Not employee friendly - UX Designer UST Employee Review

1.0
May 16, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

flexibility, but those policies have changed too.

Cons

- Poor work ethic and treatment of junior employees - poor handling of employee contracts and very short notice layoffs, meaning low job security - Taxing administrative processes and operations are not streamlined - Pitiful appraisal process, very low salary hikes and promotions - Slow growth, no real upskilling or learning since they hire mediocre talent - close to no extra perks/benefits/bonuses. - Unprofessional communication channels, such as reaching out over your personal phone number or WhatsApp after working hours. - Authoritarian culture with numerous restrictions on employee behavior, including dress code and personal freedom.

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5.0
Jul 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work/life balance is both practiced and preached by leadership. Kindness, is something you don't find often in multinational companies, but I can honestly say that UST is kind to ALL of their employees, contractors and partners. Their core belief system starts with people and goes from there. Refreshing to say the least in an industry dominated by cutthroat tactics.

Cons

I would like to see the compensation reflected a little more in line with the economy, but I understand that the type of growth UST has seen would not be possible if compensation rose. I'll trade kindness and job security over a couple of percentage points any day of the week. Life is too short to hate where you work.

5.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

One of the things I value most about UST is the people. I have worked with supportive colleagues and leaders who are approachable and willing to help when needed. If you take ownership of your work and consistently deliver, you are trusted with greater responsibilities rather than being micromanaged. The company offers exposure to global clients, diverse technologies, and teams across different regions, which keeps the work interesting and helps you grow professionally. Learning opportunities are available for those who actively seek them out, and I have always felt encouraged to share ideas and improve the way we work. Like any large organization, your experience will depend on your project and manager, but overall I have found UST to have a collaborative culture where people genuinely work together to solve problems and support each other's success.

Cons

Cons Work life balance can vary depending on the project. Some delivery phases require extended hours, but better planning during peak periods would help.

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