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American Electric Power

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American Electric Power reviews

3.1

48% would recommend to a friend

(1,091 total reviews)

William J. Fehrman

35% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

American Electric Power has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,091 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
4.0
Jan 3, 2023

Company with potential

Recommend
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Pros

This is a good company but the previous management wasn’t well rounded to cover all aspects necessary to make it a great company. Compensation is pretty good but other companies are starting to offer more with better pay and benefits. Culture is good here too.

Cons

There are multiple layers of redundant computer systems that make tasks excruciating to complete quickly. We are expanding our grid system at an amazing pace so it would’ve been nice to had to issues worked out before the rush began. The company outsourced its IT support to India so that isn’t working out well for the users. The company doesn’t have a budget for real personal development. They spend money on training but it is all safety or security related and nothing that has any significant value to the employees looking to expand their knowledge. Our Directors don’t are forced to get creative and have one employee with limited knowledge in a subject train other employees rather than hire one subject matter expert to train multiple employees. The company offers 3 medical plans 2 of which are affordable but don’t cover anything until the deductibles are met and one that is ridiculously expensive but covers more. The 401k match is a little lower than other major companies but not too far off.

1.0
Jul 18, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

My coworkers are amazing to work with.

Cons

Going to the dogs. New management has no idea how to run a utility.

2.0
Jul 15, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work life balance was good.

Cons

1. Several of us managers have over 20 years of service, all the certifications, and very personable, but management decides to give the Director promotion to a woman who has a degree in the arts and no construction knowledge. 2. AEP hired a new-grad, they now are including her in all the interviews and manager lunches, grooming her to be a director as well. 3. In a team meeting, management said they want to hire more diversity and women, even if they are less trained, then they will train them after being hired. 4. A lot of the new hires have no idea what they are doing, and all us smart employees are leaving.

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