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Business Wire
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
UKG Named Official HR, Payroll, and Workforce Management Technology Partner of the LPGA
LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and UKG announced today a multi-year partnership to make UKG the official human resources (HR), payroll, and workforce management technology partner of the LPGA. Powered by AI and the world's largest collection of people, work data, and employee sentiment data, UKG technology creates great workplace experiences and drives better business outcomes for 80,000+ organizations worldwide. The LPGA is implementing the UKG Ready ® HR, payroll, and workforce management suite to manage its staff of nearly 200 employees worldwide. This centralized UKG Ready hub for workforce data and insights will bolster operational efficiency and inform strategic business decisions in support of the LPGA's staff, athletes, and guest experiences. 'The LPGA is proud to announce UKG as our official human resources, payroll, and workforce management technology partner,' said Liz Moore, interim LPGA commissioner. 'In addition to being the number one workforce management provider in the world, UKG's commitment to supporting the growth of women's sports makes them the clear choice as our partner to support our people. We are excited to work with UKG and their cutting-edge solutions to propel the LPGA to new heights in business and in sports.' The main objectives of the partnership include, but are not limited, to: Helping the LPGA provide an exceptional employee experience Boosting business efficiency with access to real-time data and insights in the AI-first UKG Ready suite Creating a welcoming and empowering environment for women in the game of golf and business Increasing brand awareness Strengthening relationships with current and prospective UKG customers and stakeholders 'The LPGA has long been a beacon of empowerment for women in sports, showcasing their talent, resilience, and leadership on a global stage — and we share that same commitment to fostering environments where everyone can thrive,' said Rachel Barger, president, go-to-market at UKG. 'At UKG, we believe in the transformative power of technology to create inclusive and supportive workplaces that drive productivity and positively impact customers and patrons. The UKG Ready suite will help the LPGA manage its workforce more efficiently and effectively, allowing the organization to focus on doing what it does best: empowering women both on and off the golf course and inspiring future generations.' UKG's history of success in helping professional sports teams manage the complexities of their on-the-move workforces was a significant factor in the LPGA's decision to partner with the technology provider. The UKG Ready suite will help the LPGA ensure compliance with labor laws and tax regulations in 29 states where employees are located, as well as automate all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to payroll and performance management. UKG Bryte™ AI will additionally revolutionize operations with personalized workforce insights and conversational reporting, while the UKG Great Place To Work ® Hub will provide access to critical employee sentiment benchmarking and actionable insights to help foster a positive workplace culture. 'We're thrilled about the transformative impact UKG will have on the LPGA and our employee experience,' said Samantha Simmons, chief people and internal operations officer at LPGA. 'UKG technology not only aligns with our goals of being a worldwide leader in sports and a top employer of choice, but this partnership also represents a monumental step forward in our commitment to taking care of the people who support our athletes, members, tournaments, and fans worldwide." Supporting Resources About UKG At UKG, our purpose is people. We are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through HCM technology built for all. More than 80,000 organizations across all sizes, industries, and geographies trust UKG HR, payroll, and workforce management cloud solutions to drive great workplace experiences and make better, more confident people and business decisions. With the world's largest collection of people data, work data, and employee sentiment data, combined with rich experience using artificial intelligence in the service of people, we connect employee and workforce insights with business outcomes to show what's possible when organizations invest in their people. To learn more, visit About the LPGA The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is the world's premier women's professional golf organization. Created in 1950 by 13 pioneering female Founders, the LPGA, whose Members now represent nearly 40 countries, is the longest-standing professional women's sports organization. Through the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour, the LPGA Professionals, and a joint venture with the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA provides female professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams in the game of golf at the highest level. In addition to its professional tours and teaching accreditation programs, the LPGA features a fully integrated Foundation, which provides best-in-class programming for female golfers through its junior golf programming, and its LPGA Amateurs division, which offers its members playing and learning opportunities around the world. The LPGA aims to use its unique platform to inspire, transform and advance opportunities for girls and women, on and off the golf course. Follow the LPGA online at and download its mobile apps on Apple or Google Play. Join the social conversation on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram and YouTube. The LPGA Tour is the world's leading competitive destination for the best female professional golfers in the world. The Tour hosts more than 32 annual events across 12 countries for over 200 athletes, awarding total prize funds exceeding $129 million and reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. Follow the LPGA Tour on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel. Copyright 2025 UKG Inc. All rights reserved. For a full list of UKG trademarks, please visit All other trademarks, if any, are property of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change.
Business Wire
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
UKG Acquires Shiftboard, a Leading Energy and Manufacturing Employee Scheduling Solutions Provider
LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, today announced the acquisition of Shiftboard, a leading employee scheduling software platform for mission critical operations in the oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing industries. Trusted by BASF, Bridgestone, Daisy Brand, and Shell, Shiftboard helps organizations solve their complex workforce scheduling challenges, such as aligning their labor strategy with production demand, supporting compliance with union regulations, and ensuring 24/7 operational continuity, while also enhancing frontline employee engagement and job satisfaction. Customers in the oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing sectors will benefit from an AI-first suite experience that optimizes productivity and efficiency with data-driven insights and recommendations. Share More than 500 organizations use Shiftboard's intelligent automation to create adaptive, employee-friendly schedules that help managers align staffing with immediate operational needs, ensuring coverage as plans change. According to a customer survey, Shiftboard resolves up to 90% of daily workforce scheduling challenges. 1 The integration of Shiftboard's industry-specific employee scheduling platform with the UKG Pro Workforce Management™ suite will provide customers in the oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing sectors with a powerful, AI-first suite experience that optimizes productivity and efficiency with data-driven insights and recommendations. "For hundreds of organizations navigating some of the most intensely regulated industries, Shiftboard's industry-leading employee scheduling engine has been a game changer, unlocking new levels of efficiency, flexibility, productivity, and employee engagement in sectors defined by rapidly changing production demands," said Rachel Barger, president, go-to-market at UKG. "Together, we're going to help our customers usher in a new generation of workforce operations across the oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing sectors, defined by AI, workforce insights, and improved employee sentiment.' 'Mission-critical organizations worldwide trust Shiftboard to simplify complex workforce challenges and support their most vital operations,' said Sterling Wilson, president and CEO of Shiftboard. 'Joining forces with UKG, the global leader in workforce management and a true innovator in the future of workforce operations, will significantly amplify the impact and reach of our industry-proven technology.' Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Shiftboard has approximately 50 employees in the U.S. and Canada that will bring their deep domain expertise into UKG, which is the #1 global workforce management provider by market share. 2 UKG solutions help keep two-thirds of Fortune 1000 businesses running, including 70% of Fortune 500 manufacturers. The acquisition was completed on May 30, 2025. Supporting Resources About UKG At UKG, our purpose is people. We are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through HCM technology built for all. More than 80,000 organizations across all sizes, industries, and geographies trust UKG HR, payroll, and workforce management cloud solutions to drive great workplace experiences and make better, more confident people and business decisions. With the world's largest collection of people data, work data, and employee sentiment data, combined with rich experience using artificial intelligence in the service of people, we connect employee and workforce insights with business outcomes to show what's possible when organizations invest in their people. To learn more, visit All other trademarks, if any, are property of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UKG Acquires Shiftboard, a Leading Energy and Manufacturing Employee Scheduling Solutions Provider
Key Points Shiftboard's enterprise platform optimizes fatigue management, union compliance, labor planning, and employee flexibility while driving productivity, efficiency, and employee satisfaction Combination of UKG and Shiftboard will provide organizations in intensely regulated sectors, like oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing, with a leading workforce management suite experience centered on an industry-specific scheduling engine LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla., June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, today announced the acquisition of Shiftboard, a leading employee scheduling software platform for mission critical operations in the oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing industries. Trusted by BASF, Bridgestone, Daisy Brand, and Shell, Shiftboard helps organizations solve their complex workforce scheduling challenges, such as aligning their labor strategy with production demand, supporting compliance with union regulations, and ensuring 24/7 operational continuity, while also enhancing frontline employee engagement and job satisfaction. More than 500 organizations use Shiftboard's intelligent automation to create adaptive, employee-friendly schedules that help managers align staffing with immediate operational needs, ensuring coverage as plans change. According to a customer survey, Shiftboard resolves up to 90% of daily workforce scheduling challenges.1 The integration of Shiftboard's industry-specific employee scheduling platform with the UKG Pro Workforce Management™ suite will provide customers in the oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing sectors with a powerful, AI-first suite experience that optimizes productivity and efficiency with data-driven insights and recommendations. "For hundreds of organizations navigating some of the most intensely regulated industries, Shiftboard's industry-leading employee scheduling engine has been a game changer, unlocking new levels of efficiency, flexibility, productivity, and employee engagement in sectors defined by rapidly changing production demands," said Rachel Barger, president, go-to-market at UKG. "Together, we're going to help our customers usher in a new generation of workforce operations across the oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing sectors, defined by AI, workforce insights, and improved employee sentiment." "Mission-critical organizations worldwide trust Shiftboard to simplify complex workforce challenges and support their most vital operations," said Sterling Wilson, president and CEO of Shiftboard. "Joining forces with UKG, the global leader in workforce management and a true innovator in the future of workforce operations, will significantly amplify the impact and reach of our industry-proven technology." Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Shiftboard has approximately 50 employees in the U.S. and Canada that will bring their deep domain expertise into UKG, which is the #1 global workforce management provider by market share.2 UKG solutions help keep two-thirds of Fortune 1000 businesses running, including 70% of Fortune 500 manufacturers. The acquisition was completed on May 30, 2025. Supporting Resources About Shiftboard. Learn more about UKG and why our purpose is people. Hear how UKG is helping organizations of all sizes build great workplaces. Follow UKG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube. Footnote 1: Shiftboard 2021 return-on-investment study of 413 customers Footnote 2: NelsonHall, New World Workforce Management, October 2024 About UKG At UKG, our purpose is people. We are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through HCM technology built for all. More than 80,000 organizations across all sizes, industries, and geographies trust UKG HR, payroll, and workforce management cloud solutions to drive great workplace experiences and make better, more confident people and business decisions. With the world's largest collection of people data, work data, and employee sentiment data, combined with rich experience using artificial intelligence in the service of people, we connect employee and workforce insights with business outcomes to show what's possible when organizations invest in their people. To learn more, visit Copyright 2025 UKG Inc. All rights reserved. For a full list of UKG trademarks, please visit All other trademarks, if any, are property of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change. View source version on Contacts UKG Contact: media@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Build the Business Case for Change at Work: Join the UKG HR and Payroll eSymposium on June 11
LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla., May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UKG: What: As workforce dynamics evolve at a torrid pace, HR and payroll professionals must be adept at building the business case for change to ensure their organization's labor and employee engagement strategies keep up. UKG is hosting its complimentary HR & Payroll eSymposium on June 11 with a focus on elevating professional influence to secure leadership buy-in on critical projects. This twice-annual eSymposium event brings together thousands of HR and payroll professionals for a virtual day of learning with sessions grounded in practical, action-oriented advice that can be implemented at any organization, regardless of size or industry, to create better alignment between people strategies, operational strategies, workplace insights, and positive business outcomes. Featured speakers include Rachel Barger, President of GTM at UKG, and Dr. Amy Dufrane, CEO of HRCI, who will discuss how HR can better connect with the C-suite to drive long-term success. Additional speakers include leading industry analysts, influencers and authors, and experts from UKG's Great Place To Work® and UKG's Human Insights and HCM Strategic Advisory Group. Learn more by reading the agenda and reviewing the full list of speakers. When: June 11 at 10:00 a.m. ET Where: Register to attend this free virtual event. Why: Network with peers and earn up to 14 recertification credits for SHRM, HRCI, PayrollOrg (formerly APA), HRPA, CPHR-SK, and National Payroll Institute. Supporting Resources Supporting Resources Learn more about UKG and why our purpose is people. Hear how UKG is helping organizations of all sizes build great workplaces. Follow UKG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube. About UKG At UKG, our purpose is people. We are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through HCM technology built for all. More than 80,000 organizations across all sizes, industries, and geographies trust UKG HR, payroll, and workforce management cloud solutions to drive great workplace experiences and make better, more confident people and business decisions. With the world's largest collection of people data, work data, and employee sentiment data, combined with rich experience using artificial intelligence in the service of people, we connect employee and workforce insights with business outcomes to show what's possible when organizations invest in their people. To learn more, visit Copyright 2025 UKG Inc. All rights reserved. For a full list of UKG trademarks, please visit All other trademarks, if any, are property of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change. View source version on Contacts UKG Contact: media@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Build the Business Case for Change at Work: Join the UKG HR and Payroll eSymposium on June 11
LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UKG: What: As workforce dynamics evolve at a torrid pace, HR and payroll professionals must be adept at building the business case for change to ensure their organization's labor and employee engagement strategies keep up. UKG is hosting its complimentary HR & Payroll eSymposium on June 11 with a focus on elevating professional influence to secure leadership buy-in on critical projects. This twice-annual eSymposium event brings together thousands of HR and payroll professionals for a virtual day of learning with sessions grounded in practical, action-oriented advice that can be implemented at any organization, regardless of size or industry, to create better alignment between people strategies, operational strategies, workplace insights, and positive business outcomes. Featured speakers include Rachel Barger, President of GTM at UKG, and Dr. Amy Dufrane, CEO of HRCI, who will discuss how HR can better connect with the C-suite to drive long-term success. Additional speakers include leading industry analysts, influencers and authors, and experts from UKG's Great Place To Work ® and UKG's Human Insights and HCM Strategic Advisory Group. Learn more by reading the agenda and reviewing the full list of speakers. When: Why: Network with peers and earn up to 14 recertification credits for SHRM, HRCI, PayrollOrg (formerly APA), HRPA, CPHR-SK, and National Payroll Institute. Expand Supporting Resources Supporting Resources Learn more about UKG and why our purpose is people. Hear how UKG is helping organizations of all sizes build great workplaces. Follow UKG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube. About UKG At UKG, our purpose is people. We are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through HCM technology built for all. More than 80,000 organizations across all sizes, industries, and geographies trust UKG HR, payroll, and workforce management cloud solutions to drive great workplace experiences and make better, more confident people and business decisions. With the world's largest collection of people data, work data, and employee sentiment data, combined with rich experience using artificial intelligence in the service of people, we connect employee and workforce insights with business outcomes to show what's possible when organizations invest in their people. To learn more, visit All other trademarks, if any, are property of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change.
