UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, has once again been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Nucleus Research Workforce Management (WFM) Technology Value Matrix. This marks the sixth consecutive year UKG has earned this prestigious ranking, underscoring its continued innovation and commitment to delivering robust, user-friendly workforce management tools.
Highlights from the 2025 Nucleus Research Report
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AI-Powered Workforce Management Suite:
UKG’s Pro Workforce Management includes cutting-edge AI agents such as the Meal and Break AI agent, which helps managers ensure compliance with labor laws by alerting when employees need breaks. -
Industry-Specific Enhancements:
New tools tailored for healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and other verticals optimize scheduling and workforce management. -
Global Payroll Visibility:
UKG One View delivers a unified, real-time global payroll data view, simplifying payroll management across countries. -
Customer Impact:
Jon Stabbe, Director of Workforce Management at Community Health System, credits UKG’s technology with improving employee work-life balance, boosting retention, and saving $2.8 million through better scheduling and shift management.
UKG’s Comprehensive Workforce Management Solutions
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UKG One View:
A multi-country payroll synchronization solution offering real-time, consolidated payroll visibility. -
UKG Strategic Workforce Planning:
Tools for forecasting labor needs and proactive capacity planning to prevent workforce gaps. -
UKG Talk:
An employee communication platform enabling two-way messaging, announcements, and training across shifts and locations. -
UKG Pro Employee Voice™:
Conversational survey technology to capture frontline worker feedback and improve engagement. -
UKG Wallet™:
A financial wellness platform providing employees instant access to earned wages, improving financial management.
Expert Commentary on UKG’s Leadership
Evelyn McMullen, Research Manager at Nucleus Research, emphasizes that UKG’s blend of intuitive usability, AI capabilities, and industry-specific tools make it a standout leader. “UKG is clearly committed to helping organizations unlock their growth goals by optimizing productivity, creating great employee experiences, and delivering workforce intelligence when decisions need to be made,” she noted.
Additional UKG Recognitions by Nucleus Research
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UKG Ready®: Named a Leader in the SMB HCM Technology Value Matrix for the fifth year running.
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UKG Pro®: Recognized as a Leader in the HCM Technology Value Matrix for the 14th consecutive year.
UKG’s consistent recognition by Nucleus Research highlights its innovative use of AI and comprehensive workforce management capabilities. By delivering powerful tools tailored to various industries and offering global payroll transparency, UKG continues to help organizations improve productivity, employee satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
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