Talent Acquisition, RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
PR Newswire | August 21, 2023
WorkLLama, technology provider of a single, AI-driven talent marketing, relationship management, engagement, and direct sourcing suite, has been distinguished as a Market Leader in Ardent Partners' report 2023 Digital Staffing Technology Advisor, solidifying its position as a driving force in the talent acquisition and direct sourcing technology space. The report praised WorkLLama's commitment to next-generation recruitment and talent acquisition optimization.
Ardent Partners, a leading research and advisory firm, identified WorkLLama as a standout performer in the competitive landscape. The report acknowledged the company's dedication to redefining workforce solutions through its "proprietary blend of robust functionality, top-shelf expertise, artificial intelligence, and end-to-end workforce management."
"The WorkLLama platform enables business leaders to personalize talent experiences, deepening their brand awareness and enabling engagement with them like few platforms on the market," said Christopher J. Dwyer, SVP of Research at Ardent Partners and author of the new report. "WorkLLama is a scalable, flexible, and dynamic solution that can revolutionize the ways businesses develop long-term relationships with global talent."
WorkLLama's suite of solutions has consistently empowered organizations to streamline workforce management processes, improve talent engagement, and improve overall talent acquisition strategies for its customers. The company's AI-driven platform has been a game-changer for leaders seeking to leverage the power of technology to optimize their workforce.
"We are honored to be recognized as a Market Leader in the latest Ardent Partners' report," said Sudhakar Maruvada, CEO, WorkLLama. "This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer success, and our mission to treat talent like customers. We remain dedicated to raising the bar in workforce solutions, ultimately driving growth and success for our customers, partners, and talent alike."
The report highlighted key strengths of WorkLLama:
AI-driven, conversational chatbot: Sofi's powerful and intuitive AI-led assistant "serves as the 'heart' of the company's next-generation recruitment technology"
Mobile innovation: Beneficial for both enterprises and candidates, streamlining processes like engagement, management, and communication.
Talent Nurturing: Offering personal, impactful communication for hiring managers and talent communities.
Digital referral management: Which actively enables its customers to "develop talent sustainability backed by artificial intelligence and dynamic automation"
This accolade recognizes WorkLLama's commitment to unparalleled client value and the progression of workforce management solutions.
About WorkLLama
WorkLLama is a total talent management and engagement suite. We create communities of highly engaged talent with a single, modern, AI-driven talent marketing, relationship management, and direct sourcing platform. Visit us at www.workllama.com.
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Employee Experience
UKG | September 15, 2023
UKG ranks number 2 in the IT, Internet, Software, and Services category and 25th overall among 400 US companies.
Nearly half (46%) of UKG's global employee population are women, with 42% in leadership roles.
UKG sets ambitious representation goals for gender diversity by 2026.
UKG actively promotes gender equity through initiatives like FIRE Up and the UKG Close the Gap Initiative.
UKG, a provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, has been named one of America's Best Employers for Women by Forbes. It has been ranked number 2 in the IT, Internet, Software, and Services category and is at the 25th postion overall among some 400 US companies. The recognition follows their previous placement on Forbes' America's Best Employers for Diversity 2023 list and Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Women.
UKG's commitment to gender diversity is evident in their workforce, with 46% of employees identifying as women and 42% holding leadership positions. The company has outlined representation goals, aiming for 44% global gender leadership representation and 38% global gender representation of women in technology roles by 2026. Women at UKG are encouraged to participate in employee resource groups like FIRE Up, which fosters an inclusive and supportive community. The group offers career development workshops, guest speakers, networking, and philanthropic events.
Chief People Officer at UKG, Pat Wadors, mentioned,
When we made the announcement of the UKG Close the Gap Initiative, we set off to be the catalyst for a transformation in bringing pay equity to millions of women across the country.
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He added that they want to inspire other companies to close the gender pay gap. UKG has launched the State of Belonging, Equity, and Impact at UKG website, featuring UKG Stories with Purpose. This interactive journey shares stories from employees and partners, highlighting the importance of equity and inclusion. The organization’s commitment extends beyond their walls through initiatives like the UKG Close the Gap Initiative, focused on pay equity. Additionally, UKG reportedly sponsored the 2023 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup, reaching pay parity with the US men's game.
Pat Wadors remarked that the vision of UKG involved a commitment not only rewarding for employees but also beneficial for tens of millions of workers, spanning from the frontlines to the front office, worldwide. She emphasized their aspiration to transform the way work is conducted and make a meaningful impact on people's lives.
Developed through a collaboration with Statista, the Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women 2023 compilation heavily relies on input gathered from over 40,000 female workers at various US companies. In assessing these workplaces, women provided ratings based on criteria including the workplace atmosphere, workforce diversity, salary equality, parental-leave policies, leadership development initiatives, and the presence of women in senior management roles.
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Workforce Management
Alight | September 18, 2023
Alight elevates LeavePro Enterprise Software with advanced automation capabilities.
These enhancements drastically expedite client onboarding processes.
Alight reaffirms its commitment to delivering exceptional leave management solutions in the US.
Leading cloud-based human capital and technology services provider, Alight, has unveiled a major upgrade to its proprietary LeavePro software. Tailored to assist employers in the efficient management and tracking of employee leaves of absence, these updates bring potent automation capabilities to streamline the client onboarding experience.
The increased automation functionality directly impacts client onboarding, transforming processes that traditionally required up to three weeks. Thanks to these new automation features, these tasks can now be completed with a single click. This not only accelerates the onboarding process but also grants clients the advantage of earlier testing and training.
This integrated technology simplifies onboarding and empowers IT support teams to allocate more time and resources to address complex client needs. Kevin Curry, the head of Alight’s leave solutions team, emphasized their commitment to enhancing client experiences through strategic investments in leave management solutions. Alight aims to remain at the forefront, ensuring that its LeavePro enterprise software continues to be the preferred choice for leave management in the US.
Alight's LeavePro enterprise software plays an important role in helping organizations, regardless of their size, address the complexities of leave and disability management. By offering proactive solutions that modernize HR processes and improve the employee experience, LeavePro addresses the challenges faced by corporations in managing employee absences. Starting in January 2024, LeavePro will become accessible via the Alight Worklife platform, further streamlining the employee experience. This unified well-being journey allows participants to seamlessly access leaves of absence information alongside their other benefits, offering a practical and comprehensive solution.
Alight's Worklife platform combines data, analytics, and a user-friendly interface to empower confident decisions regarding health, wealth, and wellbeing. With global delivery capabilities, Alight Worklife is transforming the employee experience, offering personalized, data-driven insights that provide security and peace of mind throughout life's significant moments and decisions.
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