Not a diverse company and have bad ethics - Business Analyst NRG Energy Employee Review

3.0
24 July 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible , work from home , hybrid Work life balance

Cons

1. Lack of Diversity: NRG seems to have a non-diverse community with not many people of color in office, which could lead to a lack of different perspectives and experiences. 2. Resistance to Change: It appears that a significant portion of the community is not used to change, which might hinder the company’s ability to adapt and innovate effectively. 3. Limited Education on Systems: Some employees not having a degree or proper education on how to use systems could lead to inefficiencies and difficulties in implementing new technologies or processes. 4. Passive Aggressiveness: The presence of passive aggressiveness in the community can negatively impact the work environment, communication, and overall morale of the employees. 5. Unfriendly Executive Vice President (EVP): Having an EVP with a negative attitude could create a toxic work culture and affect employee motivation and job satisfaction.

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NRG Energy Response
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Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback and highlighting areas you see for improvement. We want our employees to feel they can be honest, even when it might not be easy. As a company, we continuously work to ensure that our culture is the best it can be, and diversity is a core value and a top priority. We encourage you to email us at careers@nrg.com as we would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience.

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