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

1.0
Jan 17, 2018
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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
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Pros

UST is one of the few organizations where everyone is treated with equal respect, regardless of their role or title. While we all perform different responsibilities, everyone has the same opportunity to contribute and grow. The UST culture is difficult to describe; you have to experience it. It feels more like a family than a traditional workplace, and it is a place where careers and lives are genuinely transformed. The company promotes an excellent work-life balance and encourages people to take ownership rather than simply follow orders. Growth opportunities are available at every level, and your career progression largely depends on your willingness to learn and take initiative. It is also a great learning environment with exposure to new technologies, diverse business domains, and the flexibility to work across different teams and functions. One of the exciting recent developments is UST's partnership with Anthropic. It creates great opportunities to learn AI, work with new technologies, and build future-ready skills as AI becomes a bigger part of the industry.

Cons

Some internal processes could be streamlined to improve efficiency

5.0
Jul 17, 2026
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Pros

UST actively explores new roles and career opportunities, including the Forward Deployed Engineer program, and supports employees in developing the skills required for these emerging areas. This initiative, led by CTO Niranjan Ramsunder, reflects the organization’s focus on preparing employees for future-facing roles and helping them grow beyond traditional delivery responsibilities. Chief Innovation Officer Mathew Kuruvilla has also established an impressive Experience Center that clearly showcases UST’s capabilities, solutions, and approach to innovation. It provides a tangible way to demonstrate what UST represents and how the organization brings together technology, experience, and business value. These initiatives are supported by the broader direction of the leadership team. CEO Krishna Sudheendra’s vision has helped create an environment where innovation, employee growth, and new ideas receive meaningful backing. His leadership enables teams to explore new areas, build stronger capabilities, and translate ideas into initiatives that create value for both employees and clients. Personally, UST has given me the freedom to explore the areas that interest me most, particularly virtual reality and immersive solutions. I started my professional journey here, and it has been a wonderful experience working with supportive teams and leaders who consistently place empathy first.

Cons

As UST continues to introduce new initiatives and career opportunities, creating more structured ways for employees across different teams to discover and participate in them would make these programs even more impactful.

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