BlueScope Steel Reviews

Pros

It has best work environment. It has balanced work load. They have good management and some very nice people to work with.

Cons

This is after all a manufacturing company and recently there has been lots of plant close and layoffs but some of the work is being outsourced

Advice to Senior Management

Do not outsource technical job related work and do not let people go due to short term dip in the revenue

Pros

Extreme professionalism, very employee safety minded, tops in it's field, This is a growing business and shows evidence of continual growth and security.

Cons

Due to seasonal peaks of production, overtime is abundant during periods of personal family activity outside of the workplace thus limiting quality family time.

Advice to Senior Management

Better arrange work load to lessen having to work on holiday weekends thus promoting more quality time with family.

Pros

Full of professionals, no cliques, useless gossip, etc. Enjoyable work for a finance professional. Executive team top notch.

Cons

Industry is volatile - highs and lows. Not much to complain about.

Advice to Senior Management

Retain talent even when the going gets tough.

Pros

The rewards can be lucrative if you negotiate (i.e. don't just accept what they are willing to give) Can pay fantastic bonuses in times of good cash flow/profits

Cons

To focus on safety is admirable, however it should never be number 1 ahead of customers. People have the right to go home at night safely, granted, however not at the expense of our customers.
Corperate goveranance can and does stymy growth/creativity/response times.
BSL can be 'middle management heavy' , whith a tendency for empire building amongst said middle management, along with a seige/silo mentality.

Advice to Senior Management

Put customers at the top of their 'to do' list. Spend more time with their customers, finding ways to meet their needs. Don't hide behind gate keepers/sales staff.
If its not adding value, get rid of it.
Don't fiddle while Rome burns.

Pros

Challenging with good professional experience - i have enjoyed working with people who are practical, put your safety first, and care about the communities in which they work

Cons

this is what they say Our success comes from our people. We work in a safe and satisfying environment. We choose to treat each other with trust and respect and maintain a healthy balance between work and family life. Our experience, teamwork and ability to deliver steel inspired solutions are our most valued and rewarded strengths.

but i think it is easy to stay at the same level- it needs more work on career development.

Advice to Senior Management

Follow-on and help the career path of young ambitious people or you might loose them