Eaton reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(6,593 total reviews)
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Paulo Ruiz

78% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Eaton has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 6,593 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Eaton employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews
3.0
Feb 9, 2026

Promotions

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stable company with job security

Cons

Frequent spin off, politics in promotions

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Eaton Response
4mo
It’s good to hear that you’ve experienced stability and a sense of job security at Eaton. We also recognize your concerns about frequent organizational changes and the promotion process. We appreciate you bringing these points forward as we continue working to strengthen the employee experience.
5.0
Feb 4, 2026

Great place to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits Work life balance

Cons

Growth exceeds staff capacity so it can be stressful at times

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Eaton Response
4mo
It’s great to hear that you’re enjoying the benefits and work–life balance at Eaton. We understand that rapid growth can create pressure at times, and we appreciate you sharing this perspective as we continue working to support our teams through that growth.
2.0
Feb 4, 2026

Horrible Leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Location, Opportunities to move up as an associate to a leadership position,

Cons

Bad management, Bad HR with consistent favortism

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Eaton Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear that you're dissatisfied with management. Please reach out to our ethics line to discuss your concerns in more detail. Your input is crucial as we work to enhance our management practices.
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