Great Company Crippled by Change Fatigue - Product Manager UKG Employee Review

3.0
17 Jan 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent benefits, diverse employee groups, and many avenues for growth and engagement.

Cons

Nearly 4 years have passed since the merger of Kronos and Ulitmate Software. While the organization has made strides in blending, there is still a clash of cultures between the work styles of the legacy employees. This is suffocating to the new employees and the politics at a leadership level can be insufferable. Over the last two years, there have been a series of layoffs across the organization that seem dissonant with the content coming out of Great Places to Work For, owned by UKG. Transition back to the office has been forced and inconsiderate of positions remote prior to the pandemic, a sad example of how UKG is clearly no longer either of the companies it used to be.

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2.0
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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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