National Grid reviews

4.4

92% would recommend to a friend

(2,735 total reviews)
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Zoë Yujnovich

94% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

National Grid has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,735 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The National Grid employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.8 stars).

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3K reviews
3.0
Jun 6, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Some of the best reasons to work at Nation Grid are: Upper management does not micro-manage you. They will expect that you learn the job, learn what is expected of you and then perform. (If you are a go-getter and do not need any hand holding then this job is perfect for you) They are flexible with how you run your team. They allow you to develop your own "teaching tools", worksheets and monthly newsletters for your teams.

Cons

Although National Grid was a great place to work, it did have it's down sides: Team moral over the whole floor was low. Constant conflict with management and unions.

3.0
Jun 3, 2011

Overall, Good. Lately "uncertain"

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay Great benefits A lot of great people Flexible work schedule You get what you put in, if you work hard you'll be rewarded.

Cons

Communication is slow Technology is lacking innovation Very political Accountability is non existent in management Titles and actual roles vary greatly

4.0
May 30, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is pretty good and bonuses have been very good for this industry. People are nice, atmosphere is relaxed. Flexible working hours depending on the area.

Cons

Not cutting edge, too conservative. Inability to get rid of lousy employees. Slow decision making. Company is going through layoffs and IT outsourcing. National Grid should never have bought Keyspan. Reorganization probably a prelude to sell off of the US business. Slight culture clash between UK and US.

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