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      Kohler Co.

      Engaged Employer

      Kohler Co. reviews

      3.8

      68% would recommend to a friend

      (1,756 total reviews)

      David Kohler

      82% approve of CEO

      65% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Senior management

      Kohler Co. has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,756 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kohler Co. employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      2K reviews
      5.0
      Jan 7, 2026

      Program Manager

      Program manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great company and culture Supportive people leaders

      Cons

      Nothing I can think of

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      Kohler Co. Response
      5mo
      Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear you feel supported here!
      1.0
      Dec 29, 2025

      Great Brand, Terrible HR and Toxic Indian Management

      Assistant manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Strong global brand, good products, and decent infrastructure. On paper, Kohler looks like a great place to work.

      Cons

      Kohler India is a textbook example of how poor HR and Indian management can destroy an otherwise good company. HR is ineffective, biased, and functions purely as an extension of management—not as employee support. Communication is unclear, policies change conveniently, and there is zero accountability when employees raise concerns. The Indian leadership culture is toxic, ego-driven, and hierarchical. Feedback is not welcomed, favoritism is obvious, and professionalism is selective. Employees are expected to comply, not think. Work–life balance is mostly a myth. There is unspoken pressure to work beyond hours, including weekends, with no recognition or respect for personal time. Saying “no” is quietly remembered. The gap between Kohler’s global values and the Indian reality is shocking. Good people leave not because of the role, but because of how they are treated.

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