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Sony Electronics

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Sony Electronics reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,192 total reviews)
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Neal Manowitz

88% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Sony Electronics has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,192 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sony Electronics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Nov 29, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits. Flexible. Open Communication. New Technologies. Everyday is different.

Cons

Not enough time with the family (Long working hours) Very hard to keep up with the ever growing projects and daily functions A lot people pull the HR card

2.0
Nov 12, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Brand recognition (but it doesn't pay the bills) Cool perks (cool at first but don't make up for working around the clock)

Cons

The reviewer who last called SEL toxic absolutely nailed it all in their review. This place is truly toxic. The hours you are required to work, coupled with the worst of corporate politics, high school like behavior and mentality just make a career here unsustainable. Case in point: SEL cannot hold onto its "best and brightest". The outstanding performers who make a difference continue to walk with no effort seemingly made to retain them. "The good ones never stay" has become a sad mantra for those who have watched the departures. Sony has become a very hollow place - it's all about image and window dressing and, like the shiny products, there is nothing meaty to back it up. Employees have very little distinction between personal and professional lives - it becomes one because all you do is work - and way, way below market rate. It's mind blowing to find out what former colleagues are making once they leave. Then there are the exhausting politics. You'll find politics anywhere in life but it is over the top at SEL. It's a full time job to keep up with the backstabbing and mind games. The worst part is you'll find people even at the VP and above level responsible for stirring the pot. If you let employees spend more time focused on the job at hand and less on politics, the company may stand a chance. There are very few to look to in the way of mentors or to even learn management skills from. Some higher ups have spent their entire lives working for only Sony and have coasted along with little skill and no ongoing development. They continue to enjoy the ride while the compnay sinks. Is anyone paying attention?? I plan to be one of the next to leave.

2.0
Nov 11, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to start and learn, the Sony name in your resume will open many doors. since 2001 all the benefits started to vanished.

Cons

The Sales and Marketing strategies are sinking the company. Sony, became a follower instead of leader. HR take advantage and sub pay foreign employee.

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