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      A solid company but backwards... - Anonymous employee Alcoa Employee Review

      3.0
      Feb 22, 2010
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The company has a global presence so there are many opportunities to move around. Benefits as far as insurance, 401k and pension were good.

      Cons

      The workplace environment was in some ways archaic, stuck behind the times. Management was resistant to change, particularly as far as the work/life benefits that could be offered to employees. Very rigid and upper management unapproachable. There was a good amount of nepotism and playing favorites. Micromanagement was a problem; on some issues, it was hard to fathom why upper level managers would need to be involved. Poor vacation and personal time off policy.

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      5.0
      Apr 12, 2026
      Senior ceramics engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Company truly cares about its values and is willing to support projects that have high value

      Cons

      IT presents many barriers to efficient work.

      1.0
      May 7, 2026
      Senior business analyst
      Recommend
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      Business outlook

      Pros

      Ability to work 100% remote.

      Cons

      ITAS OTC Manager has no clue how to manage, encourage development, or plan growth. He was too busy trying to keep his skills up and not actually cultivate newcomers and manage well. I felt alone and not supported by my manager. The environment is not great for newcomers to the company. The team supposedly has so much work, but was able to lay me off after returning to work from health event. Complete and utter joke. They do not honor their core values. Beware of this place.

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