Research and Workforce Trends

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The Transformative Landscape of Flexible Working

The landscape of Human Capital Management (HCM) and workforce management is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the increasing adoption of flexible work arrangements, particularly remote work. This shift has profound implications for employees, organizations, and the broader economy. As the Fair Work Commission (FWC) considers new terms for remote work, it is essential to understand the multifaceted impacts of these changes.
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UKG STUDY REVEALS DIGITAL COMMUNICATION IS PREVENTING GEN Z FROM GETTING AHEAD IN THE WORKPLACE

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. 
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UKG STUDY UNCOVERS GEN Z'S LOVE FOR FACETIME AT WORK, BUT IT'S NOT THE KIND YOU THINK.

SYDNEY, AU | Despite the stereotype of Gen Z as a digital-first generation, new research commissioned by UKG and conducted by YouGov finds that these young entrants into the Australian workforce prefer face-to-face communication at work over any other digital communication method.  
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4 Ways to build a better manager and employee relationship

People Matters | About 72% of Aussie workers credit their manager's support, encouragement, or leadership for motivating them to excel at work. Additionally, 39% feel most productive when they have an accessible manager who avoids micromanaging.
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Navigating NZ’s Mondayisation: Mastering Workforce Management Compliance Requirements with UKG

Keeping track of the evolving employment laws in New Zealand can get a little complicated. Our blog highlights how you can best prepare for the holidays and make sure that employees are getting paid correctly.
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Life-Work Trends

Navigating the Future:
Workforce Trends 2024

Explore the dynamic landscape of the workforce in 2024. Dive into the latest trends, from digital transformation to DEI initiatives. Stay ahead for a thriving workplace.
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The Best Workplaces™ in Australia are defined by genuine leadership, integrity, purpose and proper wellbeing support according to Australia’s largest employee survey

SYDNEY | Leadership behaviour is the number one attribute that makes a great workplace according to a new report and survey of more than 110,000 employees across multiple industries in Australia.
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UKG survey: Parents are telling the next generation to pursue purpose, not money, for their careers

SYDNEY, Aus. | Feelings about work today could have a profound impact on the decisions made by tomorrow’s workforce, according to a 10-country survey of employees, C-level leaders, and human resources (HR) professionals by The Workforce Institute at UKG. Nearly half of employees worldwide (46 per cent), including one-third of C-level leaders (29 per cent) in the U.S., would not recommend their company nor their profession to their children or a young person they care about.
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2023 Megatrends from UKG: Navigating the Human Energy Crisis; Optimising Organisational Plasticity; and the Gen X Effect

SYDNEY, Aus. | UKG today announced its 2023 HR Megatrends that will emerge in the year ahead.
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2022 Annual Workplace Predictions from The Workforce Institute at UKG

SYDNEY, Aus. | The Workforce Institute at UKG today released its annual predictions of the top trends that will impact the global workforce in 2022.