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      Essential Utilities

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      2.8

      29% would recommend to a friend

      (22 total reviews)
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      Christopher Franklin

      24% approve of CEO

      43% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.0

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.0

      Compensation and benefits

      2.5

      Culture and values

      2.4

      Work/Life balance

      2.4

      Career opportunities

      2.3

      Senior management

      Essential Utilities has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 22 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Essential Utilities employee rating is 23% below average for employers within the Energy, mining, utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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      22 reviews
      2.0
      Jun 1, 2026

      Going Downhill

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Hybrid WFH schedule and vacation days

      Cons

      The pay is not on par with other utility companies. Essentials HR department is an embarrassment. The lack of communication is shocking. The People's Gas side is treated like an afterthought. Not a lot of room for growth.

      3.0
      Oct 27, 2025

      None

      Operator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good place to learn a trade

      Cons

      Sometimes thrown to the wolves

      5.0
      Oct 16, 2025

      Amazing People

      Human resources
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The People as second to none. Please go out of their war to help you and its genuine.

      Cons

      May need more training resources

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