Nice work environment but light on innovation/excitement - Anonymous employee Schneider Electric Employee Review

3.0
28 Oct 2008
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Generally, you will surrounded by nice, caring, dedicated people. The US branch of the company, formerly Square D, is a stable old-fashioned organization pretty much straight out of 1950s America. It's one of the few places that still has a decent retirement program, provided you put in your 20+ years of service. The company took some hard knocks a few years ago, but seems better positioned now to respond to market conditions.

Cons

The company is too focused on internal initiatives at the expense of innovation. And a lot of these initiatives are pie-in-the-sky, implemented from the top down, and fail to deliver on promises of streamlined effort and cost. The ratio of managers and support staff to core development people is too high. You're considered lucky if you get to do actual development work rather than reworking old or brand label products.

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Cons

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Pros

Great people, meaningful work, and strong opportunities for professional growth. As a large global company, Schneider Electric offers extensive resources, exposure to diverse projects, and the flexibility to explore different teams and career paths across the organization.

Cons

Bureaucratic processes can make it difficult to move quickly. Some HR policies feel unnecessarily restrictive and are not always clearly communicated during the hiring process. Referral bonuses are forfeited if an employee leaves before the payout date, even if the referral was successfully hired. Limited office presence in major U.S. hubs such as New York and San Francisco, and few options for part-time or reduced-hour work arrangements.

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