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Q&A With GEA Group Employees
Here are five reasons why Join the GEA Group Contribute to a better world Get to work with great people who make GEA what it is Get the opportunity to grow Get to work with technology of the future Let the world be your playing field
How employees describe working at GEA Group
The people. Definitely the people
7% 401k match, health benefits
Review from Engineering Dept
Is a good experience with challenges
Variable compensation is above market standards
Awesome. This is a great company
What it's like to work at GEA Group
- GEA Group employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
- Employees at GEA Group report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 83% of GEA Group employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- GEA Group employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
- 66% of GEA Group employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With GEA Group Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 50
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at GEA Group?
Top Employee Response
The atmosphere has become much more political in recent years which was the case to this degree in years past. I would like to see people judged on their performance and contributions much more so than "who their friends" in management are.
GEA needs to swing back with de-centralisation. OneGEA condensed all decision making in Germany and this German-centric position does not work outside Europe.
If management would better listen to the employees, and take their advice into consideration.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at GEA Group?
quite ok
Most office employees stick to a 9-5 schedule with some late nights needed. But in general your social life remains unaffected. For the guys on the road it is much harder to retain social life as you're sometimes booked on a job last minute and have to cancel personal plans.
Does GEA Group have any remote positions?
In general there are no remote positions. But GEA Group has over 200 locations around the world, and there are some exceptions for certain positions in some countries.
Yes, all over the world.
How does GEA Group make decisions around promotions?
promotions are decided by managers and networks
Alot of the promotions have been because you know the right people when promotions come but they generally say they will promote from within but you never really hear about it until the person has accepted the new position.
What benefits does GEA Group provide?
Top Employee Response
- 3-year incentive based on the price of the GEA shares in the stock market. value from 10 to 20 KEUR - company car
Amazing 401k, medical, life insurance, and traveling perks for the road warriors.
How are layoffs handled in the Executive department at GEA Group?
Layoffs have a softer name in GEA: "hive offs". Layoff process depends entirely on the direct manager. HR do not help at all. To the contrary, they usually complicate things innecesarily.
How do you feel about going to work at GEA Group everyday?
burden
How secure do you feel at your job at GEA Group?
very little
What's the best part of your job at GEA Group?
delivering great solutions to customers
How's the work pace at GEA Group?
normal
How do you feel about GEA Group's future?
short term is not good, but medium term it must reorganize and change for good.
How's the feedback process at GEA Group?
no negative feedback is accepted.
What kind of people succeed at GEA Group?
the politically savvy ones
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining GEA Group?
how much salary they could pay...
What's the office layout like at GEA Group?
Germans have private or shared by two offices. elsewhere maybe open spaces.
How's the morale at GEA Group?
very low
How much diversity is there among employees at GEA Group?
very low.
What unique perks and benefits does GEA Group provide?
nothing unique
How do I do well in an interview at GEA Group?
having a good political sponsor
How long do the interviews usually take at GEA Group?
1-2 hours
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at GEA Group?
normal
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at GEA Group?
none was particularly difficult
What should I wear for an interview at GEA Group?
suit
How would you compare interviewing at GEA Group to other places you've interviewed?
nothing special
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from GEA Group?
Global/Regional Heads. a week or two
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Should I work at GEA Group?
41% of GEA Group employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 31% are neutral and 28% would not recommend working at GEA Group to their friends.
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passive |
| 28% | Detractors |
