Alcoa reviews

Since the economy tanked there has been a tendency to intimidate workers. As is now becoming part of the great American tradition fewer people must fill in for those that have been retired or laid off. People must be careful about what they say, there is a great fear to be seen as disposable. Leadership much more concerned with public relations and appearances than actually providing employees with recognition, basic clean work areas. Yes, we have a new fitness center but since working 12 hours a day is expected, you don't have much chance to use it. If you have a company phone, you are on 24/7 and better not forget to be available. Don't come here iif you have a college degree and want to grow. It is too bad, used to be a great company but leadership has shown that it has no interest in employees, it is all about appearances and revenue. You get the feeling that they are minutes away from putting you on the auction block.

Alcoa is a large corporation. Therefore, there is a lot of bureaucratic yellow tape to get through in getting things done. It is also easy to get lost in the shuffle, and outstanding work can sometimes get overlooked. Career advancement within Alcoa will most likely occur through "paying dues" either by working in a remote location or at a variety of different jobs to gain a broad business background. I know many current employees that have had to take jobs in far flung manufacturing facilities to gt the background before returning for their ideal corporate position. The company has some evidence of meritocracy, however, there is a definite sense of seniority throughout the organization.