Tough, Performance Management Culture - Operations Manager Intertek Employee Review

1.0
Nov 26, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

It is a top global company, so you get exposure to some good global opportunities. If you fit the aggressive culture, you will have a good opportunity for promotion.

Cons

It is a very tough, performance management driven culture. Very formulaic (Read Jim Collins "Good to Great" and "10X" cultures, and you will have a good idea). Standardized delivery, along "factory" lines, run by KPIs, with little freedom to be creative, entrepreneurial or different. Few global systems to support, so much of the delivery is manual in nature. Very aggressive targets are set, sales, profit and cash, and constant performance review pressure applied to extract the maximum from all employees. Heaps of reporting upwards, and constant pressure daily to explain what you are doing, and why you haven't been able to achieve the aggressive targets for that day or week. Work/Life balance is difficult to achieve working for this company. Told to be "10X" and that is what matters. Employee welfare appears secondary, and everything seems to be done for a short term return. If you do decide to join, ensure you negotiate to maximize your base pay, and don't rely on any bonus scheme, as budgets are set with aggressive targets, and it is difficult to achieve any bonus pay unless you have been lucky to have a "10X" year.

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5.0
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Pros

Good people to work with.. and great opportunities to grow

Cons

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Intertek Response
1mo
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that you feel supported and see opportunities for growth within the company. One of our top priorities is investing in our people, and it's rewarding to hear that it’s making a difference. We look forward to seeing your continued success at Intertek!
1.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good hours and schedule, Quiet work environment, Potential for hybrid work opportunities

Cons

Limited training when starting the role, Unclear expectations and communication from management, Asking questions felt discouraged at times, Lack of feedback before contract ended, Did not feel comfortable seeking clarification, Inconsistent expectations around independence, Workload could be slow with periods of downtime

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Intertek Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations, it does not reflect the experience of the vast majority of our team members. We are committed to providing clear expectations, ongoing coaching, and regular feedback to help employees succeed. We also strive to foster a workplace built on accountability, respect, and professional development. We appreciate all feedback and continuously evaluate our practices to ensure we provide a positive and supportive work environment. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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