AES Corporation reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(960 total reviews)
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Andrés Gluski

64% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

AES Corporation has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 960 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AES Corporation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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960 reviews
3.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The greatest strength of this company is the people, plain and simple. Not every interaction will be perfect, of course, but the colleagues you work closely with at each location are truly exceptional. They’re knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely committed to achieving their goals, which creates a strong and collaborative work environment. In terms of benefits, the annual bonus is definitely a positive. However, the health insurance is quite expensive, and the rest of the benefits package is fairly standard compared to other organizations, nothing that really stands out or delivers a “wow” factor.

Cons

Senior management often feels disconnected from day‑to‑day realities and sometimes makes decisions without having all the necessary facts, context, or input. The company also struggles with a significant amount of bureaucracy, which slows things down and creates frustration. There are areas within the organization that appear to receive special protection or preferential treatment, which can be discouraging for teams that don’t receive the same level of support. Additionally, there’s a noticeable sense of negativity across the company, largely driven by ongoing concerns about layoffs. At times, it feels like working in an environment overshadowed by uncertainty and fear. I’m giving a 3 only because the people I work directly with are truly exceptional, without them, this would easily be a 1.

3.0
Apr 21, 2026

Great people and learning opportunities, but promotion paths are rigid

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great people, strong opportunity for learning, and good work life balance.

Cons

Need to be in current position for two years to be eligible for a promotion, EVEN if you’ve fully completed your promotion plan and have been recommended for promotion.

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