Working at W.L. Gore & Associates in Flagstaff, AZ: 5 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Flagstaff, AZ Area

"Gore has the potential to be great and falls short when it looses site of it's greatest asset, the people. I've been employed over 15 years with friends an family serving 20-30+ years. Depending on your job description, the treatment varies greatly! I'm concerned for Gores tenured Associates in hourly positions. When they become disabled or less capable, there are devastating consequences that can result in termination. The gender and minority pay gap is real, and the hiring process has much to improve when it comes to feedback regarding interviewing. It was also shared with me that Gore hires minorities to meet demographic quotas, especially around leadership."

"Gore is a materials company that makes products or enables the manufacture of products in several industries. It's a good place to work and has been recognized as such by multiple publications over the years."

"I've been with WL Gore for 9 years. They make many products for electronics, clothing, medical, and industrial industries. Each division consists of many smaller autonomous groups. Each group has it's own culture. My first 2 groups were excellent, my third was not. Be careful and make sure your career goals align with those of the group you are interviewing with. My review is for my last work group."

"A great experience and allot of growth"

What do you like about working at W.L. Gore & Associates?

"the people are good to work with and are all focused on the same process. Training is good."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's a great place to work for, just be honest and make sure to be dependable1q"

What don't you like about working at W.L. Gore & Associates?

"Some plant leaders are not good with people and if you don't fit into their click, then good luck!."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Need to focus on what is best for the business and how it's getting done, without your cronies messing it up."

What do you like about working at W.L. Gore & Associates?

"Great company with an innovative atmosphere from everything to its organizational structure to its products."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't discount the importance of culture, and what many who work at Gore describe as a culture fit. This culture encompasses having a confident intelligence (without being arrogant) and a willingness to be humble, helpful, and adaptable."

What don't you like about working at W.L. Gore & Associates?

"The company has no sense of urgency at times with projects and timelines. It's very laid back as part of the culture and sometimes draws out deadlines and ultimately hurts the bottom line (even though the company is extremely financially healthy; probably why it's so laid back and slow)"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Due to tremendous growth of the company I would keep my finger on the pulse more; especially in the medical divisions where the profits are outpacing many of the other industries."