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EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 353

TOTAL RATINGS: 2663

CEO: John Pettigrew

National Grid Company Culture

National Grid Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

3.4/5

National Grid's Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Diversity

B

Happiness

B

CEO Rating

B-

Compensation

B-

Leadership

B-

National Grid CEO

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John Pettigrew

70 /100

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A Day in the Life

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National Grid employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day

Work Hours

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Employees at National Grid report the work pace is moderate

Work Pace

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76% of National Grid employees look forward to interacting with their team every day

Coworkers

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National Grid employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year

Perks & Benefits

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67% of National Grid employees report they are happy with their work life balance

Work Life Balance

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National Grid employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week

Feedback

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67% of National Grid employees call their work environment positive

Environment

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What's the company culture like at National Grid?

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We are only ones have to work while linemen goof off all day

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What should I wear for an interview at National Grid?

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Clown suit for supervisor jobs thats all we hire

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What questions do they ask during the interview process at National Grid?

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Just general interview questions

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How's the vacation policy at National Grid?

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Good. That's all I can say

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How challenged are you at National Grid?

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I am very challenged.

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How's the work life balance at National Grid?

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Work is my life

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H1B Visa

In 2019, National Grid applied for 37 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 81% were approved, 5% certified-withdrawn, and 14% withdrawn.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at National Grid unveil that 5 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by National Grid after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

37

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

81% Granted (30 out of 37)
0% Denied ( out of 37)
14% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (5 out of 37)
5% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 37)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at National Grid

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National Grid currently ranks in the Top 50% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

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Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at National Grid

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30%

National Grid currently ranks in the Top 30% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

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eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"

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eNPS Score

35%	Promoters
25%	Passives
40%	Detractors

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National Grid Culture Video

Mission, Vision, & Values

We are committed to safeguarding our global environment for future generations and providing all our customers with the highest standards of service through investment in our networks and through our talented, diverse workforce. National Grid owns the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales and operates the system across Great Britain.

National Grid Culture At a Glance

353 employees at National Grid have reviewed National Grid across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.

Overall, the 353 National Grid employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at National Grid are generally satisfied with their total compensation at National Grid, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at National Grid are generally satisfied with their team. 353 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at National Grid are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at National Grid believe the environment at National Grid is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at National Grid is moderate. About 61% of the employees at National Grid work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at National Grid are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

353 employees at National Grid have reviewed National Grid across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today. Overall, the 353 National Grid employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.Employees at National Grid are generally satisfied with their total compensation at National Grid, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits. Overall, employees at National Grid are generally satisfied with their team. 353 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at National Grid are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.The majority of employees at National Grid believe the environment at National Grid is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at National Grid is moderate. About 61% of the employees at National Grid work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.Overall, the employees at National Grid are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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Health & Wellness: Dental Insurance; Health Insurance

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