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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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UL Solutions Company Culture

UL Solutions Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.1/5
UL Solutions' Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

UL Solutions CEO

Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jennifer Scanlon UL Solutions' CEO
Jennifer Scanlon
73 /100

Diversity at UL Solutions

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A

Diverse employees at UL Solutions have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored

Women at UL Solutions

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A

Women at UL Solutions have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

UL Solutions eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

9

UL Solutions employees are 9% more likely to recommend UL Solutions as a great place to work

42%Promoters
25%Passives
33%Detractors

Working at UL Solutions

Working at UL Solutions is rated highly by 622 employees, across various culture dimensions. UL Solutions employees are most satisfied about Team, Perks And Benefits, and Environment categories, putting UL Solutions’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at UL Solutions was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at UL Solutions

B

Overall Company Culture at UL Solutions is rated B

Last updated 4 days ago

Top
25%

UL Solutions ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 622 Employees

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HR
87
HR87
IT
87
IT87
Customer Support
84
Customer Support84
Legal
84
Legal84
Operations
81
Operations81
Business Dev
78
Business Dev78
Finance
78
Finance78
Product
77
Product77
Sales
77
Sales77
Customer Success
74
Customer Success74
Engineering
72
Engineering72
Marketing
71
Marketing71
Admin
61
Admin61

UL Solutions Employee Reviews

Out of 1459 UL Solutions employee reviews, 88% were positive. The remaining 12% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping UL Solutions improve their work culture.

88%
12%
Positive Reviews88%
Constructive Feedback12%

Positive Reviews From UL Solutions Employees

  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Harmonized team mate. Colleagues are generally helpful and understanding.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Collaborative, Supportive, High Spirit and open to new challenge.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Insurance, healthcare together with annual check-up and dental care.

Constructive Feedback From UL Solutions Employees

  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Do not leave grunt work for your coworkers.
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Improvements could be made if they understood the testing process and considered test failures in the testing phase. Having the engineers understand the testing process would greatly benefit the company if they are open to strengthening the company.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Low pay, no path for growth

UL Solutions Company Information

UL Solutions Company Overview

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.

UL Solutions was founded in 1894 and its current CEO is Jennifer Scanlon. Since its inception 132 years ago, UL Solutions has grown to 14000 employees.

UL Solutions Mission, Vision & Values

UL Solutions Mission Statement

Our mission is working for a safer world. These principles drive every decision we make: •To promote safe, secure and sustainable living and working environments for people by the application of science, hazard-based safety engineering and data acumen •To support the production and use of products which are physically and environmentally safe and to apply our efforts to prevent or reduce loss of life and property •To advance safety science through research and investigation •To concentrate our efforts and resources on public safety in those areas where we can make valuable contributions •To work with integrity and focus on quality to enhance the trust conveyed by our certification marks and services •To charge fair prices that allow us to meet our obligations, sustain our growth, and invest in safety science and education •To invest in our people and to encourage our people to invest in themselves •To be a good example of corporate citizenship and social responsibility

UL Solutions Vision Statement

From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science. That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a sustainable place.  It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe. At the center of safety is you.

UL Solutions Values

  • Safety
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Growth
Headquarter333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
United States of America
Websiteul.com/
Founding Date1894
Company StatusPublic
Stock(NYSE
Jobswww.ul.com/aboutul/careers/
Social Sites

UL Solutions Competitors

UL Solutions competitors include SGS, Bureau Veritas North America, and Intertek. UL Solutions ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how UL Solutions compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    UL Solutions' Logo
    UL Solutions
    4.1/5
  2. #2
    SGS' Logo
    SGS
    4.1/5
  3. #3
    Bureau Veritas North America's Logo
    Bureau Veritas North America
    2.8/5
  4. #4
    Intertek's Logo
    Intertek
    2.5/5
  • At UL Solutions, we are a global team working toward a common goal to make the world a safer, more secure, and sustainable place to live, work and play. We encourage pushing boundaries, active curiosity, and asking the tough questions — both in your day-to-day life and as you grow your career with us.

UL Solutions Employees

UL Solutions has 14000 employees. 622 employees at UL Solutions have reviewed UL Solutions across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.

Overall, the 622 UL Solutions employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at UL Solutions are generally satisfied with their total compensation at UL Solutions, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at UL Solutions are pleased with their team. 622 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at UL Solutions are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at UL Solutions believe the environment at UL Solutions is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at UL Solutions is comfortably fast. About 54% of the employees at UL Solutions work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at UL Solutions are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
UL Solutions employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at UL Solutions report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at UL Solutions have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
90% of UL Solutions employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
UL Solutions employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
40% of UL Solutions employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
UL Solutions employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
82% of UL Solutions employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining UL Solutions - Employee Onboarding

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.

UL Solutions KPIs and OKRs

At UL Solutions 57% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of UL Solutions' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 22 UL Solutions employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 13 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes59%
No41%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes57%
No43%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

UL Solutions CEO & Leadership

Jennifer Scanlon UL Solutions' CEO
73 /100

UL Solutions CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs for Diversity 2022 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2022 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2021 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2021 (Large Companies)

UL Solutions’s CEO Jennifer Scanlon started in this role in 2019. Jennifer’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. With a high CEO score, Jennifer Scanlon has won the Best CEOs for Women in 2022. In addition, Jennifer has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2022 specifically for Diversity, making UL Solutions’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. UL Solutions’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the IT department, employees with the company for Over 10 Years, and employees in the Customer Support department. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, employees in the Customer Success department, and employees in the Engineering department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to UL Solutions’s competitors, Jennifer Scanlon ranks right above Bureau Veritas North America CEO Natalia Shuman. Under Scanlon’s leadership, UL Solutions employee respondents are most happy about their Team and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where UL Solutions could stand to see real improvement.

UL Solutions Leadership

The UL Solutions Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Jennifer Scanlon, Director Global Operations and Quality Assurance UL Responsible Sourcing Bryce Carson, and Vice President Research J Chapin

  • Jennifer Scanlon  CEO / President

    Jennifer Scanlon CEO / President

    Jennifer F. Scanlon (Jenny) started as president and chief executive officer of UL on September 30, 2019. Jenny most... read more

  • Bryce Carson Director Global Operations and Quality Assurance UL Responsible Sourcing

    Bryce Carson serves as the Director Global Operations and Quality Assurance UL Responsible Sourcing of UL Solutions.

  • J Chapin Vice President Research

    J Chapin serves as the Vice President Research of UL Solutions.

  • John Robertson Director Of Investigations, Legal

    John Robertson serves as the Director Of Investigations, Legal of UL Solutions.

  • Scott Barnard Managing Director, EHS

    Scott Barnard serves as the Managing Director, EHS of UL Solutions.

  • Todd Blevins Vice President, Global Business Services

    Todd Blevins serves as the Vice President, Global Business Services of UL Solutions.

  • Tom Blewitt VP and Chief Technical Officer, Connected Technologies, Corporate Fellow

    Tom Blewitt serves as the VP and Chief Technical Officer, Connected Technologies, Corporate Fellow of UL Solutions.

  • Michael Brower Vice President, Renewable Energy

    Michael Brower serves as the Vice President, Renewable Energy of UL Solutions.

  • Paul Brown Vice President, Deputy General Counsel

    Paul Brown serves as the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel of UL Solutions.

UL Solutions Salaries

How much does UL Solutions pay?

How much do people at UL Solutions get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at UL Solutions is $120,538, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,461, or $53 per hour.

At UL Solutions, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,783 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,191 annually. Average UL Solutions salaries by department include: Marketing at $112,241, Finance at $81,351, Business Development at $111,760, and Design at $110,810. Half of UL Solutions salaries are above $110,461.

402 employees at UL Solutions rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1241 ratings) while 397 employees at UL Solutions rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 416 ratings).

Salaries contributed from UL Solutions employees include job titles like Developer, Project Manager- Tech, Automation Engineer, and Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from UL Solutions employees.

Last updated 4 days ago.

1st Percentile
$64k
$64k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$88k
$88k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$109k
$109k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$165k
$165k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$221k
$221k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$249k
$249k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$277k
$277k100th Percentile
$120,538*
Average Compensation
$110,461*
Median Compensation

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

UL Solutions Salaries by City

UL Solutions Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at UL Solutions

Diverse employees at UL Solutions score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing UL Solutions in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at UL Solutions across various culture dimensions.

Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment,,At UL Solutions, our focus on diversity, equity & inclusion empowers us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents, ideas, passion and experiences. We embody behaviors and actions to better serve the needs of our diverse customers by delivering innovative products, safety solutions and promoting inclusive and safe living and working environments.,,We believe in celebrating acceptance, equity and inclusion of all people, while delivering incremental value to our business. We believe our diverse views when combined bring a greater representation of the world and a better representation of our customers.,,Many of our employees choose to show their commitment to being part of an inclusive workforce by joining a Business Resource Group (BRG). UL Solutions BRGs are voluntary, employee-initiated and employee-led groups that foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with UL Solutions' Mission, Values and overall Employee Experience. The purpose of BRGs is to help advance UL Solutions' diversity objectives by impacting Employee Engagement, Talent Development, Corporate Sustainability initiatives and serve as a catalyst for UL Solutions' business strategy and growth. ,,Benefits to our colleagues:,,Global and cross functional/business unit/divisional collaboration,Learning a broader set of skillsets and leadership experience,Gain exposure and visibility to leadership,Increase in cultural competence - build better understanding of other’s experiences other than your own “world view,,Meet our BRGs:,,Black BRG,PRIDE BRG,ULatino BRG,Young Professionals BRG,Women in Leadership BRG,UL Parents BRG,Military BRG,Disability Alliance BRG,Tribal Voices BRG,,Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Councils - Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy is a top-down bottom-up approach, and the councils represent this framework:,,Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Executive Council - The executive council serves as a guiding coalition and governing body supporting the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy. This council is comprised of senior leaders representing various divisions, functions and regions.,,Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Council - The leadership council serves as the voice the employee and aligns to the Diversity Inclusion priorities, initiatives and programs. This council is comprised of representatives from our regional ambassadors and Business Resource Group co-chairs.,, UL Solutions Inclusion Promise,The UL Solutions Inclusion Promise is an internal commitment we encourage all UL Solutions colleagues to join in making our workplaces more inclusive. The promise is positioned to help drive inclusive behavior through our everyday interactions by sharing our time, talent and connection with people outside of our networks.,,The promise enhances our employee experience, breaks barriers and silos and reinforces understanding of our business and productivity for customer success.,,We've committed to the following diversity, equity and inclusion pledges:,,To further our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, our CEO has also become a signatory of the following CEO Equity Pledges. By participating in these pledges, we will reinforce UL Solutions' commitment to equality and actualizing an inclusive culture for our colleagues, partners and customers.,,The Chicago Network Equity Pledge Partner,CEO ACT!ON FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION,,We know that a commitment to diversity is not enough — inclusion is critical.,,We want every employee to know that they belong and can fearlessly be their authentic selves. To accomplish that, we are building an equitable workplace where we call out implicit and explicit bias, ensure all voices are heard, all people are seen and know that their contributions are valued. Together, we are creating a culture that celebrates our commonalities and differences, openly addresses challenges, and provides every employee with the resources and support they need to grow, thrive and succeed.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 90/100
Department - Business Development
Men 91/100
Department - HR
Diverse Employees 89/100
Department - Finance

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 59/100
Department - Admin
Men 52/100
Department - Marketing
Diverse Employees 56/100
Department - Marketing

UL Solutions Perks & Benefits

2 paid days off to volunteer. In the US, employees receive a 5% company 401K match if the employee saves 7%. After 12 months, employees receive an additional 4% paid by the company into a separate account. All full-time, permanent employees are bonus eligible. Flexible Work Programs - work from home, flex schedules - role dependent. Excellent benefits - tuition reimbursement, etc.

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

UL Solutions PTO

UL Solutions' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 62% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is UL Solutions' 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 21% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. UL Solutions' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time44%
Vacation Policy21%
Office Meals7%
401k Contribution21%
Childcare7%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes38%
No62%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo6%
$1500 - $2500/mo25%
$1000 -$1500/mo19%
$500 -$1000/mo25%
Less than $500/mo25%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Overview of Candidates Interested in UL Solutions on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
36%
Marketing
29%
Engineering
14%
Admin
14%
Legal
7%

Candidates By Location

Chicago
29%
Woodridge
7%
Plainfield
7%
Mundelein
7%
Barrington
7%
Other
43%

UL Solutions Internship Program

Acquiring a position in UL Solutions' Internship Program is generally somewhat difficult. Why intern at UL Solutions? Employees are very happy at UL Solutions and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. UL Solutions employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 65% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.

How difficult is it to get an internship at UL Solutions?

Engineering
Very Difficult17%
Somewhat Difficult16%
Not Difficult17%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships50%
Answered by 6 Engineering Interns

Frequently Asked Questions regarding UL Solutions

What is UL Solutions address?

UL Solutions location is at 333 Pfingsten Road

Who is the CEO of UL Solutions?

UL Solutions CEO is Jennifer Scanlon, their score by employees is 73

What is UL Solutions eNPS?

The eNPS for UL Solutions is 9

What is the salary for Data Analyst in UL Solutions?

Data Analyst average salary in the US is 80k

What are the salaries in the HR in UL Solutions?

The average salaries for HR in UL Solutions is 109k

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