Koch reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,840 total reviews)
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Charles G. Koch and Dave Robertson

80% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Koch has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,840 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).

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2K reviews
1.0
Apr 23, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

If you can get a job at one of the other KOCH companies things get better, good. Overall KOCH is a good place to work, KBS is not the place to be.

Cons

Its a shared service group that claims that it wants to be top notch, but in the end all they care about is getting by on the cheap and the backs of the workers. Command and control, do as your told, don't think out loud, tow the company line. If the sky is blue, you better say its green if thats what the boss says or your out. They preach their 10 principles, but no one in leadership roles follow them. Its basically all about keeping costs down and making sure the top leaders get the bonuses. Leaders claim they follow the 10 principles, but don't, you practice the do as I say or else mgmt model. They claim to want to follow the law (written or its intent), rules but only when it keeps doesn't impact their bonus.

2.0
Aug 7, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Employees are generally motivated and have a positive work ethic, pay is decent. Feedback from management is helpful.

Cons

Expectation is that work-life balance is nonexistent. Expect phone calls on vacation for unimportant reasons. Benefits and vacation time are minimum. Office atmosphere is not social.

3.0
Jan 8, 2011

Smart people and long hours

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Company is filled with driven, talented employees. Good pay and benefits. Highly respected, employer of choice in Wichita. Fast paced environment- you will never be bored! No smokers allowed, everyone is drug tested and it is a highly secure workplace.

Cons

KS&T expects long hours and has limited professionial growth opportunities. You will not be getting raises or bonuses unless you are high up or a trader. The leadership does not train or mentor, often the person that puts in the most hours gets promoted, regardless of their supervisory ability. The feedback you get is only the minimum, no reviews and often only bad news.

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