How UG2 attracts the industry’s top talent—and retains it
At UG2, when we say we are powered by people, we mean it. We know that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we treat them that way. The commitment from our team members, in turn, drives our 98% customer retention rate and propels our ongoing organic growth.
And because we emphasize communication and transparency, we have insight into the reasons people choose UG2, and their motivation for staying.
Employees report that working for UG2 means accessing:
1. Momentum – Rapid, organic, intentional growth.
When you join UG2, you tie your future to a company that has turned challenges into opportunities for extraordinary success. We’ve done so by aligning our values with our actions, embracing challenges, and adapting to meet the moment.
2. People-centric Ethos – Honoring the individuals that make the whole.
We understand supporting success means recognizing the whole person. We also make a point of recognizing, rewarding, and celebrating our teams’ accomplishments because we know when our employees are happy at work our customers will be happy with the work they do.
3. Training and Development – Investment in our people.
We are at the front of the pack when it comes to career development, training, and continuous learning—including in the power skills that improve interpersonal relationships. Our groundbreaking Training and Innovation Lab’s virtual platform allows us to tap into expertise across the country and share it with employees in every region.
4. Mentorship – A Two-Way Street.
Formal and informal mentoring relationships at UG2 are a two-way street. Just as we ensure that expertise is shared and passed down, we seek out the perspectives and insights of our new and early-career employees. We have remained leaders in the industry by deeply listening to and learning from the new generation of talent.
5. Mission-driven – Upholding our values.
In the earliest days of our founders’ conversations around launching the company, they agreed on the core values that continue to ground our work today. From prioritizing safety and integrity to thinking outside the box to acting as a citizen of our customers’ industries, we lean into the shared values that cement our relationships and drive our success.
6. Promoting From Within – Expanding opportunities.
Everyone deserves opportunities to build skills beyond the requirements of their immediate position. We delight in seeing our employees grow and advance through the company, and we support every one of them in pursuing the tools that put them on a path to success.
7. Leadership – Support at every level.
Our exceptionally talented employees are backed by a leadership team available to them 24/7. With more than 350 years of combined experience, they are passionate about our company, customers, and industry. They lead by taking ownership and demonstrating accountability.
8. Team-Oriented – Collaboration is key.
We operate from an understanding that partnership and collaboration are paramount and essential to our success. Time and again, this approach has proven that together, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
AT UG2, we take tremendous pride in our ability to attract and retain PHDs: Passionate, Hardworking, and Dedicated employees who bring deep expertise to their jobs and deliver exceptional service. We recruit thoughtfully, invest deeply, and do our best to make sure every team member thrives.
We believe that’s the way forward to building the next generation of talent—and they prove us right every day.