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Weston, Florida
UKG, legally known as Ultimate Kronos Group, is a leading American multinational technology company specializing in cloud-based human capital management (HCM), payroll, HR service delivery, and workforce management solutions. Formed on April 1, 2020, through the high-profile merger of Ultimate Software (founded in 1990) and Kronos Incorporated (founded in 1977), the company was valued at approximately $22 billion at the time of the transaction. UKG maintains dual headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and Weston, Florida, and is led by CEO Jennifer Morgan and Executive Chairperson Aron Ain. The company's primary mission, reflected in its tagline "Our Purpose is People," is to provide organizations with the tools necessary to improve the employee experience while driving better business outcomes. Its core product portfolio includes UKG Pro, UKG Dimensions, and UKG Ready, which are designed to serve businesses of all sizes, from small firms to global enterprises. These platforms utilize "people-first" AI, branded as UKG Bryte, to provide predictive analytics and real-time guidance, helping managers make better hiring and scheduling decisions while empowering employees to manage their work-life balance effectively. UKG serves more than 80,000 organizations across 150 countries, impacting tens of millions of employees daily. Its solutions are tailored for various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and the public sector. For instance, in India, prominent companies like PVR Cinemas, DHL Supply Chain, and Iron Mountain utilize UKG’s workforce management tools to optimize staffing, reduce labor costs, and improve operational efficiencies through mobile-enabled functionalities and real-time data visibility. Financially, UKG is a private entity primarily owned by investment firms Hellman and Friedman and The Blackstone Group. The company has shown consistent growth, reporting approximately $4.7 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2024, with projections to exceed $5 billion by the end of fiscal 2025. This growth is largely driven by its cloud subscription model. As of 2024, the company employs over 12,000 people globally and has earned numerous accolades for its corporate culture, frequently appearing on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Strategic acquisitions have been central to UKG's expansion. Notable recent additions include Mo, a UK-based employee recognition platform (2025); Quorbit, a strategic workforce planning software company (2022); and Great Place to Work Inc. (2021). Despite its success, the company has faced challenges, including a significant ransomware attack in late 2021 that affected several high-profile global clients. However, UKG remains a dominant force in the HR technology market, competing with major players like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and Oracle. Through its "Close the Gap" initiative and focus on belonging and equity, UKG continues to emphasize social responsibility alongside its technological innovation.
Chirag Lamba
Employee review
Great place to grow — supportive teammates and real ownership of your work.
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Sayantani Mitra
Employee review
Impactful work and a team that genuinely has your back.
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Anonymous Employee
Employee review
Good benefits, reasonable hours, and a lot of room to learn.
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