Jacobs reviews

Very 'American' in style (will close and move offices at the drop of a hat) 'Safety is our number one priority' is something they wish to be the case, but only if it doesn't compromise profits too much. There are plenty of safety initiatives, but they are principally aimed at ticking boxes and giving the right perception. You are at their beck and call. Travel is expected, regardless of its effects on one's personal and family life. 'People are our greatest asset' is a 'core value' - and it is true (in fact people are pretty much their only asset), but you wouldn't think it to be the case by how people are treated. 'Growth is an imperative' is another core value. Why? A better description of cancer is hard to find. Office environment (at Winnersh) is stuffy (too warm and not enough fresh air) and impersonal. Also becoming very PC - there's less and less room for individuality. All very serious - not many smiles or laughs when I was there.

So many things that needed to change a while ago, are all happening at once with very little concern for anyone that’s not a VP of HR. HR members in the regions, and even at the Corporate Headquarters are all tired and overworked. There's already a bit of an exodus underway.