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Is This a Turning Point for Manufacturing?

Anyone working in, or associated with, the manufacturing industry knows all-too well the multitude of talent-related challenges plaguing the sector, including recruiting issues and turnover woes. The UKG Workforce Institute has monitored this situation closely over the past four years, conducting an annual research survey to understand the current state of manufacturing and how HR leaders at U.S.-based manufacturing organizations are addressing the talent dynamics they continue to experience. 
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3 Reasons to Attend the 2023 UKG Industry Insights Digital Summit

For the past four years, UKG has hosted a virtual and complimentary conference for working professionals called the Industry Insights Digital Summit, a half-day event filled with thought leadership, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities.
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The Hidden Dangers of Employee Fatigue: Industry Insights

We're continuing the UKG Workforce Institute’s new series, Industry Insights, featuring practical strategies for professionals in specific industries, written by subject-matter experts in those industries.
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Our Two Cents on Digital Wallets for Employees: The Workforce Institute Weigh-In

The Workforce Institute Weigh-In for August 2023: Digital wallets are starting to replace traditional bank accounts for younger employees. What are some of the most important evolving HR and payroll preferences of younger workers that organizations should know about? 
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Plan Now for Long-Term AI Impacts

Advisory board member David Creelman breaks down ways to prepare for the inevitable AI boom which will take place over the next 5-10 years.
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It’s Time to Start Rewarding Our Resilient Frontline Workers 

Advisory board member Sarah Morgan says those who risked their own health to keep our businesses afloat, and those who took on additional responsibilities during the times when labor and talent shortages were abounding, are feeling less appreciated than ever.
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Monthly Recap: July 2023 at The Workforce Institute

Missed any recent insights, research, or podcasts from The Workforce Institute at UKG? Here’s a look at our conversations from July 2023. 
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Industry Insights: Summertime, and the Learning is Easy — with HR Summer Camp for the Public Sector

Public sector HR professionals face challenges today that have only intensified since the onset of the pandemic. Employee expectations have shifted, requiring government and education HR leaders to shift along with them — not only to ensure that essential roles are filled and services are delivered, but also to become a company where people aspire to work. 
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Tips for Managing the Multigenerational Workforce

In today’s post, advisory board member Laurie Ruettimann looks at every generation in the workplace, their similarities and differences, and how leaders can best manage members of each generation.
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Reviewing Our 2023 Workplace Predictions: The Workforce Institute Weigh-In

This month, The Workforce Institute Weigh-In checks in our 2023 Workplace Predictions to see if we successfully forecasted five of the biggest trends facing HR professionals this year.
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The View from Latin America: Gen Z’s Thoughts on Workplace Issues

In today’s post, The Workforce Institute’s Ivonne Vargas provides an analysis on Gen Z’s thoughts about workplace issues, with The View from Latin America. 
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The Transformative Impacts of Generative AI on Professional Services

In the latest on our Industry Insights series, we dive into some of the impacts of GenAI on the workplace, specifically within the professional services industry. 
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