UL Solutions
UL Solutions Career Growth & Development
Frequently Asked Questions
UL Solutions had over 90% of employees participate in performance and career conversations in 2024. UL Solutions promoted 3.8% of employees during the year, demonstrating clarity in advancement, meaningful promotion opportunities and a commitment to internal mobility. Additionally, the average employee participated in 21.5 hours of optional Learning and Development training from a selection of more than 3,090 in-house technical training courses. Career paths are defined through quarterly formal career-pathing discussions with managers.
Employees highlight managers proactively discussing next steps and examples of peers moving into leadership roles. Leadership reinforces this by publishing internal job postings and encouraging career focused conversations and personal goals. Additional signals include employee success stories of progression published bi-monthly on https://www.ul.com/careers/employee-spotlight
UL Solutions reported 45.7% of employees participated in development training opportunities in 2024, demonstrating a commitment to upskilling and broad access to learning.
Employees report access to tuition reimbursement and stipends for certifications. Leadership reinforces this by tracking learning participation rates and embedding training into performance cycles. Employees also note that these resources support career progression and ensure skills stay competitive in the market. Additional signals include award winning learning journeys and internal L&D initiatives.
Additionally, UL Solutions has a Leadership and Management Framework, which is a robust blend of live and virtual programs for leadership training and education, including the Global Leadership Development Program (GLDP). The GLDP engages leaders with an action learning project and was collaboratively designed with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
The Leadership and Management Framework includes targeted development programs through partnerships with Leading Women Executives, Bonfire, Chicago Urban League Impact, and Chicago United Corporate Inclusion Institute. These trainings support the growth and development of underrepresented groups.
In Beijing, China UL Solutions partner with Tsinghua University to offer virtual learning opportunities. In the Technical Leadership Development program, they partner with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to provide training on digitization and focused technical development. Sales leadership development training programs are designed to deliver sales readiness skills, all of which demonstrate UL Solutions’ contributions to helping create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive in their career.
UL Solutions Employee Perspectives
In what ways has UL Solutions supported your development and growth?
UL Solutions is not a company that holds people back. I have been on maternity leave twice and every time I have come back I have been able to develop my career, either through moving into a better role or being promoted. I have never felt like taking time away at ULS was something that could harm my career or progress. I have had many good mentors and guides, from local leadership to members of senior leadership, support, coach and champion me.
In what ways has UL Solutions supported your career development and growth?
I joined UL Solutions immediately after graduating as an engineer, and throughout my career, the company has offered me numerous opportunities to grow and develop. It has been a long journey, filled with countless challenges and learning experiences, and I look back with no regrets.
UL Solutions's Benefits
Allows employees to pursue continuing education during work hours
Hosts Lunch and Learns
Job training & conferences
Offers mentorship program
Provides tuition reimbursement
UL Solutions encourages employees to consider the Tuition Assistance Program for coursework in pursuit of an undergraduate or post graduate degree that is business and/or development related.
Promote from within
Provides customized development tracks
