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Portland General Electric

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Portland General Electric reviews

4.3

82% would recommend to a friend

(416 total reviews)
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Maria Pope

86% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Portland General Electric has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 416 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Portland General Electric 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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416 reviews
1.0
May 6, 2015

Analyst

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Co-workers were good people. Dedicated and hard working.

Cons

1950's 'command and control' military management style. Information shared only on a need to know basis. No opportunity for innovation. No regard for rate-payers or environment. The only thing that counts is management's 'score card'.

2.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits package is competitive and genuinely strong. The work itself is innovative and there is no shortage of intelligent, talented people here who care deeply about what they are building. The mission is compelling and there is a desire to improve culture and employee engagement. If you are working on interesting problems with good colleagues, there is real value here.

Cons

The gap between the culture this company says it has and the culture that actually exists within the HR leadership team specifically is significant and worth understanding before you join. I experienced and observed a management style within HR leadership that created an environment where people did not feel safe raise concerns or give honest feedback without fear of consequences. Performance concerns were routinely raised in vague and general terms without specific examples, making it hard to understand expectations or demonstrate improvement. When feedback was pressed for, little was forthcoming. There is a pattern of talented people being targeted or leaving voluntarily because of how they are treated by HR leadership rather than because of the quality of their work. The attrition is visible and the reasons are consistent among those who leave. I also want to flag something specific to anyone reading reviews on this platform: employees within HR were actively encouraged by HR leadership to submit positive Glassdoor reviews and were given scripts and talking points to share with colleagues to solicit additional positive reviews. This was framed as an initiative to improve scores rather than to genuinely address the underlying concerns driving negative feedback. I share this not to invalidate every positive review but to provide important context for how some of those reviews came to exist. Genuine culture improvement and manufactured perception are very different things, and candidates deserve to know the difference. HR as a function should model the culture it asks the rest of the organization to build.

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Portland General Electric Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed and thoughtful feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our benefits, the caliber of our teams, and the meaningful work being done. Those are all areas we are proud of and continue to invest in. We also take your concerns seriously. Creating an environment where employees feel safe to share candid feedback, receive clear and actionable guidance, and grow in their roles is essential to the culture we are working to build. What you’ve described does not align with the experience we want for our employees, and it is feedback we are taking seriously as we continue to improve the employee experience. To clarify one point you raised, our intent has been to encourage a broader and more representative set of employees to share their experiences on platforms like Glassdoor. We are not asking for or expecting only positive reviews but rather aiming to ensure that feedback comes from a wide range of voices. Authentic, unfiltered input helps us identify both what is working and where we need to improve. We recognize that perception and lived experience matter, and any gap between our stated values and how they are experienced is something we must continue to address. Feedback like yours plays a vital role in that process. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. -Sequoia
2.0
Nov 1, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1 - Team time is a great break from calls and you can relaxing time with your coworkers. 2 - Pay is good but only to keep you there

Cons

1 - They choose favorites and you can't climb the ladder higher unless you know upper management 2 - They promise they will look out for you and want you to succeed but it is only to make themselves look good as a supervisor

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Portland General Electric Response
2y
We appreciate your candid feedback and the time you took to share your experience with us, and we take your concerns seriously. We strive to create a positive and supportive work environment for all our employees, and your feedback helps us identify areas where we can improve. Creating a positive and inclusive work environment is a top priority for us. We're concerned to hear that you didn't feel supported by your managers. Our HR team is available to address any concerns related to workplace dynamics, and we have processes in place to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and professionalism. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continuously strive to enhance our company culture and work experience. We would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your concerns and any specific suggestions you might have. If you're open to it, we encourage you to reach out to our HR department directly at 503-464-7250 so we can have a more in-depth conversation. Thank you, Sequoia
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