Great company that lacks leadership - Manager Digital Operations TK Elevator Employee Review

4.0
12 Mar 2021
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Pros

TKE is among the leading elevator companies in the world. Company culture is diverse, respectful, collegial and focused on service delivery. There is ample room for professional growth and career development within this +50k employee giant of industry.

Cons

To become as big and successful as TKE, good leadership is a must. Unsurprisingly this used to be a key characteristic for TKE as well. Used to be, as in the past tense, since leadership culture has taken a U-turn. Since Peter Walker took over the helm, a leadership culture of "absolute loyalty" and "the boss is always right" took hold. When representing the company in any official capacity the leadership can be very charming and considerate, but behind closed doors it's a different matter. It's not for nothing that employee churn is so high.

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5.0
7 Feb 2026
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Pros

TK Elevator is a company where people are motivated and happy to work . Very helpful

Cons

Nothing as such, all seems to be good

2.0
16 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

TK Elevator has a recognizable brand and offers exposure to a large, complex organization. There are opportunities to work with talented individuals and gain experience supporting a broad range of operations. Compensation and benefits are competitive, and the company has the resources to drive meaningful initiatives.

Cons

My experience was that the work environment was highly dependent on individual leadership styles. Communication and expectations were not always consistent, and there was limited emphasis on coaching, employee development, and constructive feedback. As a result, the environment could at times feel reactive rather than collaborative. Work-life balance and employee well-being appeared to vary considerably across teams. Employees who value transparency, empowerment, and a supportive leadership culture should take time during the interview process to understand the management philosophy of their prospective team, as experiences may differ significantly depending on reporting structure.

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