Senior Consultant - Anonymous employee UKG Employee Review

4.0
Sep 12, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Kronos has a great work / life balance. This isn't to say that you don't work hard. There have been many times where I have put in 16 hour days. If you thrive on challenges and enjoy a collaborative work environment where everyone constantly looks for ways to exceed customer expectations, then Kronos is the place for you.

Cons

Kronos has trended over the past few years toward hiring people from outside the company for their management positions. In the current environment, it is difficult for employees to grow into management positions even if they have a significant amount of management experience in their past. If your focus is on being a contributor to the team rather than holding the reigns and driving the wagon train to the promised land, then you can do no better than Kronos.

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2.0
Jun 3, 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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