According to a worldwide study, approximately 70 percent of global employees worked remotely at least once a week in 2018, while 53 percent telecommuted closer to half the week. These figures are significantly higher than studies from previous years, where … [Read more...] about Are You Supporting Your Remote Employees?
A Week of Service with Rebuilding Together Helps Change Lives Forever
Having been a part of Ultimate Software from the very beginning of our 29-year history, I’ve been privileged to share in so many amazing and memorable experiences. While every day still feels like I’m living a dream, some days really stand out.This week … [Read more...] about A Week of Service with Rebuilding Together Helps Change Lives Forever
New Research: 2019 Remote Work Statistics
The future of work is in flux. Emerging technology has enabled an “anywhere, anytime” workplace, and both employees and employers are reaping the benefits. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 23% of the workforce works remotely at least part of … [Read more...] about New Research: 2019 Remote Work Statistics
An Employee Perspective: The Work-Changing Magic of Letting Go
There’s a cultural tradition that takes place during our new hire orientation here at Ultimate Software. In a ballroom with 100 or so other new UltiPeeps, we are asked a simple yet pervasive question: “What negative experience from an old job do you still … [Read more...] about An Employee Perspective: The Work-Changing Magic of Letting Go
Worth the Investment: Why Corporate Culture is Important
Are you concerned with your corporate culture? Are you actively investing in and prioritizing it? Do your executives want a business case for investing in corporate culture? I am here to help. The War for Talent Continues This month signalled the 92nd … [Read more...] about Worth the Investment: Why Corporate Culture is Important
Why Vision and Culture Eat Strategy
I’m a big fan of Edgar Schein’s pathfinding research into the business and human value of a strong culture. In our current disturbing social pattern of divisiveness that devolves into incivility, one of the surest ways to sink the corporate ship is a … [Read more...] about Why Vision and Culture Eat Strategy
Defining Your Company’s Core Values
How would you define your company culture? What are the elements, traits, and pillars that describe a typical day for your employees—whether they work at headquarters, a regional office, or from home, maybe thousands of miles away?So often, … [Read more...] about Defining Your Company’s Core Values
Personalization for Your Most Important Customers: Your People
My CEO, Scott Scherr, built Ultimate Software with the steadfast belief that taking care of your people is the most important aspect of business success. In developing his business model, Scott understood that, when you take care of your people, your people … [Read more...] about Personalization for Your Most Important Customers: Your People
Whistleblowers Are a Good Thing
A recent Harvard Business Review article pointed out something startling – whistleblowers are a good thing for companies. In fact, according to the HBR article, “The more employees use internal whistleblowing hotlines, the less lawsuits companies face, and the … [Read more...] about Whistleblowers Are a Good Thing
Partnering for a More Inclusive Tech Industry in 2019
The technology industry is at the helm of innovation and forward-thinking initiatives. From basement-run incubators to aspirational open-source computing, technology is fueled both by dreams of “what if” and a passion for change. Attend any tech conference and … [Read more...] about Partnering for a More Inclusive Tech Industry in 2019
