Cox Automotive reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(2,316 total reviews)
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Steve Rowley

78% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Cox Automotive has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,316 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cox Automotive employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
1.0
Jan 15, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Some freedom of schedule Company is desperate for talent

Cons

Pressure to produce products with little to no innovation or vision in unrealistic timelines to simply compete with others True virtues are not valued Tons of never ending reorganization Company constantly gloats about itself without any reason

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Cox Automotive Response
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Hi, thank you for your feedback. We listen often to the reviews left here on Glassdoor and we want to share that your feedback does not fall on deaf ears. We know that the speed of change in the automotive industry can be uncomfortable, however this agility allows us to stay competitive. Our employees are our greatest asset, helping us to drive change when it’s needed, building new products and honoring the values that our 120-year-old company was founded on. We would love to learn more about your concerns. Feel free to set up time with your local HR representative so we can improve your overall experience.
1.0
Sep 11, 2017

Constant changes and NOT for the better

Recommend
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Pros

The health insurance is really good. 401k with match after 1 year. Used to have a good pension, but not anymore.

Cons

Cox is lagging behind others in the industry in terms of technology and innovation. There is still a good ol boy type of feel and LOTS of favoritism among senior leaders and execs. Even if you're doing a great job and have excellent reviews, if you're not sucking up to the right execs, none of it matters. Politics are rampant across the organization. Reorgs constantly, I'm talking multiple reorgs within a year. People are shifted around to new teams and new management all the time. I've had multiple managers and a change in job title in a matter of months. Change just for the sake of change doesn't help anybody. Kelley Blue Book used to be great until Cox acquired it and it's unfortunately created a toxic environment and caused totally ridiculous MIND BOGGLING layoffs of some really great employees. Why keep the bloat and get rid of some high performing employees? Makes no sense and has caused morale to completely decline. Salary depends on which division and which department you're in. There is a HUGE discrepancy in salaries for some people in certain positions. Overall the pay is not very competitive if you're in CA. If you're in other locations, it may be pretty good.

1.0
Aug 23, 2017

Cox Automotive

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have no PRO comments to make at this time

Cons

You bust your butt, and you are one that gets layoff. However, the lazy, piece of crap leader keeps their job after they destroy the business. Cox Enterprise has changed so much in10 years. At one time Cox Enterprise was known as one of the top places to work, but after so many layoffs, removal of the pension the company is a shadow of its former-self. Shame !!!! Shame !!!! to all the "leaders" at Cox Auto and Cox Enterprise.

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