A Glimpse into Samsung's Work Environment. Check Survey responses

Overview

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. 
Founded Year: 1969 (55 yrs old)
Industry: Consumer Electronics & Appliances
HQ: Seoul, South Korea
No. of employees: 50,00-1,00,000 employees
Website: samsung.com

Company Culture Survey Responses

Response - 1

Work Hours (how many hours per day did you/your team actually work?) : 10 to 12 hours 🕚
Managerial behavior (Were you ever shouted at or received passive aggressive/inappropriate/rude remarks from your managers/seniors?) : Almost daily 😟
Working outside working hours (Are you expected to work on weekends or outside working hours?) : Sometimes 🙂
Appraisals (How stingy or generous are they during appraisals?) : Somewhat stingy (5 to 10% hikes) 😐
Leave policy (How many leaves per year do you realistically get?) : 24 😊
Interview rounds (How many interview rounds happened when getting hired here?) : 3

Response - 2

Work Hours (how many hours per day did you/your team actually work?) : 4 to 6 hours 🕔
Managerial behavior (Were you ever shouted at or received passive aggressive/inappropriate/rude remarks from your managers/seniors?) : Never 😊
Working outside working hours (Are you expected to work on weekends or outside working hours?) : Never 😊
Appraisals (How stingy or generous are they during appraisals?) : Somewhat stingy (5 to 10% hikes) 😐
Leave policy (How many leaves per year do you realistically get?) : 21 😊
Interview rounds (How many interview rounds happened when getting hired here?) : 2 

Response - 3

Work Hours (how many hours per day did you/your team actually work?) : 8 to 10 hours 🕘
Managerial behavior (Were you ever shouted at or received passive aggressive/inappropriate/rude remarks from your managers/seniors?) : Almost daily 😟
Working outside working hours (Are you expected to work on weekends or outside working hours?) : Sometimes 🙂
Appraisals (How stingy or generous are they during appraisals?) : Somewhat stingy (5 to 10% hikes) 😐
Leave policy (How many leaves per year do you realistically get?) : 12 😐
Interview rounds (How many interview rounds happened when getting hired here?) : 4 

Summary based on the above 5 responses

Strengths:

Positive Experiences for Some Employees: At least one employee reports reasonable working hours and positive managerial behavior.
Generous Leave for Some Employees: Some employees receive a higher number of leave days (up to 24 days), which is above industry standard.

Areas for Improvement:

Workload Discrepancies: Significant differences in working hours suggest unequal workload distribution that could lead to employee burnout.
Managerial Practices: Frequent negative interactions reported by some employees highlight a need for improved management training and oversight.
Inconsistent Overtime Expectations: Varying requirements for working outside regular hours can impact employee morale and work-life balance.
‍Compensation Strategies: Modest appraisals across the board suggest the company may need to reassess its compensation packages to remain competitive.

AmbitionBox

Overall Rating - 4.1 (Based on 6000+ ratings)

Category Ratings

3.8 - Company Culture
3.8 - Skill Development
3.7 - Work Satisfaction
3.9 - Salary & Benefits
3.4 - Promotions/Appraisal
3.8 - Work-Life Balance
3.8 - Job Security

Top Mentions in Samsung Reviews - Salary, Work Life Balance, Job Security, Work Culture, Work Environment, Senior Management, Career Growth, Learning, Appraisal, HR Policies 

Glassdoor

Overall Rating - 4.0 (based on 3000+ reviews)
77% would recommend to a friend

Ratings by category

4.3 - Work/Life balance
4.3 - Diversity and inclusion
4.1 - Compensation and benefits
4.1 - Culture and values
3.5 - Career opportunities
3.4 - Senior management

Reviews Summary

Employees appreciate the company for its responsible and well-behaved staff, hardworking colleagues, and the provision of good salaries to all workers. They value the stability, good benefits, and the ability to finish work on time. Working with great, talented people and supportive colleagues and partners is highlighted as a positive aspect of the workplace.

On the downside, many employees express concerns about a lack of work-life balance, mentioning the need to work on Saturdays and holidays without compensation time off. Some find the Korean culture and working processes inefficient. Criticisms include poor management from immediate superiors, a lack of empathy from leadership, and signs of a poor work culture. Additionally, fixed working hours without flexibility and long, competitive workdays are noted as challenges.

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