Lots of cuts, cuts, cuts since the Kronos aquisition - Software Engineer UKG Employee Review

1.0
5 Oct 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Employer paid benefits (deductible raised) Unlimited 410k match ( eliminated for catch-up) Still some good people left No layoffs due to COVID

Cons

NO longer feels likes like focused on employees it feels like focused on cutting costs and getting the most out of you. Kronos ACQUIRED ultimate software, is now in the process of absorbing the different areas. Large number of US leaders are gone and replaced with Kronos managers. Most of the perks we enjoyed are being cut. In the other reviews you'll see nickel and dime, a new cut every month. Jobs being migrated oversees, give you one guess where. Ultimate Software used to be #2 on glassdoor, last year UKG didn't even place. Trust the glassdoor, the other ranking sites are not anonymous. Ultimate made you fee like they cared, at UKG it feels like only cares about cutting the costs. Its fast on the way to being another mediocre company.

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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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