UKG, a global provider of AI-powered HR and workforce management solutions, has been recognized with seven prestigious workplace awards, including being ranked the number one software provider for tech workers by Computerworld. The company also secured six separate honors from Forbes, underscoring its strong commitment to fostering an innovative, supportive, and inclusive culture for its global workforce.
UKG ranked #1 software provider for tech workers in Computerworld's 2026 Best Places to Work in IT list.
The company placed #7 overall on the Computerworld Large Organization list.
UKG earned six distinct Forbes best employer awards, including World's Best Employers.
Other Forbes honors cover tech workers, company culture, women, dream employers, and the state of Massachusetts.
The awards validate UKG's focus on benefits, professional development, and workplace culture.
UKG's people-first philosophy aims to drive innovation and sustainable growth globally.
These accolades highlight UKG's ongoing investment in creating an environment where employees feel empowered, supported, and connected. The company's philosophy directly links a positive employee experience to business resilience and innovation. Beth Conway, Chief People Officer at UKG, emphasized this connection, stating, “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. That commitment to people drives resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth on a global scale.”
Conway specifically noted the significance of the tech-focused recognitions, adding, “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.”
The Computerworld award ranked UKG 7th overall among large organizations and as the top software provider specifically for technology workers. The company also placed in the top 10 for Workplace Culture (4th), Benefits and Compensation (7th), and Retention and Engagement (7th).
The suite of Forbes awards demonstrates broad-based employee satisfaction across multiple dimensions:
Forbes World’s Best Employers and America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers, assessing global reputation and technological progressiveness.
America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, rating fairness, inclusivity, and collaboration.
America’s Dream Employers, based on the appeal to current college students and employees.
America’s Best Employers for Women, evaluating pay equity, advancement, and work-life balance.
America’s Best Employers by State (Mass.), recognizing its standing in its home state.
UKG supports this culture with competitive benefits, professional development programs, paid volunteer time, and comprehensive health and wellness initiatives. This multi-faceted approach to the employee experience is designed to attract and retain top talent, particularly in the competitive technology sector, and serves as a foundation for the company's own AI-driven HR solutions.
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.
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