By Jack Klott, Vice President of Human Resources, Independent BankIndependent Bank has served communities in Michigan for more than 150 years and is currently the fourth-largest community bank headquartered in the state. In the banking industry, we are … [Read more...] about Banks Can Leverage UltiPro to Increase Employee Productivity
Data-Based Strategies to Recognize, Reward, & Retain High-Potential Employees
Finding, retaining, and engaging top talent is consistently one of the hardest challenges organizations face. Developing high-potential employees is crucial for priming future leaders and improving organizational performance while building a culture that … [Read more...] about Data-Based Strategies to Recognize, Reward, & Retain High-Potential Employees
Discipline vs. Performance – Spotting the Differences and Finding Solutions
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 Discipline vs. Performance – Spotting the Differences and Finding Solutions
Four Ways HR Can Support Retail
The retail industry is in a state of flux as consumers increasingly gravitate toward e-commerce. While brick-and-mortar stores continue to drive the majority of sales revenue, many retailers are adopting an omni-channel approach that provides customers with a … [Read more...] about Four Ways HR Can Support Retail
Previewing the Top-Three HR and HCM Megatrends for 2018 – #12DaysofHCM
As we wrap up an innovative 2017, HR technology is well on its way to expanding beyond the automation of traditional manual tasks. Cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, natural language processing, image recognition, and virtual reality … [Read more...] about Previewing the Top-Three HR and HCM Megatrends for 2018 – #12DaysofHCM
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
Learning Leadership Strategies from Successful Leaders – #12DaysofHCM
This past summer, Ultimate Software launched HR Spark, a Web series designed to ignite ideas for your people and your business. The show brought together some of the industry’s top influencers and subject-matter experts for panel discussions about today’s … [Read more...] about Learning Leadership Strategies from Successful Leaders – #12DaysofHCM
Talent Management’s Increasing Value in HR – #12DaysofHCM
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Surveys, employee quits have outpaced layoffs at nearly a two-to-one ratio since December 2016. While this is good news for the American economy, for employers, it reinforces the … [Read more...] about Talent Management’s Increasing Value in HR – #12DaysofHCM
The Reengineering of the Workforce
The transformation of the workplace—relinquishing many of the entrenched work and leadership structures that many companies and HR leaders hold dear, such as org charts and hierarchical management roles, in favor of promoting more fluid ways of people … [Read more...] about The Reengineering of the Workforce
Ultimate Unveils New Ways to “Elevate” Employee Experiences at Connections 2017
Last month marked Ultimate Software’s largest-ever Connections customer conference, with more than 3,000 HR professionals, analysts, and leaders gathering in Las Vegas for the four-day event. Connections 2017 centered on the theme of “Elevate” and featured a … [Read more...] about Ultimate Unveils New Ways to “Elevate” Employee Experiences at Connections 2017
