Employee Layoffs Not Handled With Integrity - Technical Leadership UST Employee Review

1.0
Jan 17, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Innovative culture and flexible working environment

Cons

After having been laid off in the second quarter of 2017, I have had much time to reflect, which is why I waited to write this review. UST Global is not a bad company to work for. There are some very interesting opportunities along with great customers and clients. The cons of working for this company include minimal employee engagement from management as well as limited integrity in handling life events for employees (such as layoffs). Employees are not commodities, and UST Global needs to be more thoughtful in the way they handle such events. It is not fair to hard working people to give them no notice whatsoever of a layoff and then pile on with next to no severance pay. As an employee who spent 1 year working hard and diligently for clients that I cared about, I was quite disappointed. It was particularly upsetting that the company continued to advertise for other open positions during the very same time-frame, which clearly suggests they had the means to be more thoughtful and helpful during such a life transition. I am glad to have had the opportunity to work for UST now that I have moved on in my career, but my advice to others is to consider carefully how you want to be treated during such life events.

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The company is already shifting from services to products and platforms business, with the CEO driving the change directly. This transition is visible and is steep. The upside to this transformation is the company already creating meaningful opportunities for people to grow new skills and take on more strategic and value-added work. The key is to lean in and make full use of the resources available, including client universities, hack-a-thons, ideathons, and skill transformation programs, to stay ahead. For internal talent, the opportunities in product, platform development, and consulting are abundant, across both existing offerings and new solutions.

Cons

the organization is going through a painful transition unlike anything it has experienced in its 26-year history; while this change is necessary to win in the market, stronger support through the transition is an area where the company can improve and focus.

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UST Response
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Thank you for such a thoughtful perspective. It’s encouraging to hear that the shift toward a product and platform-led organization is visible and creating meaningful opportunities for our USsociates to build new skills and take on more strategic work. Enabling this kind of growth is a key priority for us, and we’re glad to see the impact of initiatives like learning programs, ideathons, and hackathons coming through. We also recognize that transitions can be challenging, and providing support through the journey remains a priority. Your point on staying grounded in UST’s values truly resonates. Our values of humanity, humility and integrity continue to guide us as we evolve. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
4.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

UST has a strong reputation for combining innovation with a people-focused culture. UST works with global clients across industries and helps organizations with digital transformation, cloud, data, AI, and technology modernization projects. This provides employees with opportunities to work on meaningful, large-scale initiatives while continuously expanding their technical and professional skills. UST also emphasis on learning and career development through training programs, certifications, and exposure to diverse technologies. Additionally, UST’s focus on long-term client relationships and sustainable business practices demonstrates stability and a commitment to delivering real business impact.

Cons

Some processes can be slower due to organizational size, and career growth opportunities may depend on business needs and project assignments. However, these are common industry challenges and are balanced by the learning opportunities and exposure UST provides

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