Good company but not flexible - Anonymous employee Duke Energy Employee Review

3.0
Mar 24, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Duke is great when it comes to pay and benefits. I have found they typically pay above market and the benefits are better than most companies.

Cons

The downside is almost no flexibility for working parents. They talk the talk, but don't walk the walk. They are consistently listed as being great for working mothers, but my experience is that it depends on your manager. I currently have a manager who detests flexible scheduling of any kind. In certain departments, face-time is valued over productivity. For example, I have small children, and get lectured if I need to come in late or leave early, and working from home is forbidden. But in contrast, I have a co-worker who frequently sleeps at his desk. Priorities, anyone?

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