UL Solutions
What's the Company Culture Like at UL Solutions?
Frequently Asked Questions
The culture at UL Solutions is described as mission driven and welcoming. This is reflected in the company values of safety, integrity, respect and growth with employees pointing to the company’s charitable work and volunteering initiatives as proof of the culture that is visible day-to-day.
Employees also highlight the company’s inclusive culture. Leadership reinforces this through its support for the company’s Business Resource Groups (BRGs) as well as annual employee appreciation days at major offices. Additional signals include winning Comparably’s Best CEOs for Women and Best CEOs for Diversity awards in 2022, achieving a perfect 100 score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality index and the 2025 Habitat Hero Award from Habitat for Humanity for work with the nonprofit organization.
UL Solutions also supports volunteerism by providing each employee with two days of paid volunteer time off to ensure employees have the opportunity to make an impact in their local community.
Collaboration at UL Solutions is described as open and supportive, with employees pointing to the approachability and receptiveness of teams who may be in different offices or even countries as proof that collaboration is part of daily work.
Employees highlight cross functional communication and town halls as practices that keep projects moving and prevent bottlenecks. They also note that a culture of curiosity and continuous personal development helps teams across departments stay aligned. Leadership reinforces healthy collaboration by publishing shared goals across functions.
Employee recognition at UL Solutions happens through all hands celebrations, an all employee incentive program and annual awards tied to company values and performance which can include monetary rewards. Employees also highlight small moments such as managers recognising employees in department meetings and town halls as proof that recognition feels genuine, not just formal. Employees are celebrated for their work anniversaries, achieving learning and development goals, making scientific contributions, and being a part of special projects that impact business goals. There are company-wide recognition initiatives and also departmental and individual team recognition tactics.
Employees at UL Solutions have access to two days volunteering time off and are actively encouraged to use these to support meaningful causes in their local area. Several individual teams also carry out an annual Global Day of Service in which an entire department all across the world volunteer their time for local causes. UL Solutions partners with Ronald McDonald House Global Charities, Habitat for Humanity, the Red Cross, and many Chicago-based business and charitable groups, as that is where the company headquarters is located.
UL Solutions Employee Perspectives
What is the best thing about working at UL Solutions?
For me, the best part of working at UL Solutions is the strong sense of teamwork. We make it a priority to connect—whether it’s sharing lunch together or celebrating our successes with activities like bowling or team dinners.
UL Solutions's Benefits
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions
Has employee-led culture committees
Offers company-sponsored outings
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Offers wellness programs
Employees can enroll in programs such as Weight Watchers, Fidelity and our internal Healthy Minds programming to support their personal wellness journeys.
Partners with nonprofits
We partner with Watts of Love, Habitat for Humanity and Ronald McDonald House Charities globally. UL Solutions also partners with regional and local organization every day.
Provides access to an onsite gym
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
In support of both UL Solutions Mission and Corporate Sustainability initiatives, we offer employees 16 hours of paid time off to volunteer virtually and in person.
Implements team-based strategic planning
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
