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Industry experts break down the Ultimate-Kronos mega-merger

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and Ultimate Software recently announced they are soon to become one (the new entity’s name will be announced soon, according to the company), reactions were swift and varied to the projected $22 billion marriage. Image credit: Ultimate Software). When Kronos Inc. The two companies believe that, by merging a $1.5

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Here are the next steps in the Kronos, Ultimate Software merger

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About six months ago, HCM giants Kronos and Ultimate Software announced they would merge in a record, industry-changing merger valued at $22 billion. 1, the newly formed company will be called UKG, standing for Ultimate Kronos Group, the organization announced this week. Starting Oct.

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Business Timing Is About More Than Getting an Approval

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(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at UKG – Ultimate Kronos Group. Formed by two leaders in HR solutions, UKG combines the strength and innovation of Ultimate Software and Kronos. One of the career lessons I’ve had to learn is that “timing is everything”. Enjoy the article!).

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HR Technology: 13 Concepts HR Pros Needs to Know

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Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) – SaaS – software as a service – is a term we’ve all heard before. User Experience (UX) – HR pros don’t need to build software, but they do need to know about the software user experience (UX). Tanner shows us how prescriptive analytics works for HR.

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Read ‘Em and Share: 25 Fascinating HR Statistics

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The top reasons given by employees for leaving their jobs include lack of career development (22%), lack of support with work-life balance (12%), their manager’s behavior (11%), unsatisfactory compensation and benefits (9%), and poor well-being (9%). Ultimate Software ). Software Advice ). Glassdoor ).

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Cornerstone to buy talent management developer Saba

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Consolidation in the benefits and HR and benefits technology continues with another announced acquisition by a people development software-maker. The news follows on the heels of last week’s massive HCM merger announcement between Kronos and Ultimate Software.

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6 Ways to Use Technology to Advance Your Career – Ask #HR Bartender

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Ultimate Software did an 8-show series called #PeopleFirstPodcast , focused on HR in the digital world. If you’re looking for a more regular program, check out HR Latte, hosted by Rayanne Thorn of Dovetail Software. I understand that reading isn’t everyone’s cuppa tea. Some prefer to listen to books. Or subscribe to a podcast.