Paterson Group Reviews

3.5

68% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)

57% positive business outlook

Paterson Group has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

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15 reviews
1.0
25 July 2022

The worst

Recommend
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Pros

a few good coworkers, ok benefits, flexible

Cons

the worst health and safety in any lab i've worked at alongside the worst management. don't care about you or your safety, equipment dangerous and not changed in years, buildings falling apart, all complaints from staff not taken seriously. super lazy management. bad pay not on par with inflation. lots of gossip and petty behaviour

2.0
20 Jan 2025

Training Could Be Better; Management Needs to Be More Proactive

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunity to work longer hours and get paid for overtime above 44h. Benefits are decent, with a retirement plan that includes matching contributions. You can get your own company phone. Staff is generally friendly. You get your own cubical, providing personal space and focus. Hybrid work environment.*

Cons

Management tends to be more reactive than proactive, which can sometimes lead to disorganization. While the company offers a hybrid work model, you are only compensated for time spent in the office if you're waiting for additional work, which can be frustrating. There’s also a noticeable bias against employees who work from home a few days a week, and the model could benefit from some adjustments. During slower periods, employees may be forced to take vacation or have their hours reduced, even if they are willing to work. Training is insufficient, particularly for those new to the role, and it’s not ideal for individuals without prior experience in this field. The company claims to have a mentorship program, but it’s not well-implemented in practice. Vacation must be booked months in advance, which can be difficult to manage. Job assignments frequently shift between multiple people with little explanation, leaving staff unsure of who is handling what until issues arise. Handoff meetings are not prioritized unless specifically requested, which creates communication gaps. While overtime is technically optional, there is an unspoken expectation to work extra hours, and not doing so can make you appear less committed. The company environment tends to favor those without family responsibilities, which can make work-life balance challenging for employees with children or other obligations. Micromanagement is common, with a high level of scrutiny over what is placed on the scheduler, even though many employees don’t provide much detail themselves. This often leads to feeling singled out, demoralized, and unmotivated. Additionally, the company has an outdated approach to using modern tools for booking vacation, managing paystubs, timesheets, and scheduling meetings, while most other companies have long since adopted more efficient systems.

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