Ultimate Walks the Walk and Talks the Talk - Sales UKG Employee Review

5.0
Jan 6, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

When I first arrived at Ultimate, the employees I spoke with were so loyal and so passionate about where they worked that I thought it couldn't be true. However, with each passing week, I have become a believer. Whenever management has the choice to do the right thing, they do. They pay their employees well, provide excellent benefits, and reward and recognize employees at every level in the organization. This is one of the few companies that is all heart and, despite that, or rather because of it, has managed to flourish.

Cons

Because many of our employees come from our competitors, Ultimate does not have a good training program. Most employees come from many years of experience within the industry and are the best of the best from competitors. As someone who came from out of industry, i learned that they do not have great training programs in place for the rest of us.

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2.0
Jun 3, 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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