UKG…The purpose is not people. - Team Lead UKG Employee Review

1.0
24 Mar 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Definitely the people. The benefits are good (for now).

Cons

The CEO is archaic forcing everyone back into the office 3 days a week. The majority of us working from home are getting the job done and instead of weeding out those who are not, they punish those that do!! There have been layoffs all the while hiring more people. The benefits are good now but will be changing based on the survey we received. The higher ups only care about profit. No longer does this company care about its employees. They are no longer transparent. There’s no more trust. Managers are not able to be free to think on their own as they are too afraid of losing their jobs. This company is going to hell in a hand basket!! The two stars are for the people and the benefits now. I’m no longer proud to work here. I’m actually ashamed. Two great companies totally destroyed by the new CEO.

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2.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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