UL Solutions reviews

3.5

55% would recommend to a friend

(1,942 total reviews)
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Jennifer Scanlon

56% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

UL Solutions has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,942 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UL Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Beratung industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews
1.0
Oct 19, 2023
Recommend
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Working at UL has been a deeply disappointing and disheartening experience. The company's approach to staffing and employee welfare leaves much to be desired, and it is important for potential candidates to be aware of the challenges they may face within this organization. One of the most alarming aspects of my time at UL was their tendency to over hire employees, only to follow up with sudden and unjustifiable layoffs. This lack of job security created a toxic atmosphere of uncertainty and anxiety among the workforce. Employees were left feeling undervalued and dispensable, as if their contributions were irrelevant in the face of arbitrary decisions made by upper management. Furthermore, the company's singular focus on financial gains above all else was palpable. Employees were viewed primarily as revenue-generating assets rather than valuable individuals with unique skills and talents. This profit-centric approach not only undermined morale but also stifled innovation and creativity. The emphasis on the bottom line overshadowed any sense of camaraderie or teamwork, creating a cutthroat environment where colleagues were pitted against one another in pursuit of monetary goals. Moreover, there were no discernible career advancement opportunities within the company. Despite the dedication and hard work of employees, there seemed to be a lack of interest from management in nurturing talent or promoting from within. The absence of career growth prospects left many feeling trapped in their roles, leading to a stagnant and unfulfilling work experience. Attempting to address these concerns with the Human Resources department proved to be a daunting task. Human resources personnel were notoriously difficult to reach, unresponsive to inquiries, and often seemed indifferent to the challenges faced by employees. This lack of support further exacerbated the feelings of isolation and helplessness among the workforce. In conclusion, my time at UL was marked by disappointment and disillusionment. The company's questionable staffing practices, profit-driven mentality, absence of career development opportunities, and unresponsive HR department have created a deeply unsatisfactory work environment. Prospective employees should approach this company with caution, considering the considerable drawbacks that may overshadow any potential benefits.

Cons

Over-hiring followed by layoffs Profit-centric culture Lack of career advancement Unresponsive Human Resources Limited Job Satisfaction Unskilled and past-their-prime middle and upper management

2.0
May 3, 2021

Mixed feelings

Recommend
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Pros

Great brand recognition and unique position in the market. It's a mission-driven organization with great potential

Cons

The company is organized very vertically and decision-making is absolutely top-down: your manager is always right and going over him/her during a disagreement is very poorly perceived. In addition, the management is clearly playing favorites: you're either in the circle, will be given all the opportunities, and will get away with murder when you mess up, or out of it and will be treated as a commodity.

1.0
Nov 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some of your coworkers are nice.

Cons

Imagine you have worked for a company for 25 years and then getting added to a call with 15 other people. The person who you have only talked to once joins the call and reads a 4 minute script informing you that everyone on the call is fired. This happened to 15 people at UL's product management team today. I'd highly suggest working for any other company. The layoffs made no sense either with one product manager being laid off who was going to replace a retiring product manager in 3 months. Did leadership take that into account? Of course not!

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UL Solutions Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for your years of service at UL Solutions. We are committed to treating all impacted colleagues with dignity and respect. We recognize this is a difficult message and that you may feel uncertainty, loss, and anger. This decision to engage in restructuring activity was difficult, but made after a thorough evaluation of the evolving market for our services, our cost structure and future investment priorities. Our goal is to position UL Solutions for high-quality growth and to continue our mission of working for a safer world for generations to come.
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