Spouts mantras of wellbeing - Forces unhealthy work practices. - Operations Oxford Instruments Employee Review

2.0
Nov 13, 2020
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Pros

The pay's ok. The people are alright. The work is interesting.

Cons

Poor planning. Poor communication between departments. Poor co-operation between departments. Blame culture. Currently in the process of forcing all production staff from flexible working hours to strict shift patterns, whilst preaching their commitment to good work/life balance, well being and mental health awareness. Continuous barrages of terrible management decisions. 4 managing directors in as many years. No encouragement to progress your career. Team leaders that tell you, you're in a "dead end job , that's not going anywhere." High staff turnover. Their handling of the pandemic has been terrible. Management trying to run the business from home.

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5.0
May 19, 2024
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Pros

Management values workers hard work and will give promotion to those that deserve to be promoted.

Cons

No cons No comments Some politics Some managers not so good Good workers are let go without real cause.

2.0
Feb 21, 2026
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Pros

Company outlook is good, job security for those who don't break. A handful of great senior guys who will help when they're not overloaded themselves. Starting pay is above average, yearly performance-based raises. For those that can last a few years, the variety of experiences look great on your next resume.

Cons

Advertised as 85% travel but really pressured for 100% with no proactive regard for employee welfare, must demand breaks to get them with significant pushback. As the company boasts banner years, they cut employee per diem and other travel benefits to further maximize profits. Hemorrhaging senior talent. Increased "attaboys" and non-monetary verbal recognition as compensation. Inner circle of employees cultivated by senior management as Yes-men to give vocal support to unpopular decisions. Employee feedback response is "that's coming from corporate, we're just implementing the policy. " Growth is time-gated while hiring engineers with 20+ years experience. Little to no support, procedures or documentation for the product line an FSE is expected to maintain--learn by banging your head against the wall.

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