Women in the world of business have long complained about barriers to their professional advancement. So have many minorities (and justly so). While there are laws that prevent discrimination with regard to job promotions, these career obstacles often are hard … [Read more...] about Shattering Stereotypes and Ceilings Along the Way
Do You Need Your Manager? Surprising Research Findings – #12DaysofHCM
You’ve heard the adage, “People don’t leave companies, they leave managers.” But what if your manager didn’t exist?In a new national survey of more than 2,000 U.S. workers, a shocking 80% said they could do their jobs without their managers. Surprisingly, … [Read more...] about Do You Need Your Manager? Surprising Research Findings – #12DaysofHCM
Does Employee Engagement Equal Customer Satisfaction?
“The true measure of a company is how they treat their lowest-paid employee.”At Ultimate Software, these words—immortalized by CEO Scott Scherr—are quoted and framed above the entryway in our South Florida headquarters. They serve as a reminder, for … [Read more...] about Does Employee Engagement Equal Customer Satisfaction?
New HR Spark Episodes: Hitting the Road, Honoring Payroll Professionals
Ultimate Software’s new video series, HR Spark, welcomes a bevy of industry experts for in-depth conversations on some of today’s hottest HCM topics and tomorrow’s most promising innovations. The underlying goal? To ignite ideas for your people and your … [Read more...] about New HR Spark Episodes: Hitting the Road, Honoring Payroll Professionals
New AI Tools Key to Improving Engagement
Employee engagement has been a hot topic for years, and its influence continues to make headlines. Gallup has been tracking U.S. engagement since 2000, and countless studies over the past 17 years have verified the tremendous impact engagement can have on … [Read more...] about New AI Tools Key to Improving Engagement
Introducing HR Spark: Igniting Ideas in HCM
Looking for an engaging, informative, and entertaining way to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in HCM? Look no farther: Ultimate Software has launched a new Web series, HR Spark: Igniting Ideas in HCM, where we’ll tackle relevant HR … [Read more...] about Introducing HR Spark: Igniting Ideas in HCM
Four Employee Training Trends to Keep on Your Radar
Technological innovation is occurring at breakneck speeds, and our world—and successful businesses—are transforming just as fast. Technical skills, such as computer literacy and basic coding, are often prerequisites even for service and administrative … [Read more...] about Four Employee Training Trends to Keep on Your Radar
Navigating the Complexities of Listening to the VoE
The reality of having five generations in the workforce is upon us, as Gen Z begins to enter the workforce. At over 74 million strong and growing, these post-millennials “digital natives” are poised to become the largest working generation yet. They share many … [Read more...] about Navigating the Complexities of Listening to the VoE
Ask Adam: Creating a Positive Employee Experience
“Employee experience” has become a standard HR buzzword, and today’s executives are increasingly recognizing and prioritizing its influence. In January, Forbes published “The Employee Experience Is the Future of Work,” and we now know that “ee experience” is … [Read more...] about Ask Adam: Creating a Positive Employee Experience
An Open Letter to Our People on Employee Appreciation Day
Every year on the first Friday in March, one of my favorite holidays is celebrated: Employee Appreciation Day. While we make every effort to put people first every day, I wanted to take this special occasion to thank our incredible employees for their … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Our People on Employee Appreciation Day
