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Updated Oct 3, 2021

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Con Edison President & CEO John McAvoy
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Con Edison President & CEO John McAvoy
John McAvoy
473 Ratings

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  • "some managers have no clue how to lead a team and it leaves the employees feeling frustrated.(in 30 reviews)
  • "Management knows absolutely nothing about electricity(in 27 reviews)
  • "The culture is 'sometimes' frustrating because there is a rift between the old culture which is satisfies with the status quo and the newer employees who are willing to implement positive change.(in 21 reviews)
  • "Too much politics and nepotism is rampant.(in 16 reviews)
  • "What appears to have been shady tactics, mistruths and flat out dishonesty during the rollout of “Total Rewards” has left a lingering of mistrust which has never really been dealt with or acknowledged by upper management.(in 16 reviews)
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  1. 5.0
    Current Employee

    ConEdision is an excellent place to work!

    Sep 17, 2008 - Senior Customer Service Specialist in New York, NY
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    The benefits are good and the salary is competitive. The work life balance within the company is comparitive to no other company I know of. Managment is very thoruogh in communications and strive to develop your skills allowing you endless opportunities for advanacement if desired. Hard work and dedication are rewarded and the commrodary amongst employees is evident.

    Cons

    The work can be demanding and there is extreme criticism from media. The public opinion of the company is low but I believe this is based on little knowledge of how the electric utiltiy industry operates. With such a heavy population in the Metro NY area it is difficult an sometimes impossible to distribute the electricity as demanded.

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  2. 5.0
    Former Contractor, more than 3 years

    Great Place to work

    Nov 23, 2020 - Software Engineer in New York, NY
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Amazing work and life balance

    Cons

    no remote work for contractors

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  4. 3.0
    Current Employee

    Sr. Engr

    Dec 8, 2016 -  
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Great people, very helpful. The company is making changes to increase work life balance but not everyone is on board yet.

    Cons

    Budgets can be handled properly so the entire department isn't behind budget by June

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  5. 2.0
    Current Employee

    Work is repetitive

    Mar 9, 2012 - Engineer in New York, NY
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Good work and life balance

    Cons

    Favoritiscm No room for growth Sub-par salary

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  6. 4.0
    Former Intern, less than 1 year

    good work life balance

    Jan 20, 2014 - Intern in New York, NY
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Offers great work life balance and is not too stressful

    Cons

    Human resources does not do a great job at recruiting

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    1 person found this review helpful
  7. 4.0
    Current Employee, more than 5 years

    Good People, good work life balance

    May 9, 2019 - Business Analyst in New York, NY
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    work life balance a plus / stability / Company wants you to move every 2 years to a different department

    Cons

    Regulated company / tough to get funding for most employee events

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  8. 5.0
    Current Employee

    Great opportunities for growth

    May 4, 2022 - Mechanical Engineer 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Handled the pandemic and work/life balance well

    Cons

    Salary not as competitive - fairly fixed

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  9. 4.0
    Current Employee, more than 5 years

    Good job

    Mar 9, 2022 - Welding Instructor in New York, NY
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Good work and life balance

    Cons

    Normal work place politics. PTO accumulation could be better

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  10. 4.0
    Current Employee

    Transition

    Mar 21, 2009 - Office Assistant in New York, NY
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Con Edison offers a good benefits package, a competitive salary and offers a union for weekly paid employees. Management positions are available for various employees and as a transition will soon be taking place where the top talent will be needed for the company as many employees retire now is the time to apply if you are qualified.

    Cons

    Some of the management employees that have been there for years are not as competent as they should be but have obtained their positions because of loyalty to the company. The company needs more work/life balance for new employees because they are at a period where they are competing for the top talent.

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    4 people found this review helpful
  11. 3.0
    Former Employee, more than 8 years

    Work / Life Balance

    Sep 4, 2022 - Manager in New York, NY
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Staff employees are great and satellite departments, outside of headquarters, are truly family.

    Cons

    Many open positions require remaining staff to work extremely long hours to get the job done. Especially difficult to have work/life balance with the workload and 3 day requirement to be in office.

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