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Houle Electric reviews

3.7

77% would recommend to a friend

(94 total reviews)
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Keith Parsonage

73% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Houle Electric has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 94 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Houle Electric employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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94 reviews
1.0
Apr 14, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Made a few great friends

Cons

Favourtism, bullying, nepotism are all alive and thriving. HR is not on your side as they work for the company. Management is aware, but nothing ever changes. Instead of dealing with any of these archaic issues, management’s answer is simply to escort anyone who dares to speak up about these issues, right out the front door. They are not interested in your happiness or your well being. The bogus mental health posters that line the walls only pretend to support a culture that does not exist. It’s actually a joke among the staff. As a consequence, staff turnover is staggering and job security non-existent.

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Houle Electric Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re disheartened to hear about your negative experience at Houle. We take your comments seriously and have processes in place to address employee concerns. We are committed to employee safety and wellbeing and continually strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees feel supported and valued.
2.0
Jan 23, 2019

Poorly run

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I learned a lot however, there was very little collaboration between branches. Good benefits

Cons

The branches work as a separate entity. Head office management do not work together so you hear different things from every person Divisions do not work together No solid training plans If you aren't working at head office, don't expect growth in your job. New president is creating a culture where nobody knows if they still have a job.

1.0
Jun 4, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good people in the trenches.

Cons

Bullying happens even at the highest levels here and nothing is done about it. Management is aware. Mental health resources are distributed constantly with no regard for actual conditions provided for proper mental health. It's a joke among staff. Poor pay, poor work life balance, poor treatment of employees and even poorer management make this a terrible place to work. Despite what some of the fake 5 star reviews and responses from HR say to the bad reviews, nothing has changed and all of the bad reviews are right.

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Houle Electric Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we appreciate all reviews including those that highlight areas where we may have fallen short. Firstly, we’re glad you found a positive in the great people that work at Houle. We truly value our employees and recognize the importance of fostering a supportive and collaborative team. We are concerned about your allegations of bullying and the lack of action taken by management. As a company, we do not tolerate any form of harassment or mistreatment, regardless of position. We take these matters seriously and have processes in place to promptly investigate and address concerns. Regarding mental health resources, we understand the importance of providing meaningful support and will review our practices to ensure that employees receive the resources they need, with sensitivity and understanding. Regarding your concerns about pay, work-life balance, and employee treatment, we strive to create an environment that promotes balance and respects the wellbeing of our people. We’re committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits packages that attract and retain top talent and benchmark these annually. Your feedback serves as a reminder that there may be areas where we can improve, and we will continue to explore ways to enhance the overall employee experience at Houle.
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