Koch reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,841 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 1,841 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
1.0
Sep 8, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Salary credited on time, that’s the only positive. Nothing else worth mentioning.

Cons

This company looks fancy on paper, but inside it’s a circus of politics, favoritism, and fake culture. 1. Leadership = Incompetence + Politics Senior leaders are brought in from failed service companies. They lack skill, hide behind “PBM” slogans, and push personal favorites instead of rewarding merit. If you’re talented, you’re a threat—expect to be sidelined or fired. 2. HR = Puppet Show HR has no backbone. Their job is not to support employees but to execute leadership’s dirty work. They’ll fire people overnight with laughable excuses like “medical emergency.” Job security doesn’t exist here. 3. Work Culture = Fake PBM They keep chanting “Principle Based Management” like a mantra, but in reality, it’s politics, gossip, and favoritism. Hard work means nothing. Survival depends on bootlicking and being in the “good books.” 4. Employee Treatment = Disposable In one year, they kicked out more than 80+ employees. Instead of addressing issues, they force people to quit by denying WFH, manipulating leaves, or isolating them. 5. Growth & Compensation = False Promises Salary hikes are pathetic and uneven. You’ll only get a revision if you escalate or threaten to quit. Otherwise, you’re ignored while new hires are paid more than existing loyal employees. 6. Hiring Process = Trap Interviews are a joke—dragged on for weeks, full of fake promises, and HR ghosting. They lure you with sweet talk, but the reality after joining is the complete opposite.

1.0
Aug 8, 2025

do not recommend to join

Recommend
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Pros

colleagues are understanding and helpful

Cons

There is uncertainty about job stability, unclear leadership direction, and core values that are not meaningfully upheld.

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Koch Response
11mo
Thank you for leaving a review; feedback is incredibly important to us as we continue to create value for our customers. We're disappointed to hear of your experience. It's the expectation that our employees practice and uphold our principles so that we maintain a positive environment.
1.0
Jul 14, 2025

Went from good to worst real fast

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Nil since the last 2 years

Cons

First year was a bliss then Management has changed so much, constant layoffs without warning or metrics. No work life balance even after resigning.

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