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Christopher (Chris) Kirk

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65% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Perth, Western Australia

Former Employee – worked at SGS part-time for more than a year

ProsThe pay rate and shift work (4on/4off) allow for a balance in work and leisure. Making great working connections and experience within the mining industry.

ConsLong Hours, Hard work, respiratory issues, mainly casual employment (easily dismissed without notice) and equipment malfunction.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at SGS

ProsDecent hourly rate, parking but thats it

ConsNo career progression, will promise a move to full time but won't deliver. I met a few employees who had been casual for 5+ years.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Singapore (Singapore)

Current Employee – been working at SGS full-time for more than a year

Prosthere are lots of opportunities for career advancement, when you prove your capability to the management.

Consmore transparency and communication is needed for all Business Units to achieve the same goal of growing the company

Advice to Senior Managementcommunicate more often and update everyone in various projects

– I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Vikhroli (India)

Former Employee – worked at SGS full-time for less than a year

ProsWork Timings, One of the Leading MNC in its line of business, Less traveling( walkable distance from Kanjurmarg station).

ConsTraditional Management, less scope of growth, Low Pay, Retainership, Unorganised work, No training and Development initiatives.

Advice to Senior ManagementThe management should adopt dynamic and professional way of approach rather being traditional,
The growth of employees should be mostly based on performance not based on tenure. The way of working needs to be re-framed so that it is organised. Effective training should be given based on the projects.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at SGS

ProsThe patients have been with the group for years and are patient and very pleasant to work with. The headquarters office is nice (aesthetically).

ConsUpper management is unorganized and incompetent and just plain rude! There really in no middle management nor checks and balances. No training is offered (because of the incompetence). There is a NO TALKING policy (meaning no talking) which is most likely why the employees are not very willing to assist one another.

Advice to Senior ManagementStep down before the collision if you really care about spouses company! Let spouses hire outside management and provide neutrality in the office.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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Bronx, NY (US)

Current Employee – been working at SGS full-time for more than 3 years

ProsCompany is focus on getting vehicles inspected.. Room to make tons of overtime. Care about your safety, and are very understanding when it comes to health and family issues.

ConsPay is horrible, you have to over perform to gain... How they mitigate there resources and staff is poorly done. Many of the staff have no clue what they doing.

Advice to Senior ManagementMore Communication can help the automotive division work effectively and efficient.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Current Employee – been working at SGS full-time for more than a year

Prosnot so mnc after all

Consdivision manager should be assigned properly

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Ahmedabad (India)

Current Employee – been working at SGS full-time for more than 10 years

ProsSGS is TPI compny so all time different different work is coming so our skill and knowlege is improve

ConsSGS downside lot of project is working on.

Advice to Senior ManagementOur upper management is very good for empl.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Current Employee – been working at SGS

ProsGlobal company with diverse industry exposure
A few good people

ConsPromises made that are not kept
Many people below average in terms of expertise, education, and professionalism

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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Beijing, Beijing (China)

Former Employee – worked at SGS full-time for more than a year

Prosvery practical and specified interview

Consthe process is too long

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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