Employees consistently praise their colleagues and frontline workers, describing them as great to work with, genuine, and supportive. Many appreciate the working culture at Thiess, particularly at site level, noting a supportive environment and adherence to behavioural standards. The compensation and benefits are viewed positively, with competitive salaries across various roles. Employees also value the 7/7 lifestyle roster and note that tools, vehicles, and depots are well organised and of good quality.
However, there are some potential challenges. Many employees have expressed concerns about management and leadership, with some indicating that certain managers may lack experience or people skills for their roles. Career progression and training opportunities appear to be inconsistent, with some employees noting difficulties accessing upskilling. Several employees have mentioned that favouritism can occur in some areas. Some have indicated that safety practices could be strengthened, with concerns that production pressures may sometimes take priority. Additionally, training and onboarding could be improved, and some employees have mentioned challenges with work-life balance in certain departments or roles.