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Headquarters: West Kingston, RI
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Young, casual culture

"American Power Conversion is an energetic and fast-paced company that takes on new directions constantly," one employee says. Employees refer to the "youthful and competitive" atmosphere as a "cowboy culture" - often "chaotic" but "never dull." Reports one APC employee in Rhode Island - "the work environment is great, a very young atmosphere. The corporate culture is sort of entrepreneurial-based, meaning that everyone is encouraged to find better ways of doing things." As part of this loose culture, "the dress code is casual to business casual." However, one contact notes that while "the culture at the company is fairly casual, as we grow, it gets more rigid."

Room to grow

A "team-based," "goal-driven" company, American Power Conversion offers "impressive" advancement opportunities for "aggressive," "entrepreneurial" people "who can push themselves without the burden of highly-structured management." Reports one insider: "Since it is a young company, there is a lot of room to grow if one desires." Another appreciates that because APC is a global company, there are "great international opportunities." Sums up one enthused contact, "The company is strong financially, we are the world leader in what we do, and we have an aggressive management team."

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APC insiders report being pleased with their compensation. "Pay is above industry average, and APC has a great benefit package," reports one insider. "I've found that APC is on the high side in terms of pay and perks," comments another employee. Benefits include "full medical coverage for you and your spouse, 401(k), quarterly bonuses, and an employee stock purchase plan." One district sales manager reports receiving a "car and housing allowance" and having traveled to the Caribbean and Las Vegas for the company.

High satisfaction

Virtually the only complaint insiders at APC register concerns the APC headquarters in Rhode Island, which can get "cold and snowy" and "isn't the most fun place." On the whole, contacts at American Power Conversion report a remarkable level of satisfaction. One APC insider speaks for his co-workers when he reports that "APC is a great company to work for."



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