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

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).

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2K reviews
1.0
May 15, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Discounts on Kohler products like faucets and sinks

Cons

Customer service metrics are very outdated and nearly impossible to attain. No flexibility. Extremely high turnover, my training class had 12 people in it, and within 6 months there were only 4 left, within 11 months there were 2 left. Kohler will say it's because the employee "couldn't cut it", but the reality is that Kohler refuses to update their metrics and accept that the workforce is changing. The new workforce is not "lazy", we're just smarter about how we work and know the way an employee should be treated. We're not afraid to say it and speak up about it. For remote workers, if you quit or are terminated, Kohler makes you pay to return your computer equipment. Most, if not all, companies will send you pre-paid shipping label and packaging to return equipment, or send a courier to pick it up from your home. Kohler makes you drive it back yourself, regardless of how far away you live, and does not pay for your time or gas. Or you have to ship it back, and you have to pay for everything, and this can cost well over a few hundred dollars depending where you live. When any of these issues were brought up to Kohler, and their HR dept., it just falls on deaf ears. They literally don't care, and will never admit that maybe THEY are the reason they can't keep new employees.

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Kohler Co. Response
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Thanks for your candid feedback - we always appreciate the opportunity to learn about our associates' experiences, and we hope you shared some additional details around metrics with your leader so we can continue to optimize the work. We'll be sure to pass along your thoughts regarding processes for returning equipment as well.
2.0
Apr 16, 2020

No Ability to Retain Top Talent

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, large global company, room to advance

Cons

Significantly below market compensation, no ability to retain top talent across all levels (entry to executive), Management is incapable of making the right business and personnel decision - If you are a low performer, Kohler is the place for you as they hoard low performers and refuse to let them go. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, bonus's were not being paid out while the rest of the economy was booming.

1.0
Oct 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Honestly can't think of many right now.

Cons

Return to office even if you live 50+ miles away. Hired hundred of people that live all over Milwaukee Green Bay and Appleton. Cherry on top is they are also trying to say we need to be in from 8-5 even with an hour+ commute. Moral is extremely low and Kohler is certainly not listening to their employees and their needs. Claiming renovations of the main building to make work environment better but the only renovations done have been the executives office area.

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