Grass Isn't Always Greener - Reflections of Former Employee - Anonymous employee UKG Employee Review

5.0
Jul 11, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing Culture. I worked at Ultimate for many years and left earlier this year. At the time, I didn't appreciate the things beyond the obvious perks (fully paid for health insurance, great 401k match, etc etc..i'm sure you've read all about it below)....which was an environment where people genuinely care about you, leadership supports at a moment's notice, training resources, great office environment, etc. I acquainted myself with people who were negative, and got caught up myself in the negative energies. After leaving Ultimate, I wish I knew then what I realize now about what I left behind. Unfortunately, i quit to join a competitor and can't be rehired.

Cons

Can you think about changing the policy about employees who leave for competitors? I think people are allowed to make mistakes. Work at times got stressful (but honestly, which job does not?). I will say I never felt I was unsupported by my manager or fellow employees whenever I asked for help.

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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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