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W. L. Gore & Associates

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A lot of uncertainties and angry associates - Research Scientist W. L. Gore & Associates Employee Review

3.0
Feb 5, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Associates in general are very helpful, and in pockets, the Gore culture that we always strived for still exists. I have had a lot of good leaders and teammates in the past. I think the reorgs was necessary to keep moving the company forward and to grow, so I believe in the vision, just not the way it was done.

Cons

Reorgs made a lot of people upset and there are a lot of uncertainties moving forward with the company. CEO is listening to someone that came from external that don't really know anything about Gore and our business. They are making strange decisions in a strange way that doesn't seem consistent or productive in some cases. A lot of the middle management leaders are confused about the decisions but still have to execute the plan which is causing a lot of stress. What made Gore special in the past has definitely changed and now it just feels like any other company now.

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Culture and flexibility. Many leadership opportunities.

Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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