Too much of a good old boy network. - Technician Sappi Employee Review

1.0
Dec 30, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some of the co-workers share knowledge and support each other. Mill people are very supportive and share information.

Cons

The good ole boy network starts with some of the managers. One manager has set up employee's to fail. If you excel or try to move up, you are made to look bad. Bonuses are given out to favorite employees, not tied to performance. The yearly PMP's are a joke. The manager determines the grade. I was once told outstanding grades are only given to the manager and regardless of how well I excel, I would never qualify for outstanding marks. There is prejudice and discrimination toward minorities in Sappi North America, look at the company mix of employee's to confirm my belief.

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