EDF reviews

4.1

88% would recommend to a friend

(999 total reviews)

Bernard Fontana

79% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

EDF has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 999 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The EDF employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Énergie et exploitation des ressources naturelles industry (3.8 stars).

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999 reviews
1.0
Jan 27, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

- The relationships with other members of staff (Some friends for life). - Free Hot & Cold Water - Free Gym

Cons

- Very poor work/life balance, and nothing in place to help with this - You are very much a number on a piece of paper to any level of management - It's very much a culture of 'Your face has to fit' to get anywhere (unfortunately my face doesn't seem to fit) - Having worked here just over a year, there have been no progression discussions or opportunities for this - During an 8 hour shift, you have one 36 minute lunch break, and no additional breaks - You do have the option of toilet breaks, but due to call queues this is discouraged and they have to be very short - People have been fired for a breach of policy (In particular using a mobile phone to make an important phone call), whilst other people are allowed to remain for breaking far worse company policies. - There is absolutely no recognition for a job well done, but they are quick to point out your flaws - You are constantly undermined by management all of the time, and have no room for say (In my opinion) - It's a culture of 'Put up or shut up' - I joined EDF Energy after taking a substantial pay cut (Biggest regret of my life).

5.0
Oct 4, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A solid salary package with up to 28 days holiday per year, great pension benefits and company contributions to private health insurance for all levels of the corporation. Speaking from experience, there are great opportunities to progress internally if you have what it takes and can perform. There is a great culture and acceptance that every decision we make may not be the correct one but everything is done with the right intention in mind and there is a genuine customer focus. A great place to work.

Cons

Unfortunately, not all staff are committed to their role and there is definitely room for improvement in attitude of some individuals which the company actively works to change and improve. Very little else, I think all large companies can suffer with limited communication at times on certain topics and perhaps more direct comms from your managers would be better placed.

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