United Utilities Reviews

Cons

Inflexible management and focus on process

Cons

Frequently changing work and management

Cons

Particularly good example of oil tanker metaphor (takes forever to change direction). As seems typical in water industry, many practices behind modern approach. Lack of investment. Old boy's club is in full effect (no more than similar companies however).

Cons

Vacant roles not backfilled and employees being put on to do more and more work. Pension scheme not as good as it used to be. Very strict sickness policy which can also be very unfair. No career progression as roles are not backfilled or salary is not as good as can get outside of UU

Cons

Slow paced, during restructure sense of morale became very low

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Politics , dishonesty and corruption
Favouritism - staff promoted dishonestly through corruption and family connections
Managers allowed to bully staff, question time spent in toilet
No formal action taken for staff who have large number of absence instead promoted ... face fits
No compassion from certain managers - complaints made no action
Timing owning- days and weeks still outstanding and will never get back or paid for!
Made to cancel holidays to fit with senior leadership
Killing of the geese onsite!

Cons

The career progression was non-existent and would be reliant on somebody leaving or changing roles. Whilst working flexibly and remotely was available this would be dependent on department and individual management styles. There isn’t much of a social side outside of the office, most likely due to the location and most people commuting by car.

Cons

Constant restructure adds to role uncertainty

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Limited work in other sectors

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Only seem to be able to move up if you are friends with management, very cliquey, feels like you are constantly being watched with no trust in employees