Koch reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,838 total reviews)
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Charles G. Koch and Dave Robertson

80% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Koch has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,838 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Koch employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.8 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
Feb 14, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

*safe campus * free parking *campus amenities

Cons

*senior KBS leadership rewards those in the inner circle; those actually performing the work, contributing and putting in the hours are not * KBS leadership continues to promote favorites and friends, supporting poor leaders who are friends of the decision makers and punishing those that challenge decisions *base pay is mediocre with better options at other companies for talented performers

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Koch Response
6y
Thank you for all of your hard work and for taking the time to leave us a review. I am concerned to read of the atmosphere you described as this is not what we believe or support in our MBM culture. We believe in providing a culture that is open to innovation, supportive of growth and learning and base decisions off of performance and not favoritism. Please know that I am sharing your review with the appropriate leadership team as immediate feedback. I would encourage you to speak to your manager or local HR contact as well to discuss your concerns. Thank you again for sharing- Molly from Talent Solutions
1.0
Sep 14, 2023

Stay Away from Koch Recruiting

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Private company, stable, lots of technology resources (yet management doesn’t make strategic decisions on what should be implemented to actually HELP the recruiters), big name to recruit for.

Cons

The leveraged capability doesn’t work. The people they have in place at the senior management level on this team don’t embody Koch’s Principled Based Management philosophy. The leadership has been a struggle since September 2021 (take a look at the older reviews on here that mention Talent Solutions…) and Koch Recruiting has been pushing out top talent ever since (unless you sit in Wichita, of course). Any one who has more experience, or is a more strategic recruiter/leader is pushed out so incompetent white women in Wichita can lead the charge. Everything on paper about Koch is great—but Koch Recruiting isn’t aligned to these values. There’s a lack of diversity on this team, and pay close attention to the lack of information Koch shares about valuing diversity/inclusion. Also, take a look at who’s leading this team—most of them haven’t recruited a day in their lives. How can recruiters be set up for success if those who are steering the ship have no idea what recruiters need to do their job successfully? There was a large layoff Spring 2023 and leadership referred to it as “creative destruction” and talked endlessly how “excited” they were for these changes. Heartless.

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Koch Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We value open communication and the challenge process, as it aids in our continuous transformation and improvement. Please know that I will be sharing this feedback with the appropriate leadership team as feedback. To address your concerns regarding PBM and the leadership team, we want to assure you that we take these matters very seriously. When it comes to selecting the people we work with, including leaders, we seek a variety of perspectives, aptitudes, experiences and backgrounds and those who are committed to fostering team growth. Additionally, all team members are urged to voice concerns or suggestions either directly or anonymously via mykochguideline.com. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback.
5.0
Feb 16, 2018
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CEO approval
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Pros

Koch Industries prides itself on living by their 10 guiding principles and 5 dimensions of MBM. While there are going to be spots here & there that don't always adhere to our values, those employees are few and far between, and typically they never reach a leadership position where it could negatively impact those around them. I started my experience as a consultant on the Service Desk and quickly found myself being invited on as a full time employee. Since that time, I have changed positions a few times, which has always been a strong increase in fulfillment. Each of my new positions I moved toward was a "stretch position", in that I didn't feel FULLY confident with the role. But that's a good thing because I could be honest with my leadership, get the training I would need for the position, and watch myself grow as an employee. Leadership in this company understands that fulfillment is multi-dimensional. Whether it is the work/life balance, salary, flexible work hours, or even just the fulfillment of increased responsibilities, they are willing to work with their employees to find the best situations. Today, we find ourselves in a fast paced, changing environment. It is a great time to get onboard and ride the wave! I am 6 years in, and I'm ready for plenty more as the adventures never cease.

Cons

(very minor) Dress code is business casual - slacks and a nice shirt for guys, more flexible for women. Rumors have floated around for years about allowing (nice) jeans as part of the dress code, which would be very welcome. Some of the newer locations (such as Reno) are already more flexible in this way.

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Koch Response
8y
Thank you for sharing your experience at Koch with us and anyone considering employment at Koch. We are very glad to hear that your leadership team has found different ways to aid in your development and help drive fulfillment in your work and personal life. We will continue to evaluate non-financial incentives that employees may find valuable. To your comments around there being spots here and there of people that don't adhere to our values. We are glad that this is few and far between, but we hope all of our employees provide feedback to individuals and even leaders that may be misaligned with our core values. As you know and described above, those core values are a big reason why working at Koch is so great!
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