Q&A With SGS Employees
At SGS, we focus on finding the right person for the right job. In addition, we look at the needs of each individual, to help create the conditions that foster innovation and maximize potential. To this end, we encourage our people to work across many different functions, geographies and cultures throughout their careers. Beyond personal development we also encourage all our staff to engage with the business, and buy-in to their goals, ambitions and corporate values in a way that will inspire them to want to drive the business forward proactively and generate success. We are committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds, cultures and thinking styles to build a valuable resource of talent and perspectives, as well as life and career experiences.
How employees describe working at SGS
Always speak truth at the time of interview
Raise aquatic organisms in water collection tanks so as to insure human safety before discharge for human consumption
It has good atmosphere to work... Displined working style...
Dysfunctional stepping stone company that takes advantage of their employees.
The freedom to explore my career and the unwavering support from the team have been truly invaluable. From the comprehensive training programs to the mentorship opportunities, SGS has provided me with the tools and guidance needed to grow both personally and professionally.
What it's like to work at SGS
- SGS employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
- Employees at SGS report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 86% of SGS employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- SGS employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 71% of SGS employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With SGS Employees
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How much and how often do raises happen at SGS North America?
annual
How's the work pace at SGS North America?
fast
How secure do you feel at your job at SGS North America?
8 out of 10
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at SGS North America?
not at all
How challenged are you at SGS North America?
7 out of 10
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining SGS North America?
training platform
What's the vibe like in the Admin dept at SGS North America? How many hours are you working?
fast paced. 40 minimum
What's the Admin team like at SGS North America?
experienced
What's the pay like for Admin roles at SGS North America?
$14+ depending on experience
What do employees at SGS think about their benefits?
SGS employees rate their overall benefits a C and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 59% of SGS employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 10-15 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is less than $500/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at SGS?
50% of the same employees also feel like SGS is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at SGS.
How are the managers at SGS?
SGS employees rate their manager a B+ or 74/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (100%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.









