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In an environment where demand fluctuates by the hour, staffing gaps appear without warning, and customer expectations shift in real time, agility on the front on the front line matters more than ever. Yet in many organizations, frontline workers are still managed for coverage rather than supported for success.

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What: As organizations face accelerating shifts in employee expectations, global labor demands, and technological transformation, leaders must be equipped to reveal deeper insights about their workforce to drive smarter planning, better operations, and stronger business outcomes.

The 2026 Megatrends defining the future of work explore people-first AI adoption, building agile talent ecosystems, and empowering employees. Backed by months of UKG research, these trends show leaders how they can reshape work to drive excellence.

A signed mergers & acquisitions (M&A) deal doesn’t guarantee success. How well you guide your people through the transition does. When armed with the right strategies and technology from the outset, your organization can minimize the risk of losing key talent, disrupting operations, and eroding trust. In this webinar, Mirinda Lowe, Managing Director at Ankura, will take a close look at the people dynamics that influence M&A outcomes.

Work is evolving rapidly due to economic uncertainty, shifting employee expectations, and fast-moving advances in AI. Leaders may not be able to control these forces, but they can influence how their organizations prepare their people for what’s ahead. That’s why we publish the UKG Megatrends each year. The 2026 insights highlight the most influential shifts shaping work and offer practical, people-centered recommendations.

UKG, a leading global AI platform unifying HR, pay, and workforce management, has unveiled its three annual predictions that will impact work, leaders, and employees globally in the coming year.

Get the clarity HR leaders need to be successful HR leaders today are being asked to clearly show the business impact of their work, from employee retention and productivity to long-term workforce planning. Meeting those expectations requires insight, data, and confidence, which is exactly where people-first AI and better workforce understanding can make a big difference.

Handle complex payroll with efficiency UKG has again been named a Leader in payroll services by NelsonHall, the leading analyst firm for business process services and IT services. In the latest NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool (NEAT) report for payroll services vendors, UKG was named a Leader in the Overall, Smart Digital Capability, and Multi-Country Capability market segments.

Year-end payroll isn’t just a compliance milestone; it’s also the foundation for a clean start in the year ahead. When payroll teams close out the calendar year accurately, organizations maintain compliance, avoid costly corrections, and ensure every employee begins 2026 with accurate records in hand. Yet even experienced practitioners know the payroll process can be complex. Data must be verified. Regulations shift. Filing deadlines come fast. And the margin for error is small.