UL Solutions reviews

3.6

56% would recommend to a friend

(1,931 total reviews)
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Jennifer Scanlon

57% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

UL Solutions has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,931 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 Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
1.0
Nov 29, 2023

Run, run away fast

Recommend
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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.
2.0
Jul 14, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility and it's not hard to look like a superstar if you just work a little hard because others around you show low productivity or no sense of urgency.

Cons

Diversity. If you are a person of color you are still treated as a supporting role even with more accomplishments and degrees because you are in not in "the club." You will be talked down to, not trusted, and put on secondary projects in middle manager roles-Giving little to no hope career progression is an option. The 50% female C-Suite is the biggest accomplishment in the past few years - but even that lacks it's diversity.

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UL Solutions Response
2y
Thank you for your feedback. At UL Solutions we strive to ensure an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self, do their best work, and achieve their career objectives. Everyone’s experience is important to us, and we realize not everyone has the same experience. We have seen year over year diversity growth in our highly global, engineering based organization. We also know there is always more work to be done and we are deeply committed to live up to our DEI aspiration. If any employee ever feels they are less than equal in any way, please reach out to your local HR Partner. You may also email talent.acquistion@ul.com and one of our advisors will reach out to you to follow up on your concerns.
2.0
Jun 15, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible hours with average pay and above average benefits. You can get paid until you find a better job.

Cons

Work is micromanaged by multiple managers with no clue regarding how to do the work. No assistance or support is ever provided. Absolutely no career path at this company. Mid and upper managers did not care about the company mission of safety - it was all and only about the revenue. Upper management had absolutely no idea how to run the company and no ideas for growth other than buying other companies.

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