UKG Ranked No. 1 Software Provider for Tech Workers by Computerworld, Earns Six Separate Forbes Best Place to Work Honors

UKG named Top 10 global employer by Computerworld, Forbes accolades include ‘World’s Best Employers’ and ‘America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers’

LOWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UKG, a leading global AI platform unifying HR, pay, and workforce management, was recognized with seven different best place to work honors from Computerworld and Forbes for its strong, supportive, and innovative work culture.

“The strongest organizations are built when employees are empowered to do their best work, feel connected to one another, and are supported by benefits that reflect their varying needs,” said Beth Conway, Chief People Officer at UKG. “That commitment to people drives resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth on a global scale. Specifically, being named one of the world’s best tech employers by both Computerworld and Forbes validates our dedication to creating an inspiring employee experience — not only for our own people, but also for the tens of millions of employees our solutions impact every day.”

These awards highlight UKG’s ongoing commitment to fostering an environment that supports employees and drives innovation:

• Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT — UKG ranked No. 7 overall and was the top-ranked software provider for tech workers in the Large Organization category. UKG, which moved up one spot from last year’s list, also ranked inside the top 10 in four of Computerworld’s sub-lists, including:
  • 4^th for Workplace Culture;
  • 7^th for Benefits and Compensation; and
  • 7^th for Retention and Engagement.
• Forbes World’s Best Employers — Organizations in 50 countries were assessed for their employee experience across a variety of criteria, including compensation, career advancement opportunities, work-life balance, and reputation.
• Forbes America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers — Software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data project management, and technical support employees evaluated employers on salary, growth, flexibility, and reputation for being technologically progressive.
• Forbes America’s Best Employers for Company Culture — U.S. employees rated organizations on fairness, inclusivity, and opportunity, including whether their employer values input and ideas from all employees, prioritizes collaboration, and provides avenues to advance.
• Forbes America’s Dream Employers — Current college students and U.S. employees generated this list based on how excited they would be to receive an offer from each company as well as several employee experience factors, including growth potential, quality of work, benefits, professional development, and the ability of employees to express ideas.
• Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women — In this eighth annual list, women were asked how likely they were to recommend their current and previous employers, and then rated organizations based on pay equity, advancement opportunities, parental leave, work-life balance, and benefits for childcare or eldercare.
• Forbes America’s Best Employers by State (Mass.) — Employees across the 50 states and Washington, D.C. evaluated workplaces based on wage parity, work culture, paths to professional advancement, and whether the employer takes action on serious issues.

With a deep commitment to supporting its global employees and the communities in which they live and work, UKG offers competitive benefits and leave policies, professional development and continuing education opportunities, paid time off to volunteer, and health and wellness programs.

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About UKG

UKG is a leading global AI platform for HR, pay, and workforce management. Unifying award-winning solutions with the world’s largest collection of workforce data and people-first AI, UKG delivers unrivaled insights into today’s workforce, helping organizations in every industry turn data into decisions that elevate productivity, culture, and the customer experience. Trusted by more than 80,000 organizations across 150 countries, tens of millions of employees — from small businesses to global enterprises — use UKG every day. To learn more, visit ukg.com.

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