Not impressed - Good theoretical values vs bad culture in practice - Quotation Specialist Schneider Electric Employee Review

2.0
Sep 21, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours. A green web page. You might have good experience if you end up in the right department, especially in the areas the company is investing but this is rare. Wrong department (for example services) with obsolete products might end up being a nightmare.

Cons

Company culture does not align with the company values. Not much room for advancement. Lots of rigidity, politics, nepotism and intimidation for management style. Too much competition between people as well as departments. Macho culture of some old departments will not allow women succeed in technical areas. Inefficient. Some managers have mastered the art of looking good on paper, not necessarily in reality. So many business decisions are made through gossip and not facts. Some insecure people in power do not allow others grow.

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5.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

-Flexible Job -Autonomy to run your own territory as a business -Great benefits -Employee Stock Sharing Program -Leadership brands in the market

Cons

-Large and slow -Constant org changes Top Down

4.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great people, meaningful work, and strong opportunities for professional growth. As a large global company, Schneider Electric offers extensive resources, exposure to diverse projects, and the flexibility to explore different teams and career paths across the organization.

Cons

Bureaucratic processes can make it difficult to move quickly. Some HR policies feel unnecessarily restrictive and are not always clearly communicated during the hiring process. Referral bonuses are forfeited if an employee leaves before the payout date, even if the referral was successfully hired. Limited office presence in major U.S. hubs such as New York and San Francisco, and few options for part-time or reduced-hour work arrangements.

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