Koch unashamedly frantically recruits colleges. At first it seems logical, but upon further examination, the truth emerges. Koch does *not* tolerate deviation from the playbook, and young 'moldable' employees are the delight of this company. It was amazing how many tenured employees had worked nowhere else.
They preach their MBM and Guiding Principles to the point of exhaustion, though sadly many (most?) supervisors, managers, and many directors are the same ilk you'll find anywhere else. Be prepared for endless training sessions, team building exercises, and MBM classes. Constantly.
I enjoyed the boastful pride worn by so many employees, especially senior management. They are convinced that the success of Koch Industries is directly tied to their management of its business and especially the employees. It's readily evident, however, that Koch's myriad of oil and manufacturing is what drives the bottom line. KBS is successful *in spite* of its managers, not because of them. Koch Industries is almost literally printing money from oil, so it's hard to screw that up.
It is a classic cubicle farm, with southwestern artwork from the 80's adorning the walls. Conference rooms and hallways are all painted the same drab light beige. There are no plants or greenery inside, save the main lobby entrance of Koch.
Working from home is generally frowned upon, but tolerated by special request. Dress is the same dockers and shirts that your Dad wears, and there are NO casual days. Ever. Work hours are generally 8-5, though many leave at 4:45. Depends heavily on your manager, as most managers are there from 7:30-6, and of course sending out emails at night and the weekends.
There are many less than desirable folks working critical areas of IT, due to the difficulties in finding qualified talent who want to live and work in Wichita.
