Controlled by Hedge Fund, CEO employes dinosaur management tactics - Senior Software Engineer CSX Employee Review

1.0
26 May 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Technology using in IT is cutting edge

Cons

New CEO has cut everything to the bone for short-term gain to satisfy hedge fund owners. Management expects 10-12hr/day for salaried employees

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5.0
15 June 2026
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Pros

Fair minded and supportive management. Not directly involved in RR management, so did not have the same hours or demands as many do.

Cons

None really--large publicly held company. Working on a contract basis, so can't speak to benefits.

1.0
21 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Simple business model which is dependent on customer service.

Cons

Board is run by an Activist Investor. Company officers for the past 10 year have been bleeding off company assets and reducing operational capabilities in exchange for short term valuations. Many of these senior leaders were brought in with documented history of sexual misconduct and questionable corporate ethics. Their only qualification they need is that they were former managers under the Hunter Harrison regime at Canadian National.

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