UKG is not people first company, money is - Lead Business Data Analyst UKG Employee Review

1.0
Feb 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some talented and well‑intentioned individuals across teams who genuinely try to make an impact, Exposure to large‑scale enterprise systems and complex operational processes, Opportunities to work with modern tools (Power BI, ADF, AI/ML platforms) depending on the team.

Cons

Weak executive leadership with limited focus on people, decisions appear driven primarily by financial goals and the push to go public, CEO leadership style lacks clarity and direction, with little emphasis on culture, employee well‑being is expendable, Toxic culture marked by competition instead of collaboration, employees often feel pressured to compete for visibility rather than work as a team.

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5.0
Apr 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great campus, great managers and intern program supports you well

Cons

None i can think of

1.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There was once a great company named Ultimate Software, it was destroyed by a hostile takeover from H&F, a private equity firm, and a merger with Kronos to become UKG. There are very few Pros since that time.

Cons

When this company was Ultimate Software, prior to the takeover from H&F and the merger with Kronos, it was a world class company with top shelf people. The company Motto was "People First" and they truly lived by that motto, never a layoff, great working environment and stealer benefits. Since the takeover and subsequent merger with Kronos, to become UKG this company has taken a path of "Money First", which is understandable given the greedy nature of Private Equity Firms like H&F. They have systematically closed most of the offices across the US and have been expanding their footprint in Noida India, for obvious reasons. The leadership that has been put in place by H&F is clearly focused on IPO. And we all know what that means, clean up the books and make the company look as good on paper as possible. Can you say "Lipstick on a Pig". This was once a great company when it was run by Scott and Viv but now it has gone the way of the Private Equity management and is heading for a great fall.

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