Poor Management Combined with Old Boy Mentality - Anonymous employee National Grid Employee Review

1.0
27 May 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unfortunately there are no real pros until you hit mid management, at which point stock and profit sharing become part of your package. Until then There are no "pros" to working at National Grid USA.

Cons

Pay is significantly lower than private industry market level for most employees, speaking for engineers, analysts, project managers, and communications. The company goes through a "purge" roughly every four years at this point, and lays off a large portion of the employees. Upper management has a very one way street approach to communication, with the information that is filtered down abstract, non-committal, and usually only involving how poor performance has been.

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5.0
16 Mar 2026
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Pros

I cannot say enough about how great a company National Grid is. I’ve been here for over four years, and there is truly a culture where employees are encouraged to share their voices. The company regularly conducts surveys to understand how employees are feeling, what they need, and what matters to them... and then transparently shares the results with everyone. I have never experienced this level of openness with any other employer, and I know that none of my friends or family have had similar opportunities. It says a lot that so many employees want their family members to work here as well. Working at National Grid is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle, and there is a strong sense of pride in being part of the organization. As a woman, I am proud to be part of this “brotherhood” and have never felt that this is a male‑dominated space. There are many opportunities across the company, from field operations to management, depending on your interests. Compensation is competitive and rewards both experience and performance. Remote and hybrid work are sometimes an option, which to me shows a level of trust and respect for employees. I only wish I had joined earlier in my career.

Cons

I do wish there were more opportunities available in Western New York. Many roles seem to be concentrated in Central New York, Eastern New York, or downstate, and it would be great to see additional positions (for others to join the company) closer to home in WNY.

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