Taylor Corporation reviews

2.7

32% would recommend to a friend

(681 total reviews)
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Charlie Whitaker

50% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Taylor Corporation has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 681 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Taylor Corporation employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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681 reviews
1.0
Jul 27, 2010

Bad management = bad company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Very flexible in work schedule and understanding when family emergencies come up. Reasonable opportunity for advancement if you know the right people.

Cons

This company is run by a bunch of people who are only there because they have an "in" with the Taylor family. Senior management has a history of making bad decisions, but are pretty much untouchable because they have friends in high places. Taylor Corporation operates on fear. They bully their employees into believing that there is nothing better for them out there. They give their employees horrible raises or no raises at all, and then tell them that they should just be happy to have a job. They are extremely cheap, not sure if they spend too much money on salaries for Timberwolves' players or what. Just getting an office chair that isn't broken or a working stapler is a major accomplishment. Getting a new computer is pretty much an act of God. They don't value their employees. My supervisor told me many times of meetings where management would put down employees. How management thought employees were just being greedy whiners and didn't deserve anything. Very frustrating.

4.0
Jun 23, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There are lots of opportunities to grow professionally. There are also a decent number of opportunities to advance your career. People willing to transfer between Taylor companies have an even better chance at advancing. Employees are encouraged to explore opportunities in all Taylor companies. Career mentors are available for employees if they ask for them.

Cons

The organization is slightly behind from a technology standpoint but that leaves a lot of room for opportunity. The organization is moving in the right direction but it seems to be a slow change.

4.0
Apr 23, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Taylor is a large organization with a lot of diversity and many companies and brands. Like most organizations the company has had some tough decisions to make in 2008 and 2009. However, there are and have been opportunities even in the face of economic uncertainty. Aspects of the business have grown and it looks like the organization is in a good position as the economy starts to turn around.

Cons

Compensation in the Mankato/North Mankato is competitive but less than the Twin Cities. There have been growing and contracting pains during the recession around lack or resources in some areas and too much capacity in others.

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