Worst company you could ever work for - Anonymous employee Hatch Employee Review

1.0
Jul 26, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Occasionally some interesting projects to work on

Cons

Where do I begin… - cult like atmosphere where the CEO and board are placed on a pedestal and almost idolised. - Only company I’ve ever heard of that has a manifesto rather than core values - manifesto is just a sales pitch to get staff to space away and dedicate their lives towards making the shareholders rich at their own expense - shares are dangled in front of staff without any means of actually attaining (no metrics, timeframes etc) - salaries well under industry with very low annual raises - bonuses almost non existent - company does almost nothing to eradicate bad behaviour, which is rife. Bullies are given a free pass because they make the business money - company likes to pretend is cares about diversity and equality but in reality is run by a bunch of old white men stuck in the 1950s - no flexible work policy, no wfh If you care about your mental and physical health, and actually being compensated for your experience, then do you work for Hatch.

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5.0
May 1, 2026
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Pros

great work environment, very communicative and collaborative. Easy and open communication with PMs and upper leadership.

Cons

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3.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

Exceptional project exposure across major U.S. transit, infrastructure, and energy pursuits — the portfolio and client roster are genuinely impressive and great for your professional brand The LTK Engineering Services acquisition brought in a strong, collaborative office culture that is noticeably more grounded and people-focused than the broader Hatch Ltd (Canadian entity) culture Strong brand recognition in the A/E/C space that opens doors with major public agencies

Cons

Hired under the Client Action Team structure, which led to significant instability — multiple management changes in a short period with little transparency or consistency Overlapping time zones and regional boundaries create constant coordination friction; the flat hierarchy sounds good on paper but breaks down quickly when accountability is unclear and no one owns decisions Zero flexibility on in-office requirements — no hybrid accommodation even when the nature of the work doesn't require it Promotions are not merit-based. Advancement appears tied to visibility metrics like road safety observations and office attendance rather than the quality or impact of your work — deeply frustrating for high performers

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