Great Company with Meh Benefits (Relatively) - Recensione dipendente - Human Resources Development Program presso Eaton

4,0
14 feb 2023
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

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I loved Eaton as they were the first company to ever give me a chance in the HR field while I was still in my Master's program. It is a manufacturing, power management company so their locations are usually pretty remote or not the best, even the HQ is in Beachwood, OH. The pros are that they do take their HR seriously and the further you move up, the more strategic the work, but the entry level work is pretty grunt. It's just the day to day taking care of a facility kind of work and having to work alongside hourly employees and build a rapport with them so that they trust you and will come to you. The pay is middle of the pack, the benefits package is middle of the pack, their vacation is subpar (start with 2 weeks and after 5 years you get 3 weeks with the opportunity to also purchase a week of vacation by using your own money) and somewhat archaic. Company culture is very laid back but still very serious with its supply chain and the demands necessary for it.

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Vacation time is garbage. The locations are really rough so if you get moved around, there is a huge possibility that you will be placed somewhere in the country or away from larger cities.

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5,0
11 feb 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Good work /life balance. Lots of room for growth. If you have a good idea for improvement it can be implemented.

Svantaggi

Always an issue to deal with.

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Risposta di Eaton
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed a strong work–life balance, room for growth, and the ability to implement new ideas during your time at Eaton. We appreciate your perspective and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
2,0
15 mag 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

whelp, their hiring. So if you're looking for an entry level position, they've got them open

Svantaggi

Where do I start? If your goal is to make a tangible impact, change things for the better, or grow a modern career, look elsewhere. Stifling Red Tape: The company is drowning in administrative bloat and ancient, worn-out processes. It is nearly impossible to implement meaningful improvements because every minor change is strangled by bureaucracy. The organization simply lacks the capability to scale effectively. (They still haven't fully implemented Bussman, who they acquired more than a decade ago) Short-Sighted Leadership: Upper management is entirely hyper-focused on hitting short-term quarterly metrics at all costs, completely sacrificing long-term strategy and sustainable operational health. Subpar Compensation & Benefits: The base salary is hardly competitive with the current market. The benefits package is remarkably weak—health insurance options are disappointing, and you start with a meager two weeks of vacation. Zero Performance Incentive: There is no financial upside for regular engineers. Bonus potential is completely locked away until you reach a "manager of managers" level, leaving the actual individual contributors with no skin in the game. If you are a paper-pusher who thrives in a rigid, stagnant environment, you will love it here. If you want to build the future, go somewhere else.

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Risposta di Eaton
3w
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns around bureaucracy, compensation, and incentives. Your feedback is important, and we encourage you to share more with your local HR team so we can continue improving.
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