Southern Water Employee Reviews about "people are great"
Updated Feb 18, 2021
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Ian McAulay
43 Ratings
Pros
"Great people and pay is not bad" (in 11 reviews)
"They offer good learning opportunities, good socials and have a very modern approach to Work-Life Balance" (in 7 reviews)
Cons
"Senior managers are slow to make decisions, Needs a shake up in management and to evolve into a modern company" (in 12 reviews)
"Poor management, unfairness between employees" (in 7 reviews)
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Reviews about "people are great"
Return to all Reviews- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Excellent company to work for most employees have been working there for a long time. Very low retention.
Cons
There is no room for advancement
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Clear plans and ambitions Good salaries and benefits Transforming the business
Cons
Too many Directors - it is not always clear who does what
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
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Decent pay, benefits and good progression opportunities
Cons
Business puts too much emphasis on satisfying share holders
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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Looks after you, very competitive salary
Cons
Limited progression, can have long hours
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
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Good salary, benefits and training
Cons
Terrible reputation, company can't improve quickly enough
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Pros
Constantly trying to improve on the past.
Cons
Bad decisions made in the past.
Continue reading - Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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Work Loads, Holidays given, working day.
Cons
Ever changing working requirements work loads
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
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Great people, good working hours and open to flexible working
Cons
Male dominated, heavy bureaucracy, low wage
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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locality for some of the employees
Cons
inconsistencies in approach to management
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Money was ok as were the staff
Cons
Senior management out of touch
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