The UKG Workforce Institute

HR has long used age and generation labels to analyze the workforce, but outdated practices like ageism persist. Alarmingly, 76% of employees feel excluded from jobs due to age biases. In a recent report worked on by advisory board member Ivonne Vargas Hernandez called “Team Talent: Working with Four Generations,” it reveals misperceptions about younger and older workers. Yet, generational diversity is crucial, with Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers each offering unique strengths. Read more from Ivonne on how to navigate generational diversity at work.

The People Purpose Podcast was live last week from the SHRM 2024 Conference in Chicago. Join Chas and Julie and special guest George Rogers, as they discuss the significance of workplace culture in today's organizations, emphasizing the importance of unity, cultural leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion. George also shares steps leaders must take to empower their workforce to thrive. Rounding out the episode, they each share their #SHRM24 conference experience.

"I think it starts with the truth." In this week's episode of Circling Back with Karina Monesson, advisory board member Sharlyn Lauby shares the strategies and initiatives she thinks are critical for a company when they're looking to improve the culture within their organization.

As Olympic fever builds for the summer games, our latest survey conducted at the UKG Workforce Institute reveals that millions of U.S. workers plan to “call in sick” to cheer on their favorite athletes. Over 7.6 million employed Americans plan to play hooky, while more than 27.5 million plan to miss at least some work to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which runs from July 26 to August 11. With just a month to go before the Opening Ceremony, now is the time for organizations to take steps to minimize business disruptions. This includes open conversations about time off and adjusting staffing arrangements. Read more about it over on the UKG website: https://lnkd.in/ejVMkbRv #Olympics #Paris2024 #ParisOlympics #2024Olympics

What's one part of your morning routine that sets you up for success for the rest of your day? How do you get the most out of networking? Advisory board member John Frehse answers both of those questions in this week's HR Hot Takes.

This month, the UKG Workforce Institute Weigh-In examines how to build trust with employees, especially when implementing AI technology in the workplace.  Technology such as AI can have a huge impact on the workplace. While many organizations are already using AI, a recent UKG Workforce Institute study uncovered 54% of people have “no idea” how. We asked our advisory board: How can companies increase their employees’ trust and willingness to embrace technology such as AI at work?  Featuring responses from: William Beach, David Creelman, Nanne Murray Finis, Alexandra Levit, Dennis Miller, Jessica Kriegel, Laurie Ruettimann, Dan Schawbel, Ivonne Vargas Hernandez

Did you know about 1 in 5 employees in the Unites States are retail/hospitality employees? But there's a problem. More than half of them want to quit their job. Their reason for wanting to leave their current position — flexibility — is a little different than what we see in other industries. "Retail is the only industry in which flexibility ranks as the number-one driver of why you might leave your job." — David Fuller Below is the top 5 reasons retail employees plan to leave their job, according to a 2022 survey by McKinsey & Company.

Do employees at your organization struggle to give feedback or ask questions? Research show, employees who are not engaged with their organization cost their company between $400-500 million in productivity, and companies with a highly engaged workforce are 21% more profitable. In this week's episode of Circling Back with Karina Monesson, advisory board member Sharlyn Lauby walks through an exercise that is sure to help your organization with employee engagement.

The summer solstice kicks off later today, bringing us the longest day of the year. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it means the official start of summer with longer days and warmer weather. But which of our advisory board members are excited about the start of summer, and which of them are longing for the days of cooler temps? Laurie Ruettimann Alexandra Levit David Creelman Sarah Morgan Ivonne Vargas Hernandez Kate Bischoff Jessica Kriegel Bob Clements Sharlyn Lauby Dan Schawbel Joey Price Dr. Martin Armstrong, CPP, MBA, DBA Natalie Bickford #Summer #SummerSolstice

In case you missed our post from last week, take some time to learn more about #Juneteenth, and also what you can do to appropriately recognize it within your organization. Sarah Morgan