Good benefits and food, but values have declined. A mixed bag overall. - Principal Cloud Engineer UKG Employee Review

3.0
May 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Free food, decent work-life balance and some nice benefits. Insurance is pretty good too with minimal top-up charges.

Cons

Oh well, where to start! It's a mixed bag. I started back in 2020 when two really great companies: Kronos and Ultimate merged together to form this. I've basically seen two great companies being completely stripped off of every values they once stood for, turning into whatever mess it is now. They tried hard to go public but never could. It wasn't always bad beause I started there when it was truly a great place to work for. Literally seen Glassdoor rating being slumped from 4.3 to now, 3.2; which is quite frankly an achievement.

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2.0
Jun 3, 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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