Company is a speeding bullet train about to crash into Mt. Fuji and we are all along for the ride! - Lead Software Engineer UKG Employee Review

2.0
4 Aug 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good work/life balance depending on the team you are in.

Cons

My my, where do I begin? I fear that the size allocation for this field in the glassdoor backend won't allow for all the cons that exist at UKG but I'll give it a shot. 1. Management is clueless as to the needs and concerns of their employees. They continually ask for input on areas where they could improve but then they do the complete opposite. There is no direction at the middle management layer and above and at this point it seems they are just throwing things to the wall and seeing what sticks. 2. Compensation is pretty dismal at UKG. It wasn't that great when it used to be Ultimate Software but it has gotten even worse if that is possible. There is no currently defined yearly salary raise. Salaries are on the low side compared to the industry average. Promotions are based on who you know or who you ask, which is the only way to secure a raise. They have just recently released a bonus and RSU plan but it is very low at best ~ 2-3% depending on company performance, which, let's face it is just a way to deny you a bonus. 3. Kronos runs the organization. If they say jump you say how high. You don't matter if you're part of the legacy Ultimate side. 4. You'll hear the following buzz words regularly, which they use to defend all their nonsensical decisions: "alignment", "strategic", "major", "heavy lifting", "peeling back the kimono". 5. We are experiencing unprecedented levels of attrition from the legacy Ultimate side. Hundreds of employees are leaving. That should tell you how wrong everything is. 6. The merger has destroyed all trust in the old corporate values. 7. It's no longer fun to work here. Go work anywhere else! You won't be happy here.

Explore other reviews about UKG

5.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

great benefits, very nice people

Cons

very heavily AI focused recently

1.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Working from home and the benefits are okay, but not really any different from those in most other organizations.

Cons

Too many managers are ill-informed about how much work there is to complete. Too many meetings pull employees away from work, yet they are chastised for work-life balance. I do not want to miss a deadline, so I work extra hours but don't report them. Processes seem to change daily. People-first is all but forgotten. Customer service is the unsung hero, carrying the weight of the world but often overlooked. Unrealistic classroom times leave little to no time for Q&A. There are manager pets and clicks in the organization. "Ohana" (meaning Family) is a joke. Do not share innovations with others; they are often stolen by others who will take accolades and credit for themselves. There are egotistical managers who could use a lesson in humility. Growth is nearly impossible. Personal review is a waste of my time. The manager is going to override my ratings with their own. Just give me my review and let's get on with it. It's been all downhill since the merge. Layoffs are a constant worry.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All