FedEx reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(35,579 total reviews)
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Raj Subramaniam

55% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

FedEx has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 35,579 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FedEx employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transport & Logistik industry (3.5 stars).

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36K reviews
3.0
Aug 23, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

FedEx is the best employer in the Memphis area among large companies. You can work as hard as you want to. The medical benefits are fair and unrivaled among companies in the area. The retirement programs are fair and effective if you use them. Fred Smith is a great leader.

Cons

I left after a 3 years when I found something better out of town. The Legal department runs the company and is so risk averse that FedEx is way behind the curve in delivering solutions for customers. The volatile prices of energy makes it difficult to plan project costs, and projects that are running great are frequently canceled because of cost reductions. If you are in Services, there are not enough titles and salary bands are too wide to count on regular promotions. IT's Directors and VPs are very weak leaders and there really isn't anyone among them that has a remarkable understanding of technology or business. There are not enough young people at FedEx to learn from and cultivate them into leaders. Memphis is an awful area to live and there's no talent to draw from it.

1.0
Jun 27, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

salary lunch and snacks 3000$ tuition assistance

Cons

heavily relies on outdated technologies, which hinder productivity and career growth. Employees are expected to be in the office daily, and often required to take calls from 6 PM to 9-10 PM, impacting work-life balance. Managers micromanage over fostering a results-oriented environment, which stifles creativity and efficiency. Instead of technical experts, managers often dictate solutions, which may not always be optimal. Employees often struggle with ambiguous roles and responsibilities, making it challenging to prioritize tasks effectively. No proper KT/handoff is provided from US teams and there is no documentation of anything. Four days of mandatory office attendance and only one day of work from home, requiring advance notice to managers, limits flexibility. Lack of company-provided transport adds to commuting challenges for employees. No exposure to cutting-edge technologies. lot of pay disparity for employees in similar roles. There is no motivation and noticeable absence of initiatives or programs aimed at boosting employee engagement. There is no adequate parking facilities for its employees. This shortage creates inconvenience and frustration. While the company offers a competitive salary, the workplace environment and work hours, managerial style, and career development need significant improvement. Prospective employees should carefully consider these factors before joining.

1.0
May 20, 2024

Organisation is flawed

Recommend
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Pros

Nothing at the moment, lots of cons

Cons

1. No transport. 2. Five days work from home at the moment with 20 days wfh which was provided from Jan 2024 to may 2024, no idea from June onwards which is their fiscal year. ( June- May) 3. Free food but just normal thali which is not great considering the vendor Ansr who set up the entire org in FedEx get free food delivered by their employer which is a different cuisine everyday. 4. No proper handover from vendor or US counterparts 5. Major setback with designation, product owner and scrum master along with dev team report to an IT manager. 6. More manager oriented org atleast in Hyderabad 7. New set up so expect chaos 8. Manipulation during hiring, hires people for product owner and give them business product analyst -3 in their offer letter.

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