Year-end marks the perfect time to reflect on the past 12 months, and look to the many opportunities ahead. What goals have you accomplished this year, and what more will you set out to achieve next? At Ultimate Software, we’re committed to creating a … [Read more...]
The Future of Employee Feedback – #12DaysofHCM
Employees everywhere are talking, but are we listening? The need for organizations to actively listen to their people is at an all-time high, with three-quarters of American workers saying they’re more likely to stay with a company longer if their concerns … [Read more...]
Taking Time for Everyday Celebrations – #12DaysofHCM
Though we often talk about the importance of recognizing the “big picture,” it’s also important to remember the “little things.” At Ultimate Software, we believe achievements take all forms, and we make it a point to celebrate our people’s accomplishments … [Read more...]
Measuring, Improving Employee Engagement – #12DaysofHCM
The need for understanding employee engagement in the workplace continues to increase. Fortunately, the ways of effectively assessing it continue to increase as well. Today’s HCM analytics technology can help organizations of all sizes identify and predict … [Read more...]
Giving in the Community – #12DaysofHCM
Though we all may face unique challenges throughout the year, it’s important to remember all in life that we are fortunate to have—and especially how we can give to those who are less fortunate. There are countless ways to give back year-round, such as … [Read more...]
The Evolving Performance Review – #12DaysofHCM
One topic of continued discussion in 2016 was performance appraisals — mainly, what to do about them. Perhaps the key to implementing engaging and effective performance reviews is starting with a process that’s convenient and productive for all people … [Read more...]
Learning, Growing – #12DaysofHCM
This past August, Ultimate Software partnered with The Center for Generational Kinetics and surveyed more than 1,000 American workers across generations and industries about key factors influencing employee satisfaction and engagement at work. Among the … [Read more...]
Stay tuned to the #PeopleFirstPodcast – #12DaysofHCM
In 2016, we launched our very first HR Podcast - the #PeopleFirstPodcast. This eight-episode podcast series aimed to help HR professionals thrive in their careers, and in the HCM cloud. Throughout the year, powerful industry voices—such as Steve Browne, … [Read more...]
Leading into 2017 – #12DaysofHCM
In their best-selling book, First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently, Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman write, “People don’t leave jobs, they leave managers.” It’s simple, it’s true, and it highlights the importance of … [Read more...]
Resolve to Get Organized – #12DaysofHCM
When we think of New Year’s resolutions and talk about goals of “getting organized,” we probably picture cleaning our workspace or filing away documents. This coming year, consider taking a closer look at the org chart. No matter the size of the … [Read more...]
