Best Practices
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June 17, 2025
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4
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Soon vs. UKG (Kronos): Finally, a Scheduling Tool That Doesn’t Feel Like 2005

Alessandro Cardinali
Founder & Product Development, Soon

Kronos (now UKG) helped define workforce management for enterprise companies. But let’s be honest — what was impressive in 2005 now feels like a time capsule wrapped in a user manual.

If you’re stuck in the maze of legacy WFM systems, this might hit home.

The Problem with UKG

You’ve probably heard (or said) things like:

  • “It’s powerful… once it’s configured.”
  • “We’ve been live for a year and still don’t fully use it.”
  • “It takes 12 clicks just to update one shift.”

UKG is built for large-scale compliance and complex org charts — and it delivers on that. But it also delivers:

  • Implementation projects that stretch for months
  • High admin overhead just to keep things running
  • Clunky interfaces that frustrate even your most tech-savvy team leads
  • Zero joy for the people who actually use it daily

UKG is a tank. But most teams just need a smart, fast car to get where they’re going.

Soon Is Built for Humans — Not Just HR Departments

Soon is workforce scheduling without the legacy baggage.

It’s modern. It’s fast. It’s actually enjoyable to use. And it’s designed to work for both managers and teams without needing consultants, certifications, or a six-month rollout.

Here’s how we stack up:

Feature Soon UKG (Kronos)
Time to Implement 🚀 Days 🐢 Months
Auto-Scheduling ✅ AI-powered & fair 🟡 Manual-heavy
Compliance Guardrails ✅ Built-in rules ✅ Complex setup
Shift Swaps ✅ Self-serve, manager-approved ❌ Admin-dependent
Interface ✨ Intuitive & modern 🗂️ Legacy UI
Customer Support 👋 Talk to the makers 📞 Layers of vendor reps
Best For Teams who move fast Enterprises with big IT teams

Real Teams Are Ditching the Dinosaur

“We migrated from Kronos and haven’t looked back. The first schedule took 15 minutes. Our team actually likes using Soon.”
— Ops Lead, 60+ person logistics company

Why You’ll Never Miss UKG

  • No certifications to use it
  • No multi-month onboarding process
  • No vendor reps between you and the people building the product
  • Just you, your team, and a clean interface that makes scheduling easy

Book a Demo and See It for Yourself

You’ve already outgrown spreadsheets.
Now it’s time to outgrow UKG too.

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