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American Electric Power

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American Electric Power reviews

3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,086 total reviews)

William J. Fehrman

35% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

American Electric Power has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,086 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The American Electric Power 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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1K reviews
5.0
Jun 6, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic place to work. No complaints.

Cons

None. Was very easy once you get used to all of the walking.

3.0
Jun 2, 2010

Very political promotion system

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and benefits here are very good in comparison with peer groups. The workforce is friendly and helpful and very loyal. Plenty of flexibility in schedule for family emergencies. Company is getting better about allowing flexibility of work schedules and tele-commuting but still has a long way to go.

Cons

Promotions are decided within tight management groups and decisions are then announced. Frequently no open access to opportunity for others. Management often does not take meaningful action against managers, directors and executives who rule by intimidation, even when formal complaints are registered.

4.0
Apr 22, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

AEP is a wonderful company to work for. The opportunities for advancement are sometimes given more on a personality or looks basis than the actual ability. It is sad because they aren't giving the employees with little to no college a further look in advancement though.

Cons

Not really any downsides to working for AEP. I have a college degree but there are several people that I have heard of being held back from promotions because of their lack of a degree; regardless of the experience and abiliy that they do have.

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