Cult Like Culture - Anonymous employee UKG Employee Review

1.0
Jun 1, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I used to have so much more but at this time all I can think is their benefits.

Cons

It is no longer what it used to be. People are being forced to leave or they will be terminated. It is run very much like a cult (there is a great Harvard Business Review article about this and UKG fits the bill). It is all about indoctrination, excessive admiration, fanatic followers, and keeping your mouth shut if it doesn’t fall inline with their beliefs. You will be harassed and bullied until you finally decide to leave. If you are an independent thinker stay away. HR is worthless. They are there solely to protect UKG and will turn a blind eye to anything that might threaten UKG’s facade. Completely heartless and do not care about the employee (s).

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1.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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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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