UL Solutions

Ottawa
15,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1894

UL Solutions Leadership & Management

Updated on April 13, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Management Quality

Employees at UL Solutions describe managers as approachable, fair and invested in development, pointing to regular 1:1s and structured feedback cycles as ways managers help teams succeed. This approach helps employees grow in their roles, feel valued and stay engaged. 

UL Solutions Glassdoor data reflects 78% of employees report a positive workplace and 80% report a positive work/life balance demonstrating strong employee support.

Organizational Clarity

At UL Solutions, leaders share updates through monthly town halls, weekly CEO newsletters, a weekly company-wide newsletter and additional channels for people leaders.  Employees highlight mission driven work and written role expectations as practices that make priorities visible. As a result, employees stay aligned with company goals. 

Strategic Vision & Direction

Leaders provide vision and direction through hosting annual strategy reviews, sharing progress milestones and articulating long-term priorities. Employees describe leadership’s vision as inspiring and forward-looking; intending to work for a safer world long into the future, and say this clarity helps them feel confident about the future and stay connected to company goals. 

UL Solutions Employee Perspectives

What aspect of your role gives you a real sense of meaning or purpose?

Being a people leader. It is important to not just focus on the numbers. Behind each number is a human being who has their own life and situations outside of work. Every one of us has strengths and weaknesses. I always try to focus on building the strengths of my team rather than trying to eliminate their weaknesses. The most important part of my job is to support my team and apply their strengths. I think approaching each employee as an individual is important.

Aliona Schaefer
Aliona Schaefer, Sales Manager

UL Solutions's Benefits

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