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      Koch

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      Koch reviews

      3.8

      67% would recommend to a friend

      (1,838 total reviews)
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      Charles G. Koch and Dave Robertson

      79% approve of CEO

      64% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Koch has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,838 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Koch employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      2K reviews
      2.0
      May 6, 2017

      Highly recommend reconsidering joining Koch

      Business development manager
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      CEO approval
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      Pros

      MBM is actually a good framework if the leadership team implemented MBM actions and not just words. Koch is a good place to get your career started however for experienced hires it can be detrimental to your career both from a perception and financial perspective. The people are generally nice and lack egos. Most investment decisions are very solid actions however the timeline to get a decision is painful.

      Cons

      Senior leadership tells the team that they listen to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) feedback but actions would dictate otherwise. The company has become more bureaucratic over the years with layers of management. If you're not senior management, it is very difficult to get recognized or rewarded. Management does everything they can to keep costs low and employees replaceable. They have the mindset that time is measured in years and the strong preference is to not lose money therefore little risk is taken as the senior leaders are 5-10 years away from retirement and don't want to get fired. Being a Kansas born and bred individual with the same culture and demographics as the old guard plays a strong role in who gets opportunities.

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      Koch Response
      9y
      Thanks for the review! Feedback is a valuable learning tool. As stated in our Guiding Principles, we are desirous that all employees find fulfillment and meaning in their work, but we understand that our culture may not be the right fit for everyone. Our compensation philosophy is no secret and employees, and anyone can read in detail about our philosophy in Chapter 10 of Good Profit (Charles Koch’s book). As an organization, we aim to reward employees competitively based on the long term value they create for the organization.
      3.0
      Apr 24, 2017

      Good business philosophy, bad career development

      Market analyst
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      Pros

      MBM is actually a good framework. Koch is a good place to get your career started and learn valuable business skills. The people are generally nice and willing to help you out.

      Cons

      The company has become more bureaucratic over the years with layers of management. If you're not senior management, it is very difficult to get recognized or rewarded. Management does everything they can to keep costs low and employees replaceable. Politics plays a strong role in who gets opportunities.

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      Koch Response
      9y
      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. At Koch, Market Based Management is at the core of what drives our corporate culture and I am glad to hear the positive feedback. Market Based Management also drives our compensation and management philosophy, which aims to reward individual employees competitively based on the value they create for the organization. Employees and others can read about our philosophy in detail in Good Profit, Charles Koch’s newest book.
      5.0
      Mar 23, 2017

      KII Review

      Human resources generalist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      The best culture and group of people I've ever worked with. The challenge culture is something that is invaluable for an employer to embrace and promote, and the expectation of everyone to challenge the status quo drives great dialog and breeds a culture of innovation. KII is a large enterprise with an abundance of opportunity, and for the most part the mental model to select first on values and beliefs creates a competitive advantage.

      Cons

      Senior management at the corporate level is somewhat disconnected from what employees value and modern work practices in the market. Based on anecdotal evidence and hard facts I've been exposed to, KII is falling behind the market in digital business, work/life balance, some benefits, and non-financial incentives.

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