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UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced new honors from G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards. Based on verified end-user feedback, the UKG Ready suite was ranked #1 for Enterprise Software products, which G2 categorizes as 1,000+ employees, #2 for both HR and Mid-Market software products (50-1,000 employees), and #8 for Best Software Products overall.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced that Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA), which runs inclusive programs for individuals with special needs in the state of Illinois, is creating a flexible and empowering workforce experience with the UKG Ready suite, so its people can focus on their important mission of helping those with diverse abilities reach their full potential.

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UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced that it was ranked number one in Time & Attendance in the 2025 Best in KLAS Awards – Software and Services Report. UKG, already utilized for workforce management by 70% of Fortune 1000 healthcare organizations and the global leader in workforce management market share as ranked by NelsonHall, continues to expand its healthcare customer base, including growing more than 50% in the past two years. Attendees at ViVE 2025, taking place February 16-19 in Nashville, Tennessee and HIMSS, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada, can see these solutions in action.

As the Kansas City Chiefs go for the record-breaking three-peat victory this Sunday, U.S. workplaces could see a record of their own on Monday: employee absences. An estimated 22.6 million1 employed Americans plan to miss work the day after Super Bowl LIX — up from 16.1 million2 last year. This breaks the previous record of 18.8 million3 U.S. employees who said they’d be out in 2023 — which, coincidentally, was the last time the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles faced off in the big game.

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UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, was once again ranked the highest in the 2024 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises in the North American Midmarket Use Case for its UKG Pro® HCM suite. This is the ninth year UKG has been ranked #1 in this Use Case.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll and workforce management solutions, proudly welcomes tennis champion Frances Tiafoe as its newest brand ambassador.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced it will take the main stage at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2025 Retail's Big Show, on January 12 in New York City. Michael C. Bush, CEO of UKG’s Great Place To Work, will deliver a keynote session alongside Brian Cornell, CEO of Target, and two of Target’s leaders to discuss the critical role of team and culture in navigating volatility and fueling long-term growth in retail.

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UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced that Sarah Hodges will join the company as chief marketing officer (CMO) on January 6, 2025. Hodges will report to UKG President, GTM, Rachel Barger, and lead brand awareness and creative experiences, product and industry marketing, field marketing, and customer advocacy and digital customer experiences.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced that Suresh Vittal will join as chief product officer (CPO) beginning on January 20, 2025. Vittal will lead the company’s global product strategy and development, including user experience and cloud operations, for the more than 80,000 organizations that use UKG products across 150 countries worldwide.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced it has been named a Leader in NelsonHall’s 2024 Payroll Services Evaluation for Multi-country Payroll. UKG is positioned highly for its ability to both deliver immediate benefits to customers and meet their future needs. NelsonHall also named UKG a Leader in Digital Payroll for helping organizations digitize and transform payroll operations, as well as Extended Services, for augmenting payroll with a suite of HCM and workforce management technology.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, announced 13 winners of its annual Innovation Awards at UKG Aspire, which recognize organizations leveraging the power of their UKG partnership to inspire employees, build great workplaces, and drive exceptional business results.

UKG Aspire — UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced several enhancements to make the all-in-one UKG Ready® HR suite more intelligent and even simpler to use. Designed to scale along with companies as they grow, the UKG Ready enhancements are intuitive and user-friendly to help HR leaders and businesses maximize efficiencies, support compliance, and achieve business goals through actionable insights.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced that Arlen Shenkman will join as president, chief financial officer (CFO) beginning on January 6, 2025.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced the launch of the UKG Pro® Talent Marketplace solution, an AI-powered talent management application designed to fill critical labor gaps for the business while opening doors to new career opportunities for frontline employees and knowledge workers alike.

UKG Aspire— UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, is accelerating the transformation of the fragmented global payroll industry by introducing One View Direct as part of the UKG One View™ multi-country payroll suite.

With one of the largest and most collaborative human capital management (HCM) partner ecosystems, UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced the winners of the UKG Partner Network Awards. This annual recognition honors UKG technology and services partners that extend the UKG mission of providing great workplace experiences that drive business success through technology built for all.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, is now helping Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii’s largest and longest-serving commercial airline, leverage the power of the mobile-first UKG Pro® suite to give its on-the-move workforce anytime access to HR information critical to their roles.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, is again a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises report for its UKG Pro® HCM suite.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions today announced that Encore, a global event technology and production services provider and Great Place To Work® Certified™ organization, is pioneering a first-of-its-kind ‘Overtime Savings Program’ in the U.S. with UKG technology to further provide financial wellness and stability to its frontline workforce.

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First impressions of frontline work aren’t impressing Gen Z, and with this cohort slated to become a third of the world’s working population by 20301, not improving the employee experience could have a dramatic ripple effect on the labor market today and into the future. A new global study by UKG of nearly 13,000 frontline2 employees and managers in 11 countries spanning all generations and industries shows the frontline workforce feels overworked, underappreciated, and tempted to quit for a better employee experience — with Gen Z (ages 18 to 27) reporting the worst impacts.

As consumers prepare to hit their favorite stores to snag seasonal deals, retailers have ramped up staffing in preparation for another busy holiday shopping season. According to the fifth-annual survey on seasonal retail hiring trends from UKG, 88% of retailers have begun hiring for the expected seasonal surge, including 63% that began hiring associates before October.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced that the YMCA of Greater Nashua, New Hampshire is doubling-down on its mission of serving the community by partnering with UKG to empower staff to focus on what matters most: people.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced a partnership with the State of Indiana to transform the state’s workforce operations through improved compliance, real-time visibility into workforce activity, and data-driven decision making with the AI-powered UKG Pro Workforce Management™ suite.

Ahead of Manufacturing Day in the United States, the fifth-annual survey on manufacturing talent trends from UKG shows 3 in 4 manufacturing organizations (76%) experienced moderate growth in demand for goods and services1 and 66% noted increases in production capacity2 in year-over-year (YoY) comparisons. Furthermore, despite rising turnover3 and retirements4 among their frontline workforce, 74% of manufacturers report increased productivity, and 58% say total employee headcount continues to expand.

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UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today provided a business update for the third quarter of fiscal 2024, ending June 30, 2024.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced it is introducing modified versions of UKG Bryte, UKG Great Place To Work Hub, and UKG One View to the UKG Ready HR Suite. By bringing these three innovative, value-driven applications to the all-in-one UKG Ready suite, leaner teams can take advantage of new workplace insights to drive employee engagement and productivity.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, has earned a coveted spot on the 2024 Constellation ShortList™ for Workforce Management Suites. This year’s list features the AI-powered UKG Pro Workforce Management™ suite, which helps large, complex, and global organizations create great workplace experiences for frontline employees through intelligent and intuitive scheduling, time and attendance, compliance, analytics, and payroll features while helping organizations empower employees and maximize productivity.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced it has been named a Leader in the NelsonHall New World Workforce Management 2024 evaluation. UKG was positioned highly in the Overall report for NelsonHall’s two key criteria: ability to deliver immediate customer benefits and ability to meet future requirements. UKG was also positioned highly for Employee Empowerment, Scheduling, Multi-country Capability, and Core Value.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions and the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world, today announced the establishment of its newest Global Operations Hub in Kilkenny, Ireland. In partnership with the Irish government through IDA Ireland, a government agency under Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, UKG plans to hire approximately 200 new roles in the country, with a focus on cybersecurity, but also including customer success, research and development, and professional services.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced that the Associated Students of California State University, Chico, a student-led auxiliary of the university that runs its cafeterias, dining halls, coffee shops, and childcare centers, is leveraging the all-in-one UKG Ready suite to manage every aspect of its complex workforce — from HR and timekeeping to payroll and compliance reporting.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, has earned a 100% score on the 2024 Disability Equality Index from Disability:IN, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced that Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality management company and trusted operator of distinctive independent hotels as well as some of the world’s most recognized hotel brands — including Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and Wyndham — is building a great place to work with the AI-powered UKG Pro® suite through flexible, gig-like experiences that allow its 45,000 hourly U.S. employees to pick up shifts when and where they want.

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The all-in-one UKG Ready® HR Suite, which includes HR, payroll, and time and attendance management, has earned a spot on the Constellation ShortList™ for SMB HCM Suites with a North American Focus. Tens of thousands of small and mid-sized businesses leverage UKG Ready to enhance compliance and streamline workflows through simplified payroll processes, making this cornerstone business function a much lighter lift for lean HR teams.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced that its in-house global startup ecosystem and virtual laboratory, UKG Labs, has grown to 20 companies. UKG Labs is a highly selective program accelerating frontline workforce innovation by identifying and nurturing early-stage companies that share UKG’s vision to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through technology built for all.

More than one-third (36%) of small to mid-sized businesses are using virtually no HR technology or are at the foundational level (payroll and record-keeping systems only), according to new research from UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, and HR.com, the largest network of HR executives. With continued economic uncertainty and a challenging labor market, the study also found that failure to invest in HR technology is costing organizations in the long run.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, has earned top honors from the Global Payroll Association, claiming the 2024 Global Payroll Supplier of the Year title. The award is the culmination of a years-long effort and continuing innovation to help some of the biggest organizations in the world solve their most pressing problems in the complex global payroll process. The journey resulted in the creation of UKG One ViewTM, an entirely new multi-country payroll approach.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced that enterprise software industry leader and former Co-Chief Executive Officer of SAP Jennifer Morgan has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of UKG. Morgan succeeds Chris Todd, who has served as CEO since 2022 and is stepping down after 17 years with the company.

As hundreds of elite athletes go for the gold this summer in France, millions of fanatic employees could be absent from work in America. More than 27.5 million1 employed Americans plan to miss at least some work to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics over the two-week spectacle, airing July 26 to August 11 — from taking a day off (12%) to playing hooky (8%) to ghosting their employer altogether (5%) — according to a new survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of the UKG Workforce Institute™.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced that the UKG Pro® suite has been named a Leader in the Nucleus Research 2024 Workforce Management Technology Value Matrix. Placed the highest among full-suite HCM offerings, the AI-powered solution designed for large, frontline, and hourly global workforces was recognized for functionality and useability while delivering on the UKG mission to inspire every organization to be a great place to work through technology built for all.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, will showcase the all-in-one UKG Ready® HR suite during SHRM 2024, taking place in Chicago, Illinois from June 23-26. Tens of thousands of small and mid-sized organizations — especially those where HR leaders wear multiple hats — currently use UKG Ready to support employees and streamline day-to-day tasks while scaling their businesses.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced that Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), the state agency responsible for managing transportation infrastructure in Arkansas and a long-time UKG customer, is leveraging the AI-powered UKG Pro® suite to accurately budget-plan, reduce compliance risk, minimize employee turnover, and, most importantly, empower its primarily field-based workforce with anywhere-access to real-time information.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced the continued growth of the UKG Marketplace, expanding a community of innovative technology and services partners focused on creating great workplace experiences. With more than 350 Marketplace partners, UKG provides one of the largest and most collaborative partner ecosystems in the human capital management (HCM) industry with a focus on improving employee experiences to drive better business outcomes.

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UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today provided a business update for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, ending March 31, 2024.

For the second year in a row, UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, was named by Forbes to its America’s Best Employers for Diversity list, which highlights the competitive advantage that comes to organizations that embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) and social impact practices.

UKG Ready, the all-in-one HR and payroll solution built specifically for organizations with lean HR teams, has won four TrustRadius 2024 Top Rated Awards in the categories of HR management, payroll, time tracking, and workforce management, UKG announced today. These awards are solely based on end-user reviews and customer sentiment for UKG Ready, which has been named to the TrustRadius Top Rated list every year since 2018.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced that Purple Wave Auction, a rapidly growing, online-only equipment auction marketplace with 250 employees, is reducing time-to-hire, decreasing payroll processes up to 75%, and establishing a foundation for future growth with the all-in-one UKG Ready suite.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced that OneStream Software, the leading enterprise finance platform for advancing financial close, consolidation, reporting, planning, and forecasting, is leveraging the AI-powered UKG Pro suite to improve visibility into global people operations and create a consistent employee experience worldwide that delivers a great place to work for all.

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UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced during the 42nd annual Payroll Congress Convention and Expo that it is transforming payroll reporting with generative AI (GenAI). A leader in AI for HCM, UKG will make it even easier to create payroll reports in UKG Pro by allowing users to uncover insights and curate dashboards with explanations through a simple question and answer interaction.

About three-quarters (74%) of employed Americans report that, if all things were equal (e.g., compensation, benefits, hours, etc.), they would rather work for a smaller business1 than a larger business, according to a new study from the UKG Workforce Institute released during National Small Business Week. That said, 67% percent of employed Americans believe it is harder for smaller businesses to hire talent, which may be explained by the fact that nearly 4 out of 5 U.S. workers (78%) say larger businesses can offer higher wages.

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UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced that Rowleys Wholesale, a century-old wholesale distributor of automotive products and UKG Innovation Award winner, is leveraging the AI-powered UKG Ready suite to empower its multigenerational workforce and support its continued growth.

For the fourth consecutive year, UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced that UKG Ready is a Leader in the Nucleus Research SMB HCM Technology Value Matrix 2024. UKG Ready empowers lean HR teams to build great workplace experiences through simple and intuitive technology that reduces complexity and empowers everyone.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced that Rachel Barger, current Senior Vice President of the Americas at Cisco Systems, will join UKG as President, GTM on May 13, 2024. Barger will report to UKG CEO Chris Todd and will lead all go-to-market aspects of UKG, overseeing sales, marketing, and customer relationship management.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced that it has earned three new honors based directly on unbiased and verified customer reviews. These accolades, which come from influential software review websites G2 and TrustRadius, as well as the Customer Relationship Management Institute LLC (CRMI), stem from end-user feedback about their UKG experience, including feelings about product innovation and customer support.

For the third consecutive year, UKG Pro, the AI-powered HCM suite designed for larger organizations that prioritize cultures of trust and belonging, is a Leader in the Nucleus Research HCM Technology Value Matrix 2024 report. This latest honor comes on the heels of UKG being named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Human Capital Management Q2 2023 report, a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites report, and earning the highest overall score in the 2023 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Cloud HCM Suites for the North American Use Case.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced it has been named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 by Fast Company, a distinction that celebrates organizations leading their fields and changing the world. An inaugural member of the first-ever category for human resources (HR), UKG stands out among just 10 companies for the impact its people-centric solutions have on helping employers meet the ever-evolving needs of workers.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced that EPS Security, a family-owned security systems provider and a UKG customer for nearly a decade, is leveraging the AI-powered UKG Ready suite to build a great place to work for frontline employees and support its long-term growth plans.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced advancements to its customer experience (CX) model as well as recent awards and accolades received for partnering with customers to instill confidence, accelerate value, and build great workplaces through a differentiated CX.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced a strategic partnership with Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics, to accelerate the transformation of skills development and workforce planning through artificial intelligence (AI).

Acknowledging its steadfast commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace environment that positively impacts all employees, UKG — a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people — has earned a spot on Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024” list for the second year in a row.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced that Senske Services, a field services provider with dozens of locations in several U.S. states, is creating a great place to work for frontline workers with AI-powered UKG technology that deepens their connection to the organization.

UKG customers are sharing praise and excitement following the launch of UKG Great Place To Work® Hub, an industry-first solution that helps organizations build cultures of trust and belonging to drive business success. As a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, UKG introduced Great Place To Work Hub to help organizations transform HR and people data into actionable insights, guidance, and recommendations.

With one of the largest and most collaborative partner ecosystems focused on creating great workplace experiences, UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today recognized partners that provide unwavering support of the UKG mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through technology built for all.

Managers have a major impact on employees’ productivity and engagement, as well as other factors that create a great place to work such as building trust, fostering open communication, and caring for employees as individuals, according to a new global study by the UKG Workforce Institute. However, managers also report the highest levels of burnout at work, underlining the critical need for more organizational support in order to be the most effective in their roles.

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, is showcasing its AI-powered HCM suites this week at HIMSS 2024, presented by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. Utilized by thousands of hospitals, health systems, and healthcare organizations across the care continuum, UKG delivers technology that helps create great places to work with highly engaged workforces dedicated to delivering better patient outcomes.