Talisman Energy Reviews
55% would recommend to a friend
(127 total reviews)
Hal Kvisle
76% approve of CEO
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Excerpts from user reviews, not authored by Glassdoor
- "Compensation is good, though they put a high value on stock options that haven't done very well over the past few years." (in 10 reviews)
- "Pay was good (not top of the Calgary market but good) and there was opportunity for advancement even if you weren't an engineer." (in 6 reviews)
- "Poor leadership that lacked vision and direction from the top down resulted in mid to first line management decisions and direction that lacked substance and logic." (in 10 reviews)
- "Every few weeks there is a major change in the upper management and thus in the organizational structure." (in 2 reviews)
Found 127 of over 163 reviews
Updated Nov 24, 2023
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- 5.0Nov 24, 2023Senior GeophysicistFormer Employee, more than 10 yearsKuala Lumpur
Pros
a company that appreciates contribution from the employees . Balanced work-life
Cons
lethal key decisions made by company BOD lead to downfall of the company.
- 5.0Dec 15, 2022Drilling EngineerFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsAberdeen, Scotland
Pros
Strong support and training. Structured programme for engineers to gain experience on and offshore in engineering and management roles
Cons
Have to push yourself ahead to get opportunities - who shouts the loudest
- 4.0Jun 8, 2022AnalystFormer Employee
Pros
Friendly people and environment to work in
Cons
Was a shame when merged with Repsol
- 4.0May 25, 2022Support AnalystCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearBengaluru
Pros
Working environment is good, am happy to be a part of talisma.
Cons
Training is not provide to work on the product.
- 3.0Jan 17, 2022Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
Loads of opportunities for learning.
Cons
The company is still transitioning from an old-fashion management style.
- 5.0Aug 9, 2021Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
Wonderful company, run with integrity and honesty - great people
Cons
none for the position that I had and held for many years. great people
- 5.0Apr 11, 2021Advisor Corporate ResponsibilityFormer Employee
Pros
strong colleagues, meaningful work, empowered staff
Cons
some poor middle managers, heavy workload
- 5.0Jan 11, 2021Software EngineerFormer EmployeeSanta Clara, CA
Pros
good pay and benefits always
Cons
uper management is just ok
- 4.0Dec 17, 2020Deskside Support TechnicianFormer Employee, more than 8 yearsCalgary, AB
Pros
get to work with lots of good people
Cons
company made some not so good moves
- 3.0Dec 11, 2020Business Development ManagerCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearVaughan, NC
Pros
Good and nice/boutique office environment,
Cons
Not much benefits are provided by company
Talisman Energy Reviews FAQs
Talisman Energy has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 163 reviews left anonymously by employees. 55% of employees would recommend working at Talisman Energy to a friend and 29% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.
55% of Talisman Energy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Talisman Energy 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.
