Questions and Answers about Underwriters Laboratories

Question 1

How do you feel about going to work each day?

Asked July 19, 2017

Answer · 2018-07-20

Toxic environment. Temp people treated like a garbage. UL hired and promoted loyal employees to the company's top ranks only. Performance doesn't matter. HR is joke!

Question 2

How often do raises occur at Underwriters Laboratories?

Asked June 22, 2017

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Answer · 2018-07-20

Never in 2 years I worked there. I left and it took 2 temps to do my job.

Question 3

On average, how many hours do you work a day?

Asked February 15, 2017

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Answer · 2018-10-03

Salaried employees are 'expected' to work more than 40 hours. They give you enough work to cover that and more.

Question 4

If you were in charge, what would you do to make Underwriters Laboratories a better place to work?

Asked July 11, 2017

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Answer · 2018-12-21

Will restructure the incentive plan to give the lower title employees what they deserve. Here the top management incentive is 30-40% where the lower title guys 5-15%. Totally not productive. 5-15% of low pay is not much, don't forget.

Question 5

How do you feel about the future of Underwriters Laboratories?

Asked April 30, 2017

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Answer · 2018-10-03

Hard to say. Company has long history, but today in the Safety / Compliance world, they are one of the smaller players globally.

Question 6

What is the most stressful part about working at Underwriters Laboratories?

Asked April 17, 2017

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Answer · 2018-07-20

Old boys club culture.

Question 7

What is the interview process like?

Asked February 15, 2017

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Answer · 2017-10-21

I am sure the interview process has changed since I was hired in 1999. There is a regulated process that is followed and includes screening through Human Resources. I would come prepared with questions. There is considerable information available online about UL at www.ul.com.