Masterclass in how sloppy mergers break a company culture - Anonymous employee UKG Employee Review

2.0
20 Jun 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The benefits are pretty good, but the salaries aren't that competitive. Used to be "the people" or "the culture," but when everyone has left.... does that even count anymore?

Cons

We basically have stopped delivering products for our customers, and then even the basics become a fire drill. Projects take forever, change constantly, and leadership isn't stable. So many really important leaders within teams and at the top have left or been bounced into meaningless roles. There's almost no fighting spirit anymore, and UKG is falling behind... slowly but surely. The culture that made the company special has been replaced with a tactical, operational focus and really aggressive top-down mandates about how teams should run, what the weekly cadences are, our exact process.

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2.0
3 Jun 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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