Going Backwards - Solutions Consultant UKG Employee Review

2.0
26 Nov 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

401K Match, Company Paid Health Ins

Cons

If you are a good employee they will work you to death. Each year your productivity goals increase by 20-25% while the pay stays stagnate. Expect 70-80 hour or more work weeks to reach the goals that are set. Ever since the merger there has been a relentless push to do more, more, more, faster, faster, faster. I joined this company because if it's reputation. Now we seem to be on a fast track to match the other "Pay..." companies instead of building on our strengths. It is a race to the bottom. Moral is down, people are exhausted and executive level mgt is out of touch. They gaslight you by repeating their "purpose is people" mantra but their actions do not match their words. There is nothing wrong with growth, efficiency, and streamlining things but, do it thoughtfully and effectively. Seems we are currently in the "throw it on the wall and see what sticks" mode.

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2.0
3 June 2026
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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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