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Would not recommend - Anonymous employee Smart Grid Forums Employee Review

1.0
24 Oct 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Nice clients and central location

Cons

Smart Grid Forums (SGF) is an events production company that claims a strong vision. As evident in the previous comments, high staff turnover appears to be an issue. Does the company truly believe that they hired ‘lazy entitled coasters’ over and over again? My experience echoes that of others: unsupportive and hostile management, to the extent that it feels like bullying. Clients themselves were lovely to work with and I found (most of) my colleagues to be professional and hard-working. I have hesitated to write this review and am doing so in the hope that this will be helpful to someone. I will likely receive a response full of accusations, or perhaps the CEO will attempt to have this removed. Therefore, I am not sharing my contact details.

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Smart Grid Forums Response
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We have investigated this post and it appears to be the same competitor who posts here from time to time, having never worked for us, therefore violating the terms of Glassdoor usage. Regardless, please note that we are a high performance culture, we operate a meritocracy, and we take exceptionally good care of our customers. As such any under performance is swiftly dealt with in order to limit the impact on our culture and our clients. If you are aligned with our values you will do well with us, if you are not you will be re-directed to more suitable options for you. I hope this helps.

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SGF is a well-respected producer of in-depth technical events aimed at electric grid engineers and technology leaders. They are a genuinely positive force in the complex, technical market they serve with a true dedication to delivering high quality and enduring value. Their reputation is a big plus approaching the market as a producer! The management is direct, supportive, and committed to staff wellbeing. The working atmosphere is professional without being overly corporate or stuffy. Staff are encouraged to gain exposure to various elements of the business and there is a positive culture of growth, development, and learning. Work is done only within office hours unlike many other conference companies, and you are not expected to take your work home with you.

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The conference production industry is inherently pressurised, and highly competitive. It is certainly not for everyone. The high standards mentioned before are upheld - Deadlines are tight, the work can be challenging, and there isn’t anywhere to hide. The company works within a very specific market with sophisticated customers. You need to be prepared to deep-dive into some technical content and adapt your communication style accordingly. There's a lot to learn to succeed.

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