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Karina Monesson

Karina Monesson

Sr. Manager, HCM Research and Advisory

Biography

As Sr. Manager of HCM Research and Advisory, Karina Monesson supports UKG’s thought leadership research strategy and partners closely with business leaders to help them maximize the value of their people and technology investments. A former journalist and market researcher, Karina speaks regularly with conference and customer audiences about HCM trends and best practices and her work has been featured in Forbes, SHRM, HR Dive, HR Executive, HR Daily Advisor, and Human Resources Today. She is passionate about leveraging research, data, and technology to improve peoples’ lives and drive systemic change.

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