# Optimize HR and workforce management to shape the future of higher education - Flexible higher education workforce solutions - Gain deeper insights for smarter decisions - Maintain compliance and reduce risks ### Trusted Support for Frontline Workers: UKG Recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant See why UKG is recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ report. [Download now](/apprendre/ressources/rapport-danalyste/un-soutien-fiable-pour-les-employes-de-premiere-ligne-ukg-reconnue-chef-de-file-dans-le-magic-quadrant-de-gartner-2025) HCM suite that makes work easier for HR teams, faculty, staff, and student workers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transform your campus with UKG’s trusted HCM suite, designed to support faculty, staff, and students. Streamline HR and workforce management, optimize operations, and create a culture where faculty, employees and students can thrive. With real-time insights and modernized workflows, your institution can focus on what matters most—fostering student success and shaping the future of education. ### Flexible higher education workforce solutions Ensure your higher education institution runs smoothly with UKG's comprehensive HCM and Workforce Management software. UKG's workforce tools allow you to streamline scheduling, calculate project and student time accurately, and maintain compliance while ensuring students stay within their allotted Federal Work-Study hours. Now, accommodating multiple job roles, non-standard shifts, fluctuating hours, and campus security is simple. Keep your institution control costs down and improve workforce productivity while creating a better workplace for all. ### Gain deeper insights for smarter decisions Gain real-time access to all your data. Leaders and administrators now have a complete understanding of how funds are allocated across departments, projects, and grants. With UKG, you're in control and able to budget accurately and plan resources, ultimately optimizing operations and driving efficiency. Consolidate your time-tracking activities for users in a unified single timesheet experience. Whether you're tracking the time of faculty or student staff, auxiliary employees, or grant-funded projects, UKG provides powerful insights that empower you to ensure resources are used effectively. ### Maintain compliance and reduce risks Simplify compliance regarding labor laws, university policies, and grant requirements with UKG's automated time-tracking system. From pay calculations to project and grant distribution to audit reporting, UKG ensures your institution efficiently meets audit and regulatory requirements. By consolidating HR and time-tracking in one place, you can concentrate on building a supportive culture for your faculty, staff, and students, knowing that compliance is always under control. #### **Want more information?** Speak with our [Higher Education experts today](#contact "Contact us"). ### UKG + Ellucian: One connected campus workforce UKG and Ellucian are partnering to connect workforce, ERP, and student systems to simplify operations, improve compliance, and support frontline workers. [entity:node/70401](/node/70401) ### Modernizing HCM and talent strategy in the public sector Public sector organizations are navigating workforce disruption—from staffing shortages to rising employee expectations. A unified HCM approach connects HR, payroll, and talent processes, giving leaders the visibility to plan ahead, strengthen retention, and build a more resilient workforce. [entity:node/71611](/node/71611) > “We took a culture that was reluctant to change, and we got people to change. And now I don't know how we could live without \[UKG\].” > > — Aaron E. Susmarski, JD, Institutional Director of Human Resources, EEO Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator ### GW's Workforce Win with UKG The George Washington University supports 15,000 employees worldwide, including thousands of student workers with multiple roles. With UKG, GW reduced missed punches to just 4%, cut manual timesheets, and automated audits, holiday processing, and work‑study tracking—freeing teams to focus on smarter scheduling, training, and a better experience for students, managers, and payroll. ### Related Insights #### [The Top 4 HR Challenges in Higher Education](https://www.ukg.com/blog/hr-leaders/top-4-hr-challenges-higher-education) UKG research reveals that HR professionals in higher education are spending too much time on tasks that could be automated using efficient software solutions. Here, we unpack the challenges. #### [L’IA dans le milieu de travail moderne](/apprendre/ressources/livre-blanc/lia-dans-le-milieu-de-travail-moderne) UKG présente un examen de la capacité illimitée de l’IA à améliorer la vie au travail, des obstacles à son adoption et de la valeur qu’elle offre aux employeurs aujourd’hui. #### [Le guide pratique du leadership guidé par les données : Comment maximiser l’impact des données](/apprendre/ressources/livre-electronique/le-guide-pratique-du-leadership-guide-par-les-donnees-comment-maximiser-limpact-des-donnees) Découvrez comment les cadres peuvent utiliser les données sur la main-d’œuvre pour réduire le taux de roulement, améliorer le rendement et aligner les stratégies de gestion du personnel sur les objectifs de l’entreprise. ### Featured Blog Articles [See all](/node/18216) #### [College Degrees vs. Micro-credentials — What’s Worth the ROI?](https://www.ukg.com/blog/executive-leaders/college-degrees-vs-micro-credentials-whats-worth-roi) With the student loan interest pause ending this week, advisory board member Dennis Miller explores the highly debated topic of college degrees vs. micro-credentials. #### [4 Key HR Trends in Higher Education](https://www.ukg.com/blog/hr-leaders/4-key-hr-trends-higher-education) Understanding these four HR trends in higher education will help you attract, retain and support your employees.  #### [2023 Priorities for HR and Payroll in the Public Sector ](https://www.ukg.com/blog/operations-leaders/2023-priorities-hr-and-payroll-public-sector) As we wrap up 2022, review five essential priorities for HR professionals in the public sector in 2023. ### Frequently asked questions #### How does UKG help higher education institutions manage diverse workforces? UKG offers an [HCM and workforce management suite](/node/61976 "Take a look at UKG Pro") designed to manage complex workforces, including faculty, staff, and student workers. With automated tools for [time tracking, complex time calculations](/products/features/time-and-attendance "See the benefits of UKG time and attendance for Higher Education"), and [scheduling](/products/features/scheduling "Learn more about UKG scheduling solutions"), UKG simplifies the management of multiple project and student roles and fluctuating hours, [scheduling campus security](/products/ukg-telestaff "Get more info about UKG TeleStaff"), ensuring compliance and maximizing workforce productivity. #### How can UKG improve operational efficiency at higher education institutions? UKG provides real-time insights and data-driven decision-making tools that help higher education leaders understand labor costs and optimize resource allocation. By offering full visibility into grant-funded projects, student work-study hours, and payroll, UKG helps institutions streamline operations and improve budget management. #### What compliance features does UKG offer for higher education institutions? UKG ensures compliance with labor laws, university policies, and grant requirements through automated time tracking, accurate payroll processing, and comprehensive reporting. The system minimizes errors, reducing compliance risks, and helps institutions meet audit and regulatory requirements with ease. #### How does UKG’s HCM suite support student workers in higher education? UKG’s HCM suite is designed to handle the unique needs of faculty, staff and student workers, including managing multiple jobs and varying work schedules. The system ensures accurate payroll processing, tracks Federal Work-Study hours, and accommodates non-standard shifts, allowing students to focus on their education while efficiently managing their work responsibilities.