Poor leadership is affecting productivity - Anonymous employee American Water Employee Review

4.0
Jun 13, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Most aspects of the company are amazing. Good pay, great healthcare and 401k, pretty good upward mobility. Senior management seems to genuinely care about employees.

Cons

Productivity and morale within the GIS department are at an all time low. Opportunities are given based on personal preference instead of merit. Successes are rarely recognized, and communication is inappropriate.

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Great benefits. Affordable health insurance

Cons

Stagnant growth. They only focus on leadership development or licensed trades. Growth is based on friendships. Skills and experience don’t mean much.

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