A "manifesto-driven" culture that feels cult-like - Anonymous employee Hatch Employee Review

2.0
18 Feb 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some long‑serving employees are passionate about the company’s history. Global footprint in theory (though not reflected in daily work)

Cons

I've never worked in a place with emphasis on a 'Manifesto' that centres a cult atmosphere led by Canadian long-service employees (including the CEO). Boys club energy, where benefits, opportunities or respect only come for those who have been in the company for 15+ years and are a Process Engineer. For anyone outside of that box, it's impossible to grow, develop your skills, or even get a seat at the table, especially for anyone outside of the technical field. In addition to that, with it being a global company, you are expected to join Teams Calls at 1am while being in office at 7am because they have a No Working From Home policy which is rich since it's a global company that bases 90% of their collaboration remotely. After a year of working at Hatch, I still don't know what they do - There are no projects, and they continue to use the same case studies from years ago to pull new employees into the ring.

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5.0
1 May 2026
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great work environment, very communicative and collaborative. Easy and open communication with PMs and upper leadership.

Cons

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3.0
18 May 2026
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Pros

Exceptional project exposure across major U.S. transit, infrastructure, and energy pursuits — the portfolio and client roster are genuinely impressive and great for your professional brand The LTK Engineering Services acquisition brought in a strong, collaborative office culture that is noticeably more grounded and people-focused than the broader Hatch Ltd (Canadian entity) culture Strong brand recognition in the A/E/C space that opens doors with major public agencies

Cons

Hired under the Client Action Team structure, which led to significant instability — multiple management changes in a short period with little transparency or consistency Overlapping time zones and regional boundaries create constant coordination friction; the flat hierarchy sounds good on paper but breaks down quickly when accountability is unclear and no one owns decisions Zero flexibility on in-office requirements — no hybrid accommodation even when the nature of the work doesn't require it Promotions are not merit-based. Advancement appears tied to visibility metrics like road safety observations and office attendance rather than the quality or impact of your work — deeply frustrating for high performers

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