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Samsung Electronics

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Samsung Electronics reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(12,884 total reviews)
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Jong Hee Han

63% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Samsung Electronics has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 12,884 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Samsung Electronics 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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13K reviews
2.0
May 26, 2024

Toxic culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary, many benefits, staff discounts, development opportunities

Cons

One of the most toxic cultures I worked in. Colleagues and managers were emotionally burnt out, which was very draining. Bad and toxic behaviours are tolerated, especially from high management. I have seen countless people having to take sick leave from being over-worked. The main issue is cultural, which comes from the Head Quarters in Korea. Their priority is NOT people or employees, even if they state it in their company values. All they care is about financial results, and squeezing every inch of blood and energy someone has to give. Additionally, there's no diversity at all. 90% of senior leaders are male, either Korean or white. This doesn't improve much in mid-management. Don't be fooled by the name or by a high paycheck, and avoid yourself hours of therapy, anxiety and bad health. Stay away from Samsung.

1.0
Apr 8, 2024

Apply At Your Own Risk

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pros are all talk. Any claims you see of "people first organization", "flexible working days or hours", "work life balance" are all BS. Trauma bonding with co-workers is fun. Discounted snacks and meals at on-site cafe. Literally the only positive thing that comes from being a Samsung employee. Discount on Samsung products is not that great

Cons

Most toxic working environemnt Untrustworthy leadership, teams that are only out for themselves, willing to backstab anyone to try and take credit for tasks or projects. Systems and technology are beyond subpar using outdated laptops, Microsoft products from 2014 and 2016, with any new opportunities to enhance systems immediately denied. Long, thankless hours and completely unreasonable expectations are the norm. No one is allowed to actually succeed or truly grow and bonuses are all based on a quota system no matter how well you perform. If you love being the scapegoat for poor management, lack or any type of clear guidelines, and a delusional Korean HQ, you will thrive at Samsung

2.0
Jul 4, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

High standards Working with many smart people Getting to know the Korean culture Korean have a excellent sense of details and ask the right questions. Don't fall for b s, which is refreshing.

Cons

Bullying, racism and sexism. Very political. Too many people with psychopathic traits! Never seen that in any other company.

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