DYSFUNCTIONAL, ARROGANT, DIRECTIONLESS AND EXPLOITATIVE - Anonymous employee Hatch Employee Review

1.0
1 Nov 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Ok if you are prepared to sell your soul, but even that doesn't guarantee success or recognition.

Cons

Recent redundancies internationally - very unstable company at the moment. High voluntary staff attrition rate. WFH actively discouraged and expectation to be in the office full-time. Lack of communication and poor management. Wasting ridiculous amounts of money on corporate nonsense and expenses for certain favoured individuals, whilst penny-pinching in areas requiring resources. Terrible understanding of local markets and cultures. Tyrannical imposition of systems unsuited to the size and type of projects. Capricious changes to software and systems which are not communicated to users. Obsession with box-ticking KPIs whilst ignoring efforts above and beyond them. Reliance on employees working unpaid overtime. No overtime payable unless signed off by CEO. Top-heavy structure, with any rewards going to senior management whilst other staff being exploited. Arrogant CEO completely out of touch with employees and international working cultures. HR directed by team with little understanding of international laws outside of their own area of jurisdiction. Non-compliance with international employment and data laws. Male, pale and stale Board. Gender pay-gap still an issue. Nepotism, especially relating to Canadian based management.

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5.0
1 May 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

need to be proactive to get work, especially if you're new. lot of travel, pro or con depending on your outlook.

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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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