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CenterPoint Energy's Company Review by a Past Employee.



Past Employee's Complete Review of CenterPoint Energy's Business Ethics, Management, Culture, Compensation, Benefits, and Training.
CenterPoint Energy
Houston, TX
www.centerpointenergy.com
D (48%)
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Past Employee's Complete Review of CenterPoint Energy
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Date Reviewed: August 12, 2008
  Years of Employment: 2001 – 2008
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  Overall Grade: D (48%)
  General Comments: Could be agreat company if there was a new way to get things done. Not a minority friendly company. Older from NORAM and other companies still making it bad for newer workers. Not a good long time job choose.
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  Past Employee's Review of CenterPoint Energy's Business Ethics
  Grade: C (60%)
  Comments: Management lied to cover up problems rather than fix them. 'Good ole boy' favortism. Minorties are 'worker bees' while others get credit. Politics over substance
  Questions & Answers:
 
1. Was CenterPoint Energy ethical?
Oh
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Their answer is No. No
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2. Were you proud of the goods or services provided by CenterPoint Energy?
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Their answer is Yes. No
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3. Would you recommend a friend work for CenterPoint Energy?
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Their answer is Maybe No
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  Past Employee's Review of CenterPoint Energy's Management and Culture
  Grade: F (38%)
  Comments: Certain people got certain jobs. Some people were protected while others hung for blame. Older people need to be forced out so new people will not get mentatlity of cover up problems and spend money.
  Questions & Answers:
 
1. Did CenterPoint Energy’s management make intelligent business decisions?
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Their answer is No. No
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2. Did CenterPoint Energy’s management have a good long-term strategy to keep the company profitable?
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Their answer is Maybe No
Way!
 
3. Did CenterPoint Energy’s management have an open-door policy?
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Their answer is No Way! No
Way!
 
4. Did CenterPoint Energy’s management care about employees?
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Their answer is No. No
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5. Were you given freedom to perform your job at CenterPoint Energy without constant supervision?
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Their answer is No. No
Way!
 
6. Were there ample opportunities for career growth?
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Their answer is No Way! No
Way!
 
7. Did CenterPoint Energy promote from within?
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Their answer is No. No
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8. Was your job at CenterPoint Energy challenging and rewarding?
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Their answer is Maybe No
Way!
 
9. Did CenterPoint Energy have a fun atmosphere/work environment?
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Their answer is No Way! No
Way!
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  Past Employee's Review of CenterPoint Energy's Compensation, Benefits, and Training
  Grade: C (67%)
  Comments: Supervisor always tried to make it hard to get training and would do things to make it difficult to get college courses. Favoritism...
  Questions & Answers:
 
1. Did CenterPoint Energy provide good compensation?
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Their answer is Maybe No
Way!
 
2. Did CenterPoint Energy provide good benefits?
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Their answer is Oh Yeah! No
Way!
 
3. Did CenterPoint Energy provide training to maintain and improve your Job Skills?
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Their answer is No. No
Way!
 
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