Don't buy the "Great Place to Work" marketing sham. Kronos is ruled by Fear and Chaos. - Software Engineer UKG Employee Review

1.0
19 Nov 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation is adequate (assuming only a 40 hr week, often expected to do more) Facility in Lowell is nice

Cons

If Kronos spent half as much effort getting rid of the dinosaur executives as it did on working with "great place to work" consulting and marketing, it might actually be a great place to work. Other reviews have also said it. Work-life balance does not apply in engineering, support or professional services. Everyone is constantly in chaos so nobody ever has time to think strategically. Don't take initiative here, you will either be "rewarded" with extra work, or told you need to "stay in your lane". Executives can't even be held accountable. Even if you do what you are told, and warn them about a bad idea, it'll still be your fault and they'll say "I don't remember you talking about these risks". You will constantly have to decide between doing the right thing to do for the company and potentially making your team/org look bad. We never have real conversations about the underlying problems because everyone is too focused on not being the ones blamed. Forget trying to move to another part of the company. Executives shut down transfers all the time. HR will deny this, but I've had it happen to at least 4 other colleagues including myself.

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5.0
8 May 2026
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Pros

Stable organization that is adapting to a changing global market

Cons

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2.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company offers a convenient office location with plenty of nearby dining options and ample parking. The office environment is pleasant, with nice views that make in-office days more enjoyable. The hybrid work arrangement provides a good balance between collaboration and flexibility. Additionally, the organization has been supportive of using AI-powered development tools, which can help improve developer productivity and efficiency.

Cons

As a Senior Software Engineer, I found the company to have several challenges that made it difficult to be effective and grow professionally. The engineering culture can sometimes feel blame-oriented rather than focused on learning and continuous improvement. The software delivery process contains multiple layers of approvals and redundant steps, resulting in slow code promotion to production and reduced engineering velocity. Technical decisions made by senior leadership do not always align with modern engineering practices, which can make innovation and technology adoption more difficult. Recent organizational changes have also reduced the attractiveness of the benefits package. Additionally, bonus compensation is minimal and generally not a meaningful part of overall rewards. While there are talented colleagues and opportunities to work on large-scale systems, engineers who value fast execution, modern technology practices, and strong performance-based compensation may find the environment less appealing.

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