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SYDNEY, Australia | While technology can drive efficiency and customer satisfaction in the retail workforce, new research from UKG, commissioned by YouGov, found that a significant number of Australian retail workers feel ill-equipped to meet the day-to-day demands of their roles.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand | Despite the assumption that artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have infiltration every sector of the workforce, new research commissioned by UKG finds that the New Zealand retail workforce is seriously lagging in AI adoption compared to Australian and Singaporean counterparts. 

SINGAPORE | As retailers struggle with staff shortages and increased consumer demand, new research from UKG has found that Singaporean retail workers are understaffed and feeling burnt out. The survey of 252 retail workers in Singapore found that 82 per cent of the workforce cite being understaffed as the main reason for burnout. 

SYDNEY, AU | 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.

SYDNEY, AU | 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™, which helps large, complex, and global organisations create great workplace experiences for frontline employees through intelligent and intuitive scheduling, time and attendance, compliance, analytics, and payroll features while helping organisations empower employees and maximise productivity.

Sydney, AU | 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. 

Sydney, AU | ACE WFM and UKG are teaming up to deliver tailored workforce solutions, streamlining operations and cutting administrative hassles for their clients. With ACE WFM's expert implementation and ongoing support, this partnership promises a seamless transition and enhanced business efficiency.

LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | 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 organisations in the long run.  

Auckland, New Zealand | While digital communication provides us the convenience of working from home, new research from UKG, commissioned by YouGov, found that platforms like Outlook, Teams and Slack are creating barriers to clear and effective communication for New Zealand’s Gen Z workforce, preventing them from getting ahead in the workplace. 

LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | 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.