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A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 7930

CEO: Jennifer Scanlon

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Joining UL Solutions - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining UL Solutions is that the company was prepared on their first day. UL Solutions employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 79% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	12%
Prepared	50%
Somewhat Prepared	19%
Unprepared	13%
Very Unprepared	6%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	79%
No	21%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at UL Solutions are rated a B+. At UL Solutions most employees said they received feedback never or once a month. 63% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at UL Solutions.

Answer	Percent
Every week	18%
Once a month	21%
Once a quarter	18%
Once a year	14%
Never	29%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	38%
No	62%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 14% of men and 27% of women at UL Solutions said they negotiated their salaries. On average, UL Solutions employees earn $120,538. UL Solutions ranks in the Top 35% for compensation in Chicago. Learn More about Salaries at UL Solutions.

Average Salaries at UL Solutions by Department

$178k*

Engineering

$165k*

Product

$111k*

Design

$112k*

Marketing

$89k*

Operations

$56k*

Admin

$112k*

Business Dev

$81k*

Finance

$236k*

Communications

$133k*

Customer Support

$109k*

$115k*

$125k*

Legal

$143k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined UL Solutions, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At UL Solutions the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at UL Solutions, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	35%
Comp & Benefits	35%
Co-Workers	6%
Comfort & Familiarity	12%
Career Advancement Opportunities	12%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	50%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	50%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	12%
Once a week	11%
Once a month	6%
Once a quarter	24%
Never	47%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

UL Solutions ranks in the Bottom 30% of companies for professional development in Chicago. 39% of employees feel as though UL Solutions is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 37% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at UL Solutions.

Answer	Percent
Yes	37%
No	63%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	39%
No	61%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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