ITW reviews

3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,183 total reviews)
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Christopher A. O’Herlihy

80% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

ITW has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,183 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ITW employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews
3.0
Oct 12, 2015

Old School Company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very successful with identifying good companies to acquire and increasing their profitability via cost cutting. Focused on giving back to the community through a wide range of charitable giving and volunteer activities for its employees.

Cons

Rigid, top down management approach with little room for creativity. Little investment in people or equipment to support internal development and growth.

3.0
Oct 9, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

When I worked there, There were good opportunities for Independent decision making. This gave More individual control. And a happier workforce. Why change a system that worked well?

Cons

Current lack of control individually. The changes have had a bad effect on employee morale which will have an effect on the bottom line

3.0
Oct 6, 2015

Just Okay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting opportunities to work on innovative products. Young workforce given important tasks and responsibilities. Opportunity to travel internationally. Company will invest in innovation.

Cons

Difficult to see opportunities for career advancement unless you are in a specific corporate development program. Too many inexperienced upper level managers. Work life balance for some is definitely a downside.

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