Leadership is toxic - Solutions Consultant UKG Employee Review

1.0
25 Sept 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are better than most companies out there!

Cons

Toxic is the word I’d use when describing leadership. Mostly because there is unlimited alcohol at every single event and leadership acts ridiculous, but sadly this is the norm for the decisions they make at work. There are several upper level leaders that are wildly under qualified and only staying until the company goes public and they can make their money. The company would be better off getting rid of them now. They consistently blame individual contributors and even go as low as attacking people personally instead of taking ownership of their own issues. The company also is trying to brain wash everyone by MAKING them say “glad to be here” in every meeting. Felt very cult like. If leadership took responsibility for culture maybe they wouldn’t have to tell people to say culture is great it would just be great. There is also a ton of nepotism and you have leaders bringing in their personal friends and family even if they are under qualified.

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2.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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