Jacobus Energy reviews

3.4

63% would recommend to a friend

(75 total reviews)

Chuck Jacobus Jr

65% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Jacobus Energy has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 75 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jacobus Energy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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75 reviews
1.0
Dec 3, 2018

Toxic

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Somehow this company will make it to 100 years in 2019 which is no small feat considering how dysfunctional this company has become. There are some hard workers who stay out of the office politics.

Cons

The incomptency starts out at the top. The owners are out of touch with their employees. The owners preach core values but don't practice those values themselves. Key positions are held by managers. who aren't equipped to handle their roles effectively or efficiently. Lack of professionalism is prevalent among most departments. Confidentiality is a foreign concept to senior management as well as the HR Department. Don't be surprised if there is a review written with all 4s to cancel this review. It will more than likely come from HR. Even the most positive, talented employees will eventually break down and succumb to the toxic environment.

5.0
May 18, 2018

Developer

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good Company to work in milwaukee

Cons

Nothing i can think of

1.0
Jan 17, 2018

Accounting

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Friendly co-workers. If you have time in your career to take a brief detour this is a company where you can learn about bolt-ons to JDE and the related integration problems they cause. Also if you are in HR or Psychology, the company offers a great case study on poor management and dysfunction. Just don't stay too long as the toxic environment can soon become your new normal.

Cons

Management is not interested in new ideas and you will find people are scared to speak up at meetings for fear of retribution . You may be warned early on about getting "on the list" if you cross the owner or his girlfriend. HR and the leadership team believe hanging a few posters up in the break room regarding culture will provide the catalyst for positive change.

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