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UKG ranks number 2 in the IT, Internet, Software, and Services category and 25th overall among 400 US companies.
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Nearly half (46%) of UKG's global employee population are women, with 42% in leadership roles.
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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.
[Source: BusinessWire]
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.