Since the H&F buyout, it's a house of horrors! - Software Engineer UKG Employee Review

1.0
Oct 6, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some U.S. employees, for the moment.

Cons

Hrm. Where to begin... The review process is a joke. Managers cannot tell you what you need to do in order to advance. Compensation is $.01 more than would make you leave. All of the competent managers have been let go, only the robots or newly-hired-off-the-streets managers remain (What does that tell you). More jobs are disappearing or going overseas every year. Projects are shipped incomplete, with low quality months if-not-years late. H&F is just looking to coast on fumes until someone is willing to pay 3.8 to 5.1 billion for it, then it'll will be sold in a flash.

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1.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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.

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