Coasting on the reputation of yesteryear - Anonymous employee UKG Employee Review

2.0
Jun 22, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Above average benefits - Healthcare and 401K Hybrid work for many (but not all) employees Very focused on DEI Solid product with two legacy companies with strong reputations

Cons

Missteps and mismanagement on the higher tiers (major security breaches, bad senior leadership hires) - with the middle managers and lower tiers left to clean up the mess and take the brunt. BELOW average pay - with org counting on benefits to distract you from that fact. If you're a high-performing salesperson - you're treated like royalty (nothing wrong with that), but everything else is done on the cheap. Lots of cost-cutting initiatives - but only for the lower level managers and individual contributors. Ultimate and Kronos were both fine organizations before the merger. But their current combination has become a net loss for the employee.

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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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