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Portland General Electric

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Portland General Electric reviews

4.3

82% would recommend to a friend

(415 total reviews)
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Maria Pope

86% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Portland General Electric has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 415 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Portland General Electric 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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415 reviews
1.0
Sep 23, 2021

The beginning was great, but really took a nose dive at the end.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

There's a sense of belonging within the peers. The insurance, 401k, and health fitness offerings.

Cons

The misogynistic views and systemic racism runs deep at PGE. The company talks about being more diverse, but management doesn't care about fixing any of the embedded toxic environment nor have any self awareness that it exists. Sure the company uses courses to teach diversity and have annual surveys, but these are just checklist agenda that management are being force to do for the company. At the end of the day, these managers will still manage based on their deep seeded white supremist believes. If you're not white or male, your voice will be filtered. I'm only speaking in a generic term, as not all managers are this way, but there are definitely wolves on sheep's clothing in upper/middle management.

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Portland General Electric Response
4y
Hello, thank you for your feedback. It’s very disappointing to hear about your experience, as this is the opposite of what we strive for. At PGE, we believe that diversity is a key business enabler, and we are committed to creating a diverse workforce in an inclusive and equitable environment for all of our employees. Offering inclusive leadership training, and weaving DE&I into all aspects of our business is part of our effort to create an environment where all voices can be heard and where everyone can experience a sense of belonging.
1.0
Jul 29, 2021
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Pros

Good colleagues and interesting work, the CEO is great

Cons

Diversity and inclusion goals are off the rails and a way for management to keep salaries low when you have a ton more experience. Time-based promotions push unqualified and inexperienced people into pay grades that then limit interviewees coming to the company with more experience. The job postings are pie in the sky for the money they are paying and those in the jobs wouldn't make it past the HR screeen if they reapplied.

2.0
Feb 6, 2024

Worst decision I ever made

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Work from home most days.

Cons

I had other job offers and I feel like I got suckered choosing this one. Should have held out for the starting salary and PTO I wanted instead of allowing myself to be persuaded with HR promises about innovation and collaboration. Three months in to my new "wfh" job and they want everyone to return to the office one day a week. The technological tools we use are criminally outdated and inefficient. Workflows are cumbersome and constantly made more so with extra tasks being piled on every couple of months. No team spirit--I can't remember the last time anyone asked how I am doing. To add insult to injury, it turns out negative responses to the employee engagement survey affect your bonus, and the garbage health plan has never paid a cent of my medical bills--might as well not have one. Oh, and a 3.5% merit increase? Unbelievable. At my last job this was the COLA that everyone got. And turns out there is a hiring freeze so all those future opportunities they dangled in my face just evaporated.

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Portland General Electric Response
2y
We appreciate your candid feedback and the time you took to share your experience with us, and we take your concerns seriously. We strive to create a positive and supportive work environment for all our employees, and your feedback helps us identify areas where we can improve. Innovation and collaboration are, indeed, highly valued at PGE. That desire to nurture those qualities – as well as the connection between employees — is why flexible work expectations at PGE were updated in July 2023 so employees were asked to be onsite, with their teams, one day a week. The energy industry is evolving quickly and, with our commitment to delivering clean, reliable energy to our fellow Oregonians, the pace at PGE is rapid. Continuous improvement is a priority, and we are moving quickly to update the tools we use for everything from creating purchase orders to managing payroll. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continuously strive to enhance our company culture and work experience. We would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your concerns and any specific suggestions you might have. If you're open to it, we encourage you to reach out to our HR department directly at 503-464-7250 so we can have a more in-depth conversation. Thank you, Sequoia
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