No Longer One of the Best Places to Work - Project Manager bp Employee Review

2.0
Apr 26, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Great Benefits: Health Benefits, 401K match, and Pension are among the best in Houston. Cannot be beat. Campus perks such as on site doctors office, dental office, optometrist, and pharmacy available to employees. Access to child development center/ daycare on site and at a discounted price for employees. Two well equipped gyms with new equipment and staffed with personal trainers. Overtime available to some positions. Great Diversity and Inclusion program and a very inclusive culture.

Cons

Due to the slump in oil prices this company has really passed along the pinch to its employees. Upper management is taking away the prized "work life balance" structure. and removing the option to work on 9/80 schedules. No more private offices, cramming the occupants of 2-3 buildings into 1 building and requiring everyone to be at work everyday instead of flex scheduling. Changing all offices to open concept. They took away all land lines and office telephones, all communications have moved to Skype only. Management has cut down on office perks and benefits. Janitorial services cut down. Charitable donations cut. Cafeteria food is expensive and terrible. No clear communication from management to their subordinates. No room for career growth. Personal development plans and bonuses are not based on individual performance and are not in control of your manager but based on group level performance. A lot of lay offs and cut backs and not much hope for the remaining employees. Very low morale.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Benefits are better than most companies - great matching, HSA, pensions, and bonuses. The culture was great too, middle management was a pleasure to work with.

Cons

It’s easy to get stuck in one position if you’re a high performer. Seemed like if you’re good at your job you get stuck there while others get a lot more mobility. The options I had to move were all within the same sphere, great if you like what you are currently doing but not so much otherwise. Also, expect a re-org every 2-3yrs, change can be good but it was often disruptive during my tenure.

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