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Kitchener, Canada 150 to 499 Employees
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40% of employees recommend this company to a friend
Canadian Solar Chairman, President, and CEO Shawn X. Qu

75% Approve of the CEO

Shawn X. Qu

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Updated Mar 30, 2013

It pays the bills

Current

Pros – - Friendly co-workers
- Talent is recognized with career advancement opportunities
- Being involved in green energy
- Fair wages and night shift premiums

Cons – - Working in a vulnerable industry
- Poor foresight from management
- Continental shifts aren't ideal for people with families

Advice to Senior Management – - Communicate better all around - with workers and your fellow management!

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An industry leader, but bogged down in inefficient processes and lack of communication between departments

Current

Pros – Working on projects that involve Solar Power
Large vertically integrated company

Cons – Inefficient office procedures
Lack of communication between departments
Lack of direction from senior management

Advice to Senior Management – Need to show some vision and some direction of the company.

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Operation Coordinator

Former

Pros – Good money and busy work schedule

Cons – Inconsiderate supervisor and intolerable amount of swearing

Advice to Senior Management – Please be considerate and act professionally in the office environment. Less favoritism and attacking language can make the office environment a much friendlier and less stressful place to work

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2011 Summer Intern

Former

Pros – Guelph is a peaceful and beautiful city. People at Canadian Solar are nice and easy to work with. Free coffee available.

Cons – There is a cafeteria but not selling any cooked food. Have to bring your lunch with you to work.

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Going downhill

Current

Pros – The CEO has a good vision but needs to up the morale. Company has a relatively good product for a good price.

Cons – The company is too focused on cutting costs/corners in every level at the expense of its employees. Employees are constantly worried that they will be fired/laid off due to management's fear tactics. There is a lot of nepotism, favortism, and backstabbing going around. Employees that have been there for years have not seen raises. Low to zero appreciation for employees or their efforts.

Advice to Senior Management – Bring in managers that are not just out for themselves but that see the big picture and genuinely are interested in seeing their employees develop. The employee morale will see a boost if you do this. Invest in your employees and see them as an asset instead of a liability. Ditch the fear tactics.

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