Worst company to work for. Stay away - Program Manager UST Employee Review

1.0
Nov 7, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Employees can do what they please if they keep their immediate bosses and the management happy. Can spend a career in UST Global without any significant work, but still be paid

Cons

The leaders of the company are a bunch of folks who has no management experience in a company of this size. All of them were with the company from the time it was a 10 member company and still behaves like that. A lot of politics and virtually zero career growth and with the new band system they have introduced you would find yourself going down a band based on what the company feels. The company treats onsite people who has come from India as someone who needs to work for the maximum period in his visa and then expect to return to India. Processing of green cards are done only if you have a godfather in the management. In my case i worked onsite as a PM for more than 6 years and when it was the time for the green card the company refused to process stating some policy. With my complete stay in the US exhausted the company forced me to return to India. Recently the company had massive layoffs both in India and the US due to loss of some major clients.

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Pros

Very forward looking, employee friendly and values driven organization

Cons

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

I have been associated with UST for almost 12 years, starting my journey as a Tester and currently serving as a Senior Project Manager. Looking back, the growth opportunities provided by the organization have been remarkable. One of the biggest strengths of UST is its people-first culture. The leadership team is approachable, supportive, and genuinely invested in employee success. Throughout my career, I have received continuous encouragement to take on new responsibilities, learn new skills, and move into leadership roles. The company places significant emphasis on employee well-being, work-life balance, and professional development. I have had opportunities to work across different domains, engage with global clients, and grow both technically and managerially. What makes UST special is the trust it places in its employees and the collaborative culture that exists across teams. It’s a place where dedication and performance are recognized, and individuals are given opportunities to shape their own career paths

Cons

As with any large organization, some processes could be streamlined for faster decision-making.

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