Amanda Nichols

Amanda Nichols

Amanda Nichols is senior manager, retail, hospitality, and food service practice at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), a leader in workforce management and human capital management cloud software solutions.

In her role, Amanda has a keen eye on tracking and identifying trends that will shape the future of work. She regularly works with both clients and prospects to improve their workforce management and employee engagement strategies by mapping trends to business objectives.

Plan for the Unexpected: A Strategy for Retailers Entering the Holiday Shopping Season

Holiday shopping in the COVID era will be unlike anything modern retailers and consumers have experienced. With deals beginning in October and extending through December, U.S. retailers are downplaying the importance of Black Friday. Instead, they're focusing on making every day of the 2020 holiday season count. When it comes to the impact of COVID-19,…

Be a Seasonal Hiring Champion ... and Crack the Code of Gen Z

With summer comes warm weather and sunny skies, vacationing families and tourists, and, hopefully, increased foot traffic and business for your store. If you’re like many retailers, you’ve probably hired a few additional workers to meet the demands of the summer season. But are you ready for the holidays? It may seem early to start…