Williams reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(681 total reviews)
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Alan S. Armstrong

87% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Williams has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 681 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Williams 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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681 reviews
3.0
Jun 16, 2008
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Pros

Was once a very stable company. Very staid, with a lot of job security. Easy environment to work in, although the decision by consensus was a little much, if you wanted to drive change forward. Good benefits, low stress until the bottom fell out.

Cons

When the bottom started falling out, Sr. mgmt was very slow to react, forcing it to ultimately sell off a large part of the company. Not much upward mobility. Good old boy network in place. Somewhat slow to make decisions -- very typical of an oil and gas company. Too many Sr. mgmr perks (jets etc)

4.0
Jun 12, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of vacation, easy-going people, usually low stress, optional 9/80 schedule, flex-time.

Cons

People seem to be hired and promoted because of the wrong reasons. Females and minorities get preference as leaders. New hires and even interns seem to almost always be female, minority, or have some connection to a current employee. Management does not always seem to be on board with just hiring the best person for the job. Also, not a great educational reimbursement package compared to other companies.

4.0
Jun 12, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Our company is growing, which is much more fun than the downside we endured a few years back. Employees typically have a short commute to work (5-20 minutes) from anywhere in/around Tulsa and parking is a breeze. We have an on-site fitness center and cafeteria. Williams offers a strong 401(k) match AND a pension plan. We also have an employee stock purchase plan. Overall, our benefits are great and easy to use.

Cons

There's a perception in some areas of a good-ol'-boy network. I view our young management as both good (fresh ideas) and bad (upward movement may be stunted for some).

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