Service in our community has been a core part of Ultimate Software’s “People First” culture from day one. We believe giving to be our greater calling at Ultimate, and we encourage our employees to find new ways to serve others, both at work and away from the … [Read more...] about Today’s a Great Day to Make a Difference — #12DaysofHCM
“Culture.” What’s in a Word? — #12DaysofHCM
Culture. It’s likely one of the most talked about topics in HR and organizational psychology alike. Often regarded as the silver bullet to end your business woes, “culture” alone isn’t an answer. After all, every organization has a culture. The real question … [Read more...] about “Culture.” What’s in a Word? — #12DaysofHCM
The Pillars of Employee Well-Being: 1977 vs. Today — #12DaysofHCM
In 1977, Dr. Bill Hettler co-founded the National Wellness Institute, Inc. (NWI), and shared his “Six Dimensions of Wellness Model” with the masses. With a mission of providing professionals with resources and services to fuel professional and personal growth, … [Read more...] about The Pillars of Employee Well-Being: 1977 vs. Today — #12DaysofHCM
Service-Design Thinking: Product + Service = Success — #12DaysofHCM
I’m a big fan of technology. In fact, I’ve dedicated my entire career to developing and optimizing industry-leading technology tools. But the truth is, first-class HR software solutions themselves are not enough when it comes to HR technology — there’s … [Read more...] about Service-Design Thinking: Product + Service = Success — #12DaysofHCM
Five Steps to Leading Your Workforce Consciously and With a Conscience
by Janine N. TruittFrom time to time, we invite guest contributors to provide their personal perspectives about trending HCM software topics. The views, opinions, and comments expressed below are solely those of the author and do not represent Ultimate … [Read more...] about Five Steps to Leading Your Workforce Consciously and With a Conscience
A Day of Thanks, A Day for Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a special time for Ultimate Software because the holiday spirit reflects our “People First” values and culture. We are extremely fortunate to have achieved great success over the years, and to have become a trusted industry leader. Most of all, … [Read more...] about A Day of Thanks, A Day for Gratitude
Do Remote Employees Actually Have Better Work-Life Balance?
The short answer: It depends.While virtual employment and flexible scheduling were both touted as the silver bullet to the work-life balance problem, there are reasons to believe that better balance has not been achieved—at least not for some remote … [Read more...] about Do Remote Employees Actually Have Better Work-Life Balance?
An Important Discrepancy in Workplace Harassment Policies, Law
From time to time, we invite guest contributors to provide their personal perspectives about trending HCM topics. The views, opinions, and comments expressed below are solely those of the author and do not represent Ultimate Software. This post was … [Read more...] about An Important Discrepancy in Workplace Harassment Policies, Law
Holistic Well-Being Was a Hot Topic at #HRTech2018 (And it Should be in Your Org, Too)
I first came across the term “The Wellness Effect” in an investment article discussing the symbiotic relationship between employee financial wellness and financial returns for employers. Since then, there’s been an explosion of research showing the direct … [Read more...] about Holistic Well-Being Was a Hot Topic at #HRTech2018 (And it Should be in Your Org, Too)
Three Mega Trends to Watch For in 2019
Maybe it’s the changing of the seasons. Maybe it’s the inevitability of the rapidly evolving world we live in. But, each year, I spend a good amount of time with colleagues thinking about how the major economic, sociological, technological, and cultural trends … [Read more...] about Three Mega Trends to Watch For in 2019
