CGB Enterprises reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(200 total reviews)
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Eric J. Slater

84% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

CGB Enterprises has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 200 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

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5.0
Mar 5, 2026

Good work environment

Recommend
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Pros

Management treats everyone respectfully. At CGB you are not just a number.

Cons

Can be dusty and dirty.

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CGB Enterprises Response
2mo
Thank you for the kind feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are glad to hear you feel supported at CGB. We’ll keep listening and working to make CGB a great place to work.
1.0
Oct 26, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Good 401(k)(doesn't compensate for poor compensation, regardless what they say). Significant opportunities for improvement - business processes, organization operating system/culture, and people processes (or absence thereof)

Cons

A true "good old boy network" run by a senior leadership team who view the company as a piggy bank & each business or function as their respective kingdom. Ask employees about the frequency of pay reviews or raises - for most, if they happen, it's at 2-3+ year intervals. Leaders tolerate chronic poor performers, but shoot anyone who comes in with aspirations to change or challenge the existing culture.

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CGB Enterprises Response
7y
Thank you for the feedback on your experiences with us at CGB. We appreciate both the pros and cons, wanting always to continue improving and providing exceptional experiences for all who choose CGB as their employment home. I am a relatively new leader at CGB myself and have found great comfort and confidence in knowing we have a senior leadership team with deep experience in both our business and with the organization. They provide stability, have led the company through its growth to date and position us for a bright future. I’ve come to know a group that cares a great deal about all employees and always wants to know where we miss the mark so we can work to improve. We have a structure that allows increased flexibility and decision making within each business or function. This provides for our ability to meet the unique needs of each team, but we still come together as an innovative and progressive leader in the agriculture and transportation industries. Our approach to managing compensation is to review pay and make needed adjustments at any time based on markets, promotions, performance and contribution. Combined with our excellent benefits and 401(k) plan, our total compensation is intended to be competitive and support the well-being of everyone at CGB. Recently, we have made great progress in this area and will continue working to provide the best for our people. One of the most important things for all of us is that people are comfortable speaking up and have easy access to anyone who can help. This is how we hear new ideas and make changes when circumstances require it. It is core to how we operate at CGB. Thanks again for sharing.
1.0
Dec 6, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

1. Excellent retirement with day one vested 50% matching 401k 2. Great culture with good people that care about each-other throughout the company 3. Early roles allows for lots of exposure and excellent learning opportunities 4. Broad presence in the agribusiness sector with many business units means stability 5. Higher than average starting pay 6. Large shareholders with deep pockets

Cons

1. Middle management is numerous, highly political, and very poisonous 2. No clear succession plan - the original leaders that propelled growth and created a good culture are great people and good stewards, but with poor middle managers there are no clear successors, should current managers succeed into executive roles the company will fail 3. Lower than average pay for experienced staff, and no incentive or bonus structure tied to trading positions, which is industry standard 4. At corporate a show-up rather than do attitude, with too many employees in non-revenue generating positions, managers throw bodies at problems to avoid managing 5. Company is owned 50% by Zennoh which is languishing, a couple senior managers have become personally very wealthy by cornering trading positions at the expense of long-term growth for the company and employees - a problem because Zennoh controls the export outlets for CGB’s facilities and when Zennoh doesn’t trade well or at all, then CGB’s largest division (grain) suffers adversely with poor advice to regions and incorrect information 6. Very high turnover because of the above

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CGB Enterprises Response
8y
Thank you for taking the time to provide such lengthy feedback on your experience with CGB. We certainly agree with the positives you mention; we take great pride in our benefits and compensation package and also our culture that is held in very high regard. I realize that, at times, it’s not apparent to all employees what is happening “behind the scenes” so to speak. Over the last several months, we’ve been laser focused on succession planning, even putting into place programs ensuring our leaders are well equipped and prepared for future senior or executive positions within the company. Succession planning and subsequent preparation is very top of mind and we’re committed to excellence in placement. Our shareholder, Zennoh currently is expanding domestically and abroad to provide for their for long term growth. CGB traders cite Zennoh as a valued and transparent source of market information. You mention many areas of concern; I welcome a discussion to better understand the issues you reference if your schedule allows. Please contact me directly at 985-867-3500. Best Regards, Diane Hartley Director, Talent Management
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