No ability by Management to absorb anything except positive, glowing feedback - Workforce Consultant UKG Employee Review

1.0
3 Apr 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. Established market presence in its space 2. Strong cashflow from maintenance revenue on installed products 3. Good intentions, generally

Cons

1. Under pressure from both ends of the market - smaller, faster competitors moving up, and large ERP vendors defending their turf. Kronos must change, but doesn't seem to know how, or have the motivation to do so. 2. Established cultures are monolithic and frozen, and at times, highly irrational. 3. Best talent is starting to leave at a faster rate, in a generally improving economy 4. Tendency to "nickel-and-dime" instead of invest bravely and with vision 5. MANAGEMENT ABOVE DIRECTOR LEVEL DOES NOT ABSORB CRITICISM of any type. They only want to hear "everything is wonderful!!" Then, when results disappoint, they look for scapegoats. Truth-telling, experienced people who understand the problems and have ideas about how to fix them are actually *punished* for giving "bad news" by being labeled as "negative", "cynical" or "unmotivated".

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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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