Constant changes and NOT for the better - Analytics Cox Automotive Employee Review

1.0
11 Sept 2017
Recommend
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Pros

The health insurance is really good. 401k with match after 1 year. Used to have a good pension, but not anymore.

Cons

Cox is lagging behind others in the industry in terms of technology and innovation. There is still a good ol boy type of feel and LOTS of favoritism among senior leaders and execs. Even if you're doing a great job and have excellent reviews, if you're not sucking up to the right execs, none of it matters. Politics are rampant across the organization. Reorgs constantly, I'm talking multiple reorgs within a year. People are shifted around to new teams and new management all the time. I've had multiple managers and a change in job title in a matter of months. Change just for the sake of change doesn't help anybody. Kelley Blue Book used to be great until Cox acquired it and it's unfortunately created a toxic environment and caused totally ridiculous MIND BOGGLING layoffs of some really great employees. Why keep the bloat and get rid of some high performing employees? Makes no sense and has caused morale to completely decline. Salary depends on which division and which department you're in. There is a HUGE discrepancy in salaries for some people in certain positions. Overall the pay is not very competitive if you're in CA. If you're in other locations, it may be pretty good.

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5.0
7 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great work life balance, unlimited pto

Cons

No real concept of a promotion. All mobility is done through application and interviewing.

1.0
26 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Benefits are good. PTO Day 1.

Cons

No advancement opportunity. They claim they hire internally, but they don't seem to adhere to that. Out of nowhere, hours were cut from 40 hours to 32 for our particular shift due to "business needs". However it seems like we are rarely caught up at the end of the night. The same position on another shift did not lose nearly as many hours. Then, there was a location wide meeting where they bragged about record sales and record profits. Seems pretty insensitive to do in front of employees who lost over 20% of their pay. The manager comes off as completely harsh and rude. When you fill out a survey stating facts, they are met with a dismissive tone followed by, "you know this is not true". Training is non existent. Other underpaid employees have to train you so it's like a game of telephone where the training contains just a little less information or a little more incorrect information each time. Pay for other positions in the organization is below average. When applying for those positions internally, they want to base pay on your current role instead of based on qualifications for the job being offered. There is a pay range listed for jobs, don't expect to get anywhere near the top and you are LUCKY to see the middle of that range. Pay raises are not anywhere near inflation rates, so if you stay more than a year you are losing money.

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