NWSL Challenge Cup
In 2023, the company sponsored a $1 million prize for the NWSL Challenge Cup, an annual tournament organized by the National Women's Soccer League.[14]
Acquisitions
UKG was established in April 2020 following the merger of Ultimate Software and Kronos Incorporated.[15] In June 2021, the company acquired EverythingBenefits, a developer of cloud-based business software that connects employers to insurance, retirement and other information. The acquisition allowed UKG to incorporate EverythingBenefits' procedural knowledge, including its payroll, HR service delivery, and workforce management tools, among others.[16] On September 1, 2021, UKG bought Great Place to Work® Inc., the company behind Fortune's annual list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.[17][18] In December 2021, UKG acquired Ascentis Corporation, a midmarket provider of HCM and time management solutions.[19]
In February 2022, UKG acquired SpotCues, an employee engagement and communication solution. SpotCues was relaunched as UKG Talk. As of July 2023, UKG Talk has more than 1 million users. The company also expanded into the Caribbean market with its acquisition of Interboro Systems Corporation, based in Puerto Rico, the same month.[20] In November 2022, UKG acquired the Oxford-headquartered strategic workforce planning software company Quorbit.[21]
In June 2023, UKG acquired Immedis, an Irish global payroll platform from CluneTech, for over €550 million. The platform was relaunched as UKG OneView with a focus on multinational workforce management, payroll, tax and funding.[22][23]
In November 2025, UKG acquired Mo, a UK-based employee recognition and culture-building platform founded in London in 2013. Its award-winning technology will be integrated into UKG Beacon, strengthening UKG’s employee engagement capabilities and helping organisations recognise frontline workers more effectively, with Mo’s CEO joining UKG in a senior product role.[24][25]
Workforce—Institute and Activity Report
Established in 2007, Workforce Institute is the company's think tank and research platform for organizations providing information on Human Capital Management issues, including working environment optimization, analytical and educational tools, accommodation of people with disabilities, and more. The organization also conducts surveys and issues annual reports on global workforce trends and developments.[26][27][28][29]
The Workforce Activity Report is an index that analyzes shift work trends from over four million people across more than 35,000 U.S. businesses. Reports are published, and briefings are held each Tuesday before the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report is published. The Report is widely covered by news organizations and government sources.[30][31]
Ransomware attack
In December 2021, UKG disclosed that it was targeted by a ransomware attack that was first detected on December 11, 2021. The malware attack affected the Kronos Private Cloud feature used by many large businesses including Boots, Gap Inc., Marriott International, MGM Resorts International, PepsiCo, Sainsbury's, Samsung, Staples Inc., Tesla, Inc., Whole Foods Market, Yamaha Corporation, YMCA, and others while some governmental entities such as the cities of Cleveland, Springfield, Massachusetts as well as the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority were also affected.[33]
