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3.4 of 5 92 reviews
www.emerson.com Saint Louis, MO 5000+ Employees
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Updated Apr 22, 2013
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3.4 92 reviews

                             

86% Approve of the CEO

Emerson Electric Chairman, President, and CEO David N. Farr

David N. Farr

(58 ratings)

73% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Saint Louis, MO

Current Employee – been working at Emerson Electric full-time for more than 8 years

Proscan enjoy stability and longevity in career

Conslack of options for faster growth

Advice to Senior Managementtry to get nimble

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Chanhassen, MN

Current Employee – been working at Emerson Electric full-time for more than 7 years

ProsPeople
Growing company
Nice facilities
Excellent Management

ConsPoor insurance
Low Pay
Not much opp for advancement

Advice to Senior ManagementThey do a wonderful job.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at Emerson Electric full-time for less than a year

ProsFact based, low on politics, analytically rigorous. High on ethics. Innovative products.

ConsToo Saint Louis centric; Starting to be more imaginative

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Florence, KY

Former Employee – worked at Emerson Electric full-time for more than a year

Prosgood balance with work life

ConsWas laid off due to economics

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at Emerson Electric full-time for more than 10 years

ProsThey take care of their employees including providing a balance life cylce environment.

Consi cannot say that it is a cons but you need to be prepared for training with respect to the company's innovation plans.

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep it up, especially the GLI program of EPM.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at Emerson Electric

Prosgood company
good oportunities
training available (technical, management)

Consmy sales office wasn't performing well

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Chicago, IL

Former Employee – worked at Emerson Electric full-time for more than 7 years

ProsEmerson has a good working environment with emphasis to integrity in the workplace. Presents several career advancement opportunities.

ConsThe work is always busy.

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Current Employee – been working at Emerson Electric full-time

ProsStable job, friendly people, diversified industries

ConsBoy's club, lack of advancement unless you keep moving to new locations.

Advice to Senior ManagementPay attention to your employees. Senior management lives in a bubble.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at Emerson Electric full-time for more than 3 years

ProsAwesome Flexibility, Great networking opportunities, Great training for power industry career

ConsUpward mobillity is stifled, after 3 years you peak and the job becomes mundane, Can't shake technician label, company make syou feel

Advice to Senior ManagementAwesome business model but horrible workforce management

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Saint Louis, MO

Current Employee – been working at Emerson Electric full-time for more than a year

ProsA lot of travel, generous "side-trip" policy

ConsA lot of red tape to get a good idea through

Advice to Senior ManagementLess red tape!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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