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      American Electric Power

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      American Electric Power reviews

      3.1

      46% would recommend to a friend

      (1,088 total reviews)

      William J. Fehrman

      36% approve of CEO

      52% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      American Electric Power has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,088 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The American Electric Power employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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      1K reviews
      3.0
      Jun 2, 2010

      Very political promotion system

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pay and benefits here are very good in comparison with peer groups. The workforce is friendly and helpful and very loyal. Plenty of flexibility in schedule for family emergencies. Company is getting better about allowing flexibility of work schedules and tele-commuting but still has a long way to go.

      Cons

      Promotions are decided within tight management groups and decisions are then announced. Frequently no open access to opportunity for others. Management often does not take meaningful action against managers, directors and executives who rule by intimidation, even when formal complaints are registered.

      4.0
      Apr 22, 2010

      Great Company

      Administrative assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      AEP is a wonderful company to work for. The opportunities for advancement are sometimes given more on a personality or looks basis than the actual ability. It is sad because they aren't giving the employees with little to no college a further look in advancement though.

      Cons

      Not really any downsides to working for AEP. I have a college degree but there are several people that I have heard of being held back from promotions because of their lack of a degree; regardless of the experience and abiliy that they do have.

      2.0
      Jan 30, 2010

      Odd Place to Work, Very Top-Down Management

      Trainer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Benefits are above average, Usually flexible with time off, Fairly steady with layoffs, Not a heavy workload

      Cons

      Varies by department; Whining; No 'Get-er-done' attitude; Top-down management; Disorganized; Too many bosses, no one takes responsibility; Many ineffective meetings;

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