enticements of large salaries and extensive perks, the real magnet for top talent today involves cultivating a company atmosphere enriched with purpose, pride, and fun.
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To Celebrate Women's History Month, U Krewers Share Their Experiences at UKG

Get a glimpse into life at UKG as we celebrate Women's History Month through personal experiences and reflections shared by three inspiring U Krewers from the FIRE Up community, showcasing their journey, challenges, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. 
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Three AI Functionalities that Help Build Workplace Trust, Retention, and Satisfaction

With proper privacy and security, AI can positively impact workforce productivity and employee experience.
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8 Strategies for Navigating Office Politics and Putting Your Best Foot Forward

Explore what office politics entail, why they matter, and learn practical strategies for navigating them with finesse.
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From Exhausted to Fired Up: How to Prevent Employee Burnout

Follow these four steps to retain top talent, prevent employee burnout, and create an engaged and passionate workforce.
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What Does it Take to Create an Engaging and Empowering Work Environment?

Learn how to contribute to a supportive environment using modern communication tools while at the same time closing the gap between virtual and in-person work environments.
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Life at UKG

How to Best Prepare for a Behavioral Interview: 4 Easy Steps

This interview technique is a way for interviewers to get to know you and how your experience matches with the job you are interviewing for.
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9 Benefits of Meditation in the Workplace and How to Get Started

As the modern workplace looks to focus on culture, incorporating a practice that supports mindfulness, helps to relieve stress and anxiety, and boosts creativity is a natural fit.
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Workforce Management

7 Ways to Build a Better Manager and Employee Relationship

Learn how HR teams can create a work environment that cultivates strong manager and employee relationships. 
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Great Leaders are Both Introverts and Extroverts

How individuals can demonstrate leadership using their own qualities of introversion and extroversion.  
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Driving Diversity and Inclusion in Recruitment with Community Hiring Initiatives

Is your organization looking to create a diverse and inclusive workforce? With the right mix of stakeholders, community hiring initiatives can source talent while also improving economic mobility and regional outcomes. Learn how to drive diversity and inclusion in recruitment with these tips for engaging leadership.
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The Top ACA Requirements for Employers in 2024

What your smaller HR team needs to know about ACA requirements for employers to manage it accurately and minimize noncompliance risk.  
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What Does UKG Do? 9 Questions for a Leading HR Software Company

We answer your questions about what UKG does, what UKG software is used for, and how partnering with UKG can make your workplace even better. 
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Celebrating Black History Month at UKG: Reflections from Three U Krewers

Highlighting resilience, courage, and the profound impact of diversity within our vibrant workplace.
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The Big Game Brings a Big Spike in Employees Sidestepping Work

An estimated 16.1 million U.S. employees plan to miss work the Monday after Super Bowl LVIII. Open communication can help prevent gaps in coverage, build trust, and create a great place to work. 
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Leveraging HR Insights To Accelerate Business Success

Employee data provides a wealth of valuable business information. Learn how HR insights gathered throughout the employee journey can create strategies to help organizations thrive.
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