Unstable work envionment - Anonymous employee Schneider Electric Employee Review

2.0
Nov 21, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Plenty of challenges & work, reasonable pay, benefits, and perks.

Cons

High-pressure, competitive, highly politically charged environment. Many unprofessional employees are promoted with obvious favoritism, while good talent is let go. Tons of long hours and pressure without giving any extra. Many are pushed beyond reasonable limits and burn out. Very inefficient procedures & processes. Upper management seems to have very limited knowledge of their industry and makes reactionary decisions based solely on cost.

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-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
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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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