UL Solutions reviews

3.5

55% would recommend to a friend

(1,943 total reviews)
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Jennifer Scanlon

57% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

UL Solutions has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,943 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
Feb 21, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Common disdain for middle management and upper management, which leads to fun camaraderie amongst the employees.

Cons

No business directions, no goals, and a very thick layer of middle management that is extremely incompetent. They don’t know how to run a software company. Some of the worst communications of any organization I’ve ever seen. Slow processes, endless pointless discussions and new initiatives that always end in deadends. Uninspiring leadership - they’re really just upper management. The CEO is clueless and it’s very surprising that she’s still the CEO. Just a very bad organization to work for.

1.0
Dec 25, 2023

Top-heavy management disaster

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Engaging work, on paper the mission of the company is good

Cons

Every few months we either get a new manager in the chain, or the chain is rearranged. Significant management are all external hires that do not understand our workflow or even what we do. You can't sail to an island if your captain doesn't k ow what an island is.

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UL Solutions Response
2y
Our mission extends far beyond paper and is foundational as to why we have pivoted to serve more customers to make a greater impact. UL Solutions prioritizes promoting from within where possible. Thank you for sharing this feedback.
1.0
Nov 29, 2023

Run, run away fast

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Easy to get a job Have a great "mission"

Cons

Run away from this company. They are horribly mismanaged. This company doesn't have any smart leaders. When they don't know how to manage their business, they hire a new VP and reorganize the company (every 18-20 months). Most of the people in Director or above positions have NO IDEA how to run a business or manage people, they provide no value and are "stuck" in the old ways (this is how we have always done it). It's all about who you know - if you are friends with (or have dirt on) the C-suite, you have it made in the shade - if not, don't expect any career movement. Zero opportunities for career growth or advancement, they don't give raises or promotions to current employees and offer more money to new hires. Because of all the re-orgs the business spins in circles, every year we get a new boss and they have a new direction. So we change our course to align with the new boss' goals, create new processes, and try to learn the "new way" of working....just to have them "organized out" of the job in 12-16 months. Then there is a new boss, new goals, and the process starts all over again - rinse and repeat over and over again. Work ANYWHERE else!

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UL Solutions Response
2y
We understand that the marketing team has undergone more change than other parts of the business. We recognize that ‘how we’ve always done it’ must adapt, and that requires changes in leadership, organization, and process. For compensation, we price every role in the business individually. We include every employee in the annual employee incentive bonus program. We take your feedback seriously and appreciate you sharing this feedback.
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