Not nimble enough - Anonymous employee Rio Tinto Employee Review

4.0
1 Jun 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

One of the best mining company with values on HSE and core values. The way we work is reflected passed on every employees and they are expected to abide to it.

Cons

Slow when making business decisions. There are simply too many layers of management making the company very inflexible. Like the saying goes, too many cooks spoil the soup. The SSR exercise is too inflexible. Good staff have to go as their business units undergone restructuring.

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5.0
18 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are fantastic, employee share program, inexpensive insurance options with generous HSA contributions ($3000 per year), ample opportunities for career growth for those willing to relocate (internationally sometimes)

Cons

Mining is cyclic, layoffs are always a looming threat, depending on role 50-60 hr work week is common

3.0
11 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Local environment is very friendly and laid back. Everyone is helpful. The benefit package is nice as well. We do get the option to purchase company shares, 100% company match up to 6% for 401k plus additional deposits.

Cons

Our company was recently purchased by Rio Tinto and their IT groups are very secular and specialized which makes it hard to communicate and get things resolved. I’ve also compared my salary to others with the same job title within manufacturing companies in my state and found my salary is way below the benchmark.

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