Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG)

Corprate Bias Ratings

Risk Level:

Medium Risk

Summary:

UKG has not publicly terminated business relationships due to religious or political beliefs, though it does vet suppliers according to LGBTQ policies. UKG does not protect employees from viewpoint discrimination and has signed onto letters supporting both transgender participation in youth sports and the Equality Act. UKG is a sponsor of Out and Equal. For these reasons, UKG receives a Medium Risk rating.

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Corporate Weaponization

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Has denied service to customers, suppliers, or vendors due to their political views or religious beliefs OR corporately boycotts, divests, or sanctions regions, people groups, or industries.

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UKG received a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign (1). Among other requirements, this means UKG vets suppliers according to LGBTQ policies. UKG has not publicly terminated business relationships due to religious or political beliefs.

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Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.

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UKG’s charitable giving policy states that it is “inclusive and locally focused.” Its mission is focused on helping people across the areas of health, human services, education, and public safety (1). UKG does donate to religious organizations, including Habitat for Humanity (2).

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Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.

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Rationale

UKG does not protect employees from viewpoint discrimination (1).

Corporate Governance and Public Policy

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Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.

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UKG signed onto a letter supporting the Equality Act and transgender participation in youth sports (1)(2).

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Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.

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UKG is a Bronze sponsor of Out and Equal (1).

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Uses corporate political contributions for ideological, non-business purposes.

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N/A

Rationale

UKG does not operate a PAC at this time.

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March 28, 2023

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