Good luck if you need anything from them - Anonymous employee UKG Employee Review

1.0
5 Sept 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It has a really nice kitchen.

Cons

I had read all the hype that Kronos was one of the best places in Boston to work so I specifically sought it out when I was interviewing. I filled a role they had open for quite some time and did the job well, my reviews were exemplary. A family member got sick and I needed to move. I asked if I could switch to working remotely as my job did not involve anything physical and could easily have been done as such. Everyone in my management structure fought to keep me but the VP said that if I was allowed to work remotely then everyone would want to. Kronos sells itself as a company that watches out for its employees. So long as you don't need anything from it then maybe that's true but as soon as you do, they'll cut you loose with zero hesitation. Extremely disappointing.

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Cons

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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.

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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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