Only focus is money - Anonymous employee American Water Employee Review

2.0
Jul 10, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits Competent, experienced rank and file employees who have excellent work ethic

Cons

Sad environment since so many reorganizations. When I first came to the company, the customer's needs were a priority and a part of every conversation. Now, you hardly ever hear about feedback from customers. Problems were discussed openly. Now, the only topic allowed for discussion is operating efficiently. This approach doesn't balance other important factors of a good work environment such as safety, employee-supervisor relationships, sustainability and growth and career paths for employees. There is no structured plan for training people and opportunities for women seem limited.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

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Cons

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