Prós
Sometimes good people and if you're early enough and some pizza ordered by employees. Is it a pro, I don't know more like asking someone what they miss about having stage 4 cancer and they say the hospital food.
Contras
I used to love to go to site visits, until on the first one that I waited for almost my entire time I was there they booked me a train with close to 20kg in equipments and sent me blind at night after months in planning. The pseudo care higher management shows at town house meetings mentioning us as a family is an insult to real families, like the hospital food I mentioned previously, just enough words to make you feel like you're fine and then back to making you feel like this work is not enough no matter what you do. Try asking them for a favour back that has no benefit to PM and you'll see the real colours. Even more visible during the exit interview after they fired without any warning close to 8 people and it was evident toxicity is what fuels these decisions and the willingness to make your 'family' suffer. It all starts with a never been better, how bout you ? Stay away, eat some chicken tikka, enjoy life.
Prós
The company is industry leading in sustainability within the Life sciences sector, and we get to work with the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, making a real difference to the planet. This is highly motivating, and as a result, the team are always working on interesting stuff with clients from all over the world. The company has shown that hard work and dedication are rewarded with career progression and opportunities to develop, as my own experience joining as a Junior Engineer and now leading the engineering team. A great work-life balance is promoted, and although weekend travel is sometimes required, it is neither unusual nor unique to this company; it also comes with its perks of seeing some amazing places. The working environment is friendly and diverse, and everyone is encouraged to contribute. Any request by management is never unfair or unreasonable, and it is not expected to be overloaded in your day to day job. If people get busy the team are always there to help each other. Management is also very willing to listen to employees' ideas and concerns. Overall, great company to work for.
Contras
No company is perfect, but EECO2 are always working on things behind the scenes to improve. Being hard working, professional and friendly will get your far.
Prós
The staff themselves are genuinely wonderful — supportive, collaborative, and culturally diverse. Employees look out for each other, embrace one another’s backgrounds, and create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere despite the pressure from above. Colleagues work well as a team, often going above and beyond to compensate for leadership shortcomings.
Contras
Poor leadership, unethical practices, delayed pay, bullying, lack of equality and accountability. Working at EECO2 has been one of the most disheartening professional experiences I have had. The company’s margins are kept excessively high, seemingly to fund questionable executive spending rather than to benefit staff or reinvest in the business. Equality and fairness are absent, and there’s a noticeable tolerance of sexism and favouritism within senior management. Leadership is diabolically poor — characterised by micromanagement, bullying, and a culture of fear. The Director of New Business appears to operate without accountability, and employees who raise concerns are often ignored or silenced. Pay is frequently delayed, and those who leave the company face substantial and often unjustified deductions from their final salary. One recent leaver even had to wait over a week to receive their final wages and it is almost like a punishment for leaving. Overall, EECO2 suffers from systemic leadership and ethical issues. Until there is major change at the top, I would strongly advise others to think carefully before joining.