UKG Pro and Ready: Bridging the gap between SMB and Enterprise HCM

April 16, 2025 - Research z61

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Historically, SMBs have been underserved in the HCM market, often left with lightweight, Payroll centric solutions, while enterprise-level organizations benefited from more advanced, customized capabilities such as analytics and labor demand forecasting. UKG takes a unique approach, offering two suites that address the needs of small, mid-sized, and enterprise organizations. Acknowledging that size does not always equate to complexity, UKG Pro and UKG Ready bridge the gap of HCM capabilities traditionally designed for enterprises. UKG Pro offers capabilities to address complexity, such as organizations requiring vertical-specific or global solutions. In contrast, UKG Ready offers scalable features for less complex organizations moving from manual or payroll-centric offerings. Companies that have transitioned to UKG’s solutions have reported significant efficiency gains, with one reducing payroll processing time by 75 percent and another eliminating payroll errors. As UKG evolves its offerings, it supports businesses of all sizes in developing long-term HR strategies.

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