Process - Anonymous employee Rio Tinto Employee Review

2.0
May 4, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Large company with decent salary and benefits.

Cons

Highly political work culture. Red tape and road blocks to any initiative unless backed by higher management. Annual Bonuses and promotions based on personal liking. No recognition for hard work (billets given to ppl for just about 'turning up for work') Boyz club culture with factions ruling the operation. Management had no clue and every three years a new GM comes with his 'own cronies' with a mission to change the world and after about three years falls on his sword resulting in rudderless employees.

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5.0
Feb 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are fantastic, employee share program, inexpensive insurance options with generous HSA contributions ($3000 per year), ample opportunities for career growth for those willing to relocate (internationally sometimes)

Cons

Mining is cyclic, layoffs are always a looming threat, depending on role 50-60 hr work week is common

1.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It was okay I guess

Cons

Work culture and management that is the reason people quit

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