Cult Like Culture - Anonymous employee UKG Employee Review

1.0
1 Jun 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I used to have so much more but at this time all I can think is their benefits.

Cons

It is no longer what it used to be. People are being forced to leave or they will be terminated. It is run very much like a cult (there is a great Harvard Business Review article about this and UKG fits the bill). It is all about indoctrination, excessive admiration, fanatic followers, and keeping your mouth shut if it doesn’t fall inline with their beliefs. You will be harassed and bullied until you finally decide to leave. If you are an independent thinker stay away. HR is worthless. They are there solely to protect UKG and will turn a blind eye to anything that might threaten UKG’s facade. Completely heartless and do not care about the employee (s).

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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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