Years ago was a good place to work. Now it is unbearable. - Marketing Pentair Employee Review

1.0
13 Feb 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible sick time for salaried employees

Cons

- Lack of respectful for employees on team who hold different titles, especially if below them - Lack of communication of key priorities, initiatives, and decisions from leadership (not executive leadership, but local leadership) - Leadership fails to make decisions, let along stick with those decisions; too many people involved in the decision making process unnecessarily - Projects are rushed for completion, providing little to no direction; projects are always late and never on time due to key stakeholders failing to provide proper input and direction - Agencies given priority for work over actual Pentair employees, increasing costs - Company overall at executive leadership focuses on "feel-good fluff" initiatives instead of addressing actual issues and concerns within the company

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Pentair Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are disappointed to hear your experience as it does not reflect the Win Right values that are the foundation for Pentair and shape how we do business and treat one another. We are committed to continuous improvement.

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

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Cons

Day-to-day operations are highly reactive, with frequent last-minute requests, shifting priorities, and unclear direction, making it difficult to consistently deliver high-quality work. There is often no consistent definition of “done,” which leads to repeated rework and extended revision cycles. Project ownership and decision-making accountability can be unclear, resulting in work stalling or cycling without resolution. Cross-functional alignment is inconsistent, and teams are often required to compensate for gaps in planning or structure. High performers frequently take on additional workload to maintain progress on projects. In my experience, accountability for underperformance was inconsistent, while avoiding conflict often appeared to be prioritized over driving outcomes. The work environment could be highly stressful at times, and I observed instances where colleagues appeared visibly overwhelmed during meetings. HR involvement in management concerns did not always result in visible or sustained changes from the team’s perspective. Overall structure and strategic direction can feel inconsistent, making it difficult to operate efficiently or plan long-term work.

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Pentair Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are disappointed to hear your experience as it does not reflect the Win Right values that are the foundation for Pentair and shape how we do business and treat one another. We encourage you to share more about your experience by submitting a report at PentairEthics.com. We appreciate your contributions to Pentair and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
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