UKG has acquired Shiftboard, a scheduling software provider for highly regulated industries, in a move that expands its workforce management offerings for employers in energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing.
The deal, completed on May 30, 2025, will see Shiftboard’s approximately 50 U.S. and Canadian employees join UKG. The company is based in Seattle and provides scheduling tools designed to help employers manage fatigue risk, union compliance, and 24/7 shift coverage.
According to the companies, more than 500 organizations use Shiftboard’s platform to align staffing with changing production needs. UKG said the integration will give customers access to “a powerful, AI-first suite experience” to support operational efficiency and labour planning.
Tools for complex workforce needs
Shiftboard’s scheduling engine is used by clients including Shell, Bridgestone, BASF, and Daisy Brand. The company said it helps resolve “up to 90% of daily workforce scheduling challenges,” based on a 2021 survey of 413 customers.
“For hundreds of organizations navigating some of the most intensely regulated industries, Shiftboard’s industry-leading employee scheduling engine has been a game changer,” said Rachel Barger, president, go-to-market at UKG.
Sterling Wilson, president and CEO of Shiftboard, said joining UKG “will significantly amplify the impact and reach of our industry-proven technology.”
Broader market reach
UKG said the acquisition strengthens its market presence in sectors with complex labour requirements. The company already provides HR, payroll, and workforce management technology to two-thirds of Fortune 1000 companies, including 70 per cent of Fortune 500 manufacturers.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
