UKG has secured its spot as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises—the third consecutive year the company has landed in the prestigious ranking. Evaluated for its UKG Pro suite, the recognition underscores UKG’s push to blend AI with HR, payroll, and workforce management in one unified platform.
What Makes UKG Pro Stand Out
UKG Pro covers the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement, while rolling HR, payroll, talent, timekeeping, scheduling, labor planning, and compliance into a single AI-assisted ecosystem. Organizations can automate routine tasks like onboarding and compliance tracking, while employees gain self-service tools for scheduling, career development, and coaching.
“Our AI-led solutions reimagine how people are hired, paid, and engaged, while also helping leaders make better decisions,” said Suresh Vittal, UKG’s Chief Product Officer. “Being recognized for the third consecutive year affirms our commitment to innovation that transforms how employees work—from the front office to the frontline.”
AI at the Core
UKG’s strength is its focus on frontline workers, who make up 80% of the global workforce. Among its standout tools:
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UKG Bryte™: Uses GenAI to match employees with hard-to-fill shifts, recommend incentives, and give managers real-time scheduling insights.
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UKG Great Place to Work® Hub: Turns HR metrics into actionable strategies to boost engagement and belonging.
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UKG Wallet™: Provides earned wage access, letting employees tap into pay before payday.
Customer feedback highlights the platform’s impact. At Gillette Children’s hospital, UKG Pro’s analytics shaved 40 hours a week off data entry, giving HR leaders more time for strategic workforce planning.
Why This Matters
In a crowded market with rivals like Workday, Oracle, and SAP SuccessFactors, UKG continues to distinguish itself by tailoring solutions for industries with high concentrations of hourly and frontline workers, including retail, healthcare, hospitality, and logistics. Its ability to balance enterprise-grade AI with employee-friendly tools may explain why Gartner continues to keep UKG in the Leader quadrant.
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