CoE - Awful management, high turnover and hostile environment. - Talent Acquisition Consultant Arconic Employee Review

1.0
Apr 12, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits, decent PTO and sick-day policy. other benefits okay too.

Cons

This is for CoE team in Pittsburgh, where I worked onsite. Recruitment techniques and processes are terrible, absurd and outdated. Lack of value for employees: no respect and condescending managers. Everyone is overworked. High turnover in department, and managers spin information on why people leave. 19+ people gone in 2016, 5 people in 2017. No ownership of turnover and bad, bad, BAD culture. No retention and lack of vision from management Poor communication from "so called" leadership. emails go through several people, before getting to you! No advancement opportunities. Decisions on processes are made without recruiters present. no input from us. It's a real dictatorship. Management is abrupt and hostile. People have taken FMLA to get away from this team. Ridiculous metrics that don't add any value. MICROMANAGEMENT! Favoritism (some jobs were filled before being posted) no support from management.

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Cons

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Pros

Good benefits including a strong 401k match. The company places a real emphasis on safety, which is important in a manufacturing environment. There are opportunities for professional development and advancement for employees who are motivated and willing to take on additional responsibility. Many teams have experienced employees with strong technical knowledge, and there are chances to learn a lot about large-scale manufacturing operations. Overall a stable company with structured processes and clear expectations.

Cons

The culture can feel somewhat typical of a large corporation, with a strong focus on metrics and production targets. Some strategic decisions can feel short-term focused, which can create frustration at the operational level. Communication between leadership and employees is not always consistent. Like many manufacturing companies, employees can sometimes feel more like part of the system than individuals.

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