Boskalis reviews

4.1

74% would recommend to a friend

(167 total reviews)
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P. A. M. Berdowski

86% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Boskalis has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 167 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Boskalis employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation and logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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167 reviews
1.0
Nov 11, 2020

Old-fashioned, antiquated company

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The projects which the company works on - very interesting and radical. The projects are international and all around the world.

Cons

Old-fashioned company which tries to portray itself as a "modern" company. Far from it - too many employees stuck and retain their position with old / antiquated mentalities. E.g. managers who struggled A LOT with the concept of working from home, and huge flexibility issues. Also, although the company tries to portray itself as an "international" company, it is very "Dutch" in the way it functions. Unfortunately, employees working there seem to accept it, simply because "this is Boskalis" - which makes no sense for the young and professional. Another negative is that it is a male-dominated environment and that there are no aspects for personal career growth.

2.0
Nov 26, 2024
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Pros

Good social and friendly colleagues

Cons

My experience at Boskalis Subsea Services has been largely negative due to poor management and a senior leadership team that lacks direction and communication. Promotions often favour charisma over merit, leading to frustration among dedicated employees. Additionally, performance reviews can be misleading, creating confusion about individual contributions and job security, especially for those not part of the "in crowd." This culture tolerates underperformance among favoured employees, which undermines overall morale and productivity.

2.0
May 16, 2024
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Pros

Job security and stability compared to smaller companies Resources - technology Benefits - health insurance and retirement networking with colleagues across global offices

Cons

Communication Gaps - information flow is not good, leading to inefficiencies and frustrations Office Politics - promotions not based on merit One-Size-Fits-All Approach Performance Review Flaws - overly standarized and poorly executed. I did not have a performance review for 3 years. So increases are not based on accomplishments.

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