UKG Cuts 950 Jobs, Impacting South Florida Offices

Restructuring at the HR software firm leaves hundreds of local workers scrambling over severance and next steps.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:05pm

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UKG, a major HR and workforce software company with a significant presence in South Florida, announced it is cutting around 950 jobs globally as part of a sweeping restructuring. The reductions will affect roughly 600 workers immediately, with another 350 asked to stay on temporarily during a transition period. The layoffs have left affected employees uncertain about severance packages, benefits, and their next career moves.

Why it matters

UKG has been one of the largest tech employers in Broward County, and this latest round of cuts comes on the heels of a previous restructuring in 2024 that reshaped the local job market. The news raises questions about compliance with WARN Act requirements, the ability of UKG to maintain customer support, and the broader impact on the South Florida tech community.

The details

The layoffs began on Wednesday, with UKG splitting the affected workforce into two groups - an immediate 600 departures and a 350-person transition team that will help maintain operations. Details remain unclear on severance packages and whether UKG filed the required state WARN Act notices. Employees have taken to social media to share firsthand accounts, with some describing receiving equipment return labels or separation emails before managers could deliver the news.

  • On Wednesday, UKG began the layoffs, with 600 workers immediately departing.
  • An additional 350 employees were asked to stay on temporarily during a transition period.

The players

UKG

A human resources and workforce management software company with a major presence in South Florida.

Hellman & Friedman

The private equity firm that controls UKG.

Blackstone

A major investor in UKG.

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What’s next

Questions remain around whether UKG filed the required WARN Act notices, the details of severance packages, and the company's plans to maintain customer support during the restructuring. As UKG and its investors finalize the reorganization, further details are expected to emerge through corporate disclosures and regulatory filings.

The takeaway

This latest round of layoffs at UKG underscores the volatility in the South Florida tech job market, with one of the region's largest employers shedding hundreds of positions. The news raises concerns about compliance with worker protection laws, the ability of the company to maintain operations, and the broader impact on the local tech community.