Currently, at the lowest of lows for corporate morale - Software Engineer UKG Employee Review

1.0
14 Mar 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Zero transparency from upper management Toxic culture If you are reading this, know that any positive reviews flanking this one are fake.

Cons

UKG is quickly nosediving downwards in every aspect. No longer does the company care about its employees, and very little is being done to even hide that. If it weren't enough to require employees, even those hired as remote, to report into an office multiple times a week or threaten immediate termination, layoffs are issued even before they could wait for the new policy to go into effect! Obviously, people were going to leave on their own volition if you require them to suddenly commute 100+ miles for no reason. It's very apparent that good employees are being pushed out. If you don't like it, just don't show up to the office and get "self-resigned" (so you can't get unemployment). Apparently running a business into the ground is top of mind for the investors and the executives calling the shots.

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2.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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