Good vision, lacking culture. - Director CSX Employee Review

3.0
Jul 13, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Good vision about where the company can go in the future. Operating well.

Cons

Culture from the top down is very stodgy. Leadership that has authority to make decisions is not progressive enough to retain good talent. Classifies all positions in a similar way but some leaders have dozens of direct reports while others have one. Comp and benefits used to be top notch but have definitely started lacking in recent years and are not competitive for some jobs.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fair minded and supportive management. Not directly involved in RR management, so did not have the same hours or demands as many do.

Cons

None really--large publicly held company. Working on a contract basis, so can't speak to benefits.

1.0
Jun 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Simple business model which is dependent on customer service.

Cons

Board is run by an Activist Investor. Company officers for the past 10 year have been bleeding off company assets and reducing operational capabilities in exchange for short term valuations. Many of these senior leaders were brought in with documented history of sexual misconduct and questionable corporate ethics. Their only qualification they need is that they were former managers under the Hunter Harrison regime at Canadian National.

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