Great products and chances to develop, but management is from the Stone Age. - Anonymous employee Kohler Co. Employee Review

2.0
Jul 5, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Highly respected company in the market. Well-designed products. People in the trenches work hard. You can be proud of the work you do here (if you ignore the petty politics).

Cons

Top-down management style creates an atmosphere of distrust that filters down into teams and affects attitudes and productivity. Managers have their own secret agendas and actively compete with each other. Decisions are made by management in a vacuum with very little feedback or input from those affected. Employee development messaging is off-kilter from reality. We're trained to "own it" and take responsibility, but then aren't allowed to.

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Cons

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Pros

If you are okay supporting a business that is focused on building wealth instead of developing skills and business understanding of objectives, then you will fit right in as long as you learn two important phrases "Great idea boss" and "Yes sir, I will carry out all of your plans so you will be recognized by upper management". DON'T ROCK THE BOAT!

Cons

I have already posted a con, but noticed another con that other posts point to. I read about disappointment of no remote work anymore. Remote work is difficult; you have a hard time building collaboration, teamwork and trust in a remote situation. But as I look at myself, I am on-site and love coming to work - would rather be around my team and have a constant pulse on the culture where I can address any issues immediately. Ask yourself, other than the loss of commute time and being in the comfort of your own home - why do people prefer to work from home. Many times, it can be due to avoiding the stress and anxiety that exists at work. Now ask yourself, what would make people want to be in the office versus at home. Whether you are remote or in person, not wanting to come into the office may be a sign that you are not happy and lacking fulfillment from your current circumstances.

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