UKG

UKG

Paid

Workforce management and HCM suite formed from the merger of Ultimate Software and Kronos, strong in time and labor management.

๐Ÿ“…Workforce Management

About UKG

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) was formed from the merger of Ultimate Software and Kronos, combining strong HCM capabilities with industry-leading workforce management. UKG Pro handles core HR, payroll, talent management, and reporting for the enterprise market, while UKG Ready targets midsize businesses. The workforce management heritage means UKG excels at time tracking, scheduling, and labor compliance for industries with complex shift-based workforces. The platform is comprehensive but the merger integration is still ongoing in some areas, meaning the product experience can feel disjointed between modules that originated from different companies. Enterprise pricing and lengthy implementation timelines are standard. Best suited for organizations where workforce management and labor compliance are top priorities.

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Updated April 2026

What's Great

  • โœ“Industry-leading workforce management from the Kronos heritage
  • โœ“Excellent time tracking and scheduling for shift-based workforces
  • โœ“Comprehensive HCM suite covering HR, payroll, talent, and labor compliance
  • โœ“Strong in industries with complex scheduling like healthcare and manufacturing

Watch Out For

  • !Merger integration means some modules feel disjointed
  • !Enterprise pricing and lengthy implementation timelines are standard
  • !User interface modernization is still ongoing across the platform
  • !Smaller companies may find the platform overly complex

Common Use Cases

1

Healthcare or manufacturing organization with complex shift scheduling needs

2

Enterprise needing best-in-class time and labor compliance management

3

Large employer with hourly workers requiring advanced workforce management

Pricing Model

Paid

Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.

Category

Workforce Management

Tools for managing workforce planning, scheduling, time tracking, and labor optimization across teams and locations.

Tags

HCMworkforce managementtime trackingschedulingpayroll