Lack of Company Culture - Anonymous employee UKG Employee Review

2.0
1 Oct 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Kronos is fine with employees working from home. Somewhat flexible work schedules.

Cons

- Complete lack of company culture, which is disheartening because senior executives want employees to feel that there is some sense of culture, but it's nonexistent. - Constant risk of losing your job due to outsourcing. - Life can be ruled by your manager. A great manager = great working life. Bad manager = unsecure career path and lack of support. - Politics and nepotism run rampant - can work well if it's in your favor, or work negatively if you are up against someone with stronger connections. Connections seem more crucial than actual skills. - No annual holiday party or team-building events.

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2.0
3 Jun 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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