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    Workforce Management
    How retail and hospitality leaders combat peak seasons with Strategic Workforce Planning
    Every season brings new challenges for retail and hospitality leaders — from holiday rushes to unpredictable demand. Discover how UKG Strategic Workforce Planning helps businesses move from reactive scheduling to proactive forecasting, empowering teams to plan smarter, control costs, and deliver exceptional customer experiences all year round.
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    Employee Experience
    Equal Pay Day: Understanding the Gap and Closing It
    Discover why Equal Pay Day in Australia highlights the ongoing gender pay gap of 12% and what organisations can do to drive workplace equality. Learn how pay transparency, recruitment practices, and technology can close the gap and create fairer opportunities for women.
  • Employee Experience
    Taking the Pulse of Healthcare Workers

    Discover key insights from the UKG 2025 Frontline Workers ANZ report on healthcare worker burnout, and how flexibility, recognition, and development can drive retention.

  • Employee Experience
    The AI Advantage

    Discover how AI transforms human resources by shifting focus from admin tasks to strategic initiatives. Learn how AI can help in boosting employee engagement, fostering inclusive cultures, and enhancing business success. Learn how AI tools help HR leaders prioritise people over paperwork, increasing productivity and profitability. 

    Explore the impact of AI on HR strategy and how Bryte AI in UKG Ready can elevate your people strategy, ideal for HR professionals seeking to optimise efficiency and cultivate a thriving workplace culture.

  • Workforce Management
    Quality Care Starts with Smart Workforce Management

    Explore how smart workforce management enhances quality care in healthcare. Learn key strategies for optimising staffing, improving efficiency, and reducing costs amidst challenges like staff shortages. Discover the importance of visibility and standardised processes for better care outcomes.

  • Workforce Management
    Pros and Cons of Prebuilt Award Interpretation Solutions

    When selecting an award interpretation system, consider your business’s complexity, growth trajectory, and internal payroll expertise. The key is finding a balance between efficiency and control – ensuring that whatever solution you choose aligns with your business needs now and in the future.